100 days alcohol-free and why I’m never drinking again

Here is my story about why I’ve decided to go alcohol-free and the strategy I’m using to feel confident that I won’t go back to it again.

As I explain in the video, I’m certainly not trying to preach the alcohol-free way of life, but if you are questioning your relationship with alcohol, maybe this will help a little. I certainly found hearing other people’s stories helped me.

Enjoy :)

[paulbarrett]

I have been drinking every night for 35 years I have decided to stop drinking for good. I am only a week in, but believe I can do it . Please pray for me.

[ts]

I have not drank since 1987. I don't know if I will ever drink again, but I do know I won't drink today.

[justinlonghofer]

US Marine combat veteran…I’m 6 months no booze today. I promise you all I have every reason or excuse to play the role of bad alcoholic but I walked away from it. It’s taken a few years of trial and error and figuring out how to manage my anxiety levels. Eat better, get better sleep, do some basic morning exercise (jumping jacks, push ups, squats, and a light run). Take vitamins and cut off unnecessary or unhealthy personal and professional relationships. Respect your path and don’t accept the fact that it has to continue the way it has.

I’ve sold my home, bought a new one, have my dream music studio in my house, healed relationships, tripled my monthly income, and healed physically and mentally exponentially…just in the last 6 months! Imagine 1, 2, 3…years! We are running out of time drunk or not…lots to do and lots to explore.

One day at a time…ride the waves of anxiety and pray to your father giving thanks and asking for forgiveness.

You got what it takes…no one is coming to save you…save yourself with the blessings of God.

[Heaven-dylj]

Im a week in alcohol free. My father recently died and I feel he's telling me to stop. I agree with him.

[MyoWorksABQ]

I started drinking at 13. I've tried to quit many times, always knew it was holding me back and sabotaging my life. Somehow 3 months ago at 48, I decided I was done. I've never felt calmer and more in control of my life. I just went to a social gathering tonight where everyone was drinking and I wasn't even tempted. It feels fantastic to finally not need alcohol.

[AllansStation]

Aged 60 when l decided that's it, no more drink for me. And so it was 91 now and as fit and active. Could never think of taking the poison again. It's been a great life sober.

[xlea]

Over 30 days alcohol free and I'm right there with you. I think the most simple way you can put it is - alcohol takes more than it gives.

[simonb]

I’m 95 days free of alcohol and prescription opioids (oxycodone). I was a high-functioning addict, systems architect, but that was rapidly changing. Thank god I found a great outpatient place that helped me. I go twice a week for 1.5 hours of therapy and also see a medical doctor once a month. I’m doing it for 2 years and then going down to 1 weekly therapy session. I’m NEVER drinking or taking pills again, except in post surgery or extreme situations, which me and my psychologist have developed a plan if that happens. I started going back to the gym 6 days a week, 1 hour of weights and 40 min of cardio. I’ve lost 27 pounds of fat and probably gained back half of the muscle mass I had loss (thank god for muscle memory). I’m also about to get a promotion because of how well a big project I recently completed went. That project would’ve been a disaster if i’d done it before being sober. Best of all, I feel clear and energized all day, every day. No more brain fog, depression, random crying spells due to dopamine crashes. I’ve never felt better. I’m so happy I got out of that quicksand that was dragging me down. If you’re out there struggling, give sober a chance however possible for 1 month to see the difference, it may change your life. Thanks for the great video! You seem like a great guy. Subscribing!
Edit: 131 days sober from oxycodone/alcohol!

[krinkle]

I drank pretty much every day since I turned 21. (I'm 35 now) listened to this book on audible and haven't drank for 7 months. Definitely a good read

[destroygaryfunky]

Today I'm sober 70 it's really a different life without years of a miserable diet I'm now able to make better decisions on what I'm eating. I'm lifting weights every other day, and walking 3-4 miles briskly every disgusting beer gut has shrunk, (not totally) but I'm very confident I will complete the job of getting rid of the rest of that gut. I'm not sleeping a whole lot better, but I sure feel so good in the morning as I plan my day headache free. Being 71(yep a bona fide geezer) and not having to work, gives me no excuses not to exercise, and being sober makes not eating junk food a whole lot easier. The sugar cravings are, I think, not likely to subside, but I'll have an apple or some pineapple instead of cookies etc . I no longer meet my drinking friends at the local bar, and whilst I do miss them, ....my sobriety is more important than going to the bar and risk drinking again. Making new non drinking friends is something that may be necessary for me to do moving forward. I'm feeling pretty good, ....and as the days pass, my resolve to remain alcohol free grows. Hoping that those of you who stopped drinking can continue. Cheers.

