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Alcohol behavioural coach Guy Wills reveals the scariest part about giving up drinking. đŸ»

January 08, 2025 / 00:42

This episode discusses the challenges of sobriety, the fear of losing social connections, and the mental adjustments needed when giving up alcohol.

The guest shares personal experiences about the initial fear of never drinking again and how alcohol served as a safety net during difficult times.

They express concerns about friendships and social interactions, fearing that people would not want to be around them without alcohol.

Ultimately, the guest emphasizes that the journey of sobriety is more about mental strength than the fear of missing out.

TL;DR

The episode covers the fears and challenges of sobriety and social connections without alcohol.

Episode

0:42
00:00:00
in the beginning it must have been like
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a scary Prospect thinking I'm never
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having another drink again in my life
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the two scary things for me was that
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because it was my fail safe if anything
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ever went wrong or if there's anything
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like any celebration or anything that I
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could just drink was always there and
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that crutch was always there the other
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thing that was the most nerve-wracking
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was the the lot of friends I thought
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nobody would want to hang around with me
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that was equally the scariest thing I
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didn't feel like people would want to
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know me that's the only life that I'd
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lived by was an alcohol driven lifestyle
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it was scary at the start but in the
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long term it's all up here it's not
00:00:36
something that you really have to be
00:00:38
that worried about yeah

Episode Highlights

  • The Role of Alcohol
    Alcohol served as a fail-safe in times of trouble and celebration.
    “That crutch was always there.”
    @ 00m 16s
    January 08, 2025
  • Facing Fears
    The fear of losing friends and support while giving up alcohol is daunting.
    “Nobody would want to hang around with me.”
    @ 00m 20s
    January 08, 2025

Episode Quotes

  • That crutch was always there.
    Alcohol behavioural coach Guy Wills reveals the scariest part about giving up drinking. đŸ»
  • I didn't feel like people would want to know me.
    Alcohol behavioural coach Guy Wills reveals the scariest part about giving up drinking. đŸ»
  • It was scary at the start but in the long term it's all up here.
    Alcohol behavioural coach Guy Wills reveals the scariest part about giving up drinking. đŸ»

Key Moments

  • Fear of Isolation00:24
  • Alcohol Dependency00:29

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