We Quit Alcohol for a Year, Here's What Happened
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Last Sunday was my birthday and instead of going out, I admitted myself to the hospital to detox from alcohol (with medical supervision because I have had withdrawal seizures). Today I’m celebrating one week sober and I feel great!
Great job and happy belated birthday!
Congratulations 🎉
Please dont go back!
My friends uncle died because he was shaking so bad and he couldnt open his new bottle of vodka in the morning. I guess this went on all day, and he couldnt find someone to get it open. The neighbor died the previous day of alcoholism, and he is the one who opened the bottles for the two of them. They drank together all of the time. Anyway, he called my friend and complained that he may have to break the bottle to get it open because he was shaking so bad. After a couple of days, Gary wasnt getting a call from his uncle, so he had his sister drive in long distance. She found him dead on the bathroom floor with a bottle of empty mouthwash next to him.
EDIT: That's why I'm here watching this video.
I hope you are still doing ok!
Congratulations 🙏🏿
I made it to 8 months before falling off the wagon. I'm about to start again, today is day 1. Wish me luck folks.
You may want to check this out. A game changer for me!
Good luck! You got this
Thanks!
3 years for me next Christmas. Keep up the good work Dude
1 day at a time! Good luck and dont fret on the failures as long as you make the effort to keep improving ❤️
I'm at 4 years. Wasn't an alcoholic, just was tired of the stupidity of it. The further you get away from it, the more ridiculous it is to see buzzed and drunk people. Clarity, health benefits are great. Highly recommend alcohol abstinence.
Same here 6 years ago for no reason i just stopped drinking alcohol. Dont miss it at all. The worst part is to have other people not believing i am not an ex alcoholic.....
Same here. Once i quit i saw how stupid alcohol really is. Why is this drug concidered as normal ?
@@TheLoesM It's so normalized and promoted it's crazy! I agree. It's as if it almost is just a way of life for us and it causes so many issues yet it's completely legal.
Me too. It is amusing watching family or friends getting stupid though. They think nobody knows but I can tell.
Got the point where my wife and I were spending between $150 and $200 a week on wine. So glad I quit.
After almost 7 years of not drinking due to the harm it caused in my life, I encountered a stressful time and found myself wondering "I wonder what it would be like if I started drinking again". What I get from this video is that I'm really not missing much. I really appreciate you taking the time to make this video. I helped me more than you may know.
Congratulations on your 7 years. I would highly recommend the book This Naked Mind by Annie Grace. It challenges one’s subconscious thoughts and opinions of alcohol and helps to reframe to what’s true. After reading this book, my partner stopped drinking and has no desire to drink. He’s been sober for over 2 years and was formerly a heavy drinker.
@@lauramckay9593 I’ll check it out thank you!
I have abstained my whole life. I've had three or four sips of alcohol in the last 33 years and I plan on never increasing that number. The impression I get from literally everyone is that I am missing nothing.
@@trazacthat’s awesome! Yeah it usually just does more harm than good I think
I’m a habitual drinker , gave up for a year a few times, lost loads of weight and was a better person, why do I go back to it
I'm at 11 months and counting. I wasn't an "alcoholic", I just didn't want to do it anymore. I just wanted to focus on my business and goals. Feels great!
I am doing the exact same thing. 9 months ago quit xanex, no more weed and no more alcohol although I never drank much. Everything is better and more focused.
Yeah I tend to find that riding the alcohol train adds its high points and lower points, whereas not drinking at all makes you feel like you're clear from getting sucked into those high points
I am just 20 hours sober, first night without some wine and this randomly came up on my playlist. I am so inspired to see your story and how sticking it out effected you both. I want to do this for my kids mostly but also to lose weight and get fit again.
Update: It is March 2024 and I am still going strong and loving it. I have gone from 99kg to 92kg, taken up martial arts, and my blood pressure is back to normal, among other benefits. No going back for me.
Good job man. Keep it up.
I'm proud of you for tackling it; it's definitely not easy. Great job man!
Good luck to you. Rando internet person is proud of ya.
Wishing you the best.
Take care; it gets easier with time.... :)
20 years now for me. At 63 years old I have lost a few friends to it and I wasn't going to go that way myself.
No alcohol since 1986 and a drug counselor for the past 25 years and close to retirement. It is so heartwarming to see all the people on here remaining abstinent, even for only a short time. Each day is a miracle. The hard work of recovery is so worth it. ❤❤❤
So worth it!
I don't mind the drink,I'm addicted to masterbaitin
alcohol is addictive, and after a long break, it doesn't just kick back into focus immediately, but it generally doesn't take long. I would love to see a detailed retrospective in a year again to see how things have changed again since now.
You can see towards the end how in just a few weeks the alcohol starts to creep back in more.
@@amyspence7855 and how they said they recognize that and don't like it, and that they are going to work to continue to actively maintain boundaries. I think it's important to note that.
I don't believe in addiction people need less excuses but they said they are trying to take better care of them self so which is probably most of it maybe if they had problems sleeping when they were drinking maybe that was because of alcohol but after a day or week thats nothing to do with it and they were still having problems like 10 days in
@@TeenDream888 it wasn’t a comment on them - it was a comment on how quickly alcohol sneaks back into every day life because it is such a highly addictive substance.
@ James. What do you mean you don’t believe in addiction? That’s like saying you don’t believe cars exist. Addiction is not subjective.
I quit alcohol four years ago after suffering years of reflux and testing positive for precancerous cells on my oesophagus. Alcohol is the leading cause of oesophageal cancer which has the fastest rising rates of almost any cancer. Two years later I tested negative for pre-cancer and I no longer suffer reflux. Bonus is I also lost weight.
