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1. A noise rock band from the United States
2. A noise rock band from Finland
3. A noise duo from Israel
4. An Oi punk band from Italy
5. An incorrect tag for the American indie band fun.

FUN is a Philadelphia based noise band.

Fun is a noise rock band from Helsinki, Finland. Their influences range from bands like The Jesus Lizard, Sonic Youth and Dead Kennedys to Butthole Surfers and the words of writer Charles Bukowski. So far they have released three albums titled "Fun EP" (2002), "Szklarska Poreba" (2004) and "Zu-pa!" (2007). A new album will be recorded in 2009.

FuN is Jerusalem based noise duo formed in 2002 by Shy Yehezkelly and Hovav Oppenheim.

For the US indie pop band, see fun..

Alcohol
Fun Lyrics

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Got the time when the sun goes up
We'll drink until we drop
My love for hundred brews
That soothes, the foot's been dropped
Not enough for the men on the walk
I drive and drink till I drop

No doubt about it

Can't live without it
No doubt about it
I can't live without it, alcohol
Alcohol

Why it's my destiny?
You get the beer
We get the time
You get the coke, gimme a line

No doubt about it
Can't live without it
No doubt about it
I can't live without it, alcohol

Got the time when the sun goes up
We'll drink until we drop
I drive and drink till I drop

You get the beer
We get the time
You get the coke, gimme a line

No doubt about it
Can't live without it
No doubt about it

I can't live without it
Alcohol

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Fun's song "Alcohol" depict the dangerous and addictive nature of alcohol. The songs starts off with the singer saying that they have the time when the sun goes up to drink until they drop. The lyrics suggest that they have a love for "hundred brews" which soothes them until they have dropped. However, the problem is that it is not enough for the men on the walk, indicating that excessive drinking and peer pressure is involved. The singer then goes on to say that they drive and drink until they drop, which is clearly a dangerous and illegal act.

The chorus states that there is no doubt about it, the singer can't live without alcohol. They ask themselves why it's their destiny, which suggests that they are aware of the danger and harm it causes but can't break free from their addiction. The verses go on to describe the culture of drinking, indicating that it is not only about the alcohol but also about the experience - getting together with friends, partying, and doing drugs. The fact that the singer asks for a line of coke shows the toxic environment that they are a part of.

Overall, the lyrics of the song "Alcohol" highlight the downside of excessive drinking and addiction. It portrays a culture where drugs and alcohol are the norm, and often peer pressure is also involved. The song is a cautionary tale that displays the danger of addiction and the difficult journey of trying to overcome it.

Line by Line Meaning

Got the time when the sun goes up
We will start drinking as soon as sun rises

We'll drink until we drop
We won't stop drinking until we can't anymore

My love for hundred brews
My love for alcohol is limitless

That soothes, the foot's been dropped
Alcohol helps me forget my problems and relaxes me

Not enough for the men on the walk
Our group of people need more alcohol to keep going

I drive and drink till I drop
I am reckless and put myself and others in danger by drinking and driving

Why it's my destiny?
I feel like alcohol is meant for me

You get the beer
You provide the beer for me to drink

We get the time
We will spend the time drinking and enjoying ourselves

You get the coke, gimme a line
You provide cocaine for me to use while drinking

No doubt about it
I am sure that alcohol is an important part of my life

Can't live without it
I feel like I cannot function without alcohol

Alcohol
Alcohol is the most important thing to me

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SOFIE LIVEBRANT, SVANTE SJOBLOM

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@sebastianshine4262

31w↑49

Exactly 1 year without alcohol now.
Gotta say I dont miss it even one second.
I wish i did this YEARS before.
Luckily I very gradually stopped drinking since I was 19 with each year a little more. I crept forward against all the social pressure. And I still get invitations by work colleagues etc and they always try to make it sound cool and make me sound boring for not drinking.

I found that the social pressure was what lead to it being a 10 year long process of slow incremental progress instead of being cut out when I was 20.

And I can say now that its not even comparable if you drink once every month to never drinking.

Its so much more eliberating. In my case the social pressure to do stuff I just knew was hurting me was what made me feel deeply bad about myself even though I enjoyed the moment of drinking.

I felt unauthentic to myself and as if I was lying to myself.

How can I reach my dream or goal or whatever I desire, if I can not even stop drinking even though I dont even want to drink?

That to me was the ultimate sign of not being in control of my own life.

Of being maximally controled by external forces.

And I detested that feeling.

Once I stopped it completely and declared it as if I was going into battle. I told everyone. And I had a few VERY hard moments with some people in my life who wouldnt take no for an answer.

After I managed to stay consistent in these few crucial moments (where I ALLLLMOST gave in), I gotta say it only made my conviction stronger.

I will never ever give in to these people anymore.

Now in retrospect, I can see that these people didnt give a damn about what is important for me.

And the funny thing is: These people also called me less and less until they didnt at all anymore.

So in some sense I am only good for them when i drink with them.

And thats ok.

Its VERY eliberating how you spend your life when you dont have these kinds of people in it.

And the weekends are much more fulfilling. Either VERY relaxing. Or VERY intense sports, pushing to the limits. Or just a weekend full of progress towards your goals.

Its much much better.

I didnt even do it for health reasons.

I just did it because I hated the thought of doing something only because of fear or avoidance.

I dont want to be controled by my fears (social fears or fear of taking on my dreams and confronting my shortcomings) or by other people.

I want to get up in the morning, get the important daily practise done for the body, finances and mind. Then have time for relationships, adventures and fun.

Alcohol is just keeping you in a sh*t place and making you feel content there. Which is the worst. And then you feel bad internally, but the instant gratification and the weekends get you through the week. And you notice how all people lose respect for you over time the more you do it. Actually EVERYONE who does it considers it progress and a win when stopping the behaviour. And thats when i realized I am basically giving in to be a "good friend" or whatever bs I told myself. out of guilt basically.

And all these people, if they were in my shoes, wouldnt blink ONE SECOND to forever let go of that behaviour, they just arent capable of it.

At that moment I switched and stopped it for good.

No amount of "friendship" that I lose through that decision is worth any regret.

@sebastianshine4262

15w↑2

wow. i never thought someone would read it. I used the moment to reflect and thought why not send it.

Glad you resonated with it. I never take time to reflect on these kinds of wins. This is stuff I never talked about in my life. I just delcared to not do it anymore, but the internal process over the years.. people in my life have no idea.

I think I am just not great at compressing all that is in a journey into a relatively short input. But when I write it down, I can at least do that to a degree.

Thanks for your reply as well! That was very uplifting. I gotta still say. Now that I am in thailand, everyone smokes weed here and drinks especially where I currently have the appartment. Every day I can see how trashed these people are in the mornings. Its such a difference I wouldnt wish on anyone. If they only knew the feeling on the other side...

Most people in my observation, myself included, usually start with drugs because of fear of talking to strangers. Be it either women or just guys to make friends.

Its really unfortunate. The best way through that is through going out into the city with 2 friends and putting yourselves through stupid challenges where you have to slowly start talking to women first only asking for the time and then slowly going up the challenge scale until you have earphones in and take real time orders like doing pushups mid conversation with a group of women or regarding guys I would say its the same thing essentially. The repetitions is whats important to get over the fear.

I luckily never had a real issue with talking to guys.Or I was just insecure as well but then noticed how others who were insecure made compliments to my "extravertedness". Well. ok. Took that. But with women the fear only dropped through the above mentioned.

THAT was the trigger when I started getting off alcohol first. When I was around 19 I think. 28 now.
I had a big jump from drinking 1-2x every single weekend for a few years in my teens and doing nothing but school, gym, gaming and parties.

Was fun at first. But I relatively quickly noticed that I was afraid to talk to girls and that is what kept me going to drink every weekend and getting trashed so often. However, I was a small guy. The realization kicked in that if you arent tall, girls will just ignore you completely.
At least in my experience.

Made me want to go to the gym more and that resulted in the confidence for all that followed.

Anyways. I am a person who is somehow plagues by guilt. I dont even know why.

But that lead to me being rules by social expectations a lot.

And I love every minute of getting out of that.

It goes far beyond alcohol.

Anyways, this alcohol breakthrough was a very serious one after which followed a bunch of other positive changes in m life.

