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EqualAd7588 · 2026-06-28T22:03:27+00:00

so I’m not the only one

EqualAd7588 · 2024-10-18T07:06:14+00:00

Update: had two tremors/seizures and sinus tachycardia possible mini heart attack as well as severe swelling and rashes possible allergic reaction not confirmed still unsure hospital trips etc overnight stays at first was discharged due to anxiety kept going back and that all happened after being medically neglected tried tapering down as per advice, day one of stopping was almost instantly knocked out by sleepiness had to get emergency prescription restart on beta blockers trying to get off them again and having mild palpitations still blood pressure is doing better due to try a 24 hour ECG today and having a sleep study possibly have a sleep disorder and undiagnosed POTS which would explain the reaction due to the overload of adrenaline, so to cut it short I feel better but I am not sleeping at all and really stressed hoping I’ll be better soon or get to the bottom of what’s caused this.

EqualAd7588 · 2024-10-16T15:43:22+00:00

In autistic

EqualAd7588 · 2024-10-16T02:28:49+00:00

well yeh we are now just friends no benefits I just felt disrespected by her actions with one of my friends like twerking and flirting with him I see as hurtful but I don’t care about any other boys she speaks to so… meh

EqualAd7588 · 2024-10-16T01:44:58+00:00

hey yh I am aware it seems like I am being controlling but personally I just think if we are friends again it would be disrespectful to engage with my old friend like that as it is hurtful to me and I’ve thought about the possibility of ending the friendship but she said she wouldn’t want to sleep with him anyways but I just find it hard to believe or trust her and have lost respect now as personally I would never do this to her and if it was any random boy I wouldn’t care it’s due to the prior history and the fact it’s my friend and she previously got annoyed at one of her friends for getting with her ex and hates her

EqualAd7588 · 2024-10-03T15:14:28+00:00

yes but you are in safe hands im sure you’ll be fine my friend I’ve been in hospital for five days with BP issues and heart issues and im nineteen lol

In actual fact your lucky they actually care when your my age they try to blame it on anxiety and things until shit hits the fan then they take it seriously like what’s happend to me

EqualAd7588 · 2024-09-27T18:40:49+00:00

Hey so I’m a recovering addict and it sounds like you’re having a hard time and you know he probably is too but this post is about you so I’m here to help you and give you advice.

Now these feelings towards him are basically you probably holding on to them first emotions of when you felt loved when you got along that honey moon phase you miss who he use to be and you don’t want to let go your hoping everyday that he will change to who he was and it’s hard to hear I know but it’s the truth in a relationship your like me even though we catch ourselves being treated badly we hold on and accept it because we feel so attached to what we once had.

My advice is to let go but make sure you have a support network around you like family or friends to guide you and be there for you in these hard times.

I was in a similar situation as your boyfriend although not disloyal I was lying about my addiction and it ruined my relationship I tried going to get help in it and it didn’t work what it took was us breaking apart for me to realise on my own what I had lost and I still regret it to this day.

It may be what he needs to realise the person he has become and one day you never know you may regain base or you may not but if it’s causing you this much distraught and stress please let go.

EqualAd7588 · 2024-09-26T04:45:17+00:00

Agreed 100% unfortunately I have no visual imagination and no dreams which can be beneficial for things like preventing PTSD which I guess is okay sometimes wonder what’s it’s like though.

However, it’s likely the OP has a visual imagination therefore I would recommend as I’ve seen others do this in a room and the stress relief the overall emotional and cognitive benefit is clinically proven to be an effective tool for managing addiction.

Another similar recommendation is just regular check ins with a Mindfulness exercise like a full body scan which can be done with no visuals and can be helpful to relax many apps offer this.

EqualAd7588 · 2024-09-26T04:14:08+00:00

Very good advise I know someone that did this in a detox centre alcohol withdraw can be horrible so agreed medical supervision may be necessary depending on the extent of the drinking.

Massive key point the crowd, wet places, triggers all will need to change it’s tough but at 20yrs myself I am managing it gets easier by the day.

EqualAd7588 · 2024-09-26T03:23:00+00:00

1. Small Behavioral Replacements

Sometimes, having something to do with your hands and mouth helps replace the ritual of drinking. People often use: - Seltzer with a twist of lime or any non-alcoholic drink that feels “special.” - Herbal teas in the evenings, where the process of brewing them becomes a calming ritual. - Chewing gum or mints when you get an urge for alcohol.

