Alcohol Addiction - My Story
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2016
- In this video, I share my story with alcohol addiction from the beginning stages up until my current recovery period.
I want to continue sharing with you, and I hope you will find healing messages in these videos.
I love you, and I hope we can talk!
abby@myrestorativewellness.com
www.myrestorativewellness.com
Every day,
think as you wake up,
I am alive,
I have a precious human life,
And I'm not gonna waste it.
I am almost 40 days sober from alcohol and I am so happy I found the path to sobriety. So happy she spotted this behavior so early and has given herself a long and happy path!! Congratulations to anyone who has been sober for a day or even a few hours. It's a tough path but really worth it.
hello i do hope that ur still doing well wv ur sobriety this woman is very good and helping me wv by sobriety im 40 days sober 2mrow im always thinking about drink but I'm trying my best not 2 drink and wen i really wanna drink i just try and fight it
and try not 2 go to t shop 2 get it just stay indoors and don't leave my flat its not easy its hard work 4 an alcoholic but it can be done
How did you do it
@karissans8209 I realized that I was going to lose the only person who stood by my side through everything. He has been the only man in my life who knew I could do better and so I listened. I hated who I was at that point in my life and there really was only 1 left thing to try
...now it is almost 4 yrs sober and I am getting married.
I'm 8 days sober. I really needed this. ❤
Seen your post and hope your keeping up the good work. If you've slipped you have my support and just keep trying. I'm doing the same myself.
Hope you're OK still I'm the same battling these demons were better than this we need help off each other it helps so much no one understands more than a person going through the same addiction
@@mrnocomment2576 Hi Mr No, how you doing? I hope your having a good day and your heads in a good space.
Go to AA meetings. They helped me a lot.
Such a beautiful lady we alcoholics come in all different forms from young to old, I have so much to share on my own experiences but it would take a year to write it, god bless all people with addictions 9/10 usually are just kind gentle people who find it hard to fit in, so they lean on their addiction..
2 months sober for me as well. I went through the cycles too. After a month or a few weeks of no drinking I would convince myself I could moderately drink. Then it would just spiral completely out of control. Over and over again. First time in my life I finally opened up and am seeking help. Each day is different, sobriety sure is a journey. What keeps me away is reflecting back on all the damage I have caused and the HORRIBLE withdrawal phase. That alone is enough to never look back. Slowly discovering the real me. Thank you for this! It is very comforting to know that you are not alone!!! 💕
I love this ❤
So glad to see your recovery and to know that there's another soul out there who is strong in life.
I'm recovering too . 17th day today and I've vowed never to walk down that ugly road ever again . Thank you very much for your support!!!!
I’ve been thru alcohol withdrawal at least a hundred times in my life maybe more. It’s starting to come on strong again right now. I’m so tired but I’m too afraid of the nightmares so I’m just staying up watching vids like this. It helps a little I guess… I took myself to the ER back in January and I can’t go through that again. I also just finished a nine month outpatient rehab program in August. Just gonna try and tough it out. Sorry for the the ramble and thanks for the vid.
Hugs 🤗
I have been there for sure. The last time I detoxed myself from alcohol was so bad. I couldn't sleep right for days and all of my muscles ached. But when I came through it....I knew if I tried again, that would be that. Hang in there sweetheart please. We got u if u need us and never be afraid to call an ambulance. Detox ain't no joke.
Be careful trying to detox from alcohol without medical assistance. The withdrawals can kill.
My thoughts are with you. As a recovering alcohol who switched teams, returned to college and became a certified addictions counselor, the best advice I can give you is that the key to recovery is honesty. Addictions are all about escape, either from ourselves or our worlds. You can rebuild both as long as you are honest.
The key to recovery is living in the solution, instead of the problem! Go to meetings, clean house, and help others!
That’s a good perspective on this subject, thank you
I guess I'm a lucky one because I don't struggle at all to stay sober and don't get strong cravings, but I know how easily I can return to drinking again if I just get drunk that once. I'm only 3 months in but I'm enjoying life without everything that comes along with drinking like: hangovers....guilt....shame.....wasting money....trouble with the law.....trouble with relationships.... the feeling of knowing you are doing the wrong thing for yourself....wasting time, the list goes on and on. I see the benefits far out way any positives of drinking alcohol and once you get your head around societal pressures I think it can be quite easy to stay away from this poison. Just do it people, you won't regret it at all!
shut the fuck up bitch ass.
