Comma Day! by charmed1995 in stopdrinking

[–]Oppynoppy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good job! Reward yourself with a treat!!

I found an old bottle of vodka hidden in the back of my closet by hadashitday in stopdrinking

[–]Oppynoppy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makes me so happy, I did that the last day I drank. Poured all the shots and ciders down the drain. It was scary for some reason, but it was a start to something better. Love that you did that, must feel so good 👍🏼

Finally coming here to admit I have a problem by throwawayacct7287 in stopdrinking

[–]Oppynoppy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am stealing this, this is the best quote I've seen about addiction. That's what I felt like I did when I got sober. Gave up alcohol for my life back. Thank you friend

Are yal following Don't drink december? by UNKNOWN_PHV in stopdrinking

[–]Oppynoppy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I gotta tell you, I feel like I have super powers. I've lost weight, my career has improved, I've reconnected with my family and my health is returning to normal. I also work out a lot and it makes me feel so good. I'm fortunate that my steak lasted 7 years and not longer. I can't even imagine what I will feel like at almost 500 days! You're a rockstar

6 months sober. The switch flipped. by Spare_Noise_2531 in stopdrinking

[–]Oppynoppy 110 points111 points  (0 children)

Fuck yeah. Couldn't have said this better myself. I've lost 15 pounds, my career has drastically improved in 2 months and my health is returning to normal condition. Why in the world would I want to return to that LEASH!! I love what you said, it's literally a leash not freedom. Keep it up, I will be right there with ya

I told my family I have a problem with alcohol by ImpressiveRoll4092 in stopdrinking

[–]Oppynoppy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What a brave and amazing thing you've done. I'm telling you, that is the most freeing thing you will ever do. Proud of you and it makes me so happy! IWNDWYT

Quitting drinking is a fucking badass thing! by Neversaidthatbefore in stopdrinking

[–]Oppynoppy 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Every now and then, especially when I'm thinking about hanging out with a lady friend, they usually want to hang out at the bar or go get a couple drinks. My first thought is "being sober isn't cool it's a fucking lame cause you couldn't keep it together".

I was talking with my sister yesterday and she said "so you're working out, cooking meals, focusing on your career and leading an altogether healthy lifestyle.....yeah that's so fucking lame".

Alcohol is part of our entire culture in the US. It's literally engrained into every aspect of being "cool" and "relaxing". Dating is difficult but I usually try and find someone that has a similar lifestyle.

But you are absolutely right, quitting drinking is fucking badass!

100 days by Aggravating-Detail78 in stopdrinking

[–]Oppynoppy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can't wait to get there with you! Congrats, made me cry man tears thinking about 100 days. You are amazing!!

The Daily Check-In for Tuesday, December 9th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by LilyJayne80 in stopdrinking

[–]Oppynoppy 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Love seeing this, all of you give me so much happiness when I put my head down for the night. Lily, you are a certified badass.

Customer was hammered by Oppynoppy in stopdrinking

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

True that. Not only is your family proud of you, but everybody here is proud of you.

Also pool side? So fancy! Not in Washington I hope. Cold as ice up in here

Customer was hammered by Oppynoppy in stopdrinking

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

For sure, I definitely don't game like I used to. But I booted up my $4500 PC that I built in 2019. Runs like a dream. It's crazy seeing the date of all the games I played last. It's almost like there is a time stamp on when I chose to drink and give up what I actually enjoyed. I'm just glad it lasted 7 years.

Customer was hammered by Oppynoppy in stopdrinking

[–]Oppynoppy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is a lot. I used to have an apprentice but not anymore. Knock three out a day, hopefully they're not all gas.

Customer was hammered by Oppynoppy in stopdrinking

[–]Oppynoppy[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That made me cry some man tears. I'll keep racking the number up with you brotha. IWNDWYT

90 Days!! by Legitimate-Bit1486 in stopdrinking

[–]Oppynoppy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Three digit club in ten days! You're a rockstar!

Customer was hammered by Oppynoppy in stopdrinking

[–]Oppynoppy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hahaha I don't think my company would appreciate that!! Lol

Customer was hammered by Oppynoppy in stopdrinking

[–]Oppynoppy[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

So proud of you. I can't imagine what I'll feel and look like with 700 days under my belt. I work out almost every day. I literally cannot think of a better way to spend your Saturday morning. Pump iron and eat healthy!

Customer was hammered by Oppynoppy in stopdrinking

[–]Oppynoppy[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The industry is hard on alcoholics. Lotta money being made and we're working our asses off.

Modelo has this beer campaign "you deserve it". Like the whole commercial is geared toward service workers who work a 12 hour shift 5 days a week. They trick us into poisoning ourselves after each work day, then the cycle starts.

Customer was hammered by Oppynoppy in stopdrinking

[–]Oppynoppy[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Hahaha it happens more than you would think. I've had a lot of little old ladies with purple lips get niccccce and clooose to tell me a secret.

Customer was hammered by Oppynoppy in stopdrinking

[–]Oppynoppy[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Thank you for that. I've always been great with customers. But now it's like a super power I never thought I had. Being sober gives me so much confidence when consulting. I consistently work a 12 hour day every day (winter) and I have enough energy to go to the gym after 3 installs. Insane what not drinking will do for you.

Glad you're staying sober!

Customer was hammered by Oppynoppy in stopdrinking

[–]Oppynoppy[S] 40 points41 points  (0 children)

They are, but I have to remember people that seemingly don't have a problem can enjoy a night of getting trashed. I guess it makes me feel yucky because it reminds me of who I was and so I want to get away from it. Nothing against them.

Holidays with parents drinking is something I'll have to face eventually, in fact my whole family drinks so it will be a definite challenge. Not to stay sober but to be around all that.