I can not stress enough how important it is to just skip the years of worrying what others think about you. Except those who are where you want to be. And those who are truly invested in your journey. However you define that@@bossywossy111

@DNA350ppm

37w

@@ceooflonelinessinc.267 If you were your own best friend, how would you support and comfort you, what nudge would you give?
Do put in all positive methods as in a healthy sallad bowl and stir!
You can heal from depression!
Like onions - peal layer by layer! Analyse, learn, go further inwards. Look closely, accept the stingy taste, it will not kill you, it has healing components. Choose between talk-therapy and self-help, and writing in your diary, choose at least 5-6 good books as guides.
Peppers, chili, and such - read (or watch) what other people have gone through and survived. I especially recommend an earth-quake of a biography: Viktor Frankl, Life has to Have a Meaning.
Fresh, crisp greens - take long walks, any time a day or night. If possible - preferably in beautiful landscapes, parks, woods, beaches, nature reservations. Have a device to make notes of your outer and inner observations in your pocket. Walk for hours and notice your creativity stirring, like it has for thousands of writers and philosophers before you.
Proteins of choice - build up your muscles, core, stamina. Find your SISU within and your spirits within. Identify with a totem-animal, a kindred soul slightly disguised. What is its wisdom for you?
Something exotic or unusual to taste, be it sour-kraut or papaya - let it represent adventures that you haven't yet taken part of.
Healthy oil and lemon-dressing - find people who are good for you by connecting to the values both they and you actually stand for, trying to be part of the solutions to enhance this world, and your time on it. Find a cause and pick an issue, there is no lack of needs!
Add something just to enjoy your salad, to make your tastebuds happy, be picky! Pick your people, your movies, your music, your sports, your daily habits - some of them will be in your life because of duty and necessity (like kale, carrots, and potatoes) but at this point, pick out delights according to your own taste and values. Savour them to the fullest! Be the one that you feel it is easy to be with for you, thrive in your own company. Take a guess about other persons, they may or may not suit you, give them one chance. If there is no fit, then move on, with a grateful smile and a nice bye, bye. You'll get confidence during the process, not in advance. All the wisdom you need, is within you, dig for it, it's there beneath layers of....
I wish you all the best and all that you need, and a few wishes come true in addition. (I only corrected spelling and grammar errors that I detected afterwards.)🙂

@Gaudyx96

16w↑4

Never been an alcoholic or had problems with alcohol, but I would like to tell my story as well. I'm someone who likes to analyze everything that I consume. From food, non-alcoholic drinks and also drugs. I like to meditate and recognize most of the things I feel when I consume anything.

I'm 27, and in 2020 I started to drink by myself because "why not?". I don't have any friends or anyone who I live with who drink alcohol, so it was purely my choice. At first it felt amazing and wasn't too bad about the side-effects. But then I started to do get drunk once most weekends (like one or two weekends per month), and after a year of doing that I started to notice all the things I see in this video.

I could feel the negative effects on my health all over my body, very unpleasant and uncomfortable. And also it kinda fucked up my mental health, I would feel miserable most of the time after getting drunk, and got panic attacks when I woke up. ONLY sometimes I would get drunk twice a week, and the day after I would feel everything wrong in my body: my heart rate, I felt like I couldn't move properly, memory issues and also had problems talking properly.

I don't understand how people can feel actually sleepy drinking. When I did, sleeping was the most uncomfortable thing ever, it's not a pleasant "woooaaah I'm floating and everything is spinning", but something that feels...wrong. The way you sleep in alcohol is very different, like only your body is actually sleeping, or at least it was that way for me.

Since then I don't drink anymore because even a single beer could make me feel those awful things. I hate it.

Very overrated drug, it's super mid, I can understand that it's popular due to how easy is to get it. But with this kind of videos and people raising awareness about how horrible alcohol is, luckily we will make the difference and move society to a new place.

All comments from YouTube:

@paulcharpentier5613

44w↑2.8K

I've been sober for 8 years. I hardly have friends or a social life anymore. But it's better than having to apologize for things that I don't remember.

@marcgauthier2368

43w↑27

Très bien dit Paul🙏

@shapiro9640

43w↑124

You will recover a social life again, with people who don't have to drink when socialising. Just see it as time out. It takes time ,😊

@missblessed100

43w↑9

Ikr😊

@kathyward9879

43w↑76

I just celebrated 6 years! 🎉 Good for you!

@kdee8166

43w↑18

I'm with you on that one.

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@carlosspicywienerharakiri

32w↑209

Been sober for 15 years and counting. Best decision in my life. I wish the best for all of you out there! ❤

@kopronko

25w↑1

I have started drinking more wine for the last 4 years , than ever before in my entire life, But NEVER to get any drunk at Alll, and i feeel very good and healthy, because my digestion gas accelerated pretty much. What do you say on this ?

@chad1682

22w

@carlosspicywienerharakiri did you win the lotto or something?

@PorkChop71912

11w

I’m 3 years sober now, and soo much happier. I wish you happiness and good health.

@hurricanehurr1155

10w

Let me ask you guys. How is the first date without alcohol? What about the sexual relationship? Was it difficult for you? For me,the hardest think will be a date without drink.

@Hison-Dcarman

13w↑116

I started drinking alcohol since my teenage. Spent my whole life fighting alcohol addiction. Also 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.

@DassHibionada

13w↑2

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.

@DominikPavel-fk2wb

13w↑1

Can you help me with the reliable source 🙏. I'm 56 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in France. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them.

@DonnHowes

13w↑2

YES very sure of Dr.alishrooms. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.

@Edennnn926

13w↑2

I'm really happy for you that your wife decided to help you...I hear about alot of family members or so called friends shutting an addict out of their life, which since most addicts do it to mask emotions to me is the worse thing someone can do to an addict.

@DebanckKim-rd6to

13w↑1

How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta

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@dead_prez7266

23w↑94

Quitting drinking alcohol was the single best decision I’ve ever made after drinking heavily from 18-23. Was going down a path I didn’t like. 6 years sober now!

@Timothy_Pitt

18w↑3

Well done
What made you make the decision, please?

@breigesheppard8339

16w↑2

👏👏👏👏👏⭐️❤️🙏🏻

@milesstafford709

14w↑4

Wow… I am 23 now and have been heavily drinking since 18 too!! I’m 14 days sober and am very optimistic about my sobriety journey

@kingkhan4831

13w↑2

I can go months without a drink and then I’ll drink everyday for a week or two. I don’t know why I keep repeating it. I don’t enjoy being around drunk people. Always saying stupid crap

@dead_prez7266

13w↑2

@@kingkhan4831 congrats on going those few months at a time. Don’t discredit yourself from that success. Thats more than most people ever do in their life. Maybe just try to go a week longer each time on your breaks and see how you feel. Its a journey :)

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@ggaunya

15w↑41

11 days sober and its my birthday tomorrow. Biggest challenge yet, good luck to you all amd god bless!!!

@lobstermania4025

13w↑4

How did it go and how are you doing?

@mathiasfrandsen5468

13w

ceep gooing even if you fail , we got this

@PorkChop71912

11w

Stay strong, and don’t give up. I’m 3 years sober, and you can do it also.

@camillacavantier

11w

I hope you survived the birthday without any alcohol 🍷- also happy birthday 🎈 Hope it was a good one

@jean-marclamothe8859

32w↑57

27 years without Alcohol now and I’m 60. Best decision I made.
I got big help with AA members.

@alecbaker13

13w↑1

Thanks gonna go to AA, sober for 4 days for the first time in 6 years

@andrewbrumagen3479

13w↑1

Congratulations! I had a major stroke in '99 caused by alcohol abuse. I had some alcohol at dinner out but it wasn't much. Like a small glass of wine.

@richardhenrysr5029

12w↑1

i am not religious. i went to AA and although everyone there was sober there was a lot of self-centered righteous religious people and it was not a welcoming place to me. i went a few times... but if anybody out there really needs help...then go. something is better than nothing... congrats on your 27 years dry!

@u235u235u235

11w↑1

AA is god nonsense though. they replace one addiction with another.

@andrewbrumagen3479

11w

@@u235u235u235 I agree, meetings didn't help me at all. But rehab did help me.

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@MotivatingVision

45w↑728

You're probably scrolling through the comments, like I am. If you are reading this at night, you should get some sleep, and don't stress about everything going on in the world, or what you are going through. Don't dwell on things from the past, don't stress thinking about the future. Where focus goes energy flows, you only get one shot at this. Do whatever makes you happy, not what makes other people happy. Be consistent in upgrading your personal skills!

