I Quit Alcohol for 30 Days (After 20+ Years of Almost Daily Drinking). Here's What Happened...

I wanted to see if I could quit alcohol for 30 days. Drinking has been a part of my life ever since I was able to legally drink so I thought it was time I tried life without it, at least just for a little while.

In this video I share the results from my 30 days without alcohol and talk about whether or not the future will be different from my past.

Thank you for watching.

I DO highly suggest reading Allen Carr's book on quitting drinking. At the very least it will give you a new perspective on alcohol. Below is an affiliate link to buy in on Amazon if you are interested:

And if you think you need help or motivation I encourage you to seek help or at the very least, comment below so I can give you some ideas on how to move forward. My father battled alcohol to the very end. Don't let that happen to you.

[TheSAHDLife]

If you are struggling and want to talk, leave a message. I respond to every comment if I can, and I've learned that this community is just fantastic. We are all in this together so don't be afraid to reach out or just say how it's going.

[alfiefranklin]

I’m 65, a heavy drinker for many years, which is causing me health issues, so I embarked on the “30 days off the booze”, I’m only 6 days in, but determined to see it through, and hopefully, by 30 days I can keep it going, thank you for your honest video, it’s a very emotive subject 😊

[paulbarber]

Great video, I will have gone 1 year alcohol free in 7 days for the first time since I was 18, I am now 48, Like you I suffered with mental health and used alcohol to self medicate, I drank every night whilst holding down a job so I thought it was okay. Life is now so much better now, I realised I didn't actually know why I drank alcohol, I just did. I will never drink again, my relationships improved, my mental health has improved and I am finally starting to live life properly. I thought it was the answer to all of my problems when in fact it was the cause. Every poor decision, every arguement, every shitty morning, oh and my sex life is better, I just wish it didn't take 30 years for me to realise. Keep up the videos and challenging yourself. BTW I have never commented on a video before, you just made me smile so felt I needed to share.👍

[KAK]

Most relatable video I've ever seen.. I'm 40 with two kids and realized I've drank almost every day for 20+ years. Never considered myself an alcohol, but needed to change my lifestyle. 1 Week today and my GERD is almost nonexistent, I'm more calm, focused, and sleeping wayyy better.

[jkappelman]

I was 7 years sober till my wife said she wants to live alone. She moved out in April 2023. I broke my sobriety the same day and have been drinking every day more or less in moderation. It isn't working, as I'm now having tremors that only stop when i drink. I know that it's a GABA depletion in my brain. I can't afford rehab, so I'm going to try an online outpatient program for at least the next 7 days. Please pray for me. Thank you

[sarawinnell]

Almost 5 weeks without alcohol and it has been a game changer for me, too. I’ve had amazing sleep, more energy/patience and WAY more productive. Thanks for sharing!🎉

[johnfisher]

I’ve watched a lot of these I quit alcohol videos but for some reason yours has really resonated with me unlike some of the others. Why is that? I think because you’ve perfectly described this type of adjacent alcoholism a lot of us have drifted into. We don’t think we’re alcoholics because hey, we could quit anytime couldn’t we? But then night after night we have a few drinks to unwind and de-stress and it’s become such a crutch that seems impossible to give up. I now find myself reflecting on some of my less than stellar decisions and behavior and realize now that alcohol was always a factor, always in the background, always made those choices easier to justify to myself. It’s so insidious because no one would describe me as an alcoholic and I don’t consider myself one either. But here we are. Thank you for posting this, it’s helped me realize a few home truths that I’ve been in denial about. Cheers ❤

[djsuchnsuch]

Going on day 3 and the withdrawal symptoms suck but I'm determined to quit. Wish me luck! Great video by the way.

[pup]

I lived as similar lifestyle for about 20 years. I have been sober for 11 years. My only regret is not doing it sooner.

[MzBeckiiBabii]

1 week alcohol free and I feel so much better already. I’m back in the gym and working on my mental health and sleep patterns 🙏🏼🥹💜 I actually learned to say “no” this past weekend when offered a drink at dinner with friends. 🙏🏼 I’m excited 😊 cheers to everyone that’s on this journey 🫶🏼

[chuckbrown]

Hi, such a good video, I’m day 16 no alcohol now and am really enjoying it. Sleep is better, patience has increased, losing weight without trying,
And way more mental clarity - which at 64 is more than welcome. I was a chronic
drinker - 3 drinks every night for years. Never get “drunk” but nicely buzzed every single night. Yup there are times that I miss it but the benefits are outweighing the buzz.

[raymondyanez]

I'm 2 weeks sober. I love this feeling. Everyday feels beautiful. I can think better. I love it

[rhondabulow]

I’ve been alcohol free for two months. I’ve been a heavy drinker for 20 years and when my son and his wife decided to quit drinking, I know it’s time for me as well. There’s so many things that you’ve touched on that resonate with me. I interact better with people, have less anxiety, and sleep so much better. I am so grateful for this new way of life. I read the book. “ This Naked Mind” by Annie Grace and would highly recommend it to anyone who is contemplating changing their drinking habits.

[BagsNBaguettes_]

I decided it was time for me to make a change, mostly alcohol was really affecting my sleep. I was barely getting any and really broken. I’ve always worked out but I got tired of not seeing such a positive impact in my strength training. I am now on day 17 and I plan to do 90 days maybe even longer! I got this 🙏🏼💪 I feel so much better not drinking that poison. Alcohol is poison! This has been a huge accomplishment for me and who knows, maybe I’ll give it up for good!

[brandonbrouillette]

Thanks for the video! I'm 5 days sober myself, after deciding to take a break after a bad hangover and wasting a whole Saturday and Sunday because of it! I have no plans on going back, and taking it one day at a time makes me excited to feel even better the next day. It's refreshing not to wake up with a hangover, and to feel like a normal human! Even on nights where I'd only have like two drinks, I 'd still wake up feeling bad.

[WilliamMcrea]

6 1/2 years sober…I love it…everything is better EVERYTHING!

[tricatfilms]

Day 54 here of major alcohol detox. If you can make it to week 5 or so there are numerous other changes happen. Things you wouldn't expect. My dark hair color returned, less gray hairs, and my skin looks A LOT better ( I guess cuz the collagen is returning). Also i definitely had some jowels which have SUBSIDED a lot. Now in addition to giving up alcohol, I went full in (for digestive reasons) including now Soda for 40 days now, no carbs for 30 days now, no chocolate as well for 30 days. I've lost 13 lbs in these 6 weeks and while i wasn't fat, i was just a little heavy. from 198 to 185 almost now. Energy level is the same, but productivity has definitely increased, ALSO saving a ton of money, and anxiety is gone, i can focus better and have more patience. Also SLEEPING much better.

[garcianos]

Congratulations!!! After drinking almost on a daily basis, I finally started my sobriety on January 16th 2023. I woke up this morning feeling rested. Already feeling the difference. Looking forward to my 30 days and hopefully stick with it for the rest of my life.

[jonb]

I personally found week three the most difficult but at the same time it was the most rewarding. Its the moment you realise that even though you feel lethargic as hell you also feel like no mountain can stand in your way from here on out. 30 days is up. For the first time since i was 15 I have gone one month without alcohol. Not even fussed if all alcohol was to magically vanish from the world

[TheSuperbTV]

Man I can relate to your story on so many levels. I decided to cut back alcohol only during weekdays for a couple weeks, now I’m giving it up this entire month. Already notice that I’m feeling a bit better. 11 days sober! 💪🏼