Damn, that changed me. Ty
I was having reflux issues too and just general discomfort in my gut. The doctor told me it was likely alcoholic gastritis which is an inflammation of the stomach lining. Thankfully, its curable and it has gone away now that I'm sober. But continued drinking would have only made it worse and led to serious problems down the road.
That's been happening to me recently. Pretty scary that choking thing. I'm on day 3 thanks to my son. Can't believe how much better I already feel.
I needed to read this. Thank you
Wow. Thats frightening. I down a bottle of antacid liquid a week as well as prescription medication in order to drink beer every night.
You've stopped me in my tracks.
Thank you.
My last drink was in 1988. No regrets. I cannot express how much better my life got, and still is, without the stuff.
It really is a wasteful terrible substance
This is motivation for me. Thank you for sharing
I could remember several years ago I was addicted to alcohol. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.
Amen God bless people. Save your health save your mind. Life is better without heroin, cocaine,alcohol and cigarettes.And you have more money in your pocket. God bless everyone who has rejected the devils intentions to be addicted to alcohol and cigarettes etc which can cause so much damage to health.
Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Netherland. Really need!
YES very sure of Dr.medshrooms. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
Yes very sure of Dr.benfungi. I hate that psilocybin gets grouped with drugs like cocaine and heroin. Mushrooms are a remedy, not a vice! I went on a microdose treatment for a couple of months and within the first week, every sight of a cigarette got me questioning why I was doing all that to myself. It really works.
How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta
Another 26 days, my wife and I will celebrate our 3rd alcohol-free year - no regrets. We both lost a lot of weight, saved a lot of money, hiked & backpacked over 7,000 miles and have not regretted or missed alcohol. We occasionally discuss why we ever consumed alcohol everyday for most of our adult lives.
I'm on day 100 of being sober! I have nothing else to say, I'm just happy about it :) Awesome that you guys made it a year!
Wow congrats! 🎉
Keep going.
@@user-fy9lv9qs7v Congratulations!
Woohoo! Praise God!
One day at a time friend.
I had a year off drinking and I’m certain it saved me from alcoholism! Do it folks. Alcohol is pretty terrible for your body 👍
What are your drinking habits now?
I haven't had alcohol in more than 4 years or sugar in over a year. Giving up those two drugs has made an enormous difference in my life.
oh wow I love your comment, I'm 14 months no alchol and 2 months no sugar and wheat...i feel great
@@hungariancottageadventure77 no sugar is big.
@@Plethorality massive 😅
I’m currently on a sugar detox..watching this for moral support 😅
@@hungariancottageadventure77 huge
6 years high on life and I've never felt better and more productive. Cuts out a lot of social interaction at first, but now I realized that those were my least favorite ways of connecting with people, what I received instead was quality time with people I love and cherish and better communication/social skills. Also the buzz from a great long sober interaction is something else, alcohol only taints that feeling. Cheers 😉
love this perspective!
That was inspirational to read.. I'm on day 35, hoping to make it to at least 1 year if not 6!
I've been smoking weed for the past 8 years. I've never felt better. Get fed
I quit drinking back in september and this sentiment of, "connections are more meaningful when sober" was a pretty big push for me.
@@Lovicide what age were you when you started this streak?
When I quit drinking I also set a goal of a year then thought I’d go back to drinking now and then, similar to you guys. It’s now been 3 years and 10 months. Similar to you, the summers were the tempting times and a cold NA beer in the sun hit the spot and had no negatives. No intention of going back to alcohol.
Almost exactly the same story with me 🥳
This is surprisingly true of most negative lifestyle choices we make. When we are doing it, it seems so normal. How could we live any other way? Commit to making a real change for at least a few months to a year and slowly, almost without notice going back starts to feel like the crazy idea.
When ever I do these things, I feel like I grew up a little bit. It is amazing that no matter how old we are, there is still room to grow up a little more.
Wuss
I'm only on day 3 but after seeing this video I want to make a year the goal! I kind of liken it to when my friend went vegan, like he's been vegan for almost 10 years now and him and his gf just plan around hangouts and parties by bringing vegan options. It's just become so ingrained in their lives it's second nature and I kind of want that to be me with NA options. I need to find what works but this comment gives me hope! Thank you!!!
I’m at 2yrs and 11 months and I’m starting to get to know myself for the first time since I was 17 (I’m 28)I don’t plan on going back at all. Non-alcoholic beer has been a nice way to feed an occasional craving and I have no regrets
Quitting drinking was the best gift i ever gave myself. It opened me up to the potential of who I really could be.
I’m female and mid 50’s, and my body decided 5+ years ago that IT no longer liked alcohol. I’d been a light drinker all my life and would enjoy a glass of wine, sangria, martini, sipping rum. I remember looking forward to the ritual, the social connecting, and definitely the taste! But once I hit mid to late 40s, it stopped agreeing with me. Headaches, indigestion, even anxiety. Trouble sleeping, groggy and “sloggy”. Now, all I do is the once in a blue moon SIP. It’s sometimes a bummer that I’m not able to enjoy drinking anymore, but hey, I can still have cheese and chocolate 😁.
1000% agree on the statement on cheese and chocolate - I'd rather give up alcohol than cheese and chocolate haha!
40 year old male here and my body doesn't seem to like much alcohol either. I was never a heavy drinker, but it seems to really bother me now at pretty low amounts.