@lancekosakewich

44w↑43

I like this comment alot.

@mojoacoustic

44w↑24

Thank you - I needed to hear this

@tbleeker7987

44w↑15

I really struggle with the part about making myself happy. Ive always been a people pleaser. Im trying to work on that. I really appreciate your comment.

@MrHugoramos90

44w↑5

This helped a lot, thanks

@johnkolinoff8591

44w↑3

👍

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@gillianvaughan3155

37w↑109

I am sober 2 years now. Yes, it was like losing an old friend and I grieved, but now I see those memories on FB and the things I said whilst drunk, I am so embarrassed and I can just imagine what my friends and family must have thought of me. I live a very quiet life now. I don't have as much fun as I did with alcohol, but I also don't have the depression caused by the things I said and did. Wish I had stopped years ago.

@sherryowings3344

32w↑5

Yes! Them memories are sad

@dionmajodinamokhethinyana3953

30w↑4

Congratulations on your achievement. I'm battling this alcohol demon at the moment. People like you give me hope.

@philiproberts7748

12w↑1

I feel you, I also regret so many events while being drunk. I am 2 weeks sober and hope to make it to many years :)

@MrScaramoosh

11w

@@philiproberts7748 You will do it, just think alcohol is just like drinking bleach, and both will kill you in different quantities.

@markainscough243

11w

Well done to you 👏 it's a good feeling drinking at the time but the hangovers and wondering what we said is awful feeling, but we'll done to you .

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@TheRealPDizzle

31w↑92

Both of my parents lost their lives to alcohol abuse. I'm 33. My children have no grandparents. People who don't grow up in an abusive, dysfunctional alcoholic environment cannot even fathom the volatility, fear, destruction we dealt with on a daily basis; the depression, and the desperation that follows us long into our own adulthood. Alcohol abuse is abhorrent.

One minute your parents are laughing and the next they're crying; one minute they're passed out snoring, and the next they're actually trying to kill each other or even YOU. The range of emotions black out drunk people go through is terrifying and totally unpredictable. As a child you were cooking for them or your siblings, while later on you might be cleaning up your parents own shit or vomit off the floor. If one or both smoked, you had to constantly make sure they didn't burn the house down while passing out with a lit cigarette.

As a male I couldn't bring any friends over anymore, especially my girlfriends in high school. My dad would get so drunk he'd try to cop a feel on my high school girlfriends or accuse my friends and I of having gay sex in his house while we were just playing xbox or something, and pull out a weapon and try to start a fight. It was awful.
I had to learn martial arts to stop him from causing me physical harm. The physical harm did eventually stop, but alcoholics are the world's supreme narcissists and so he endeavored to give me lifelong emotional/mental/spiritual scars, instead.

Alcoholism not only destroys the lives of the individuals that become dependent, but also entire families on a generational scale.

@andrebrandao3638

30w↑11

I am so sorry you had to go through this mate. Thank you for sharing !

@Zero-wl7oe

30w↑3

I blame the governments of the world who legalise it. Why do they make it available to the youth knowing that it’s going to destroy them?

@tregardockfarm6593

30w↑5

That really levels what it is like, thanks for posting that.

@mrmorris2152

29w

I’m thinking he was right about the gay sex 🤣

@TheRealPDizzle

29w

takes one to know one, right big boy? 😎@@mrmorris2152

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@sebastianshine4262

31w↑49

@bossywossy111

15w↑6

Epic comment, loved reading, thanks for writing it.

Glad you saw the trap and illusion of "fast" gratification.
It's a good story because people have to know, they'll be up against social pressure, and smaller social circles. I can't remember who wrote this but I think it's an author called Robert frost, has a poem called "the road less traveled" where he talks about taking a road less traveled and how "it made all the difference". Your comment reminded me of this. You took the road less traveled, and really got to know yourself. Bravo 👏 Brother.
And to others, take the road less traveled. It's worth it!

@sebastianshine4262

15w↑2

@stargazer6074

31w↑57

Alcohol only ever gave me 2 things: a hangover and an empty wallet. I was an extremely bad alcoholic for 16 years. I've been sober for 9 years and feel so much better physically and mentally. I smoked for 16 years, too. I tried a million times to quit cold turkey, but I kept trying and even though it was very hard, I succeeded in the end. It's especially hard to quit drinking in Australia because alcohol is a part of most social activities and there's a lot of pressure. If you don't drink - or refuse a drink when offered one - you're seen as "Soft." Well, I disagree: I think that the people who cave in to the pressure to drink are the "soft" ones. It takes far more courage to say "NO" to alcohol in the face of societal disapproval.

@raindogred

19w↑2

same, although I had move to Indonesia and get awy from pretty much everyone i knew for few years. left to me own devices I didn't even feel like a drink. turns out i was 100% a social drinker.. coming back to Oz I've had a bit of that from old mates..".too good to have a beer with us mate", "you gone soft", "what heappened mate..you find jesus"...all that crap...@#$% them losers hahahaha...blocked them out of my existence..I've moved on ..lifes too short to hang around negative people. i wasn't able to quit the smokes...on champix now..its hard.

@Timothy_Pitt

18w

Well done
What caused the turning point?

@anabanana7599

11w

Amen 🙌

@egj1975

31w↑62

I stopped drinking and smoking many years ago and that is by far the best thing I have ever done. EVERYTHING is better afterwards. If it was up to me those two things would be completely banned in the whole world. The amount of damage these two things do the person and the society is staggering. And if you dont do it for your self than do it for your family.

@KENTUCKYUSA1

18w↑4

Yes, and add gambling and pornography to the list.

@kimkhamis6420

18w↑3

That last sentence. Gold.!!!

@u235u235u235

11w

no everyone has problems with alcohol.

they can have a couple drinks on saturday and not the rest of the week.

@garrettphillips6296

44w↑1.9K

As someone wiser than me once said: "Drinking is borrowing happiness from tomorrow." True on multiple levels.

@christophershepherd1983

43w↑75

the highest interest loan you'll ever take.

@Tovenaar13

43w↑86

I would say "stealing" from tomorrow not borrowing. It doesn't return your happiness at all on tomorrow. No one has ever felt happy with a crushing hangover.

@shapiro9640

43w↑23

What a great analogy. ,💯

@Ominous89

43w↑17

That's the most accurate conclusion about alcohol I've ever read. I'm gonna use this against peer pressure.

@doughooks7411

43w↑24

With alcohol, you borrow happiness from the future until you have no more happiness left.

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@KarlaElaine100

36w↑42

My son is an alcoholic. He admits such. He’s in his thirties, very bright. It breaks my heart to see him struggle with this disease.

@Veexd13

33w↑5

Praying for him

@williamdiffin28

33w↑5

It's not a disease. It's an adaptation.

@kylepope8449

33w↑6

While I feel for your situation, don't let him call it a disease. This is within his control. You don't ''catch'' alcoholism, you allow it to happen. Some are more predisposed to it than others, but it's always a choice you're making. I had drinking problems too, but it was and is always on me to control it.

@LiquidSnakeSSJ4

33w↑2

not a disease. that's your way of coping with it. you don't want to come to terms with the fact that you failed as a mother

@sadiejones7991

32w↑1

Cycling helped me, maybe it could help him, from a 35yr old alcoholic to a cyclist that really enjoys life now. Pay no attention to the dumb a word police about the use of the word disease, It makes people feel smarter if they can correct others even though it's not their place to do so. He is young enough to salvage his health and I think riding is one of the fastest ways of doing so. But it can get addictive also and that gets very expensive. If he has an addictive personality like me ( which was past down from my dad's side, some say that is a inherented disease ) then he might become addicted to cycling or obsessed with it, some say obsession is a disease, but he would then work harder or even get a better paying job to support his cycling habit, obsession, love, disease. Yea, , in the cycling world, it is even called a disease. I hope this helps and if doesn't interest him they're many other things that can take the place of alcohol. The Lord can help him with it, but addiction and cravings cannot be taken away, it's a result of drinking in the first place which could and should have been a choice not made, but it did and now he must fight it daily if he wants a better life, All his health, money, assets, wife and possibly his freedom WILL disappear. Quiting is a count we call it, noticed everybody names their sobriety days with the comments. Every day is another step forward, that's how hard it is and why the count is done, the feeling of making it one more day is a pure celebration. Anyone who tries to advise you or tell you what this stuff is about and isn't an addict, pay no attention to them, they have no idea what they are talking about. Pray daily for your son a fight hard for him even if it means tough love. May God bless you.

