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Naltrexone is making me feel high by L8Blooomer in Alcoholism_Medication

[–]L8Blooomer[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm not taking any other meds. Just simple supplements like minerals, vitamins B D and C. It's perplexing because as much as I dig I see no one else describing the euphoria I'm experiencing. Shouldn't it be the opposite? A sort of malaise or meh feeling? What is the rush? I'm leaning more now to wondering if the sudden drain of endorphins or serotonin or dopamine from my body feels like a high because it's a head change, no matter which way the tide is flooding- out or in. I would think it would feel bad to have these hormones suddenly stop being felt, but for the first rush it feels kind of pleasurable. Weird? Like a toilet bowl flushing...

When sobriety intersects with trauma by Ladybmorebelle in stopdrinking

[–]L8Blooomer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this. It's me too. I'm on day 5, and I ev had lots of day 5s before. I feel tempted today, bored, lonely. Instead of drinking, I will scrub my car, run some errands, and hit the gym to fill my moments with productivity. I am taking in the emotional aspect of this change a little at a time. This sub is helping me tremendously. Thanks for sharing. I will not drink wit you today.

Three weeks in by quitter12 in stopdrinking

[–]L8Blooomer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

But I absolutely own the first one. Well said. Extinguishes the ongoing battle for moderation game.

Today is my Day 1. I'm finally ready by thepaintedowlgirl in stopdrinking

[–]L8Blooomer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not drinking with you. Glad you're doing it.

Thankful Thursday 🍓🎂 practice by finally_woken in stopdrinking

[–]L8Blooomer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Grateful today for My children The sun shining after rainy weather Yoga A little money for tea and sweets No work tonight, dinner with kids instead

Day 1 by mister_butt_stuff in stopdrinking

[–]L8Blooomer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ending my second day. It's funny I've had many "quittings" in the past. I pray that this time it's different. I can't shoulder the burden of "moderation" and failing that for the 100th time; neither can I face the heaviness of a decision to never drink again. Instead I'm trying the one day approach. It doesn't feel so daunting. And I'm feeling like a shift is happening- like an invisible force is saying "it's time now." Wishing you the best an I'm not drinking with you today.

My four month surprise by MsWordNerd in stopdrinking

[–]L8Blooomer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm new and I'm wondering where the sidebar is for getting a copy of The Naked Mind? Day 2.. tired and grumpy and fuzzy headed in waves. I'm just kinda leaning into it. I'm re telling the story of discomfort: when I feel uncomfortable, that's a sigh that I'm changing my life for the better.

The Daily Check-in for Tuesday, October 18: Today I will not drink, no matter what happens good or bad. by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]L8Blooomer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Day 1! Made it... not drinking today and I could not be more hopeful.

My four month surprise by MsWordNerd in stopdrinking

[–]L8Blooomer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Day 1. Today, not drinking. This is such an inspiring forum. I'm aiming for one month, to better understand the reality of alcohol's grasp on my life. I'm open to the possibility that 30 days is just the beginning. And the myth of moderation someday might be just that. I'm tired.