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“I felt like I was going to die…” - How Victoria Vanstone’s anxiety led to her quitting alcohol.

March 22, 2025 / 00:26

This episode discusses the effects of alcohol on health, personal experiences with drinking, and the importance of recognizing addiction.

The guest shares a personal story about their extreme reaction to alcohol, describing a near-death experience after drinking. They reflect on how they felt like their heart was going to explode and how this realization prompted them to stop drinking.

The conversation emphasizes the dangers of alcohol consumption and the significance of understanding one's limits. The guest expresses gratitude for having recognized the need to change their relationship with alcohol.

TL;DR

A guest shares their near-death experience from alcohol and the importance of quitting drinking.

Episode

0:26
00:00:00
the next day after drinking it seems
00:00:02
like such an extreme thing to go out for
00:00:04
a pip and everyone be like oh isn't this
00:00:05
fun yay and then for me in the bed the
00:00:07
next day I literally felt like I was
00:00:09
dying I would sit with my fingers on my
00:00:12
pulse thinking that my heart was almost
00:00:13
going to explode out of my chest that's
00:00:15
how I reacted to booze and it's crazy to
00:00:17
think that I wouldn't have survived that
00:00:20
if I hadn't stopped so I'm lucky that
00:00:21
that happened to me

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Episode Highlights

  • A Dangerous Reaction
    The speaker shares their extreme physical reaction to alcohol, feeling as if they were dying.
    “I literally felt like I was dying.”
    @ 00m 07s
    March 22, 2025
  • Lucky to Have Stopped
    A moment of reflection on the importance of quitting alcohol for survival.
    “It's crazy to think that I wouldn't have survived that.”
    @ 00m 15s
    March 22, 2025

Episode Quotes

  • I literally felt like I was dying.
    “I felt like I was going to die…” - How Victoria Vanstone’s anxiety led to her quitting alcohol.

Key Moments

  • Extreme Reaction00:07
  • Life Reflection00:20

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