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@anotheraggieburneraccount

10w

Meeting the friends I have in college (a few muslims, another teetotaler, and a few very light drinkers) definitely helped keep me on the right path.

@lorrenab-beat527

32w↑18

When I was a heavy drinker, the anxiety the next morning was worst than any other day. I rarely experienced hangovers, but the anxiety was 10x worse

@usanumba1916

11w

Waking up early with the terrors is horrible brother

@berenedain8427

31w↑18

When I was in rehab, I saw the damage that long term users put themselves through and it was alcohol not drugs that was the biggest killer, as someone who was in my 20s, that had a big impact on me, seeing these guys and what they put themselves through and knowing if I continued the way I was I'd be in the same place. Made the decision to quit everything, almost 4 years clean and sober, best decision I ever made.

@frannnc6283

10w

1 month sober. Proud as hell. I have my life back again.

@citizenpunx

44w↑789

I’m about to hit 8 months sober after crazy excessive alcoholism for 10 years. Feels good man

@austinstar1100

44w↑14

Congratulations man thats awesome!

@mynk_coatz

44w↑13

keep going 🫡

@andrasczebe9998

44w↑6

Keep it going!!

@cortanaalbion1328

43w↑7

My man!! You're doing a great job! Never stop believing! You're worth it!

@Work1963

43w↑8

So incredible! Totally happy for you. Keep it up.

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@swim_ad

37w↑50

I had five months of sobriety for the first time in twenty years and I relapsed over the summer this year. I just quit again today and this video is helping me to find the motivation to do this all over again. I don't want to drink anymore. It's killing me and every relationship I have.

@DNA350ppm

37w

Opportunity never rests - you learned something! Set new learning-goals. Analyse your situation. Open your arms, heart and mind to receive help. Use you feelings to guide you towards simple joys and fun. Tears and laughter are cleansing. Exercise brings stamina. In your mind's eye move to the happiest place you can imagine, and start living as if you were there, but don't disregard reality. Sing the best up-beat songs inside - and if you know how to whistle - keep whistling them! You can get up from the rut! I recommend choosing the dolphin as your totem-animal! (or got a better idea?) All the best wishes, you were able to do five months, now you can do many more, but be prepared for annoying obstacles, they probably (?) will happen, but you are on the right path now. 🐬

@ceooflonelinessinc.267

37w

Well, what do you do, if you are sober and more depressed than when u were drinking?

@DNA350ppm

37w

@VideoRandomChannel

32w

@@ceooflonelinessinc.267excerise hard and challenge yourself

@chrisnalley1827

32w↑1

You Can fucking do this!!

@LJC68

32w↑7

"I don't drink anymore. I don't drink any less either."
A joke told to me by a recovering alcoholic. He used humor to get him through.

@RaymonWagner-gx8su

10w↑1

I'm trying my best , wish me the best to quit drinking and harming my natural body , spirit , and mind 🙏

@joesepicadventures666

10w

Lost all my friends and some family but I'm still sober after 9 years put you first 🤘🤘

@oeheaven

31w↑8

My stepdad started drinking when he was 12, he died at 36 from liver failure. The men's club he went to knew how drunk he was and let him leave, he then crashed into another vehicle. Luckily the other people involved were not hurt badly. At the hospital, the doctor said 1 more drink he would have died instantly. It is a horrible way to go he was in ICU for two weeks. You could not touch him because his skin was toxic, his eyeballs were taped down to keep them in his skull. Finally, a day before he passed the doctor told my mom she needed to pull the plug because the suffering he was going through was inhumane. He died the next day before they pulled the plug. DO NOT JUST QUIT COLD TURKEY. THE WITHDRAWS CAN KILL YOU. GO TO A HOSPITAL AND GET TREATMENT. There is always time to change your ways. I am 37 now and because of him I never touch that stuff.

@chrisjohnson4272

28w

How much was he drinking daily?

@vangestelwijnen

18w

@@chrisjohnson4272 I am not oeheaven, but when I read this, I guess a bottle of strong liquor a day at least... Not just 5 beers or glasses of wine.

@chrisjohnson4272

18w

@@vangestelwijnen Well I thought u had an idea of what he was drinking wether it was a 5th a liter or about a pint a day since it was a family member smart ass but ok whatever smh

@jackmorgan709

41w↑544

I'm 43 years old and was a heavy drinker up until just over a year ago when I quit. I felt my body falling apart starting around 30 - knee problems, aches, pains, etc. All GONE about 3 months after I quit drinking. I also had scabs that wouldn't heal for months on my shins - doctor said not to worry about it and that there wasn't much blood flow on the shins. GONE 3 months after quitting drinking and now heal in a week. Indigestion and hearburn - GONE, chronic diarrhea - GONE, Brain fog - improving, Lost 40 pounds without changing my diet, Sleep issues - GONE, Night sweats - GONE, heart palpitations - GONE. Oh, lets not forget about no more hangovers! The fountain of youth is NOT DRINKING ALCOHOL!!!

@jackmorgan709

41w↑3

@dg9015 I had a little before I quit, but it went away afterwards.

@jonkline709

40w↑1

Happy for you are all these post just assume?

@peacetruth3074

39w↑4

Such a great comment! Mahalo for the inspiration ❤

@gregmoore167

37w↑5

Oh, I am 45 and that sounds familiar...my scratches and cuts seem to take 3x longer to heal, night sweats, aches and pains, shins hurt like shin splints, and started getting heartburn 6 months ago! I drink 8-10 pints of 4.8% beer every single day, up from 4 5 years ago when I started daily drinking!

@toddlavigne6441

33w

It's toxic, it's a carcinogen. Kills more people than coke, heroin, meth ect ect combined. So it's a pretty horrible drug.

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@Dms-sn8qj

17w↑8

A good cigar and a glass of whiskey having a good conversation with friends around a pitfire: this is life ❤️

@jaywigley4104

10w

been sober for 6 weeks now, weirdly it just seems to get harder and harder but I've learned that maybe the reason I was so bad was because I didn't just have a drinking problem, but also a "thinking" problem. I've been trying to work on that also and its helping me push through the hardest thing I've ever done. I feel like other tee-totalers will understand. I'm going to keep going :) stay strong guys

@tamb7587

10w

I totally agree with Mark on the effects of even moderate drinking . Even if I have only 2 glasses of wine I NEVER wake up feeling 100% , nor do I EVER think to myself, Oh I’m so glad I had those 2 glasses of wine last night “, No , just the opposite… I used to have tinnitus, when I don’t drink for a week or more I have no tinnitus , sleep better, have lots more energy and a better sense of well being …

@willieboy3011

31w↑5

2 things that I read in the Big Book convinced me that I was an alcoholic. #1 If I started drinking, I could not stop. #2 I had tried to give up alcohol for good countless times without success. I quit drinking after 30 years. Over 15 years sober, and the one reward in life--booze--I never miss anymore. AA helped me.

@paulpadillo4591

31w↑9

I drank most of my life (along with a lot of other drug abuse and addictions), but even after getting clean, never got sober. In my 20's I was forced into rehab and didn't drink for close to 4 years. I did meetings daily, but was never really "sober." At a baseball game I got talked into a beer. That night I left the game, went to a bar and downed enough bourbon that I don't remember getting home. I was back. I continued drinking (heavily) and smoking until age 58 when I had a massive stroke, that left me paralyzed on my entire right side. Then two heart attacks followed by late stage kidney and liver disease (THAT one), and spent a year in hospital. I learned to walk again (with a cane now) and have fairly good use of my right arm and partial use of my hand. I'm in my 6th year of sober livig and even "broken" . . . even as a cripple, I feel SO much better naturally than I ever did when drunk - and I felt spectacular when drunk. Hell, just not having hangovers alone is worth the price. I had good friends when I drank, most of whom still drink, and I enjoy their company more than words can say. Until they're drunk. I'm never tempted to drink, but when they're in that state, it just isn't fun. It's actually the opposite of fun, so I leave. They don't notice I"m no longer there. One of the best parts, in all of this, however is several of my close younger friends who thought I was "the shit" and emulated me, have sought help, all of them now 2-4 years sober. Whoever thought THIS drunk could turn into a good example? Life is as good as you make it.