The exact same thing happened to me in my mid-60’s. I was never more than a light social drinker, but I did enjoy a glass of wine, beer, or the occasional margarita with Mexican food. Slowly over time, it got to the point where even 1/2 glass of wine would cause a horrendous headache. I do wonder what makes a body suddenly intolerant to even very small amounts of alcohol.
It’s so cool that you put this out there. I’m in recovery and haven’t had a drink in 5 years (I’m 33 now) I hear a lot from other alcoholics but not from “normies” who just give it up for health or to feel good. Interesting and very impressive!
Normies hahahaha
I stopped alcohol 3 or 4 years ago. Not a single person that knows me would say I'm normal!
I'm 4 years sober at 32 so maybe I'm you from the past! These videos are wonderful. It shouldn't be a weird thing to pull back on alcohol if you have tendencies to overdo it. I loved this whole year long documented journey so much
Commenting mostly to help the algorithm, but I just thought how cool would it be to be your kid. You and Chyna are so open minded and willing to try and understand that it’s more important to have healthy boundaries than going all or nothing, even if the gut feeling is all or nothing. Parents still make mistakes but to have parents engaging in the learning process makes such a difference. Y’all are pretty neato!
I quit 20 months ago. Felt alcohol was dogging me. Was drinking to get a buzz every night. Started when I was 14, lasted till I quit at 62. Making poor food choices at night. Had been wanting to quit for years. I decided to quit. You have to make the decision. I also started lifting weights and exercising every day instead of every other day. I reduced carbs and increased proteins and vegetables. Lost 30 lbs in five months. Lisinopril for blood pressure dropped from 40 mg per day to 10. Didn't need to take Prilosec any more for gerd after having done so for 13 years. I was taking a low dose inhaler for a mild case of asthma. That went away completely. And on and on. Everything is better. Sleep, energy, attitude, relationships. No desire to drink again. Became a volunteer firefighter. Joined the American Red Cross. Now I'm out helping people instead of killing myself slowly. You can quit. If I can help you in any way please ask. Oh, great video by the way.
January 1st will be 1 year alcohol free after drinking 44 out of my 58 years and have zero plans to restart.
amazing work bro well done
Two and a half years and still sober..
You've inspired me through these videos and I'm now 67 days sober!
All I can say is it’s a very slippery slope going back to drinking after an extended break. I took a year off and decided that I could go back and successfully moderate myself. The first few drinks made me feel ill and dizzy but I pushed through and got back to my normal drinking self in no time.
Needles to say, in very little time I was back to drinking almost everyday! Moderation simply isn’t possible for me. I’m all or none. Kinda sucks as drinking is such a huge part of social interactions. But I think at this point I’m done and choosing to start a new sober life.
Have you read Allen Carr, easy way to control alcohol? If not that sounds like it would work fine for you (the book is about quitting for good, and not look back)
@@Jobla2000 yup I’ve read it twice. Maybe time for a third!
@@guyno187 Have you read William Porter's Alcohol Explained? I think that is my favorite "quit lit" book. He explains why heavy drinkers can never be moderate drinkers. Too many people try and try to keep alcohol in their life, desperately not wanting to quit completely. It's a fool's game.
I agree with it being a slippery slope. I took a 3 month break and right when I had a drink I was right back to normal everyday drinking 2 or 3 beers. Then stopped again for a month and same thing happened once I had a drink. For me, I really dont think I would be able to moderate it in the long term. Especially in social situations because once I have one I want another and another, then next thing I know I've blacked out.
This is so true. During the pandemic, I almost never drank. I did start working in a bar after about a year of almost no drinking, I quickly gained 30+ pounds over a year and I didn’t even drink as much as before the pandemic. Now I’m trying to cut out drinking for the most part as well, if not entirely.
My wife and I are almost 3 years sober now. Best move we ever made, life is great!
I'm the daughter of an alcoholic father. Even on nights when he wouldn't drink very much, it was scary seeing how his personality would change, and he never had any idea that he was changing. On behalf of your daughter, thank you for realizing that you do not need to drink every night. She might not recognize the difference now, but in the future, she'll be so grateful.
Anything that regularly makes it harder to attune to your child is going to negatively impact them, even if you are otherwise the best parent in the world.
I'm so sorry to hear about you and your dad
Thank you for saying this. I love my daughter more than life itself and like to pretend my drinking was only hurting my liver. 21 days without drinking now and have screen shotted your post to be my “reminder in my pocket” when i feel weak.
@@Krmyas You've got this, man. You'll make such a huge difference in your own life and the lives of those around you. I'm really proud of you for making the decision to quit!
When you base your relationship on alcohol its a huge change to the dynamics of the relationship. Hats off for doing it
Good on you! I personally quit drinking for two months out of every year - Sober October and Dry January. I've been doing that for around seven years. That abstinence always helps me re-evaluate my relationship with alcohol, and no matter what my habits were before quitting, the abstinent months always tend to lead to comparitively less consumption thereafter. Why not quit altogether? I don't know. Life isn't always so great. I've lost a lot of family members lately, most recently my mother, in the middle of Sober October, and it really made me think. Would my mom understand me drinking due to sorrow, or would she be proud of me for my willpower? There are obviously no real answers to a question like that, but I decided to be present for my grief, and I continued to abstain for the whole month. Now that we're in November, I've only had a couple of beers in the last two weeks, which is pretty normal for this time of year. I have no real point here. Just sharing my experiences. I think everyone should quit if they want to, but just not make a big deal about it. The more I glorify alcohol or sobriety, the more I feel like I'm taking a stance, thus the harder it becomes to just let myself *_live,_* and a lot people say you only get to do that living thing once.
