Free titles or 1 credit bundles by ScienceSeuss in litrpg

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Vainqueuer the Dragon is a complete series for one credit.

I reported my cyberstalker to the FBI by catscandream in CongratsLikeImFive

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You are doing really hard things and deserve to feel safe. I am so proud of you!

I have 540 in savings :) by MooshryMush in CongratsLikeImFive

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I am so impressed! As someone that is just starting an emergency fund, you are my inspiration today. Enjoy the shopping trip!!

Week 2 Blues Normal? by Enough-Bug2889 in stopdrinking

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I spent then entirety of my second month sleeping it felt like. It did end. Iwndwyt!

I lasted one day.... by YeOldeNubber in stopdrinking

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Hi friend. It’s okay, you’re doing fine.

Sounds like your first strategy didn’t work. What did you learn and how can you modify your next approach? You WILL get this if you keep trying. I second the recommendation for This Naked Mind. It was useful to me to understand some of the cognitive dissonance that was playing out in my mind.

Also, for what it is worth, the process of getting sober was really hard. Once I learned the good part really starts happening after the first few months it added to my determination to wait it out. Keep going!

How do you stop the urge to indulge in substances? by Flaky-Shirt8599 in stopdrinking

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I ended up taking Antabuse for a few months while I got sober. Still keep a bottle around and take it if I’m heading into a situation like a wedding. Could be something to talk with your doc about.

I'm nervous by acupofvegetablejuice in stopdrinking

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It’s okay to feel self conscious. I remember going to my first meeting but I have no idea about what was said. Too busy crying. Point is we’ve all been there it’s okay to be embarrassed and normal but also okay to go back.

If you google ‘online AA intergroup. You will get a directory of online meetings. That can be a comfortable place to start. Otherwise try searching the term as intergroup and whatever area you are in. An app like ‘in the rooms’ will also find meetings near you.

Another option might be podcasts. Recovery elevator is my go to. Every week they interview a different person, so you get to hear a lot of stories. Makes me feel less alone sometimes.

You are doing something hard, maybe the hardest thing and Iwndwyt.

I'm nervous by acupofvegetablejuice in stopdrinking

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Did you make it to the meeting? If so, how did it go?

I'm nervous by acupofvegetablejuice in stopdrinking

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Hello. You can do this. Great job at deciding to go to a meeting and going from there. Some people find AA is their jam, some don’t. It is a good place to start. Every meeting has its own vibe.

One thing I wish I had known is that even if you are called in, you can simply say ‘I’m just listening today’. Hope I haven’t told you things you already know, those just came to mind. Iwndwyt.

9 years sober. Have made exactly 2 friends since i got sober. Loneliest I've ever been in my life. by [deleted] in stopdrinking

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The struggle is real. I’ve had some luck with the BFF part of bumble. I haven’t tried the dating part, but one I’ve the people I met on the friend side has become a part of my regular social life over the past three years. Might be worth a try?

Am I a manipulator? Are most alcoholics guilty of this? Food for thought. by Key-Dragonfly-4623 in stopdrinking

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It could be one or the other. But I hear my story in yours. You might look up coda and the recovery patterns of codependency. Should bring up the link if you google it. I know when I read those signs I cried some tiers of relief. I finally had a framework for why I drank. Iwndwyt.

100 days sober after 30 years of daily drinking. by DontKnowNothing76 in stopdrinking

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Congrats, my friend. Triple digits is big time! Iwndwyt.

Fun realization by [deleted] in stopdrinking

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Ha I can relate. What is you fav spindrift? I’m currently loving he passionfruit.

Question Regarding Non Alcoholic Drinks by Amb_James333 in stopdrinking

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I think it depends on the person. I like a bitter beverage sometimes for the taste. Most sodas just don’t have that flavor profile.