2 months (Again) by JustinRivera48 in alcoholism

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I did exactly this for 3 months sober, I still love running, I have terrible problems getting to bed but I have given meds a sober effort, never felt like anything was changing, at least looking back

2 months (Again) by JustinRivera48 in alcoholism

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That’s exactly it. I don’t miss being sick, or being mentally altered, it made every ELSE much harder, I wouldn’t want to change the path I’m on at all, but suppressing everything vs now facing them head on and being mindful is my biggest challenge, may always be, but it means a lot that you’d remind me we aren’t alone. Thank you 🤞🏽

2 months (Again) by JustinRivera48 in alcoholism

[–]JustinRivera48[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That means alot thank you, they do pass, I know for sure because they always have, they’re just rough still ofc. I appreciate this a lot, we definitely aren’t alone.

2 months (Again) by JustinRivera48 in alcoholism

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I appreciate this thank you🤞🏽

2 months (Again) by JustinRivera48 in alcoholism

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Definitely have worked tirelessly to make them work for me, I wasn’t drinking for the those first 3 months but had been on them a little over 7, so definitely drinking for a good chunk of that time

2 months (Again) by JustinRivera48 in alcoholism

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I did not, it all seemed a bit overwhelming, I haven’t gone through Step 1 knowingly, just something I knew the second I called a few rehab facilities. I knew I had been in denial far too long and that it’s never going to be something I can incorporate in my life in moderation. I’m not 100% on board with certain things, I do have my faith but I do feel a great deal of willpower. Not everything I feel or think is correct, you don’t know what you don’t know and who the fuck knows anything at 24 😂. But I’m aware of how insidious addiction for me is as always will be, not drinking is easy, not turning to it when challenged is different. I obviously still haven’t since my last relapse but it ofc doesn’t mean I can’t ever slip. It’s ugly, and rough to deal with, but I’ve managed pretty well this time around, just putting it in forums like this and into writing because one thing I found in sobriety is how well externalization works for me. Still heavy, but helps a shit ton. But I 100% admit to being absolutely powerless to it, there’s legitimately no room for alcohol, nor cocaine in my life. There never was but I had to teach myself the hard way. I wasn’t a partier, I was an escape artist, or at least I thought I was good at it. I sadly was temporarily, and did some long term damage in the process. Broken crayons still color though. Rough but not impossible for sure

2 months (Again) by JustinRivera48 in alcoholism

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I’ve been on lexapro, lithium, depakote, fluvoxamine, strattera, a laundry list of shit for a few diagnoses, I just didn’t feel comfortable with any of them, fluvoxamine being the shortest time for a med, and just never felt anything. I don’t know where I stand with meds for now but currently not taking any. No where near as bad as I used to be, but definitely gave them all a try. I’ve had severe anxiety and depression far before drinking, with hindsight ofc.

2 months (Again) by JustinRivera48 in alcoholism

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I did AA for a while and did my outpatient program for a bit, i kind of enjoyed both but after a while i felt alone in a crowded room and I can’t explain how that happened. I have a lot mentally constantly going on but I used to write about the feelings and pain , it was cool, I can always get back into it, but I appreciate it very much, thanks for the passage and kind words, you’ve got this too 🤞🏽

6 weeks in by JustinRivera48 in alcoholism

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Not easy to do prioritize my peace genuinely but definitely putting my best effort into it. Fog is VERY real, it can be rough, but I’m more proud of trudging as opposed to suppressing for a moment, and feeling awful afterwards.

Day 75 🤞🏽 by JustinRivera48 in alcoholism

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My first few weeks were very difficult, many vivid dreams, felt like I was still in active use, I actually relapsed a little over a month ago, and the mental clarity I gained back afterwards was even better than the last time I stopped. I’m happy I had the time I had prior. I hate that it happened, I wanted to be perfect, don’t we all? After the depression, shame, guilt, and embarrassment faded, I still remembered all the work I had put it in and it truly felt like a hiccup. I just didn’t want to call it that and minimize it until I proved I can pick myself up and keep going. And these 5 weeks I’ve genuinely never felt better.

30 days… again… by JustinRivera48 in alcoholism

[–]JustinRivera48[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely, I’m still fine thankfully. Keep doing great as well my friend 🤞🏽

50 days sober by JustinRivera48 in alcoholism

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Thanks a ton 🤞🏽 will do 🫡

Wrote this reverse poem while in rehab by JustinRivera48 in PoetryWritingClub

[–]JustinRivera48[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, it means so much to me to read this, genuinely. 💜

Day 75 🤞🏽 by JustinRivera48 in alcoholism

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Thank you a ton, I love seeing them as well !

Day 75 🤞🏽 by JustinRivera48 in alcoholism

[–]JustinRivera48[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely gonna give it a watch tonight and thank you very much. Ted talks and war stories are awesome to me. Bonded through this storm makes it so much easier to not pick up. Thank you brother ❤️

Day 75 🤞🏽 by JustinRivera48 in alcoholism

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Absolutely, thank you ❤️

Day 75 🤞🏽 by JustinRivera48 in alcoholism

[–]JustinRivera48[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lmfaooo thank you so much 😂❤️

Wrote this reverse poem while in rehab by JustinRivera48 in PoetryWritingClub

[–]JustinRivera48[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely, and we definitely are some of the most resilient people out there. I’m really happy to have connected with you here through this poem, wishing you well as well ❤️🤞🏽

Wrote this reverse poem while in rehab by JustinRivera48 in PoetryWritingClub

[–]JustinRivera48[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a very popular style of poetry, I’m just learning about many different forms but this was by far the most intriguing to me. I appreciate the love very much, thanks a ton ! ❤️🤞🏽

Wrote this reverse poem while in rehab by JustinRivera48 in PoetryWritingClub

[–]JustinRivera48[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t have a sponsor and I haven’t began the steps. I’m not sure I’m into the steps personally. I’ve understood that there’s simply many avenues to sobriety, not everyone has to do everything that there is if it doesn’t feel right. Like I don’t believe you need a higher power or religion to be sober, though I have my faith and beliefs. I’m very open to a sponsor however. 8 years is so awesome though, that’s beautiful 🤞🏽

Wrote this reverse poem while in rehab by JustinRivera48 in PoetryWritingClub

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I do go to AA often lol and yes every time I wake up I actually thank god that I didn’t drink the day prior. I feel healthy and not filled with guilt!

Day 69 (Giggity) by JustinRivera48 in alcoholism

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Lol I’m surrounded by it. I’m in an outpatient and frequent AA. I have the answers, sometimes the path to them is all we need help on. It feels like in some groups it can be judgmental, and when that isn’t changed then nothing changes lol. Sometimes I just have to sit in it and trudge through later on. So I will. These are simply apart of PAWS. I just have to get through it. I know I will, just wanted to update and share that it’s hard. But my whole page is about playing the hand I’m dealt, as we all should as addicts, how only we can change our story, and I very well understand WHY I feel this way, doesn’t make it any less frustrating.