This is a really great comment and made me re-assess the concept of a a yearly, month-long sobriety. I often see people who use that as a checkmark that they don't have an unhealthy relationship with alcohol and they go back to bad habits for the remaining 11 months emboldened, so I was never interested in doing it.
I like the idea of looking at it as a yearly recalibration for general health, a way to step back and look at your habits while getting a hard reset on your usage.
Thank you for sharing. Sorry to hear about your mom
^^^^^^ THIS!!! THISSSSSS!!! This is how I feel as well. Thanks for taking the time to put your experience into words. I really appreciate it.
Really sorry to hear you lost your mom. There’s no wrong way to grieve. ❤
Think that pretty much sums up the internet
It frames for us an all in or all out choice
But as you cleverly highlight above it doesn't have to be these polar opposites, it can something in between
I am the daughter of an alcoholic father. I personally love many alcoholic beverages, especially wine. However, I consume it very carefully as I have witnessed its harm for a very long period. Every two to three weeks. I just want to say to all the friends who have written here and struggled with alcohol: You are truly amazing! I know sometimes its hard and sometimes it looks imposible. Remember that your family is proud of you and be proud of yourself. My heart is with you.
Coming up on 3 years without alcohol. One of the best decisions I’ve ever made!
Me too. 3 years + Best thing I ever did for myself. Never thought I could do it.
@@scrappy7571 awesome! The thought of never having a drink again used to make me feel a sense of dread like no other. Now the thought of having just one drink makes me feel the exact same way. Amazing what a shift in perception about an addictive poison can do.
I quit alcohol in 2019 and never felt better. I lost 40 pounds and literally, everything in my life got 100 times better.
@@bitchnutzmcgee5895 Wish I never started, makes me think how much better my life would have been without it. Well at least the remaining days of my life I will know it's better . 40 + years of daily abuse.
@@chucklesm2391 🙌💪
I'm 11 months sober on Friday! But I think ima stay sober forever. I struggled for years with addiction and suffered a lot, it was so hard go a day sober , but now I never feel cravings and have no interest in it. Congrats on making it a year, it's crazy how much mindset changes to alcohol after a long time. At a point its like, why even do it? I could, but what will it solve? Imo
Congrats!
Congratulations!! Don’t go back. I talked myself into ‘a drink here or there is ok’. Well, it’s not ok. I drink a lot less than before but more than I want to and feel like crap. Need to quit again. Stay free!!
One day at a time, excellent achievement.
My last alcoholic drink was pre 2010. Never an alcoholic, but I saw what it was doing to others. I do not miss it even a little. Thanks for sharing this.
Damn. Idk how you do it. I have to have at least one drink a week. Work is stressful. Life is stressful. Sometimes you come home drenched in sweat and just wanna take a shower and have a cold beer.
@@Crowski I feel that, now I have cold seltzer instead. The cold bubbles still sting and it feels great, don’t miss the beer really after 4 years of not drinking. I also used to use beer to self medicate when I worked in food service, which was stressful. Then I saw how it emotionally stunted the ppl around me and they never solved their problems because they just numbed themselves instead of trying to get out of the situation that made them want to drink away their feelings 😢
Great way of putting it! Thanks.
I quit drinking for a month as an experiment. It felt so good I basically permanently stopped. That was in 2018 and I’ll try a beer or a glass of wine a few times each year, usually due to peer pressure (mostly family). But even one drink feels so physically awful and self-defeating now that it just serves as a reminder for why I don’t drink anymore.
I'll never understand why family members push their loved ones to drink more, especially when it is parents doing it to their children. I know why they do it, but I'll never understand it.
Some parents are idiots.
@@plantbasedsenior4240totally agree. Although it’s not their fault, society and marketing is designed to make it that drinking is good and a celebration. Not that it ruins lives, takes away joy and happiness
to anybody with an alcohol problem you can conquer these. believe in yourself you can do it. never give up
I haven't had a drink since Dec 23rd of last year. I'm going for 365 days. I never in a million years thought I'd be able to do it, but lo and behold I was able! I don't think I've felt this good since I was a teenager (Which was a few decades ago). I don't think I'll ever drink as much as I used to if I even ever go back to it.
...and it wasn't even court ordered!
This time.
That's great and quite the accomplishment. I'm on the path towards a year of sobriety as well. Can you list the 5 most beneficial things you noticed about your mind/body as you got further and further into the year without the booze?
@@JDCareyMusic lol thanks for the laugh. 365 is coming up soon for you. You've got it! Kudos!
I took the first 3 months of the year off of drinking, partially inspired by your guy's announcement that you were going the full year. I think I had just started to get to the phase of relying a lot less on substitutes. I did find that by July (a little more than 2 months after starting again) I was basically back to my old habits of drinking most nights of the week. I think when doing these sorts of breaks it makes it apparent just how addictive alcohol is as a chemical, after seeing how little I thought about drinking after a month or so it's crazy to me how much that urge ramps up when you pass like 2 nights a week of drinking. Currently limiting myself to only drinking in social situations which has helped a lot but man is moderation difficult. I appreciate y'all doing these challenges and sharing them, they are really inspiring and I feel I've been able to make genuine improvements to my life following advice from your vids.
moderation IS difficult! drugs + human brain = chemically does not want to moderate.
for an interesting view on this topic check out This Naked Mind by Annie Grace.
@HoboGardenerBen I highly recommend the book I mentioned (This Naked Mind by Annie Grace), you can definitely read it while still drinking. It is just fabulous at shifting the subconscious mind, which is where true change happens. Good luck mate!
