Day 0

I watch videos like these to remind myself how awful the beginning really feels. In my experience, by day 4 or 5 you'll start feeling better. Sleep as much as you can and heal. I don't ever want to go back to the beginning of being sober. It gets so much easier!

I'm 3 weeks in. Feeling pretty good. Pondering life at 52 after 30+ years of drinking.

Every drink is borrowed happiness from tomorrow. Hope you are doing well!

The good times don't end when you stop drinking, in fact it guarantees more good times ahead. Over 3 years in for me, you can do it!

day 2 for me. a couple days ago i said some hurtful things to my wife and she hasn't talked to me since. i'm meeting with my therapist tomorrow. i appreciate this video man

Don’t Ever Give Up!!!

I’m here too bro let’s get it. Day -1 for me

Distraction is the way to go man! Get tired, surround yourself with good things, go for random walks and kick your butt to stay on track, really. Good on you for going for it. I've got your back

9 days here stay the course dont give up

You got this ! It’s the right thing to do, as a heavy drinker for years, I’m 45, I can tell you it’s the same book every day, you know how it starts, all the twists and turns and excuses, and how it ends. Best way I can put it, pick up and read a new book. I subscribed, so now I’ve got my eye on you 👍

At least you're looking handsome withdrawing. 😂 You've got this.

I wish you the best of luck, it is rough as hell and I am still trying myself to get rid of this shit in my life. I still believe though, and I believe in you as well.

day -150 for me. gonna quit hard next year 💪

Hey man. I’m 65. Heavy drinker for 45 years. I quit 4 weeks ago. I couldn’t take the hangovers any more. They were getting brutal and my body was starting to shut down. My digestive system was shot. I couldn’t really eat. Just completely messed up. I feel weird now but lots of improvement is happening. I am finally convinced that the horrible times far out way the few hours of “fun” while drinking. Basically the trade off was 3-4 hours of being buzzed only to be sick for the next 2 days. WTF?

Day 1 here man. I look forward to watching your journey. You got this brother!

Stay strong brother. i have been an alcoholic since 2016 and have struggled on and off but am finally 6 months sober and plan on keeping it that way. stay focused and distract yourself. meditate and get your mind right. You can and will do it. You are stronger than the buzz and will have such a bright fun fulfilling life without the constant sickness of alcoholism

There's really too much clear concise speaking on YouTube already I prefer this

Hey man. I’m 147 days in today. YOU can do it. The beginning is the hardest. The longer you go without it the more you want to keep it up. Just keep going.

Nobody ever wakes up in the morning telling themselves they want to have a substance problem,we just wake up and realize we do. Addiction doesn't discriminate. It sounds cliche but realizing you need to handle a problem is the first step in handling a problem. I myself am on day 3 after 22 years of drinking nearly everyday. Some days more than others but very consistently. Its been a slow ongoing thing that has been manifesting itself for a while now. The little voice that used to tell me "You're good, you can handle it" has now turned into "You need to stop or You're going to pay a hefty cost, perhaps the ultimate"which has been scaring the hell out of me because I know that's not particularly normal in addiction so I can't help but listen to it. It's like I had a demon, then there was an internal battle and now it's like I have an angel telling me to do the right thing instead of a demon telling me to do the wrong thing. Never been a religious or spiritual person but the fact I've made it 3 days after 22 years has made me a believer in something bigger and stronger than me other than addiction . I actually feel like I have someone in my corner that's on my side to help me win this battle. I wish you the best in your journey brother. I'll be right here fighting alongside you in the trenches.

Don't beat yourself up brother we all struggle 💯 ❤