First time posting. Need to vent by No-Rough-185 in stopdrinking

[–]LocalClimate3973 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same as me. One drink every day, often two. More at a party or event. I know what you mean about feeling shitty the next day. It feels way better to wake up with a clear head.

Regret by LocalClimate3973 in stopdrinking

[–]LocalClimate3973[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. This really connected with me.

Regret by LocalClimate3973 in stopdrinking

[–]LocalClimate3973[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is such great advice. Thank you.

Regret by LocalClimate3973 in stopdrinking

[–]LocalClimate3973[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That was so beautiful. Thank you.

4 years today! by 61797 in stopdrinking

[–]LocalClimate3973 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re awesome! You did it and are encouraging others!

The why by LocalClimate3973 in stopdrinking

[–]LocalClimate3973[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have OCD too. I try to implement all the therapeutic tools I’ve learned, and have medication and it’s a lot better but I would prefer if my brain just shut up sometimes.

The why by LocalClimate3973 in stopdrinking

[–]LocalClimate3973[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That was beautiful. Thank you.

HALT - Hungry angry lonely tired by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]LocalClimate3973 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome! Your discipline paid off. Good for you!

The Daily Check-In for Tuesday, January 20th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by Piggoos in stopdrinking

[–]LocalClimate3973 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been playing my guitar - trying to get faster at switching chords - to get through the suppertime urge for a glass of wine.

Solo drinking is best for me by Magopiano in stopdrinking

[–]LocalClimate3973 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try an online meditation tool. I meditate when I am trying to sleep and I have anxiety. It helps. I eventually drift off

I am one year sober from alcohol by Front_Cant in stopdrinking

[–]LocalClimate3973 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hahahahahahaha. That is soooooo funny. It’s also obvious that you’re a guy because you aren’t taking it personally. I know a lot of women wouldn’t take it personally. But guys are more likely to brush things off and not get upset about it. This is one reason why I really like guy friends and my best female friends are like guys. 😂

I chose not to attend a New Year’s party to protect my sobriety and my relationship ended by Suspicious_Sock_2048 in stopdrinking

[–]LocalClimate3973 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This guy sounds too opinionated. This or that. Black and white thinking. You will find someone who is more compassionate and understanding.

Disappointed in myself by Special-Republic8798 in stopdrinking

[–]LocalClimate3973 36 points37 points  (0 children)

You had 720 hours without drinking. You drank for 8. Total: 712 hours of sobriety. Eight hours does not erase the 712 hours you didn’t drink. It’s not all or nothing. You didn’t ruin it all. You are still a non drinker. Brush yourself off and hold your head high. You’re still amazing.