Alcohol had me depreeeesssed oh my god. After stopping I feel so much more love for myself.
I am constantly depressed for no reason and thinking its the 2 to 3 glasses of wine each night. If you don't mind me asking, how long did it take for you to no longer feel depressed? Thanks.
@@elaine1743 alcohol is a depressant so that could be contributing! For me, I’ve had a few times of quitting alcohol (it hasn’t stuck yet) and each time it takes me about 2-3 weeks to start feeling good again depending on how heavily I was drinking and for how long before quitting. It did not by any means cure my depression though or make my life all butterflies and rainbows, but it made life circumstances easier to handle. And made me feel a sense of accomplishment for myself. I’d say give it a try, start with dry January!
@@Hrat_6221 Thank you for your feedback!
SAME HERE 🎉 the negative voices are just not here
I have done a dry month every year, but after watching Andrew Huberman's podcast what alcohol does to you I'm about to cut way down. You two are an inspiration. Thanks for sharing your journey. Good luck to both of you.
Hey there! first off, well done on not drinking :D Second I wanted to thank Chyna directly for the inspiration to walking 1000 steps every hour. Though I am not doing that directly, (I am doing 3 1000 steps everyday because I am not that insane) it is helping me improve myself fitness wise! I was given the first stepping stone on my goal of reaching 200 lbs (Am currently 300 so it will be a trip) Thank you again for all you both do!! Cheers to non-alcohol
Glad we (she) could help! Good luck!
👏Good for you!!
Good luck getting to your milestone! You can do it!
Congratulations!! That’s absolutely amazing! Remember to be kind to yourself during your journey and take things one day at a time❤
Yeah, it was a really good idea! I am also trying to get a certain number of steps in every hour because of that video (but not 1000 😄) and maybe it's just in my head but I'm feeling pretty good 🙂
In 2018 I stopped drinking for a... time? I knew I couldn't commit to quitting forever, but I figured I could handle stopping for a month, or maybe 6? or a year... At about 4 months in, I felt so good and recognized the difference in my life that I haven't felt the desire to start up again. Haven't quit forever, but i just might not ever drink again.
I love the way you worded this. Im not opposed if the right situation came about but im not actively seeking it.
NICE! Sounds like a good mindset not involving like shame or whatever. I'm the same, I don't have the desire. It's not that drinking wouldn't be fun, but it's personally not worth it to me and I feel super happy long-term without it
Experiences like yours motivate me to want to quit
I'm a heavy drinker but I can't imagine my life without it, it's my vice when I get off work
I'm so exhausted and depressed all the time, and I'm sick of feeling like this
Idk what it'll take, but I really do want to stop drinking so I can actually sleep at night
@@dustinjames1268 I stopped drinking and doing drugs 3 years ago this month after 25 years of doing one or the other pretty consistently.
I told myself I would do a year just to prove to myself I could.
I told myself, "I may drink again, just not today." For me it helped to not restrict myself, just choose each day to be sober. It's cliche, but one day at a time can work. As timed pass my desire lessened more and more.
Not going to lie, life is pretty boring compared to before. However, I enjoy the mental clarity. I have way less anxiety.
Take your life back. You got this!
It's amazing to me how engrained alcohol is in society. As much as I love drinking I think the world would be a better place without it.
I agree! Society plays a huge part on desire. We are taught to think that this poison helps us. I’m 2+ weeks alcohol free and chugging along. Videos like this help feel normal
@@mommybreakdown RIGHT ON! I dont know anything about you, or your past, or the journey you currently find yourself on, but I am proud of you for taking back the most important part of your existence. Control. You're absolutely right; we're conned into thinking that there's some societal obligation to numb our senses, and they do it by playing off of our desires. Its such a dirty trick, being convinced that we can escape pain and suffering while being rewarded with greatness when the magic elixir itself has potential to cause more pain and suffering. Don't get me wrong. I think that what's most important is that you do what you feel is right for you. If people are able to manage their lives with the presence of alcohol in it, I'm not here to judge or tell them they're wrong. However, I personally enjoy the fact that I have seen the other side of the coin and realize it has two faces. It's a very tricky gamble, and in my experience people lose way more often than they win. Keep the momentum. It gets better and better, and better. Personally, I'm 3 1/2 moths in, and it just occurred to me that I really can have everything I desire.
What would we do with all the communal spaces like pubs? Often pubs are beautiful, historic buildings. What would we do about live music venues? Humans have been consuming alcohol for thousands of years, along with various drugs. It's engrained in society because it's been a feature of the human experience for so long.
I LOVE this! Being sober is awesome!!!
It really is. :)
Body and mind feel great but the fun is gone. I'm not drinking for 10 years now and f'n hate it. And don't gimme this "fun is what you make of it" crap, because it's a lie. You have to make a choice: healthy or fun. Now that i'm getting older i prefer healthy but i miss the fun, i do :(
@@pfzt imagine needing alcohol to have fun XD get a load of this guy
@@pfzt Exactly! Sure, there are plenty of things to do when sober, but drinking is so unbelievably fun. It's hard to explain to anyone who has never tried it. At many points in my life, the hangovers and poor sleep have been almost a fair trade for how much of a good time drinking with mates is. As you say though, sadly, it makes me feel worse and worse as I get older, and I have to cut back on how much I consume. Sad fact of life
@@pfzt well alcohol is freaking great fun, there is no denying that. Unhealthy but awesome. Moderation is key
Congratulations! I've never had alcohol, I don't drink as a part of my religion. I was very interested to see how you two felt after a year of not drinking, since I have learned so much from your other trial videos and truly respect your opinions and insights. I'm so glad it was a positive experience!