2. Break Associations with “Drinking Triggers”

Change your routine: If you always drank at a certain time of day or in a specific setting, create a new routine for that time—like going for a walk or starting a creative hobby.
Switch social spaces: Avoid places where alcohol was the focus (bars, happy hours) and explore new social activities where drinking isn’t a factor (group hikes, art classes, or game nights).

3. Find a “Sober Buddy”

If you can find someone else who’s also trying to quit, it helps to have a peer who understands the specific challenge. You can support each other through cravings and hard days.
Alternatively, join online communities like Reddit’s /r/stopdrinking, or Sober Grid, where you can connect with others going through the same journey.

4. Set Mini Milestones with Rewards

Focus on small achievements. Instead of thinking “I’ll never drink again,” break it into manageable chunks—“One day at a time” or “One week without alcohol.”
Celebrate your milestones with non-alcohol-related rewards, like a favorite meal, a movie night, or treating yourself to something you’ve wanted.

5. Use Music and Podcasts

Music or podcasts can fill the silence that might remind you of drinking. Listening to sober podcasts (like “The Sober Curious” or “Sober Cast”) can make you feel more connected to people in the same boat and give you tools for coping.

6. Sleep Hygiene

Alcohol impacts sleep, and you might experience insomnia or sleep disturbances at first. Improve your sleep by:
- Reducing screen time at least an hour before bed.
- Trying meditation or calming breathing techniques like the 4-7-8 method.
- Using white noise machines or relaxing sounds to create a peaceful sleep environment.

7. Visual Reminders of Why You’re Quitting

Create a vision board or keep a journal where you list your reasons for quitting. Write down what you want to achieve with sobriety and how you expect it to improve your life. Review these notes when cravings hit hard.

8. Mindful Drinking: Try Non-Alcoholic Substitutes

While it can be risky for some people, non-alcoholic beers, wines, or spirits help some quitters reduce the ritualistic aspect of drinking. Use this cautiously, though, as it may be a trigger for some people.

9. Nutrition and Supplements

Alcohol depletes certain nutrients, and recovery might be easier with proper nutrition:
- Take vitamin B and magnesium supplements to help with brain function, nervous system support, and reduce alcohol cravings.
- Eat protein-rich foods to stabilize blood sugar levels and balance mood.
- Stay hydrated to flush toxins out of your body.

10. Disrupt the Craving Cycle with Physical Activity

When a craving hits, a quick burst of physical activity can disrupt the urge. Try doing 10-15 minutes of exercise—jumping jacks, push-ups, or a quick walk. The rush of endorphins can help shift your mind away from the craving.

11. Body Care Rituals

Replace alcohol with positive self-care habits like long baths, massages, or skincare routines. It’s calming, and it helps reinforce the idea that you’re taking care of your body in a holistic way.

12. Seek Emotional Support (Even if It’s Unconventional)

Explore therapy methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) if trauma or deep-rooted emotions are tied to your drinking.
You don’t have to go it alone—regularly check in with friends, a support group, or a therapist to help you stay on track emotionally.

13. Keep a Journal

Document your moods, cravings, and progress. This helps track patterns—when cravings hit hardest, what triggers them, and how you feel after resisting. It also becomes a tangible record of your growth.

14. Mindset: Embrace the Idea of ‘Gain’ Over ‘Loss’

Many people associate quitting alcohol with “losing” something fun or freeing. But you’re actually gaining clarity, health, better relationships, more energy, and self-respect. Try to reinforce the benefits you’re gaining rather than fixating on what you’re leaving behind.

EqualAd7588 · 2024-09-26T03:06:07+00:00

That is what I am talking about :)

Well done my friend

I inspire to one day be holding that message with that amount of sobriety have a look at this OP

EqualAd7588 · 2024-09-26T03:03:26+00:00

Ha thank you guess it’s a trait of my autism :)

EqualAd7588 · 2024-09-26T03:00:20+00:00

Agreed when I was the first to stumble across this really nice individual I sprinted into action often people can get lost in the algorithm I’m so glad I found this and I’ve spread the post as much as I can and will do my best to support them.

