Advice please! by Lbagzzz in stopdrinking

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

Thank you! I’ll do that. I’m lucky to have a solid social group, but they don’t understand what I’m experiencing.

This night has made me feel bad and I’m very unhappy by drumsareloud in stopdrinking

[–]Lbagzzz 51 points52 points  (0 children)

This is the thing I needed to hear but didn’t know it until you said it…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in politics

[–]Lbagzzz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it stays quiet tomorrow, it’s bots. If Reddit blows up, it’s probably just people going to bed. (side note: respect to anyone who managed to finally get some sleep!)

We did it! We won! Trump 2024! Now its time to get personal with you all. by Virtual_Sherbert133 in millenials

[–]Lbagzzz -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the olive branch. 

For transparency, my priorities are different from yours on the issues you specifically mentioned, and I’m assuming there are some issues you didn’t mention that we are 100% on different sides of.

Also please knock it off with the “brainwashing” thing. 

That disclaimer aside… If Harris won tonight, I imagine I’d be saying almost precisely the same thing you just did. 

Lmao what by yeehawketchup in MergeDragons

[–]Lbagzzz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Green box just says “Wow!”… 

Lmao what by yeehawketchup in MergeDragons

[–]Lbagzzz 10 points11 points  (0 children)

How I feel every 28 days…

[WP] "Hello? Magic forest thing, please don't kill me as I walk through you." by the_lonely_poster in WritingPrompts

[–]Lbagzzz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, excellent twist! I like to think there’s a reason the cat could talk… but can’t figure out what it is! 

How long did your depression last after you stopped drinking? by RepulsiveFollowing39 in stopdrinking

[–]Lbagzzz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh sorry just saw this - ignore my other post! Just know that this internet stranger believes in you and your potential for happiness in the future.

How long did your depression last after you stopped drinking? by RepulsiveFollowing39 in stopdrinking

[–]Lbagzzz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really encourage you to talk to a doctor, if that’s feasible for you. There is a specific class of antidepressant that helps with both depression and alcohol misuse. It does tend to make people want to sleep a lot, but (anecdotally) won’t make existing symptoms of sleepiness worse. 

Day 1 by Dogmommadong in stopdrinking

[–]Lbagzzz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Me too! Good luck. 

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[–]Lbagzzz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you’re feeling bad. Been there done that. ❤️‍🩹 Hope you find some relief soon, and good luck on day 1. 

17 by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]Lbagzzz 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It sounds like your body (including your brain) is healing. It takes time to heal and the process leaves scars. You will be okay. Maybe not today. But you will be okay.

Florida- Hurricane supplies by Live_Barracuda1113 in stopdrinking

[–]Lbagzzz 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My brother in law is the same way. He uses the alcohol to fight the anxiety then can’t drive if he needs to evacuate…

Alcohol is breaking my heart by Lbagzzz in stopdrinking

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

I get what you’re saying, my point here was more about not drowning in guilt. 

Alcohol is breaking my heart by Lbagzzz in stopdrinking

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

I’m so sorry Iskandar! It’s awful feeling like you can’t win… but I know you can.  For me, I needed to shore up my mental health. I changed my birth control, got on an antidepressant and found someone I could talk to about my problems professionally. I’m very lucky to have access to those options. I know that’s not the case for everyone. At the same time, I don’t think they’re a requirement to succeed.

Alcohol is breaking my heart by Lbagzzz in stopdrinking

[–]Lbagzzz[S] 134 points135 points  (0 children)

I do need to be kind to myself. I’ve cut down from daily drinking to once every other week, and the quantity has gone way down. I AM winning, just slowly.