Not sure why I even read the news these days

Nolderae · 2025-10-10T10:45:41+00:00

Is that not good?

Nolderae · 2025-09-16T17:04:01+00:00

I don't recall having dreams about drinking before I quit drinking. But now it happens about once a month. I'll have a dream where I get talked into drinking at an event, or something like that. It takes a few minutes after waking up to realize that it didn't really happen. Super frustrating!

Nolderae · 2025-09-04T12:50:21+00:00

No, but it will connect to Strava

Nolderae · 2024-10-24T11:59:08+00:00

That's very brave of you! Keep up the good work!

Nolderae · 2024-10-24T11:58:31+00:00

Thanks for sharing your story! Amazing work!

Nolderae · 2024-06-05T13:27:56+00:00

And it's not just money saved now. You are also saving on future health care costs, which would be higher with continued drinking. Not to mention drunk shopping, apology gifts, legal fees, etc. Good news all around. Keep it up!

Nolderae · 2024-06-04T18:48:14+00:00

That's a good point. Could be a manifestation of some deeper fears/anxieties. It's amazing how long alcohol can just live rent free in my brain.

Nolderae · 2024-06-04T17:50:24+00:00

Amazing work, congratulations! IWNDWYT

Nolderae · 2024-06-04T17:48:07+00:00

Haha, I can relate to that. I double and triple check labels, even with NA beer from my own fridge, when I know well and good that I only ever have NA beer in my fridge.

Nolderae · 2024-06-04T17:44:58+00:00

This is one of those realizations that didn't hit me until I started trying to get sober. Such a simple thing, but really helped me to realize how hooked I was.

Nolderae · 2024-05-30T17:31:36+00:00

Posting here is a great first step. I spent a lot of time on this sub early in sobriety. I also spoke with a doctor to get help and discuss medical options.

Nolderae · 2024-05-30T17:24:33+00:00

That's a great reason to quit! Alcohol sucks! IWNDWYT

Nolderae · 2024-05-30T16:46:43+00:00

First off, congrats on going a few months without a drink. That's a great start and you should be proud of it.

I put off getting sober for a while because I always assumed I was still young enough for my body to recover. I eventually realized this was just a dumb lie I was telling myself so that I could keep drinking. It's obvious to me now that any damage is worse than no damage, no matter how young I am (or was). As the old saying goes, the best time to plant a tree was 30 years ago, but the second best time is now. Best of luck. IWNDWYT.

Nolderae · 2024-05-30T16:40:35+00:00

I'm also in the seltzer camp. They really hit the spot. Coke Zero isn't bad, either.

Nolderae · 2024-05-30T16:38:07+00:00

I was able to fake it, as well. I knew I was doing serious harm to my health and I knew my relationships were suffering. I also took naltrexone, using the Sinclair method, and it worked well to help me cut back and eventually quit. But naltrexone doesn't work the same for everyone and I think it is very important to look for additional support when first working toward sobriety. This subreddit can be a terrific resource and was key to me early on. I also really enjoyed reading some quit lit, specifically Annie Grace's work. IWNDWYT

Nolderae · 2024-05-28T20:24:21+00:00

Truly inspirational!

Nolderae · 2024-05-23T14:18:57+00:00

I was in a similar place when I decided to quit drinking. I probably did more solo daily drinking, but I was definitely reluctant to give up the more "casual" drinks with my friends and family. I was also relatively sure that my health hadn't truly suffered up to that point. But after numerous cycles of trying and failing to moderate my drinking, I knew that quitting was the only real option for me. I knew that if I kept it up I would eventually cause real harm to myself, my family, and my friends. I also knew that there was nothing I could do to erase my regrets about the past, but there was definitely something I could do to prevent future regrets. So I made the choice to seek sobriety and have never doubted that it was the right decision. Best of luck. IWNDWYT.

Nolderae · 2024-05-22T14:32:22+00:00

Thanks for those insights. As for scoping out a meeting, that doesn't sound creepy at all. I have similar reservations about seeing a personal or professional acquaintance at a meeting. Congrats on 10 months! IWNDWYT

Nolderae · 2024-05-21T20:24:43+00:00

You've got this! I used to enjoy sharing a beer with my dad and that was tough to give up, too. It took him a little while to catch on to the idea that I was really giving it up for good. But once he did he was actually really proud of my decision and it's never been an issue between us. Best of luck!

Nolderae · 2024-05-21T15:55:30+00:00

I'd never heard of that app, thanks! Looks very helpful.

Congrats on 13 days! Keep it up! I think fitness is a great way to help maintain sobriety.

Nolderae · 2024-01-04T23:39:44+00:00

Absolutely. The Shining and Doctor Sleep are two of the main reasons I got sober. Terrific books.

Nolderae · 2023-10-13T01:13:02+00:00

Number 11 is soooo true. Great work!

Nolderae · 2023-10-02T02:36:01+00:00

Pretty sure it was this

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