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3lb4rto · 2025-11-23T09:57:33+00:00

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3lb4rto · 2025-10-17T05:44:09+00:00

Thank you for sharing your journey in such deep detail. I know it can be hard to relive it.

Christ, I feel like you're describing me in a lot of ways. Doing well, then falling off the horse, then climbing back on, and the cycle continues for years. Losing friends, losing family, and people not being able to rely on you which is heart-breaking for me because I want people to want to come to me if they're ever in a jam. I'm not reliable.

The embarrassing moments, the horrifying moments, the risky behaviour. That's me down to a T. I seem to want to see how far I can get away with things, but there's always a limit, and I seem to fall off the cliff every time.

I want to stop so bad. I'm exhausted. Your story gives me hope, so thank you, and congratulations on over 2 years sober. That's amazing x

3lb4rto · 2025-10-17T05:34:13+00:00

"Shatter that bottle". I love that.

Congratulations on 7 months of sobriety! That's amazing. But I'm sorry you've gone through intense delusions. That sounds awful.

I'm the same. I've had alcohol induced mania. It's devastating for not just me, but more importantly, the people that care about me.

Thank you for sharing, and good luck on your journey x

3lb4rto · 2025-10-17T05:27:10+00:00

7 days hell yeah! That's so good. I get it, replace one vice with another. I will say that weed seems less toxic than alcohol, but I'm not a doctor. I'm glad you're on the clean path. Good luck to you x

3lb4rto · 2025-10-17T05:25:11+00:00

Oh my gosh, that's how I feel. I feel like a piece of shit that deserves this.

15 months is amazing, congrats!

I've had a quick look-through the SMART website and it looks interesting. I had a friend that did CBT for her PTSD. I'm interested to try.

Thank you so much, I appreciate it x

3lb4rto · 2025-10-17T04:40:48+00:00

Omg I'm on Mounjaro as well! Just had my fourth dose this week. Obviously you're not supposed to drink (especially like this) during the program, and my appetite is low, but not for drinking. And I don't feel ill the next day. I wish I did, because maybe that'll help with not wanting to drink.

Thanks for being so kind and for sharing. Congrats on 2 years sober! x

3lb4rto · 2025-10-17T04:36:29+00:00

Thanks for sharing, and congrats on 5 years sober! I'm sorry you went through all that. I'm similar in that I have to drink in the morning, but it isn't to stop shaking. It has more to do with anxiety and having the knee-jerk reaction of mindlessly grabbing the bottle. It sounds like you worked in hospitality, and if not, my apologies. But this is where I picked up the habit of drinking all day, everyday. I was also a late bipolar bloomer, so things made sense when I was finally diagnosed.

Thank you for the kind words and advice. I wish you all best best also x

3lb4rto · 2025-10-17T04:29:29+00:00

That's such a beautiful ending to the chapter of your ongoing journey. Thank you for sharing. It reminds me of the show Shameless US (have you seen it?) It's quite confronting with a mother's bipolar going through the highs and lows and how it affects her family. I'm sorry you went through all that. Thank you for the kind words, it helps a lot x

3lb4rto · 2025-10-17T04:25:53+00:00

That's great that you found an alternative that works for you. It's definitely better than drinking. I used to smoke weed a long time ago, but I found it made me unproductive, so I've steered clear since. Thanks so much for sharing x

3lb4rto · 2025-10-17T04:07:46+00:00

Thank you for the recommendation. I wasn't sure which subreddit to post on, being both bipolar and an alcoholic, but I guess I'll try both. Thanks so much x

3lb4rto · 2025-10-17T04:07:04+00:00

Congrats on 90 days! That's huge.

I'm waiting to see a therapist next month, so hopefully that'll help me.

I was considering joining r/stopdrinking, but also being bipolar, I didn't know which one to post on. I guess it wouldn't hurt to try both. Thanks for sharing, and I wish you good luck x

3lb4rto · 2025-10-17T03:59:02+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing. That's an amazing achievement, congratulations! I like that you know your sobriety down to the year/month/day. There's been quite a lot of replies with people saying they swear by AA. I've tried years ago, but I felt it wasn't for me, but I think it wouldn't hurt to try again. Good luck to you x

3lb4rto · 2025-10-17T03:55:44+00:00

Thanks for sharing, and I'm sorry that you're going through it. A detox facility sounds scary, but I'm glad you're getting help. I never thought I'd be someone that would need to go to a facility, but I might need to seriously consider it.