Thank you for all you do for us, I'm a better person because of you.
Qestion is ... :D if it wasn't part of your religion. Do you think you would drink alcohol ? If not why ? :)
You should try a year without religion
@@xPakrikx I mean alcohol is actually poisonous to us, which is why we get drunk. I don't think that's going to sound so great to someone who's never had it lol.
I've quit both alcohol and religion. The resulting feeling is double plus good.
@@muhammadisrar1346 Why would she do that? She clearly said she quit religion!
If you feel happy believing in fairy tales, fine, but leave others alone with that stuff. We don't live in the middle ages any more.
PS: I don't care what kind of religion you are promoting either! So don't get the impression I am islamophobe. Every major religion is the same.
im 73 days clean today i feel like a whole new person. i was drinking a fifth a day for over 2 years
7 1/2 yrs ago I stopped drinking and one of best decisions ever for me!!
It usually takes something tragic for someone to quit alcohol.
My husband has been sober for a year and a half now and this video has inspired me to jump on the train too! Well done you two!! ❤
Wow. You’re a catch. Wouldn’t do it with your husband but this video magically inspired you to do it too.
@@SimRacingVeteran Wow judgmental much? I stopped drinking for a few months to help him through and then just switched to when out and having guests over. Now I’m thinking of stopping altogether. I don’t understand people jumping to conclusions like this.
@@SimRacingVeteran lmao, what an asshole take bro. Literally no knowledge of this person or their personal life yet you jump to conclusions or assumptions about their decisions? Why not just be happy for someone? 🤣
@@SimRacingVeteran don't be an asshole. You don't know this person's life.
@@SimRacingVeteran what a dick thing to say. You had the opportunity to say something nice and chose to be rude. Why? You doing okay?
5:09 This is the best rule tbh. The rare wine gift is fine to bring home. Drinking at social gatherings is also fine.
Just don't buy alcohol and bring it back home.
in our year of no drinking (2020) I was amazed at how alcohol-soaked our culture is. Ads, parties, events all have alcohol at the center.
That’s the problem for me! Any tips on dealing with that ?
Really enjoyed this! I’m 4.5 years of no booze. Started as just taking a couple days off from drinking and turned into 4.5 years later. It’s been so interesting to see how much my life has changed. Good for you guys!
Coming up 9 years for me... scary to think where I would be.
I drank a lot in college (was in a fraternity), but after a really bad hangover at a new year's party with some returning military friends - I called it quits (funny that it occurred then so I could say it was a new year's resolution when it was just never wanting to feel that bad ever again). Haven't had more than a glass of champagne with the family once a year on Christmas since and it's absolutely liberating.
Weirdly enough, I think the thing that has stood out to me the most is how much cheaper going out with friends costs or buying groceries costs when you don't buy alcohol. It's a marvel to me how much a vice can destroy your wallet when you *absolutely do not need alcohol at all.* That and I've become a TON more focused overall off of alcohol. The fogginess mentioned is extremely accurate.
That was really good to hear. I'm 54 and alcohol is just not treating me well anymore. I took a month off and had no regrets. I have no reason to drink and I think I'm just going to keep it that way. I find that I don't like how I feel the morning after drinking, like at all, and it doesn't matter how much I had. Thanks for the video! You guys are awesome!
I have taken 30 breaks, and returned to drinking, only to find myself building up too drinking too much again. I took another 30 break in Jan 2020, and haven’t drank since.I decided after 30 day to challenge myself to 100 days, which I succeeded. Then I challenged myself to 6 months. After that, I said why not challenge myself to an entire year. Well, after a year I had absolutely not desire to drink anymore and the triggers that would cause me to drink didn’t work anymore, excuse I got so used to not drinking. I decided not to drink anymore, as it was useless and a waste of money. Plus, I was 46 when I stopped, so just a few drinks made me feel tired and run down the next day.
I found that just doing it in steps, like I mentioned, really helped me stop for good. Start your 30 day thing again, and if you make it past 30 days, maybe try for 100 days.
I drank heavily for 27-28 years, so if I can do it, anyone can do it.
That’s where I’m at, when I get together on social occasions, which usually centers around drinking, I’ll have a few and still feel like shit in the morning.
Good motivation, am 15 days away from achieving 6 months! Your comment about ending up substituting the lost calories from alcohol with food rings true yet cravings for a drink have completely disappeared even when in the company of drinkers. Despite running 12 km every weekend, the weight has barely dropped. BMI still at 32! New strategy needed
Eat more vegetables,fruits, whole grains and beans. The weight will melt off.
No sugar, low bread/carbs
My man....ran into same scenario. I actually downloaded the fitness pal. It was free. Makes you really think of the foods you consume when your seeing them added to your daily routines. Along with exercise like your doing...might assist. Just my thought for the day. and also congrats on the no booze... truly a warrior
cut your carb intake as much as possible. No rice, Pasta, potatoes, bread and alcohol. only carbs you ingest should be from fruit and whole grains. your body has no carbs to burn so it will start using fat instead.
Your body was craving nutrients! Make sure you’re getting plenty! I lost by tracking calories.
Since turning 39 or 40 every time I would have a drink, meaning like 1 beer I would just feel like crap the rest of the night and then not be able to sleep. I'm done with alcohol. Just feel better without it.
stopped drink alcohol ~ 10 month ago. after covet . i just lost the taste for it. i literally don’t like it anymore.