@trueblue450

11w

I’m proud of you. ❤

@SleepyJoe310

41w↑353

I’m trying to quit and I went two days without it but the withdrawals got to hard for me. Couldn’t sleep or sweating in my sleep. I needed to have something to drink this morning to calm my nerves. I want better for myself, I’ve been drinking alcohol for over have my life and I’m only 28 years old. It’s all I know. If you’re reading this, please pray for me and ask to give me the strength to overcome this horrible disease

@stresslessmailing4758

39w↑21

Pray, It's hard but sick advice, from others that quit this drug called alcohol. The future is better when someone quits drinking. Go to a church so they can also pray for you.
Proverbs 20:1 – “Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise.”

@raeeskhan3237

38w↑16

Keep going, talk to a specialist regarding how to safely manage withdrawal symptoms. Best of luck, you will do this!!!

@elenn6575

38w↑32

I had withdrawal symptoms many times. I was in ER because of it many times as well. I am so sorry what you're going through.. I kept trying to stop, watching motivational Videos helped, and listening to some lectures as well. Just take it easy on yourself in those moments and don't give up. It will get easier. I am 2 months sober in 4 days. Looking forward to stay sober for another 2 months .. and another 2 after that

@annmckelvie3375

38w↑20

Praying for you! If you just start trusting in Jesus, He will see you through. Often our flesh gets in the way and we obey it, but when God sets you free - you are free indeed. I am not saying that it will be easy, but it will be rewarding in the end. Get yourself to a quiet beach if you can, early in the morning and look at the beauty of creation all around. You are special in the eyes of God - He sees you struggle.

@stresslessmailing4758

38w↑13

Last year. I quit alcohol, it was more then 4 weeks strong heart palpitations, and sometimes gets easier when I rest.
I got so tired Because if this. I worked when i was hangover, got fever, and palpitations, went to ER they did nothing except they told me it was mild, 3 weeks later i felt same way. Then i went back to another hospital, after 4 weeks But they just checked my blood they said. That i was okay. But i still felt bad. I know some friend who went to the ER but they got attention, they gave them fluids made them sleep. But not me maybe we have to sak for it i don't know.
Just go to church pray. And i prayed for you may God help you from this.

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@ahunt2117

33w↑33

Been sober for 186 days. Nearly daily drinking for years. One of the best decisions I've made. You can do it too! Don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it.

@dionmajodinamokhethinyana3953

30w↑3

I'm battling, but I know I will win one day.

@Arkeves

29w

Out of curiosity, how much did you drink a day? Did you binge drink? Did you space it out, or was it consumption as fast as possible?

@ashleyquinn1822

23w↑1

Same I need to stop drinking but I'm scared

@larryadkins1984

23w

@@ashleyquinn1822me to. I'm afraid 😢

@calinutza33

10w

Everything is good in moderation ! Yes , I like to drink , I drink everyday but never get drunk , just be under control and everything will be fine. !

@topoisonfungus

11w

Sober since December 29, 2022!!!! Hallelujah!

@stringlarson1247

10w

While they mentioned alcohol reduces anxiety until your continued consumption at the time plateaus, they fail to mention the 'rebound anxiety' that many people feel the next day and potentially for many days after that. I found that as my consumption incresed in both amount and frequency, the anxiety increased dramatically.
I'm also one who doesn't really have a 'moderate' setting. ie. One drink will become two which will become 10+.
I'm 60 now and have abused substances most of my life since age 16. I love going to a local pub where there is a good pool table and a lot of folks I know who are pretty good, and we talk shit, have a lot of laughs, and play some respectible games. I recently put down the bottle and found that I can still go and drink N/A beers or water and hang out until people start getting well into their cups and then can't deal with the 'drunk talk' so I just pack it in and go home. The few real friends I have drink in moderation and I can spend time with them. The friends/acquaintences that are heavier drinkers just kind of fade away.

@YakAngling

11w

I've battled drinking from the age of 25 to 45 because I found myself living for the weekends and not happy with my choice of work carrier. I would drink through the week to cope with life and binge drink with friends on weekends when possible. At 45 I emotionally knew I was failing in life by my choices and actions from alcohol. At 47 I found my passion for the outdoors to be more true to myself and started a tube channel for fishing and camping. I am happy to say I found myself before loosing everything I had embracing me like my wife and kids to true friends that were not abusers. I can stay sober for weeks now and choose when and how much I want to drink if I choose to with friends. Life really begins when you understand!

@sheilastewart6281

43w↑124

I have been alcohol free for 15 1/2 years. It wasn't necessary for me to distance myself from my friends. My friends actually moved away from me, I believe my sobriety made them uncomfortable with their own alcohol use.

@doninmichigan

41w↑8

Good for you, it's been 11 years for me. I didn't really intentionally distance myself from friends, it was a natural evolution, not going to bars anymore, etc. I and them just went our separate ways.

@e_harvey

32w↑2

This is so true. Whenever I'm in a social setting and it comes out that I'm not drinking alcohol, inevitably people ask why. I tell them I just don't, not a bunch of detail unless they keep prying. No matter what, after I tell them, they always say something to the effect of, "Well I only do it to be social" or "I just know my limits and it's in moderation." As if they're justifying to themselves why they keep doing it...

@giselam.6852

32w↑3

Same thing happend to me ,even though I never critisized the drinking of my friends.I'm writing this,living in Germany and the astonishing thing is,when you drink too much its acceptet,but when you say " Thank you,but I don' t drink any
alcohol",then you're not
NORMAL in the eyes of most people.

@brycelee02

11w

Tried some naltrexone, it failed and im back to drinking a 6 pack, but last night i chugged 8 idk what other medicine to try other than to raise the dose of the naltrexone and hope

@maxcalifornia94

32w↑9

I’m 28 going on 29 and when I turned 25 I vowed to limit my alcohol intake. I drank a ton from 15-25 give or take. Now that I’m entering my last year of my 20’s and into my 30’s. I’d be okay with never drinking ever again. I quit a lot of things. Alcohol, social media, eating trash, etc.

As far as partying, going out. I feel that time has expired for me. I’d much rather focus on me, eating healthy, maintaining mental positivity, practicing better habits, staying youthful, staying active, working out, hiking, even appearing youthful and joyful.

And you cannot accomplish any of that with alcohol. I am glad I came to the conclusion now before I enter my 30’s. I can more the make up for all the bad choices I’ve made thus far.

@crazymustang99

10w

I’m with you man turning 25 this March been drinking since probably 2018-2019 heavily. Currently Still an alcoholic, I need to get some help

@JayDayX93-vd6zu

10w

Im 30 I’ve been drinking since I was 15 it’s hard for me to stop how do you stop, I know I can stop

@jerrylives2278

33w↑5

all the toxic relationships and phony connections disappeared after i quit drinking. 6.5 years here and i feel fantastic, my mind thinks properly and i know how to socialize, be alone, not be needy and stand on my own for the first time in my life!

@milesstafford709

14w↑5

14 days sober here.. 23 years old and have been heavily drinking since 18. I’ve really been enjoying the physical benefits but when the weekends come around, I get fomo and don’t feel like I can go to big social gatherings with my friends who are all drinking. I’m seen as the life of the party and I’m extroverted, nice, and funny when I drink. It makes me sad and bored to miss out on the weekend activities, but I know I will get over it and will be able to have fun without drinking some day

@smackgob

11w

You are empowering your future! Good on you!👍

@Sally-rl1ug

41w↑452

6 months sober after decades of heavy drinking. Best thing I've ever done for myself ❤

@miguelrobb5719

38w↑12

Good job! Keep up the good work. I was a heavy drinker for 5 years. I reduced it,l to drinking every few days. Then I reduced it to drinking once a week. Now I completely kicked the habit. I no longer have the urge to drink anymore. I can go to the store right now and pick up a bottle, and my wife won’t even know, but I’m working so hard on my health right now so I’m not throwing all that away. I’m losing weight and I’m getting my blood pressure under control. So no booze for me.

