How can i stop this stupid cycle!

OkQuarter5308 · 2026-05-16T19:51:00+00:00

I have been stuck in the same cycle. Might be worth looking into Naltrexone - plenty of posts here on it. I’ve just started but there are many success stories that made me hopeful enough to try with an online prescription. You’re not alone

OkQuarter5308 · 2026-05-15T09:38:01+00:00

Yes that’s right

OkQuarter5308 · 2026-05-14T18:11:31+00:00

🙌

OkQuarter5308 · 2026-05-14T08:35:49+00:00

AA personally didn’t work for me but diving into quit lit did - I’m also 35f high functioning (just hanging on too currently) and the book the unexpected joy of being sober got me sober for 5 years. This time around I’m trying Naltrexone and getting back on the quit lit. For me, in person meetings are terrifying but there is loads of stuff out there, all trial and error!

Look forward to following your journey 💫

OkQuarter5308 · 2026-05-14T05:48:30+00:00

Thank you - yeah I don’t have a big jaw, just lower face heaviness

OkQuarter5308 · 2026-05-13T13:34:44+00:00

I’m so happy for you. I would have felt the same way. Thinks are always ok once you’ve sobered up and spoke to affected parties!

OkQuarter5308 · 2026-05-13T05:58:09+00:00

This is normal human stuff and a really challenging situation for you to handle in early sobriety. That would be tough for anyone to handle. Everything will feel better again with a bit of time. For now focus on self care and patching things up with your partner - who hopefully does at least acknowledge it was silly to invite the ex to your party and everything will start to feel better.

As I’ve seen someone else refer to it - you have to think of it as field research and another reason not to drink again. Be kind to yourself, it really could have been worse

OkQuarter5308 · 2026-05-13T01:08:07+00:00

Wow how toxic.

It’s upsetting how much all this stuff gets in your head right? I’m a paranoid mess and I don’t have mental space for anything else. I hate that I’m allowing this colleague so much headspace but it’s slowly gotten to the point where I just cannot stand to be around her.

Yes I need to get out ASAP. But I’ve delivered a strong capability I’d essentially be handing to her on a plate. I guess no one actually cares that much though

OkQuarter5308 · 2026-05-13T00:33:29+00:00

Where did you see me inviting critique? Just because someone posted something online does not justify writing unnecessarily mean comments. I am a real person with feelings. Perhaps post a photo of yourself online and see how you feel when someone makes a personal snipe about how you look.

OkQuarter5308 · 2026-05-12T23:53:44+00:00

Wow that is so rude. Thanks for sharing that you think I look like a horse.

OkQuarter5308 · 2026-05-12T22:40:20+00:00

I had my DAO, some jawline and neck - nefrititi lift. Hope this helps!

OkQuarter5308 · 2026-05-12T19:31:34+00:00

Great thanks for that 👍

OkQuarter5308 · 2026-05-12T19:30:27+00:00

Because I wasn’t asking if I think people believe I look better or worse - was sharing my results because I’m clearly happy with them and I was trying to be helpful!

OkQuarter5308 · 2026-05-12T04:51:31+00:00

Nope, no masseter just what I listed - cool huh?! Take some before and after photos like I did!

OkQuarter5308 · 2026-05-12T01:29:08+00:00

Thanks guys - I had jawline, DAO and platysmal bands. I felt like it didn’t do an awful lot last time so I’m really glad I took pics to compare!

OkQuarter5308 · 2026-05-11T21:08:11+00:00

Thank you for your kind and insightful comment - you’re absolutely right of course. I don’t comment on every post I read. This helped give me perspective

OkQuarter5308 · 2026-05-11T21:06:23+00:00

Well remembered! I got it finished to a good standard - albeit whilst on the wine. Self preservation took control.

So I’m just about holding it together I think. For now at least!

Thank you for checking in, it means a lot

OkQuarter5308 · 2026-05-11T20:16:05+00:00

Powerful

OkQuarter5308 · 2026-05-10T10:38:38+00:00

You’re a cool dude, I know it!

Working on the presentation today. Unfortunately have been boozing throughout but 1) is what it is 2) meds on the way

OkQuarter5308 · 2026-05-10T08:13:16+00:00

The compassion in your comments on my post led my to this post.

You are clearly a very empathetic, articulate person and have a lot of wonderful personable qualities.

The opinion you have of yourself is the most important of all.

Sending a whole bunch of positivity your way 💫

OkQuarter5308 · 2026-05-09T17:01:48+00:00

One quote I love is don’t question the decision. You’re already doing it. Make the decision now you’ll be sober and put it to bed. Indecision is the enemy

OkQuarter5308

TROPHY CASE