For some reason, unbeknownst to me, no alcohol for a year sounds like a far superior challenge than no coffee for a month. Thank you for your videos. I hope that you are feeling better soon.
You’ll find how much more time you feel you have in a day by not drinking. Productive time takes the place of wasteful time.
We found this, after a wine or two we just didn't want to go out for that walk, certainly couldn't go for a drive, didn't want to play Drums or even tidy up or begin decorating, on that long list of things to do. The difference was instant and amazing; although only just started this, we already feel better and more motivated to just do things, instead of couch/TV/sleep (and a poor sleep too).
A month and a half in, feeling great!
Congrats!! 🎉
Same!! I stopped on October 1st for sober October
So proud of you guys for doing this :) hope this helps people thinking about reducing or stopping able to do that
I enjoyed your journey. Not drinking is hand over fist so much more than just not drinking, it’s life changing, I hope you consider that the bennies are so much more valuable than just stopping to see if you can. You’re both really great to watch. Thanks for your willingness to do this! Cheers
It's been about 3 weeks. I decided to do 'Dry February' & I got a head start by stopping drinking in mid January. My thing was to drink wine after work. I enjoyed it, but I didn't enjoy the feeling of getting up the next day groggy and feeling blah. I don't think I've lost any weight, but my mood is better & I think I have more energy. I really started drinking more when my Dad was dying in 2020. I was depressed and then it just sort of became habitual. I'd been thinking of stopping for a while, then I heard a man on a radio talk show saying he had developed cirrhosis from drinking wine every night. I didn't want to get to that point. My doctor said my triglycerides were too high & I know I gained a lot of weight from drinking every night. Lately, every time I think about drinking I just visualize getting up groggy and pissed off the next day & it prevents me from going to the liquor store and buying the Merlot. I am saving money by not doing that.
So I just finished the vid. Did you two think about running the numbers and seeing what savings you had from removing alcohol from your norm? Keep up the great work, always happy to share some time with you. Cheers
I’m almost to a year myself and don’t see myself going back. I’ve also deeply changed. I’m so happy for you guys and I really hope that as this video grows I get some trickle down views on my year video too. 😂
Massive congrats! It’s truly terrifying to decide to stop when you’ve made it such a staple of your life.
You have truly enhanced my life my para social homie.
i am 61 now. Due to a heart issue many years ago, I stopped drinking completely, so pleased now.
Sending some live after you complained about the bad comments. Discovered your channel via this video and saw many others since!
This is great! I stopped drinking very much a few years ago, and I really don't miss it. It saved me a ton of money, I'm rarely embarassed after a night out with friends, and I feel all around a lot better. I feel like if it hadn't been so prevalent in our culture, I may not have ever drank in the first place. Glad to see others normalising quitting alcohol too
I basically gave up alcohol when I became a business owner cause I couldn't afford to lose the time off work. I haven't missed it at all. Good for you two for getting through this!
I'm the daughter of an alcoholic father (now deceased). He died a horrible death and I don't want to end up the same. I have been drinking since I was 15 and it's got worse over the years. I am now at a point where I am so desperate to change. I have been drinking every night ever since I can remember and I cannot continue like this. My family are unaware and I feel very ashamed. I want to be the best I can be for my family, but especially for my grandchildren.
You can do it.
On my 9th month and feel amazing! The best result is my clarity of mind!
You guys are awesome! Love your videos!
As someone trying to give up the drinking - it has been about a month since my last one - I got to agree with pretty much everything you said at the beginning.
Man, I'm so glad that I never passed the "alcohol doesn't taste good, but the frequent use gets you accustomed"-line in my youth, so I never felt the urge to drink.
I'm very proud of the two of you, keep it going!
Jameson is a clean whiskey. No bad aftertaste. It’s the only shit I ever buy.
You are the coolest. Just.. the coolest.
@Bimmer Won You should try stuff that has a bit more craft and love to it. There are some non-conglomerates that might surprise you :)
I've been following along since the first month and am so grateful to have been able to witness your experiences, this isn't something that people just get to SEE any time, thank you so much for sharing. ♥
Quit drinking 4 years ago, second best decision I’ve ever made
What was the first?
As someone who only drinks alcohol for special events/holidays (eg Christmas or a rare family visit), this was really interesting to watch! I’m glad it was so positive for you guys. Thanks for all the great videos you make!
Really liked the transition into the better help section after talking to China and moving your head. Its those little things that really make you stand out as a tried and true professional youtuber who does this for their job.
Thanks for motivating me be way better! I run and/or do swimming laps almost everyday and drink far less.
Life is back to feeling amazing and I've got you and CodyKo to thank for it.
At age 42 I'm 3 years sober this week and I'm the healthiest I've ever been, I've lost 40kgs, got very fit and have ended an unhappy marriage. I was also diagnosed with ADHD a couple of months ago which explained decades of self medicating with alcohol and drugs. I don't think I'll be going back to alcohol as my life is so much more manageable without it.
You looked brighter and more energized at the end. You even spoke quicker. Congratulations.
I used to be a chain smoker for 12 years. Took me 3 tries to quit. You guys perfectly described my journey. GJ.
This is what's interesting. They stopped drinking for a year and after a year they immediately were pressured to drink. Imagine if they quit smoking and after a year their family arranged a celebratory smoke?