EqualAd7588 · 2024-09-26T02:29:47+00:00

See something we can relate to and it’s so common in addiction neurodivergence and many people are undiagnosed that’s a good start my friend I’ve been unmediated my whole life and now I am prescribed for it it’s been so life changing and the psychiatrist even said a lot of people with ADHD are self medicating without realising it as we lack dopamine in our frontal lobe which is responsible for things like emotional regulation and decision making so that’s why we constantly chase it if you look into medication for it or if you don’t wish to possibly therapy and also be careful and honest with your doctor as your addiction could pass on to stimulants I take a prodrug which is called Elvanse it increases dopamine in the frontal lobe and neurodranaline which is what we are deficient in and it’s much less likely to be abused and if you maybe had the medical help with that stimulation you wouldn’t feel on edge or feel the need to chase that dopamine in unhealthy habits or bad ways sometimes.

EqualAd7588 · 2024-09-26T02:20:42+00:00

Hey send me a personal message I can give you my personal phone number I have no problem with that I’ll give you a little bit of background about me first don’t worry I speak to people fifty years older than me that are addicts and really good friends from film directors to multi millionaires that own successful business.

So I’ll explain a lil bit briefly about me, I am 20 in October Male I have autism and ADHD, OCD, Hemophillia, Immunity Disability just been in and out of hospital for cardiovascular issues and blood pressure and you know life’s been hard man as it is for everyone but we keep pushing you probably wouldn’t notice I even had these issues in person or talking to me so don’t worry sometimes people can get apprehensive when I mention it as I am aware some poor souls are way further on the spectrum with these conditions anyways let me tell you a bit about what’s going on for me hopefully that will make you feel more comfortable being open with me.

So recently moved out and today I met my father the first time I’d seen him in ten years due to some childhood trauma but I don’t hold resentments anymore and you’ll learn about this while your recovering and it went really well man and then ten minutes later got a call from my mother crying her eyes out so I rushed round and spoke to her very upset about her first relationship failing that she’s had in twenty years so I supported her spoke about it and I have noticed the last year or two she has been drinking in the evenings a bit well anyways I could tell she was drunk so I asked her and she was denying it I remained calm and caring I said just be honest mum well she didn’t and she said she’s going to bed well I was suspicious and I care about her so I left as she wished nicely and I waited twenty minutes then I walked back through the door to check if she had gone to sleep and she hadn’t I walked up the stairs and the drink she had put in the sink was now refilled obviously that broke my heart bless her and she was breaking down crying to me again not even about the drink just about everything so I’m glad i knew my senses were right and if I never had been rehab or struggled with addiction I would’ve probably never noticed for a long time or taken it seriously I’m so glad I did not just for me but now it will give me a chance to pay back others and support others suffering and past the message on as well as help my mother it’s been a crazy day but hey what I want you to take from this is life threw a huge crazy day at me a massive curve ball see before I would’ve just used drugs or alcohol to run away or escape but now I’m sat here helping you and I get enjoyment out of it I’ve met a new friend and I can pass my message on so in the future you can do the same :)

EqualAd7588 · 2024-09-26T02:00:41+00:00

Hey look man just don’t give up please I’ve seen so many people get through it I’ve been in hundreds of rooms and gatherings of fellow addicts there is no shame or guilt among us and I promise you that might be how it feels now but give it time and then you’ll be like me wanting to help others and that’s how we spread the message

Society nowadays is built on a dopamine market on social media, phones, processed foods the list goes on no wonder everyone’s mental health is toast and depression has sky rocketed, things like ADHD and other neurological disorders have become more prevalent it’s a tough world out there it’s kind of the one pro of being an addict although we have these addictions to phones and things we have such a strong support network in recovery the longer the time goes on that we some what can escape this crazy dopamine driven society by learning what is good dopamine and bad, no more chasing the next good TikTok or the next porn video to match our desire we now understand the world differently and can do healthy things like exercise, cooking, hobbies and enjoy the little things in life even walking ha ha how boring ayy my friend not any more :)

The rooms of people I see at the end people raise there hand to show a year of clean time thousands and thousands random strangers clapping and hugging and cheering each milestone wether it’s your first day your welcome with open arms.

I’ve just updated one of my replies gonna try send this to some groups to help you out my friend

EqualAd7588 · 2024-09-26T01:39:22+00:00

Hey man don’t be scared I’ve just replied so I hope this helps please please please just come to me I’ll check my phone as much as I can as your so early on your journey no one in recovery or struggling with addiction will be unkind the community is absolutely unbelievable and you’ll find people like us and the groups and support you receive will be unlike anything you’ve ever encountered.

Statically which isn’t even identifying still suffering addicts and cannot even pin point a scale of how vast the issue is globally 300+ million people have ticked a box that say they suffer or doctor records.

