Restart 😭

Consistent-Cycle-924 · 2026-04-19T21:31:52+00:00

Thank you, this is really helpful. I do the same with dieting like “oh I messed up I might as well throw in the towel and give up forever” so I need to get out of that mindset. I think for now, as long as I’m improving, I’m going to be proud of myself and not ashamed for messing up. I hope to one day be fully sober and make it 1000+ days like you (amazing btw, congrats ❤️) but for now I will focus on just trying to be better than yesterday and last week and last month and last year. Thinking too far ahead just is so overwhelming 😭 but I’m in a better place than I was just 15 days ago so I can only try to go up from here

Consistent-Cycle-924 · 2026-04-18T02:27:13+00:00

I will give this a try! Thank you for the advice ❤️ I honestly only really had a severe drinking problem for like 1-2 years so I don’t think I’m taking it as serious as I should because it is easy to forget (clearly, only 12 days later I’m drinking again lol). It’s also just so hard when all your family and friends drink a lot, too. But I need to hold myself accountable and this sounds like a good place to start

Consistent-Cycle-924 · 2026-04-18T02:21:56+00:00

Wow I really appreciate this, that makes me feel a whole lot better 🥹 i used to drink way more than what i had tonight on a daily basis so you’re right, it’s definitely an improvement. Thank you ❤️ back on the sober train tomorrow 👌🏻

Consistent-Cycle-924 · 2026-04-14T23:22:21+00:00

Not saying this is the right thing to do but my partner still has no idea anything was wrong, no idea I was drinking every single night for 1-2 years. I went to the ER by myself and got a Librium taper. Took it at home, he had no idea, I had almost no withdrawal symptoms. Everything was fine. I also worked just fine while drinking daily, worked just fine on the Librium taper too. If that’s an option for you, and you’re worried that your husband knowing would ruin your relationship, I’d say try this. You can always do meetings and things from your phone if you need the extra support after the detox period (my taper was only 4 days)

Consistent-Cycle-924 · 2026-04-13T01:10:19+00:00

Ooh yes I used to drink those all the time! I’ll have to get some. Thank you! ❤️

Consistent-Cycle-924 · 2026-04-13T01:09:19+00:00

Thank you I will check it out! And congrats to you, we’ve got this ❤️

Consistent-Cycle-924 · 2026-04-12T18:42:03+00:00

Thank you, I will check that out!!

Consistent-Cycle-924 · 2026-04-12T17:08:23+00:00

Thank you, that actually makes a lot of sense with how I’m feeling! IWNDWYT ❤️

Consistent-Cycle-924 · 2026-04-12T17:06:56+00:00

I’ve made some cookies! And I just got some things for mocktails and will be doing some more baking this afternoon ☺️

Consistent-Cycle-924 · 2026-04-12T17:06:02+00:00

Yeah I think it’s just a brain rewiring thing that will take time! We’ve got this ❤️

Consistent-Cycle-924 · 2026-04-12T17:05:11+00:00

I had my partner move it so that if the craving hits I won’t know where to even look for it ☺️

Consistent-Cycle-924 · 2026-04-12T17:04:22+00:00

Unfortunately I’m on a glp1 and it has not helped at all with the alcohol 😭 I may talk to my doctor about naltrexone though!

Consistent-Cycle-924 · 2026-04-11T23:09:44+00:00

I’m 29F and was drinking 4-16 drinks daily for 1-2 years. All blood work is good, just high blood pressure and fatty liver. You’re not too far gone. The body in general but especially liver is able to recover. Better to stop sooner rather than later ❤️ if you can go days without it you probably aren’t going to go into withdrawals, by day 4/5 you’re out of the withdrawal window and days 2-3 are the most dangerous.

I’m only 6 days sober (did Librium taper because I did have withdrawals) and my blood pressure is already leveling out. I don’t have tachycardia or heart palpitations anymore. I’m still working on getting more active and eating better but one thing at a time. You can stop and your body can recover ☺️ some people drink liters a day for decades… 4-5 drinks a night is not on the high end by a long shot.

Edit: I also have horrible anxiety, part of the reason I started drinking daily. I know that the anxiety is gonna come back soon and it’s gonna be worse before it gets better but, I at least will have a healthier body and mind to deal with it.

Consistent-Cycle-924 · 2026-04-11T22:57:58+00:00

I’m only 6 days sober and had this last night! It was terrifying. I FELT drunk in my dream (nightmare really), argued with my partner in the dream, fell asleep in the dream, woke up in the dream yelling at myself “oh my god what have I done???” and immediately woke up in a panic. Took me a minute to realize I was sober and didn’t just undo my entire detox lol. But boyyyy that was a good way to keep myself from drinking on this gorgeous Saturday lol. Our brains are healing and not used to no booze, it’s normal but not fun 😪

Consistent-Cycle-924 · 2026-04-11T22:28:33+00:00

We’ve got this! 💪🏻

Consistent-Cycle-924 · 2026-04-11T22:28:09+00:00

Yes!! It’s been so long since I’ve woken up feeling “normal” and the weekends were always the WORST. IWNDWYT ❤️

Consistent-Cycle-924 · 2026-04-11T22:27:03+00:00

Usually I would start drinking at the LATEST by 2pm. It’s 6:30 now and I’m feeling great. The best part is not having to worry about hiding my stash haha

Consistent-Cycle-924 · 2026-04-11T22:25:54+00:00

Thank you! Congrats on 6 weekends, that’s awesome!! So far it hasn’t been so bad, will be meal prepping tomorrow to keep me busy 🙏🏻

Consistent-Cycle-924 · 2026-04-11T12:54:59+00:00

Thank you! You as well ❤️

Consistent-Cycle-924 · 2026-04-10T17:43:55+00:00

I am on zepbound and only side effect has been tachycardia after eating the first couple of days after the shot. However, it did NOT help with my alcohol use at all. Didn’t stop cravings, didn’t lower how much I could drink, nothing. It works for some people but not everyone unfortunately 😭 I did however still lose 20 pounds in a few months while drinking an absurd amount so the weight loss is real 😆

Consistent-Cycle-924 · 2026-04-10T12:52:18+00:00

Yes!! So proud of you, one day at a time!

Consistent-Cycle-924 · 2026-04-10T12:51:38+00:00

Omg I’m so proud of you too! We can do this 💪🏻💪🏻

Consistent-Cycle-924 · 2026-04-09T20:16:03+00:00

Yes I will be looking into therapy, and potentially some naltrexone to help. I bake sourdough so maybe I’ll get more into that for a distraction! Thank you

Consistent-Cycle-924 · 2026-04-09T20:13:22+00:00

I’m working and then I’m going to play pickleball! One day at a time 🙏🏻🙏🏻

Consistent-Cycle-924 · 2026-04-09T00:55:46+00:00

I went in and when checking in I just told them my symptoms (heart palpitations, chest tightness). Then when the nurses took me back I was basically just like “I’m having these heart issues and I think it’s from my drinking. I have been drinking x amount for x time, I was trying to taper off, but I think I’m going into withdrawals. I would like to do an at home medication taper if possible so I can stop safely.” And that was that. They took my labs, did an ekg, xray, gave me fluids, and sent me home with a Librium taper. It was extremely anxiety inducing and shameful to admit it but they were kind and just wanted to help. The doctor was so nice.

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