@mixedmediaartgirl300

38w↑3

what were the hardest points for you? (and why)

@philblaine7544

34w↑12

I drank to blackout for over 15 years. I was powerless with an unmanageable life. Almost 2 years later, my life is still unmanageable and I'm ok not being ok. The hardest triggers for me is when life shows up and reminds me how powerless I really am from my thinking. Today, I don't have to drink over it.... I'm free....

@shaunguillot2295

34w↑6

I lost my 3 girls years ago and I can’t recover from that. I have lost my relationship with my new wife over this. I drank and have lost the point

@bernadettekelly8165

33w↑2

❤🙏🙏🙏

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@pete8222

12w

My Dad was an alcoholic and my mum a heavy drinker. After mum passed from pancreatic cancer, dad was in a terrible state. But somehow with help from family and friends he stopped drinking for around 3 years. My children got to know their grandad and they now have some happy memories as do I. Unfortunately he relapsed and sometime later passed away after the death of another close relative.
He was a kind man but unfortunately lived his life in the grip of this terrible drug. He was never nasty but it was just pitiful really how it affected him. Not only physically and emotionally, but likely affected his decision making as well, as financially things were very tough. What it did do however was serve as a big warning to myself, my brother and my children (who are now grown up) at how devastating the affects of alcohol can be and why it should be avoided if you can.

@tm510a

23w↑4

I quit drinking at 23 and lost all of my friends. Fast forward 44 years I'm still sober and most of my friends back then,well it didn't go well for a lot of them. I thank God and my new friends for all the support I had in the early years and now it's something that I never even consider. I quit smoking at the same time and it was a lot harder........

@lisawestley7563

10w

I dont drink but my hubby a alcohol i worry at night he in pain were it get me up i dont no how to help him i hurt me at he very young 💔

@fredlift

17w↑1

I picked up drinking when my father passed and it escalated over 2.5 years. Finally 2 weeks ago I broke the cycle when I confessed my problem to friends and family. I can finally think again, work, sleep properly, anxietal thoughts are diminishing. I'm regaining my life, brain and control. Everyday is better than the last, not looking back, looking forward for what's ahead.

@ramboramsey8880

10w

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Im a big fan of Jordan Peterson... so i watched this

@slider5275

43w↑225

Being the first person in my family to NOT have a serious alcohol addiction is one of the things i'm most proud of. Seeing what this shit does to people firsthand was all the motivation i needed to put alcohol down. I hope anyone struggling with this addiction finds the support and strength they need to put it down.

@shapiro9640

43w↑11

I take my hat off to you ,❤️

@martinkent333

33w

FINDING ANYTHING CHALLENGING IS THE MARK OF A LOSER. WINNERS FIGHT AND NEVER STOP FIGHTING UNTIL THEY WIN THEIR PERSONAL BATTLES, CUPCAKE. LET'S CHAT ABOUT YOUR LACK OF CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS.................

@martinkent333

33w

@@shapiro9640 FIGHTING BEARS IS TOUGH. FIGHTING A LIQUID IS TOUGH? ANY CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS? POWDERPUFF? WITH ALL DUE RESPECT, HOW CAN YOU FIGHT A BEAR TO DEFEND YOUR FAMILY IF YOU CANNOT BATTLE A LIQUID? LET'S CHAT!

@sebastianshine4262

31w

Without knowing you, I have a feeling that you also are a rare one in your family to have COMPLETELY different role models in life.

The people that inspire you are probably VERY different to the people that inspire all the others in your family.
Is that correct?

Also. If you look at the people who have the alcohol issue. Do you see resemblance in the people they aspire to be like?

I am curious about that. Would really appreciate a response. In any case, well done and keep on inspiring others through your decision

@martinkent333

31w

THE GIGANTIC BATTLE AGAINST CERTAIN LIQUIDS IS A NONSTOP ONE FOR ''WIMPY EXCUSES'' WHO POUT AND ENDURE THEIR NEGLIGENCE.WHAT UP?@@sebastianshine4262

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@svengalisounds4471

37w↑6

I was pretty heavy drinker till 3-4 years ago, now I have a sensible relationship with the booze, beer only (no spirits) and in moderation, usually a couple on a Friday/Saturday night.

Noticed a massive difference within a few weeks, no longer wake up feeling like shit physically and/or mentally. Even when I do drink a bit more on special occasions I’ve been fine as long as I avoid spirits.

Thankful I never abused it to a point where I can’t enjoy a few beers in moderation but I totally get how easy I could have ended up at rock bottom

@jonathangmallender

10w

Never liked alcohol but drunk it anyway to be "social" (I live in the UK so big drinking culture) - but stopped completely in my 30s - am now 52 - but I lost 99% of my "friends" - so I find solace in the gym and go there 5 days a week! If I never have another drink in my life - that will be absolutely fine. I hated the hangovers (Which I got whilst drinking, never mind afterwards) more than anything and the wasted days.

@lientrinh2477

11w

3years sober - best decision Ive ever made. My husband and drinking friends still lure me to drink again but that makes me feel way stronger with being solid ‘ say no to alcohol’

@robbiecotner3666

13w

I never expected the hugely bad things alcohol would cause me to say. Like huge turning points in my life due to angry verbal outbursts while inebriated.

No DUIs, health is still good, finances good, but relationships that were otherwise fine just suddenly vanished and never came back.

@under88Me

33w

If social drinking was part of your life for long time you have to know that it takes years to cope with the changes and accept the new yourself and find your place in the world again. It takes a lot of courage and self-esteem to get through this time. Also take into consideration that quitting alcohol is probably going to improve your personality and you will look for more quality people that is very hard to find so you will be disappointed and lonely more often.

@fuckdemocraticsocialism4079

42w↑138

100% facts, as an alcoholic for 30 years I am now one month sober and really feel sick even thinking of drinking. It’s hard to kick but I truly believe anyone can do it!

@Fredtarbosso

42w↑7

4 months

@richardtrudeau7363

41w↑6

Good Job

@Logical_Motivation

36w↑4

CONGRATULATIONS! Good for you. Amen! 🔥🔥👍🏾👍🏾

@sage4061

35w↑1

Your freeeee

@johnf1059

33w↑3

Hope ur still of it man....I'm 56 myself drink very heavy over 30 years...on a come down now from a binge session I feel I need to stop....between money spent and depression from it.. it makes no sense for me to drink

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@ImprovementHungry

35w↑6

To anyone reading this - You got this! Just have a strong mindset and the correct people around you and you'll be happier than ever! I hope you are having a fantastic week! ☺️

@Chelly_Smelly

13w↑1

I am 38 years old, I don't drink that often but when I do I drink to excess, I know I don't want to end up like my father who never quit drinking. My father has been an alcoholic for over 30 years and is now dealing with dementia due to it. You are all so strong for stopping!

@KD_SWAGGER

28w↑13

Stay away from alcohol as much as you can. I've cut down, but still have ways to go. Health is wealth. A lot of great info in this video.

@sorayacroton1399

13w↑1

Love it's best to stop. If u try and cut down . U might be fine for a few weeks , drinking in moderation . But it will always come back . The drinking will get bad again and you might be drinking every day again. Once an alcoholic . Always an alcoholic . I'm a recovered one myself xx

@KD_SWAGGER

12w

@@sorayacroton1399 Everyone is different, but I heat you.

@MrScaramoosh

11w↑1

@@KD_SWAGGER Yes we are all different but what we ALL have in common is the susceptibility to alcohol and its toxic effects on both our brain and body, it is an evil drug.

@KD_SWAGGER

11w

@@MrScaramoosh Agreed!

@usanumba1916

11w↑1

Bro how did you taper down

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@hokeywolf3416

11w

I've learned to have 1 wine occasionally. I never needed the high but did have great times with loud drunken friends. At age 60, people need to abstain or have 1 for health reasons.

@TheSilvercue

12w

I have tracked my unit consumption for 4 years now. It is very helpful for target setting and reduction of unit intake. Combined with drinking some weaker beers it means I can still enjoy drinks with friends but with a much healthier unit intake.

@ianashton1593

44w↑66

I’m 69 and gave up just before my birthday after drinking since my teens, often heavily. So far I’ve found it easy as I was no longer enjoying it due to a number of health issues but mostly chronic acid reflux regardless of what I drank. This has now gone completely, am sleeping way better, losing weight and generally feel much better overall. Additionally, I’m better off financially and now put that money to better use. Was surprised to hear it can take 12 months to get over long term drinking completely so if there are more benefits to come that’s great news. Wish I’d done it years ago !