Really brave to share this story. It gets better the longer you stay away from the bad stuff. Please continue the great work
Congratulations on your two month sobriety! You’ve got a whole life ahead of you and it is wonderful that you are starting at a young age. It’s never too early or late for anyone to get sober and get healthy. May God bless you and keep you safe and healthy. 🙏👍
Wow. Amazing story. Thank you so much for sharing your story. I related so much. I've spent 10 years knowing I have to stop and haven't been able to. You inspired me a lot!!
21 days sober. First time taking 3 without drinking in many years of heavy drinking.
Michael Carter` well done.
You should be proud of every day. Keep going mate, I promise you it’s worth it.
Wonderful progress! Keep going ♥️
Thanks for sharing, I had a very chaotic life in and out of prison, drug dealing, violence etc but I came out of prison a few years ago and my family got me into a teen challenge rehab centre and I have now been sober for 20 months, God bless you. If anyone reads this and is struggling and feels they can't go on then phone a teen challenge centre and speak to someone. There is so much more to life and things can change and you CAN get better, stay safe people.
hello that's a very good comment uv done very good fair play 2 u rich its hard to get sober 4 some of us and then staying sober AA helped me 2 stop drinking but i get so far up as far as 2 t 6 months and i go bak out drinking but I'm not giving up I'm 40 days sober again tomorrow and I'm pleased wv that I'm always thinking about drink its in my head and won't leave i know I'm an alcoholic I'm not doing t AA meetings anymore or no sponsor but AA rooms has helped me 2 give t drink a break for 2or3 months eatch time i stop drinking i go on about 4 benders a year that lasts for 2or3 weeks but hopefully this is my time now and please god i hope i can stay stopped just like u are doing well done 2 u and god bless pal 👍ps iv just came across this woman yesterday and she's helping me big time and its sorting my head out its good to hear from another alcohol cos we know how things is
@@patricklawrence2207 great to hear from you my friend. Praying for you that you keep on the right path 🙏 I am still clean and sober and working at the rehab centre I went through. Gave my life to Christ and have been married for nearly 3 years now and have an 8 month old daughter. God is good. Try going to a good church that you may know someone at. Whatever you are doing my friend I pray that you will be really blessed. Always here if you need a chat , stay safe
@@richyh1860 that's wonderful how uv turned ur life around that's great uv made it i will be thinking about u as t day goes by how well uv done I'm really happy 4 u its made my day😄yes ur right about going 2 church i used 2 go to a Christian church but stopping going but I'm gonna get bak to church soon iv started saying my prayers every day again i ask jesus 2 keep me sober every day.. i did read all t comments on this video but there was something great about ur comment god bless you brother and u stay safe as well keep doing wat ur doing 🙏
very well said and true! Good job I enjoyed hearing your story and so happy for your recovery. You are strong, and thanks for sharing
Thank you for sharing. It helps so much to hear others' paths. You sound insightful, articulate and compassionate.
Needed this video! You know you have a problem when everyone is drinking coffe and you are still drinking wine. 🙅🏻♀️
Well done !! You are so lucky to have early realisation of this affliction. Your whole life lays ahead of you and you now can take charge and steer it in the direction of betterment for yourself and those you love.
I'm 59 years old. I started drinking young, like 15 years old. I never really drank every day. Just on the weekends. I seldom drank anything during the week, due to my job. But, this weekend drinking went on for 38 years. Then, in September 2013, I decided to completely stop drinking. I've stuck to my promise. I've not had even a small sip of alcohol in about 7 years. I'll never go back to drinking. In my youth is was fun to share drinks with friends and party. However, as I grew older, it was more me drinking by myself. It became depressing, so I gave it up, thankfully no detox required, I just stopped. It was easy for me because I was never addicted to the alcohol. Best of luck to you, alcohol is not needed to have a fun time.
Just saw this, great approach to recovery. I like how you are making a lifestyle change and not putting all this stress of goals etc on you. Wish you would update with new vids. Hope your journey is still going strong.