[mattthomas]

I'm 4 years clean off alcohol, best decision I have ever made. I feel a lot better, more energy, workout, healthier life, and the benefits keep going. I'm never going back to it. Glad you made the decision to stop before it started to become a big issue.

[Mikemikemike]

Congrats! This book changed my life, I just surpassed my 3-year mark (and didn't even realize it). Keep it up!

[scagzy]

Nice one chris, very well articulated. I’m 28 days alcohol free, I already feel like a better person All round . Thanks

[boblatkey]

After 25 years of drinking nearly every day of my life this month I am two years of perfect sobriety and I have never felt better in my life! And I also looked back at all the major mistakes I made in the past. While I do forgive myself I can now clearly see that all of them were a result of alcohol or simply alcohol fatigue. I try to tell my drinking friends that once you get past the cravings you will wake up every day and scream hell yes! It feels so damn good to be clean!

[missmjl]

I decided to go alcohol free from. 1 jan 2023. Day 13 today and I feel better already. I have noticed improvement already in my sleep, mind clarity and mood. I highly recommend Alan Carr's book, I fall asleep listening to it, and channels like this for help. I went to a hotel/ba rfor dinner a few nights ago and it was r eally interesting watching others whilst sober. Thanks for you content 🙏

[JM-corf]

Most important book I've ever read. Hands down. 4 months sober. My anxiety didn't completely go away, but it's better. I think I was drinking to deal with the physical effects of an auto-immune disorder which made me chronically stressed. Of course alcohol only made it worse over time.

[jillrhoden]

Over 35 years I drank. I am 55 now and 6 months alcohol free, and I feel FREE! I also read that book about 2 years ago, curious about stopping. I feel so much of everything you have said! I feel like the true me now. Thank you for this video!

[jjberg]

Great post. I'm 39 and drink socially, to excess fairly often but nothing TOO horrible. Never been in trouble, DUIs, broken things, fights or anything like that. But after a rough breakup that might have been influenced by excessive partying, it's been horrible. Moving out, new job, new town, new life. And with the drinking comes the rough morning, beer gut, irritability, anxiety/depression and paired with the thought of a former girlfriend moving on while you're half dead and bored on the couch all day and self-medicating with weed or "just one more beer" while watching the sun sink behind the horizon, culminating another wasted day is just too pathetic to bear. I actually was wondering what I'm even doing trying to live at this point. I remembered the statistics connecting alcohol use to s*icidal thoughts. It's too obvious now. I've vowed to change myself for the better in the past in other ways and stuck to it, so I am doing it now for drinking. Too many negative aspects in my life are tied to it and it's high time to cut back immensely before I enter my 40's if I'm ever going to have an enjoyable life. Thanks again for the encouragement in the video.

[JohnSWA]

Carr’s book is amazing! I never could understand the AA stance that you will be an alcoholic forever. His book cured me and I am no longer an alcoholic and will never drink again! Thank you for your story and I wish you and your family the best!

[grochef]

Thank you for your candid video. I am 63 and have really gotten back into working out and being healthy again. When I drank more than the equivalent of 3 beers, I would wake up with a racing heartbeat, sweating, feeling like crap and chastising myself. The next day or two were wasted. I hated it, but then I would do it again. I watched Dr. Andrew Huberman's video and it really hit me. I now drink soda water or I make myself a latte. I had a drink with my wife last weekend and, as you said, I did not even enjoy the taste. I definitely see the exit from the alcohol freeway, and I am accelerating toward it. Who knows, I may have already made the turn.