@inspecktadek

33w↑2

appreciate this

@ianashton1593

33w↑5

@@inspecktadekAround 6 months now and still sober, cravings are minimal. Seriously, if you are thinking about stopping, it’s well worth the effort. In addition to the other benefits I mentioned, I’m exercising regularly and my blood pressure which has been high for years is now normal. Good luck !

@pheddupp

33w

I quit drinking alcohol 16 years ago after experiencing a particularly vicious hangover one Sunday morning and I honestly don't miss it a bit. Now I only remember the bad consequences of drinking and not any of the fun times I supposedly had while I was wasted. I also quit smoking cigarettes cold turkey 12 years ago after smoking for 28 years so I am definitely much better off now in so many ways. My only advice to people with addictions which actually helped me is to try to step back and weigh the pros and cons of your habits/addictions and let the reality of the negative consequences make you truthfully reflect on them because it really is all your fault that you're there in that situation, and you are the only one that can make yourself stop. Get sick and tired of being sick and tired. Quit passing the buck and stop believing that you're too far along to quit. Godspeed to everyone struggling with addiction, and I don't mean to come off like a jerk about it but sometimes hearing the truth can be painful, uncomfortable and embarrassing. Take your life back before it's too late.

@smackgob

11w

Great motivation and a reminder to stay sober.👍

@legion5934

12w

It is true. The social circle is a huge issue. Last company christmas dinner i decided not to drink and everybody kept asking me why I don't drink or if I was sick or even worse, some tried to fill my glas with beer or tried to persuade the waiter to serve me an alcoholic drink.
In the end i went home early because of course it became worse as longer as i stayed

@PaulaMion

33w↑5

When I was around 17, I recognized in myself as having an obsessive personality. I also knew there were uncles on both my mother's side and father's side that were alcoholics. Even then I put together if I started drinking I would be an alcoholic and chose then not to drink. That was in 1974 and I still know I can't drink.

@TheDionysianFields

33w

Good self-awareness. I have a similar personality but got lucky with alcohol. Now I have enough checks in place that I can enjoy it responsibly. Do you believe addiction is primarily genetic?

@johnjohnsin3762

20w↑3

I am just over a year sober on alcohol, 20 some years of hard drugs. Props to yt/this channel for not showing ads for alcohol.

@glosscandypink

40w↑90

I’m sober for 10months and 3 weeks. It was the best decision of my life to stop drinking. While it was hard to deal with the sort of depressive feelings when I first stopped and then self-identify challenges when doing things that I typically associated with drinking that I enjoyed, overall it was significantly worth it to stop. I am so much alert, much more even-tempered, motivated, and have much better relationships. Just about every goal I set I am disciplined enough to follow through now. I also was able to focus enough to land the job of my dreams. Alcohol is not the answer. A clear mind creates limitless possibilities.

@JO-eu7xh

36w↑6

Congratulations and all the best to you ❤

@nics0ul

33w↑2

so inspiring! congrats on your recovery

@deturco

33w

Quit recently myself. One thing i would like to add to all this is something that was difficult for me, which was the dreadful regret of the things i had done and said, and so much precious time wasted. I certainly felt a pull inside, saying "ah, i don't want to confront it. Would be nice with a drink and let myself be distracted by something else", or even, "i can dedicate time to think about it and reconcile with myself - with a drink or two to make it bearable". Don't deceive yourself! The drink will not "make it bearable", and now you've already had the drink. So, in your mind, now you're back - might as well carry on as before. Don't! Stop playing games with yourself. And if you're a believing person: turn to God, and cling fast.

@Gaudyx96

16w↑4

@jdsalinger73

13w↑1

Born and raised in Wisconsin. It's part of the culture there. I wasn't a heavy drinker, but "looked forward" to the weekends when I would have several glasses of wine or beer at night. Didn't think I could give it up completely and didn't want to. But after skipping one weekend, the next weekend was easier. Then, when I actually DID drink, I woke up disappointed in myself.
For me, the healthy fresh feeling of waking up from a good night's sleep is better than the several hours of relaxation.
I was so pleased to discover that I CAN enjoy life and that after a few months dry, I didn't even WANT to drink. You can do it too!

@starmusic2203

21w↑2

4 months with no alcohol and it’s been a total reboot of my life. I can have a really good time without being buzzed. I can still be funny and sharp. I get to go home and sleep well and have lots of energy the next day. It’s so simple. I’m not missing any part of drinking.

@wahabshah2967

22w

I want to quit and having trouble. Any advice on where or how to begin?

@reaver9833

21w

Smoke weed instead

@StruggleisREEL

41w↑36

Wife and I just hit 10 years on June 14th. It's something you do and never look back. You feel better year after year. You also find out who your real friends are. It's a beautiful thing. Congratulations to anyone working on bettering yourself and your future. 🙏

@MissesVp

13w

I have been sober for 6 years, it was so hard, 3rd times a charm, but I did it. I found strength by giving it all God. You can do it!!!

@warrengent8180

12w

Been sober for 31 days after been a heavy drink for 32 years. Still taking it 1 day at a time. I will do this.

@jamesdelcol3701

15w

I stopped drinking young and not drinking any alcohol is an advantage. I can't explain why, but AA had me reading out loud in public and I went to a good college and kept that AA attitude going. It worked like a charm. My brain really developed in those years. I'm so thankful because the drinking freshman year effected my grades. Any amount of alcohol is not good for you. There is science on this. When you stop drinking, you should get in the gym because your body wants to workout and get healthy dieting well. A huge comeback will happen if you stop drinking for more than 3 years. You'll be better at your job, relationships and on and on.

@iannickCZ

11w

In our country we have some "challenge" called dry February, and this year I also join it to see how good/bad Iam on alcohol. And I found it quite problematic as it is so tolerated by society.

@Coco-2024

43w↑44

5 years without it! Will never drink alcohol again. My life is better in every way. Every single one of us is completely capable of quitting and living our lives very happily without it. And, you don’t need to announce your sobriety at the next party, get a glass full of your fave non-alcoholic drink, and sip away, right alongside the people sipping the poison. Healthier and happier!

@karlaveneracion9199

38w↑4

👍👏👏👏👏 congratulations!!!!

@ceooflonelinessinc.267

37w

Well, what do you do, if you are sober and more depressed than when u were drinking?

@Steve-KG5LAA

33w↑2

You bring up a very good point. When I quit tobacco, and then alcohol, I did not tell a single person. I felt if other people knew what I was going through they would constantly ask "How you making out without booze?" Well, I really haven't thought about it all day until you just mentioned it. Now I want a drink more than anything! Thanks for your support.

@Trahzy

31w

Fast foods poison too, but y'all aren't ready for that.

@HoofHearted801

33w

As a young man I had endless examples to show that alcohol was harmful to me, including death of a brother at age 16 as passenger, another brother age 27 as driver, and my being told during my 3rd appearance before same Judge within same week, not to expect to see my 25th birthday when I was age 17. Eventually I joined AA and have enjoyed a sober life of 51.5 years since last drink.

@JamesP44

27w

Its been exactly a month from today i havent touched any of the stuff and ive been slowly feeling better but had some crazy thoughts and feeling dead anxious today. Can it take longer than 4 weeks to recover? Appreciate any response.

@guthoriantony

11w

Social drinking never hit me. I'm an isolation drinker so I had to be around people to avoid drinking

@kiatequila424

17w↑2

That’s so true about feeling like shit after 2 glasses. I use to drink heavy 4 days a week, party like crazy. Now I’m like I need a break. I feel so dirty. Glad I grew up I needed to focus.

@VIKINGnARTISTS

13w

Every evil thing I ever did or happend to me for that matter happend while under the influence of alcohol. Been sober for 7 years now. Best decision I ever made

@pattyraczynski9566

43w↑30

I’ve been sober for a little over 5 years, thank God. I almost died from alcohol consumption and it’s affect on my liver, stomach, and brain. My daughter tells me things that I said to her, and I have no memory of ever speaking to anyone that way. Im so thankful that she understood and still understands addiction.

@darebear4223

35w

How did u get sober

@lazarusblackwell6988

10w↑1

I drink a few glasses of wine or beer every 2 weeks or so.

Im not really a fan of alcohol but i drink it for social purposes like everyone does.