I really like you and your story especially because you say you are before 30 and I can relate being around the same age. I have a few friends that are so dismissive about my problem because "you're too young for problems" lol. Leaves me nowhere to go and little do they know I'm a morning starter :( anyway well done and thanks for the video. I shall keep trying!
I’m glad you are embracing life and hope you are still on the road of recovery. You are a beautiful and intelligent woman, keep up the good work!
Thank you, Lauren. I am. I have a 2-month old little girl, I just started part-time work again, and I'm surrounded by loving support.
Great story! I agree with you, that sobriety shouldn't feel like a job. It certainly felt that way to me during my first year of recovery. Thanks for sharing.
Good job explaining you recovery story. Sounds like your life is moving in a very positive direction.
So much of this resonated with me. I feel like we're spiritually very similar. Thanks for this.
BLACK HOODY same...
Yes me too! I think all four of us maybe soul mates
Thank you for this video. You express yourself clearly, and what you have to say is very helpful. I see it is 2 years old; I hope you are doing well.
You're amazing for putting this up! I See that it's a year old and I only hope you're doing even better now. Xoxoxo
Thank you! I am. I actually just had a child, and I couldn't be better!
Alcohol is THE WORST drug of all time. It's the only drug that can kill you in three different ways such as
1) acute alcohol poisoning,
2) chronic organ failure (cirhossis,liver/pancreas)
3) alcohol withdrawal (seizure/delerium tremons)
Thank you for sharing this! It helped a lot.
I'm an exact version of you so proud of you I'm so tired of the lies and the pains drink causes we're all together in this battle it's horrible but it can get sorted hopefully
You are wise beyond your years.
Thank you for sharing, I really needed this.
Congratulations - it's extremely difficult but incredibly worthwhile. Keep at it.
Great video! I hope you never had a DUI. You are so brave!
I'm 39 days sober.
I'm proud of you for getting help also it great be honest with your I support you Abby never give up believe in your self
you ARE amazing...thanks for this story.
one love girl.. the struggle is real.
It is very real, Manuel. I hope you are well.
Wow good story , can relate most to all of this from relationship to the daily use , right now trying to quit drinking and trying to drink mineral water to play tricks on my mind thinking im drunk and drinking . It's kind of working as of now going on 3 days of sober now . Wish me luck!
Renato Galvan I hope you return to being an alcoholic.
Nancy M what? Why fuck you that's rude
Renato Galvan aaAq
When I first started AA a few years ago it would bother me when others used the term "Disease" to describe their condition. It seemed to me at the time to be yet another excuse to drink, like it wasnt their fault. Well, IDK about that diagnosis to this day, I don't consider myself diseased but I am an alcoholic. Sobriety was the best thing i ever did and Im proud of it but it is a daily struggle
Every day sober is one day closer to the next drink. Cunning, baffling and powerful.
I just turned 20 years old and it’s impossible to go more than one week without heavily drinking, I want to quit so bad not just for my health but also because of financial reasons. Drinking a 6 pack a day hurts the wallet.
Good, Great account of your story. Good luck to you for your continued sobriety.
Thank you for posting this
Thank you so much for this video, I relate to this so much. I cried.
Lorraine Linneman I’m so glad it helped you. I’m working on my fourth month of sobriety currently. Couldn’t be happier to be rid of alcohol. 🙏 life is clear & feeling my feelings is easier.
We have a precious human life.We just have to understand that we are here for a limited period.
I can totally relate with everything that you're saying in this video. I've been suffering for 10 years. And for the last two years I've been trying desperately to stay sober. I'm on one week sober. And I am determined not to turn back. Because of come close to losing everything. Stay strong. I think to stay sober we have to change our belief system about alcohol and what it truly is. An addictive drug that destroys people's lives
Good for you stay strong
Try naltrexone. Google LDN, just to slowly get started. AA is not opened minded yet to this. Which anything that can help people get well from addiction should he embraced by all 😀👍 I have started with LDN because I'm very sensitive to drugs and it made me feel I'll. So I started on 5 ml everyday before bed, now I'm at about 15-20 ml at bed. I can't explain it.....it is giving me a choice regarding drinking...where I didn't for a very long time. Im even able to make better food choices. It going very well. And if I do choose to drink I would take 25 ml an hour before. The Sinclair method. Please all people out there... consider Anything to help with recovery. God Bless, I wish all my best.
