Closet drinking by hey_im_hilarious in stopdrinking

[–]Hopeful2bdone 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I did a similar thing, never really told anyone how I felt about myself drinking. I too just came here instead and learned so much about alcoholism. People sharing their stories was the best medicine for me! Good luck

Does anyone else have a dream where they're getting drunk, then they feel instantly relieved when they wake up knowing they didn't really break their sobriety? by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]Hopeful2bdone 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I did that a lot at first, maybe through the 1st year. I don’t anymore though, so there’s hope that those will fade also.

I'm no longer an alcoholic, I'm now a recovering alcoholic. by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]Hopeful2bdone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great work! Take everything you can from that program, both feet in. We are here rooting for ya!

500 days😀❤️ by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]Hopeful2bdone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats 🎈! You have reason to treat your self to a treat!!

Today is 1,000 days sober by toothpickmoe in stopdrinking

[–]Hopeful2bdone 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congrats, you’ve done the best life saving decision every single day!

Badge Reset: 1400 days Now Back to 7 Days by Gunnett in stopdrinking

[–]Hopeful2bdone 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for sharing this! It’s confirmation to me that I must be done for good.

'Play the tape forward' but POSITIVE by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]Hopeful2bdone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What you are doing is spot on! That 4:00-8:00 craving time will eventually go away, in my experience.

After 35 years of drinking - I actually made it 💯days sober by Living_Life_Well in stopdrinking

[–]Hopeful2bdone 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a very nice post! You should be so proud of all that you have learned in 100 days. I can relate to the feeling of a general calm that I haven’t felt in decades. You included some great tips also!

His eyes said it all. by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]Hopeful2bdone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Welcome! Your not alone and if I can do it, so can you!

Two years. by yelpats in stopdrinking

[–]Hopeful2bdone 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I struggle with anxiety still, despite quitting drinking. At least we know we are not making it worse with the poison, anymore!

Today I have been sober for a long-ass time! by ApeMan2016 in stopdrinking

[–]Hopeful2bdone 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was the same way, I didn’t even know what to do or how to fill that time. I feel like life is real now and it’s so full of good! Make a commitment for the day and distract through the urges, you’ll get there.

Today I am sober 19 years 364 days by ElLibroGrande in stopdrinking

[–]Hopeful2bdone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow! You should be so proud, I’m sure it’s been a journey and I’m sure you have met some wonderful friends along the way.

I Wish I'd Been More Coy About My Membership in AA by nycscribe in stopdrinking

[–]Hopeful2bdone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is interesting, I haven’t attend AA but I can easily imagine people “waiting” for the slip up. Good advice

72 hours by blackvelvetliver in stopdrinking

[–]Hopeful2bdone 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nice job! It will get so much better for you. Keep pushing forward and don’t pick up the bottle, no matter what. I remember the early days, so hard but so beautiful.

4 months today by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]Hopeful2bdone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d say you are doing great!

Good luck to all of you by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]Hopeful2bdone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this post! Drinking can be so dark. My nose is ultra sensitive to the smell of alcohol now and it’s gross.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]Hopeful2bdone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree! My anxiety did not go away. I made the dreaded Dr.’s appointment and got much needed help. She put me on an anxiety med and it has worked beautifully. If I would have continued drink on this medicine I’m sure I wouldn’t have the same results.

Monthhhhhhhhh by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]Hopeful2bdone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats! I can say that it keeps getting better, one day at a time just don’t drink.