Congrats on one year, WheezyWaiter and Chyna!!!! 💪🎉💕
I'm 8 days sober. The longest I've gone without drinking in the past 17 years is about a month (that was a looong time ago). I drank daily, and when i drank alcohol, I did it in excess. My quality of sleep was terrible. I have a very physically demanding job, and I know my performance was being hindered by alcohol. I've alienated myself from my family and friends, because my days off just revolved around getting drunk. The addict in me would rationalize leaving early from work to get drunk, so it also affected me financially. Thinking back on all the time and money I've wasted, the people I've hurt, the negative impact on my mental and physical health makes me sick. Since I stopped a week ago, I've noticed that I feel more clear headed. I'm sleeping a little better. I know the positive changes will only become more apparent with time, and I'm pretty damn excited by that. I just hope I can maintain this going forward. I don't want to be that person EVER again. Every day I watch CZcams videos about people's personal experiences, such as this one, and that helps motivate me to stay sober.
Proud of you!!!
@Sun Moon Thank you! I'm almost at the 2 month mark and feeling amazing.
Man! This is one of the best ~ How To: Adulting ~ videos I’ve ever seen!!
Not just feeling inspired, but also reassured.
Very cool video, awesome channel.
I'm 25, but I grew up in an alcohol free household, so I empathize when you say you don't want to have alcohol at home, you don't think of it, and you forget it's even an option. All of those things I also feel.
Please tell Chyna she looks bomb this whole video!
I’m also 25 and living in an alcohol free household. I still drink a bottle of whiskey every week though at home. You just gotta hide it bro.
@@BimmerWon that doesn't sound healthy, no thankyou.
@@Irishsong22 what about it doesn’t sound healthy?
@@BimmerWon "living in an alcohol free household" and then "i drink a bottle of whiskey every week though at home". You're hiding your drinking. That doesn't sound healthy.
@@CRneu I also live in a drug free household and hide the weed. Recently I stopped that though because I felt like it was making me go a little crazy.
Almost a year and a half alcohol-free for me. Like you guys said, it's just become my new normal to the point where I don't even think about it anymore. I'm not against drinking per se, it's just not something I gravitate toward anymore. Not sure how long I'll keep it up for, but I'm enjoying my ability to focus on goals with more clarity and motivation.
a lot of people who drink get angry if you don't drink also. you don't need those friends.
I am so struck by how amazing you both look with each month that passes in this year!
I'm officially two months off the sauce today because like you guys alcohol felt like this mindless habit that was everywhere. I feel something like alcohol, you have to stop for more than just a month because not just because of the addictive nature of it, but because it is present everywhere. It's amazing how you think about it less and less and notice through other people that what we as people love is the "idea" of alcohol not the reality. Also, the book they recommended "Alcohol Explained" made it so easy to take the huge break I'm currently taking. Thank you guys, my life is so much better without constantly consuming this stuff!
We made a similar commitment at the beginning of the year to not drink at home, and only socially. We've been successful overall, and one big takeaway I've noticed is that we used to get this anxiety around not having any alcohol in the house. Glad that's gone now! Thanks for the awesome video.
Thanks for reminding me that I’m not missing much. Helped during a craving. 2 years sober still!
I quit drinking 12 years ago and I've never looked back.
Congrats, hope to get to where you are one day!
@@seancagney8897 why not now?
How do you handle social parties, BBQ’s, etc? So many of my social activities center around alcohol.
@@4EverLearning757 simple. I stay away.
@@specialforcesoffaith8585 from the social events?
I would love an update video on your drinking habits now. I agree with and experienced a lot of what y'all did. Thanks for sharing your journey!
I regularly take week+ long breaks from alcohol as I don’t want it to get too normal in my life, but this video really made me want to take a longer break. When I sit down and really think about, there are literally no real benefits to alcohol, at least for me personally. All the reasons y’all talk about are spot on; less energy, worse sleep, weight gain, negative impact on productivity, and the list goes on. Hm. Hopefully I still feel this way tomorrow!
I'm so happy for you that you did this. :) It scares me how normalized alcohol is, tbh. I don't really drink that often (maybe once a month, and then it's like a glass or two of wine), but I still sometimes take a completely alcohol free year just to be more conscious of my choices and how it really doesn't feel necessary in any situation after a while. :)
I’m so sad I missed you guys when you were here. I’m a few months short of two years and I can’t wait to chat with you about this whole thing. This video ruled and so do you 💜
TAMARA! Hi!
I quit drinking alcohol about 27 years ago. It’s the single most impactful thing I’ve ever done.
You guys are so awesome! I didn't drink alcohol at all for the first 30 years of my life, and now I only have an occasional glass of wine or a cocktail, preferably with food so I don't get tipsy. If I drink two drinks, it's too much and I hate that feeling. I really hate that so much of society is built around alcohol and encourages alcohol addiction, but it's great that so many people are drinking less or quitting altogether, and being sober is not quite so much of a stigma as it used to be.
The vast majority of people who like a drink are not addicted to it and its not a big problem for them.
I come to this from a different perspective. Both of my parents are high functioning alcoholics, which basically means their drinking didn't interfere with their work. I'm a classic Adult Child of Alcoholics, which sucks, but it also makes me who I am, so there's that. I'm so glad you were able to quit for a year!
Same, my mum drinks every day, me every second day, about 7.6 standard drinks, and on friday probably 12 standard drinks (australia). My stomach gets inflamed, I really need to quit for a while, but I just don't know what I'd do In my spare time.. hmm, might need some therapy I think
@@joeldriver9734 If you find the right therapist, it can't hurt, right? My dad didn't know he was an alcoholic until his bartender told him, so you're ahead of the curve :)
"Rob" being Rob Scallon, and that you guys are friends makes a lot of sense. But I was still very shocked and excited to see him in your video!
I was an alcoholic from 18 to 25. I don't drink at all anymore because I hate it. Never felt better.