Rather than COUNT THE DAYS, just MAKE EACH DAY COUNT!
I needed to watch this... Thank you
❤️🙏🏻❤️ thank you for sharing!
Yes the counting! It’s not a race or a building up, not holding breath till the next thing. 100% no more ever. Done. Thanks for this. Well done.
I can relate alot. Thank you for posting this.
Thank you for commenting and watching. I hope this helps.
My Restorative Wellness its a big help. I hope you are doing okay.
So good to hear other people always helps hope your going strong subcribed
Baby girl, thank you for this video! ❤ it might help me. I am a very functional alcoholic. Black out drunk 7 days a week & I can't stop. I've never experienced physical withdrawals, it's all mental. & I can't have just 1 or 2, it's all or nothing. My husband is getting sick of me, I'm sick of drinking every day! I don't want to be like this! 😢
It gets really scary when you become indifferent. When you know you can't consume alcohol normally and yet you don't care
Absolutely. When I drank every day to the point of drunkenness, I knew how much I was drinking compared to the others around me and I didn't care. I used to compete with other men whom I was drinking with too. Some found it impressive that such a tiny young woman could throw back so many drinks. But it's nothing to be proud of anymore, for me at least.
That was my problem up until 10 days ago. I didn't care if I lived or died. Years and years of drinking, even during treatment. My body is struggling now that I'm sober..
My problem with alcohol is I become mean, haven't drank hard liquor in nearly 2 year's but beer I barely have a couple of day's......
Alcohol lowers inhibitions. Many of us break out of our shell and express things we feel at such a core level. My best recovery tool has been tracing back pain and sadness to its root. And the more it hurts, the more I sit with it.
Going on three months myself thanks for your story
Keep 😁
Awesome job. Continue working through it. Finding those deeply rooted issues and acknowledging them is the hardest part.
Blaming your partner is cruel take responsibility for your own actions nobody to blame but yourself
I’m not blaming my ex partner, but he did have influence in my life, being that he was 6 years older than me and I was a teenager when I met him. It’s never wise to assume when you don’t know someone’s whole story. I’m only sharing pieces in this video. 😁
11 years sober I was in hospital for 3 weeks,so I'll,weak,confused I had drips in me...it very hard it cheap,legal plays a big part of your life...watching my late mum die of brain cancer was so hard i,am glad I,am here....get help please 🙏...
I glad you getting help because my dad had a problem with it and died from it when turned 21 alcohol was friend
Awesome, keep going,4.6 months free of alcohol for me
Thanks for sharing I definitely think I'm quitting as well.
Awesome story and great for you (even though I know this video is 5 years old) I’ve been alcohol free for almost 5 months after abusing it for about 6 or 7 years🙏🏽. Never felt better to anyone struggling , keep trying! You never know if the next try will be the one that works 🏆👍🏽
Flor, I know the struggle. I know how hard it is to let ourselves feel. Here for you. I am only a few months sober myself. I am so proud of you for FIVE! You’re amazing. Work through the whys of your drinking and the anxious or depressed moments that bring on the desire. You can do this. Prayers for you.
@@abby_stewart definitely and thanks so much! This hasn’t been my first try, I went through all the trial and error , so this time I’ve been going strong, not tempted or struggling AT ALL 😂🙏🏽☀️ I do not miss drinking and my life is better without it 💛
You know how many people tried to get money out of their stories you felt the whole presentation
I so resonate with this, how it just causes all my anxiety problems or just escalates them now
Same here,, the main way of stopping is asking why we need it I have severe anxiety disorder and I drink it makes it worse im managing to cut down to a bottle of vodka and a few cans which is a massive drop stay strong 💪
Thank you very much for your honesty and kindness. You touched my soul. I just relapsed on Porn Addiction. Feel like shit, but you help me right now. Greetings from Germany
Bless ur heart my dear
Please can we have an update of now even if it's bad or good. Cus your videos are so real x
thank you
Thank you
I’m able to go to work drunk and get a job done I’m a supervisor, I’m 24. It’s really hard not to drink. It’s really hard not to have a drink. I have good weeks and bad weeks. I wake up shaking nightmares, anxiety, it’s fucking hard.
Angelina Munoz can we talk?