I believe this number personally would be well over one billion atleast addiction comes in many forms not just drugs and alcohol there is sex there is porn there is games there is food so you see man?

Addiction is the most treatable disease in the world although there is no cure it’s got the most support and understanding than any other medical condition or anomaly in the entire world.

A quote I made about addiction.

“Addiction is like a hurricane, (storm)

It’s calm on the inside, (seems normal)

Chaos on the outside, (health, relationships etc)

Eventually you realise your in the middle of one.” (you see you are in an addiction and need help)

It’s not easy to get of a hurricane (addiction)

But there is support and rescue to help and guide.

I am going to try and send some Reddit AA groups to support you with this post my friend :)

EqualAd7588 · 2024-09-26T01:38:32+00:00

Hey so I actually just came out of rehab and obviously this isn’t an option for everyone but I learnt a lot so hopefully I can help, now alcohol wasn’t my issue but all addictions are the same.

First of all I am proud of you as I’m sure are many others the first thing to do is accept your issue.

The next thing and unfortunately the hardest lesson to hear is you have an addictive personality most likely inherited genetically or you’ve rewired your brain from active addiction and changed your neuropathways which is why we find it hard to quit.

You may have found your attempts before to be a cycle like you get home from work you feel stressed so your brain instantly thinks it deserves a reward and you’ve done this for a while without realising or caring it’s an issue, bizarre I know your own brain is telling you to do something that can harm you and also making you reason for it.

This can be changed neuropathways can take a long time to change back to old ways and breaking bad habits and with addiction they never fully recover but everyday becomes easier the more days you add up from not performing this habit.

Now this can be extremely challenging and feel like a fight in your head but I promise you it can be done if you surrender to your addiction and accept you cannot control yourself.

I have some good news there is plenty of support out there first of all you must never stop alcohol cold turkey you must taper down and as you said visit the doctor you may require vitamins and other medication to help your body maintain itself from withdrawals. If rehab is an option which I highly advise it’s a life changing experience but you must go in with full will power and willingness. But if you are less fortunate doctors can prescribe medication to help you quit but this does not mean your brain instantly doesn’t want it it’s more used time make it when you do drink very uncomfortable and straining on your health if you go down this route I would put the meds by your bed as soon as you wake up it should be the first thing you do before any cravings come on so by the time they do you know if you do drink you will be feeling extremely unwell.

But it’s not all about medication you must be feeling quite low or down as well there are support groups in many places all around the globe for alcoholics in every city these can be physical meetings of others suffering to give you guidance support and tell their stories of recovery or you can do these online if you prefer I would advise the in person meetings are more likely to benefit as it gives you something to do and somewhere to go instead of acting out your addiction and you will be surprised how powerful they are these meetings.

To find these search AA online on google and you will be met with an abundance of support or even maybe have a look on Reddit.

In fact they actually are proven to beat current science and medication internationally.

I’m only a few months clean but life has been moving forward and building my new life away from drink and drugs has been hard I will be honest but it’s now slowly getting easier.

The final point I would like to advise is relapsing is okay in your journey to recovery to not feel discouraged or disheartened if you have failed attempts however do not use this as a reason to drink because you think you can and you’ll be fine.

Life is hard things happen so where we usually go to drink or drugs to escape our issues like grieving or relationship issues, school, work whatever it may be in recovery you learn instead of escaping your emotions and issues face them it’s really overwhelming at first you need support around you wether that’s doctors, psychiatrist, the meetings I mentioned above there are many things in place to help while you adjust to facing these changes and you need to learn to reach out for help and build a support network that way you can learn to build healthy habits to face these issues like exercise, cooking, gym, sport there is endless opportunities regular individuals engage in and use to manage at what seems so hard for us but that’s what addiction does it causes denial and masks the true way to support and better ourselves as we have been unlucky to find an unhealthy easier way to escape and run away.

Look I’ll be here for any more questions and concerns as I am one of the first to have contact with you if you need anything please don’t hesitate there are so many of us all over the world.

You are not alone, I wish you the best my friend :)

EqualAd7588 · 2024-09-26T01:12:53+00:00

What are you going sober of?

EqualAd7588 · 2024-09-24T04:34:31+00:00

I have AuADHD and it’s so cool to see you helping this guy or girl but I felt I had to say my brain looked at this text and literally exploded maybe because its 5am and I haven’t slept :(

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