@denaheaden896

33w↑6

Working on my sobriety now. I was a binge drinker every night after work. I would drink at least a 5th of vodka or rum every night. Most nights more. I started moving into drinking during the day as well. Thank you for this video. I thought i wasn't normal because its been 4.5 months. But its still a struggle day to day staying sober.

@pinkvision333

27w

Microdosing iboga is the solution. It changed my life.

@MrEmiko29

32w↑3

Just hit 9 years a couple weeks ago, also lost my sister 3 years ago to this, and a best friend. My son will celebrate 1 year, and my daughter has 11 years. We are so happy that we have broken the chains. Do not give up!

@TobbeStorm

32w↑1

I haven't had a drop of alcohol for more than ten years, so congrats to you all. Everything is better this way

@MrEmiko29

32w↑1

Absolutely@@TobbeStorm

@russellbrooks23able

32w↑1

I drank a lot in college, because it was the thing to do. My friends and I even stopped drinking because we were afraid we might be alcoholics, but none of us were stuck or addicted to it. By 28 it was no longer a thing, or had interest, to drink heavy. I have a drink now and then a couple. If I don't, no issue.

@UncleSwell707

28w

39 years old here and been completely sober over 2 years. Started drinking at 19. If you’re reading this comment (and many others), you’ll notice that many others have been able to quit. So believe that YOU can stop this sh8t as well. I believe in you. You have the power within you to quit!! Your future self will thank you my friend.

@jonkline709

41w↑47

8.5 years here but I’m 68! I couldn’t stop till I made the promise to myself to stop. I just lied to everyone else family friends etc. I love to see people waking up to just how bad alcohol is. Thank you for posting these

@badactor3440

27w↑1

So you quit at 59?
I'm 57 and my drinking is very bad. I binge on a 18 pack of beer, once or twice a week. I have pain in my liver area and I know I have to quit.
How long and how much did you drink?
Congratulations on 8.5 years.

@boatymsboatface3929

19w

I quit at 57. I’m happier than I’ve ever been in my life. Today I was kind of in a low mood, but I knew that tomorrow would be better. The unflagging optimism is so different than when I could hardly get out of bed because I was so depressed. Now I know that good things are headed my way if I just persevere.

@user-ul6dc4qc4j

14w

Cyrhhosis hit me out of the blue. Heptic Encephalopathy ( Increas of Ammonia in bloodstream causing impaired judgment). Ascites, ( fluid from infected liver). Nonstop-bodywide cramping, internal bleeding, blood won't clot. Acid reflux, causing severe esophageal damage, liver can't metaboliz vitamins such as iron or potassium. I Couldn't even get on the toilet to shit. Legs wouldn't support me. I am a veteran, i had free healthcare. I almost lost my liver. Still taking medication two years after recovery. I lost 20 years of life expectancy. Your feet start swelling first. It is incredibly painful to drink yourself to death. I was crying when i went to the hospital. They gave me a Paracentesis & pulled 9 liters of fluid from my abdomen. It was draining from my liver & pooled in-between my organs and abdominal wall with nowhere to go. I had 50 lbs of fluid in/on my body. I was in a wheelchair for two years. Im relatively healthy now but I have to drink Lactulose (To remove the Ammonia from my brain.) for the rest of my life so i dont go crazy. If you don't have Veterans Health Care, you're screwed. I only drank beer. Alcohol also causes diabetes. Alcohol is a wolf in sheep's clothing.

@lobstermania4025

13w↑1

Wow, thank you for the post. I hope you are getting better. Day 28 for me. 30 plus year heavy beer drinker

@PatchedBandit

33w

I've lost close people to alcoholism and even though I don't suffer from it as a near 40 year old man even a small amount can be felt days after. The night of 6 beers I can observe my heart rate never drops below 100 even when I'm sleeping. This should be a clear indication on how toxic this stuff is to our bodies.

@MF-nq9tk

15w

I drink 1-2 bottles of wine per day (for about 8 months now), but I don't get hangovers, I don't lack motivation, I don't feel tired and I usually sleep quite well. I know that alcohol in this quantity is surely not sustainable, but how do you stop doing something when you genuinely love it and feel good with it?

Outside of the bottles of wine I'm a heavy spirit drinker socially on weekends... 10-15 drinks on a night out, and have been doing this for near 10 years.

@lobstermania4025

13w↑1

Wow, all you have to do is start. You got this far, you can do it.

@MF-nq9tk

13w

@@lobstermania4025 thank you fam…

@AndrewFord

37w↑2

As a high-functioning individual, I love the induced feelings & memories invoked by the ceremony of drinking. Fortunately, I know/realize realistically I DON"T NEED THESE NEGATIVE EFFECTS to so-called "cope" with so-called "Anxiety" in so-called "life" when really I'm pulling a self-induced pity party in egos. Therefore, I don't drink because LOGICALLY when would the alcoholism end?

@CowboyCasper

31w↑1

Sober for 9months. I am more motivated than ever before. I don’t drink, smoke, do any drugs… this life is one I never thought was possible for me. It is such a big and good decision.

@rosyg9196

43w↑23

My hubby has terminal liver cancer attributed to drinking alcohol daily for decades. Ironically he quit cold turkey 2 years prior, however too late, the damage was done. It’s a nasty substance when abused. It changes a person’s personality. I have tried to convince some of my family that are unhealthy drinkers and they have seen 1st hand what we have been through and they still think that they are bullet proof and they won’t get cancer, liver failure or a diseased liver. One visit at the liver clinic would be a wake up call. I’ve been there numerous times with hubby to see the specialists and it’s very confronting and heartbreaking to see so many because of alcohol abuse. So many are young and in there 30,s and nearing the end of life. This can also be a horrible slow painful death which also greatly impacts the carers. One lady I know who is a medical receptionist told me she was so relieved for herself and 30 yr old son when he finally passed from liver cancer. He was finally in no pain and she could function again after a brutal 12 months of unexpected emergency hospital visits where her son had vomited blood and had to get his stomach drained amongst other side effects such as the brain being poisoned as the liver can’t filter properly the toxins. The patient can then get violent and psychotic. Horrible events for everyone involved. I don’t think there’s enough education for teenagers and folk in their early 20’s when many start their relationship with alcohol.

@doninmichigan

41w↑4

Really sorry to hear that. I quit in time, after 40 years of drinking beer. I'm 66 now and thank God in excellent health.

@lyndachristen6136

37w↑2

@rosyg. Thank you for your story. I am sorry about your husband. I drank for 55 years and I am only a couple of months sober. I have liver fibrosis stage 3 and I am terrified I will die from the effects of alcohol..It’s a terrible debilitating disease. I know what it does to people..Health family relationships financial status. Homelessness. I hate alcohol! I sincerely wish you and your husband all the very best..a lot of people judge alcoholics...But it’s actually a horrific existence...❤

@ainsleyharriott2209

34w

What helped me quit is a bit unconventional, but one day I deliberately chose to drink a lot of shots of rum and vodka at home on my own, so it would make me feel bad and really notice the bad effects as much as possible so I don’t wanna do alcohol anymore. It worked, I got really wasted, it wasn’t that pleasant, and afterwards I haven’t felt like having even 1 drink. I think it can be easy to be addicted to having 1 or a couple drinks a day and this helped me break that.

@operationblackout9306

13w

Day two for me or not drinking and it’s crazy how the craving come in I would drink 3 tall cans or half a bottle of vodka a night and would wake up a bit hung over and bloated it’s hard to change especially after always eating lots of fast food with it. I stopped working out as it didn’t made me happy any more and always made excuses to drink because how fun it feels and how happy I feel when I’m buzzed

@whtfsh765

19w

I quit drinking alcohol 9 months ago and have had no urges to start again. I have no issues with being around others who are drinking and sometimes play designated driver. It's actually very entertaining to watch the changes in people's personalities as they consume alcohol over a period of a few hours. On the medical side, my blood pressure has dropped to the point where I no longer need medication and my total cholesterol dropped 35 points! I'm lovin it.

@MotivationHubOfficial

19w

That's amazing! Huge congrats on 9 months of sobriety and all the positive changes. Keep loving the journey—it sounds like it's treating you well! 🔥

@CiarayBoyDJ

12w

I found this very useful. I'm currently going through alcohol withdrawal. I've been a heavy drinker doe 25 years. And currently on the start of a long hard journey of being sober!

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