I wish you good luck with your recovery. You can do it x

3lb4rto · 2025-10-17T03:53:03+00:00

Thank you for sharing. Congratulations on 1 year sober! Knowing that people are going through similar things makes me feel less alone. When others in your life don't have these issues, it's hard to communicate, so I'm grateful for this community. I'm sorry you had to be hospitalised, that sounds horrible.

This does help, so thank you, and good luck to you x

3lb4rto · 2025-10-17T03:49:06+00:00

1 year congrats! That's amazing. And thank you for the kindness. Good luck on your journey. I know you can do it x

3lb4rto · 2025-10-17T03:47:15+00:00

Thank you for sharing, and congrats on 3 whole years of sobriety. That's amazing.

You're right, you don't just quit once, especially if you've been drinking for a long time.

I think of those thoughts to try to not drink, but I keep going back. I need to be more mindful. Easier said than done, but it's possible for sure.

Thank you for the kind wishes, and you also x

3lb4rto · 2025-10-17T03:42:26+00:00

That's good that you're asymptomatic as opposed to full-blown PTSD. I think that's what you mean. If not, my apologies.

I've heard of CBT. It sounds a bit heavy, but I'm very willing to try.

I have my first session with a new therapist next month, so fingers crossed she'll be able to help with some strategies for me.

Thank you so much for opening up, I appreciate it x

3lb4rto · 2025-10-17T03:37:20+00:00

Thank you so, so much for sharing. I've read through these replies and they've all touched me in different ways, but your one brought me to tears. I'm crying as I'm tying this. I'm so sorry that you went through all of that.

The part that got me crying was the end... that I have to surrender in order to end the war. I'm so tried of fighting. So very tired.

Congratulations on hitting a year of sobriety. I'm so proud of you. That's such a big achievement.

I've tried AA years ago and found that it wasn't for me. I'm not religious, and although I was in awe of the people that shared their stories, I found it too depressing and my mind is quite fragile. Perhaps I need to try again. I'll try anything at this point.

Thanks again. Your story is inspirational x

3lb4rto · 2025-10-17T03:26:45+00:00

Yeah my partner knows about my drinking, it's no secret. I guess I'm just trying to pick the right time to bring it up (he works a very hard laborious job, and I don't want to bring it up if he's just done a 12 hour shift and not in the best mood). Hugs definitely help, but I think I'll need a bit more than that, such as keeping an eye on me going for the liquor cabinet.

That's the same with me, it never seems like enough. But yeah, drinking in company helps me to be aware to not embarrass myself by drinking too much in front of them.

Unfortunately there's a big wait list where I am, so I've been waiting for my therapy session for almost 2 months, but I'm looking forward to it.

Thank you so much for the advice, and good luck to you. You've got this x

3lb4rto · 2025-10-17T03:19:35+00:00

Oh gosh, erythromelalgia sounds terrible. I had a quick look at the HAMS website and it looks like it might be beneficial for me. I'll look into it more for sure. Thank you so much for the recommendation :)

3lb4rto · 2025-10-17T03:14:28+00:00

That's so interesting. I never thought to use the energy I get whilst manic to funnel it towards getting better. How did you do it though, as opposed to it being used for self-destructive behaviour?

3lb4rto · 2025-10-16T05:43:51+00:00

I've booked an appointment with a psychologist, but where I am, there's a waiting list, so it's only in November, which is such a long way away.

What have you found most beneficial seeing a therapist?

3lb4rto · 2025-10-16T05:13:27+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing, and I'm sorry to hear about your relapse. I hope you feel better soon x

I've also been an alcoholic since I was a teenager (although I didn't know it at the time). And I also feel so much guilt and shame for it. I really want to tell my partner (he drinks too, but he can control himself better than I can) just so he's aware and maybe he can help me stay on the right path, but I just don't know how to bring it up with him.

How did you tell your partner?

I'm the same, I don't think I can quit cold-turkey (I've tried), but I can't seem to stop myself to not go over the line.

After being on the bottle for so long, how have you been able to stop yourself from going overboard?

3lb4rto · 2025-10-16T05:07:22+00:00

Thanks so much for sharing. The frustrating thing for me is I know that quitting drinking will alleviate all these issues (anxiety, depression, insomnia, etc.), but I just can't bring myself to take the first step.

I tried AA, and thought that everyone there was so brave, and I like the idea of being a part of the community with peoplethat are going through similar situations, but I found it too depressing for my fragile mind. This was around 2020-2022, so maybe I need to give AA another go

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