I'm exactly the same it's a vicious cycle wake up anxiety craving a beer and then do more shit the next day to make it worse if you wanna speak I'm here I'm going through the same it's always nice to have a friend who understands
If you need to talk to me your welcome
@@abby_stewart guess not. 30 days sober here. Drank for 44 years. Blackouts, forgetting is not worth it. Life is worth experiencing and remembering without the numbness.
I hope you've found your peace Angelina. You'll know you've found peace when you don't need alcohol.
I can relate to so much of this
great ..............
Good for you! The liquor store dude was kind of a homie too. He could have kept quiet and made money off of your addiction, but he instead voiced his concerns.
God bless you..how are you now ? Still sober and sane hopefully 😊
She sure doesn’t have issues of self ego still in full force I pray she’ll be part of the one pct that gets it this early in you should do a lot more listening and identifying
When u can quit u don’t want to... but when u want to quit u can’t 😢
Chantelle Hart girl, I’ve been in some dark places with booze. I’ve blacked out for nights on end, wet the bed, slept with people I never would have even spoken to otherwise, been violent, and more. I understand the struggle and I understand how alcohol can change your entire way of being. If you really are DONE, then you’re done. I’m just about two months sober currently and I’m never going back. It’s too much of a risk and it’s never worth it. Alcohol has the potential to destroy. It robs you of YOU. It’s never worth it to me. Never.
Yh but did u have a support network round u to help cos I literally have nothing just come out a really controlling abusive relationship and using the drink to self medicate
Chantelle Hart I didn’t really have a lot of support. Watch some of my more recent videos hun. And try to find a women’s AA group you can maybe get to once or twice a week. I would recommend surrounding yourself with people who get it. Don’t just isolate yourself. Be with others. Lean on others. You’re definitely not alone.
Yh but I actually don’t have anyone thanks for your advice tho hun x
Chantelle Hart can you find a local group? You could get a sponsor there and this way you won’t feel so alone in this. I so want you to feel loved & supported.
This is me. Very introverted and shy. Feeling confident because of alcohol.
The real change is definitely the drive which arises within, the natural life essence everybody is entitled to, quite possibly trying the suggestions in Steffon Barkload's homepagw, although not for everyone, can also help you just forget about ever drinking again.
How do I quit drinking and quit smoking very nice girl you don't need alcohol neither does anybody else in this world it's garbage
im 2 months sober since january 1st im never gonna drink again no relapses this time i wasted half a decade and took people away from me.
my god. she's beautiful.
Trueeeeee
💗
hope your well :)
Been struggling for a few years. I don’t drink every day but when I drink it’s like binge drinking it will lass for 2-3 days smh I was a week sober but fucked up last night but I got this
Yessss girl, just keep going! Throw away the guilt and try to identify what’s causing you to want to binge. Are you anxious? Sad? Feeling incomplete or unfulfilled? We all have triggers. But you’re doing well, just stay the course! Here for you. ♥️
Thanks for sharing, how is life today?
I noticed I craved alcohol when I had PMS when I used to drink.
you are beautiful, love your nails :D
watching from kenya
Cool
❤️❤️
25 days sober and rest of my life to go
I just watched your video and I really relate to your story. Really struggling with alcohol addiction right now and I'm around your age. Well done for deciding to get sober. I'm very musical and enjoy writing too but alcohol is just blocking out any opportunities I have right now. If you want to add me on Facebook just for a chat I would be truly grateful. All the way from Northern Ireland lol. Vicky McCurdy.
Seek help, Go to a Holy Spirit Meeting, Charismatic Prayer Meeting, Life in the Spirit Seminar.
16 days
0:18 My problem with 'I dont put any mind-altering substances into my body...' is that the statement doesn't make sense, partly because opening the front door and going for a walk is mind-altering. What are both edges (for example: is running 'mind-altering', is food, is sex?) of your description of 'mind-altering' ? Thanks.
I think there’s a clear distinction between drunkenness and going for a walk on the body. Almost unarguable.
Thank you. What do you feel about states legalizing marywanna?
Mark Brown Honestly, never seen a bad experience with it. Personally, it’s not for me. But I don’t know much negativity, if any, associated with marijuana.
@@abby_stewart other than it turns people into lazy assholes?
You look like Winona Ryder
I am 28 years old
2 days sober
So very proud of you Layla! Stay the course! God is faithful. ♥️