The Worst “Quit Alcohol” Mistake You Could Ever Make

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[StephenMarkTurner]

Just passed through 10 months, after 50 years of abuse. Thanks for your help, Leon.

[TomBudin]

trying to get sober now bro, appreciate your views on this

Australian culture is about alcohol but i want to truly change my self

[magnanimousj]

I'm one of those heavy drinkers that goes through long periods (6+ months) of sobriety and then at some point, makes a sober, conscious decision to drink again and within a week, I'm right back in it. If I don't drink, after a day or two, I don't crave it at all. I barely even think about it. I just have no ability to moderate. I get that first drink in me and my body screams "More! Now!" For me, its worse than cocaine.

[Barnzah]

I'm so pleased I found your videos. Without a doubt helped me to change my mindset towards alcohol and maintain that mindset! I hit one year sober last month which I was really pleased with! Now I've gone beyond this milestone I couldn't agree me. It doesn't feel like a big deal anymore as I don't feel like I've given anything up! My life is richer in every aspect! Keep strong everyone!!

[j.bradleyheck]

I rue the very first drink that I took as a little boy ! Growing up in a German-American family, beer & wine was completely allowed, albeit in small quantities ! I should never wish for any child to ever pick up the most pernicious liquid in the world ! If I could go back & rewrite my own history by not having ever put Alcohol in me, I would. All the misery I could have spared the people in my life & the cost I personally incurred ! God made man & the Devil made Alcohol !

[karyannfontaine]

I ran out of Vodka, Irish Cream, Wine over a week ago. This is the first time not drinking since 2016. I do not feel as happy as usual. I drink at home to feel better and get things done. Never drink to get drunk because I like to be in control and sensible. Not sure whether or not to keep it in the house. I know if I have it here, I will drink it. I was a non drinker until I retired.

[neilturner]

Thank you. Your videos are a daily help and reminder of what I am doing “not trying”. 7 days without drinking or smoking and I feel these are linked specifically to my addictive personality. Smoking has been the easiest to do without. Feeling more balanced, better sleep and healthier. Thank you and keep pushing the message!

[joshgreer]

I've tried this in rehab it worked then but hasn't now I've got to say I was in sober living for almost 3 years and living there did good still wanted to drink but didn't wasn't out of rehab a year started drinking with my girlfriend we both enabled each other just told her a few minutes ago that I'm sorry I almost helped her become an alcoholic I'm ashamed that I haven't been able to stop drinking but depression and anxiety really makes me want to drink and I'm tired of drinking and don't want to drink myself to death I'm not drinking today even though liquor store is open even though I'm not drinking as much it dont feel like its wanting to go away

[traceymoore]

Leon, this was very well-thought-out and you are absolutely right. Thank you for another great video.

[OFADK]

Free 3 months + now, and everything has already become much better, especially compared to before. Thanks Leon! I was afraid it was not possible for me, but a great help to see all those people who do it, why should I also not? Yes, now also me!

[yalnevatekofreedom]

After leaving hm forces of which there is a culture of drinking i knew something wasn't right with myself. The RBL put me onto CMHT and they wouldn't start therapy until id quit drinking alcohol.
I knocked it on the head immediately.
It is a mind set thing but i knew i had issues which drinking simply masked.
That was 8y ago, and I've never turned back, i don't miss it one bit.
For those who wish to quit; you can do it, just tell yourself you can do it every morning, you won't miss it and your body will thank you.
Alcohol is the root of all evil.
I lost everything, family, friends & marriage.

Peace be with you on your journey

[souths]

Good points, young fella, but bleach and gluten aren't highly addictive, and they don't restructure the frontal cortex in the brain. I understand your point, but you can't just say, "I not drinking alcohol because it's poisonous."
Anyway, good for you for trying to help.

[vitkomusic]

With the goal setting i would say this. When o. Was 20 i was very successful.
I studied in university and was insurance agent. I was earning 2000 litas per month. That was 2009. 14 years ago. And i stopped drinking. The best time of my life. And I started drinking martini with prawns. And it went downward spiral.

So. My solution to quit.
Yes. Set a goal to quit. But Sober Leon is right. It shouldn't be a goals. But my hack is. Set a goal in the beginning to stop drinking. And then remove the goal but remaining non drinker. It will flip. And you will remain non drinker.

[ricfly]

I am so screwed. I just made it 5 days. Went and bought a bottle. Already about half crocked. Way too old for this. I am 71

[guillaumesandmayer]

Just a word of advice from end of the woods, no doubt Leon you have covered this little number before but it's a goodie so it deserves another mention. Now, we all know that one of the stumbling blocks for non-drinkers is when they're faced with social situations when alcohol consumption is most prevalent. Now, this little shenanigan won't wash very long with close friends and family and to be honest those people should accept and respect your sobriety. So what about acquaintances and those you've just met then? - Simple - literally keep this in mind if you care, word by word.
When offered a drink as you walk into the place -

"Oh no thank you, I'd really love a drink but unfortunately my doctor has asked me to abstain for the next few weeks due to a procedure: - that's it. Psychologically this works on two fronts -
1) You've made it clear, you'd love a
2) A temporary medical condition means you must abstain which will draw empathy from fellow drinkers.

Trust me this works again and again just like a Swiss clock, it never fails 😊

[raymondlin]

Why did the video pop up when everyone has gone to work. And I'm alone with a lot of laundry, bathroom cleaning, mopping to do,

[joshgreer]

Were i live there used to be more help to quit drinking meetings aa several good rehabs but after covid lots of places closed down fixing to try vivatrol little scared of it but don't know if they are going to give it to me without going to rehab again and i really don't know of one that's good here now just don't think there as good as they were here really short sober living plans here and a few i know will take your money and kick you out so have been trying 1 day at a time hasn't really worked very good and probably doesn't help that theres 5 liquor store in 2 miles of me

[dave]

3 years, 3 1/2 years, 2 years and here we are again

Weak weak weak

[GM-]

they call that making reservations in AA as you know lol

[paulmcgrath]

Been drinking for years but recently gave up . I’ve a big problem, 99% of the times I’ve had sex in the last few years I’ve had a good few drinks in me, now that I’m sober I can’t last more than just a few minutes. When I was drinking I could last ages but it’s completely different now . I’m afraid to go on a date now cos of it but I really don’t wanna drink