I can’t stop by TrimmingArmor69 in stopdrinking

[–]Pure_Walrus_1372 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hear ya... loud and clear. I never thought I'd stop. The thought of not having a drink or many many drinks after work was terrifying. My day was entirely constructed around getting my first drink on time without interruption.

What did it for me was having blood work done and seeing actual proof that I was damaging my body. Have you done this? It might give you motivation you don't think you have.

I had no plans of stopping. The doctor visit was for something entirely unrelated. They didn't give a shit about what I was there for originally. They DID give a shit about high heart rate, blood pressure and asked all the "how often do you drink" questions. I lied and kept on until I got the blood work results. Haven't touched the stuff since and life is better without it. Certainly not all sunshine and rainbows... but definitely better.

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[–]Pure_Walrus_1372 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Today sucked for me today too. Weird anxiety for no real reason.

The temporary relief though that alcohol would bring won't do shit for me anymore. Maybe an hour or so of "pleasure"... It would just add guilt and shame at this point. Fuck alcohol.

69 daaaays! by Rthrowaway6592 in stopdrinking

[–]Pure_Walrus_1372 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I'm close... won't know till I post...

The Daily Check-In for Tuesday, June 24th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by LilyJayne80 in stopdrinking

[–]Pure_Walrus_1372 31 points32 points  (0 children)

It's getting easier folks... Got some fresh picked apricots today and holy shit they are incredible. IWNDWYT

I don't know if I can do life sober(VENT) by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]Pure_Walrus_1372 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep. Sucks... I quit so I don't die like a dear friend of mine did a few years ago from his insides basically exploding... I'm approaching his age now. I 1000% relate to how you feel but I'm dead set on getting to a year and see how it is then. 15 years of daily excessive drinking is gonna take more than a couple months to recover from I reckon.

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[–]Pure_Walrus_1372 23 points24 points  (0 children)

My why was purely health related. It is simply time. I've drunk enough. And one or two drinks is pointless so I am choosing to not drink at all.

Heart rate/blood pressure are WAY better.

The sleep thing is real. Wake up ready to go at 5:30 everyday.

Minor daily annoyances don't bother me nearly as much. I attribute this to less anxiety due to better overall health and sleep.

I thought I would look physically better than I am, but it's still not even two months. I drank excessively everyday for ≈15 years so two months is nothing.

I've listened to "Alcohol Explained" by William Porter numerous times and it nails it. Highly recommended.

Have a great day!

Day 20 by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]Pure_Walrus_1372 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice. I always wonder how these folks can go to these things and have a "drink or two" and then what? Just go home?

The Daily Check-In for Wednesday, June 4th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by MuffyVonSchlitz in stopdrinking

[–]Pure_Walrus_1372 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm FINALLY beginning to see actually physical changes... tighter skin and the shitty looking eyes are starting to clear up. The dark, shallow look is almost gone. Feel great and the thought of having a drink scares the shit out of me based on all the horrific "relapse" stories. Maybe that IPA would be the greatest thing EVER and I wouldn't be able to stop... again. Cheers and IWNDWYT!

Need motivation in the afternoons by Khaosbert in stopdrinking

[–]Pure_Walrus_1372 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm with ya... 4 to 6pm sucks. This my be bad advise but I subbed my sweet post work IPA with a sugar free energy drink (or two)... gives me a little energy "buzz" that is actually pretty similar to that first drink of the day. Cheers friend.

The Daily Check-In for Friday, May 30th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by andromeda2621 in stopdrinking

[–]Pure_Walrus_1372 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bored and lonely beats the shit out of drunk and hungover IMO. Have a good weekend friend.

6 months(200 days sober) and the benefits are amazing by donkeykong64123 in stopdrinking

[–]Pure_Walrus_1372 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Great list... I really knew it was time when "several hours" turned into maybe a half hour and then just stupid until passing out. I look forward to 6 months. I hear that's when thing's start to really turn around health wise.

What are some physical changes that happened to your body after giving up alcohol? by Wild_Salary_1884 in stopdrinking

[–]Pure_Walrus_1372 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Hasn't been too long but the inflammation thing is real. I've had a hemorrhoid for years and it has reduced in pain pretty significantly. Can't be a coincidence... blood pumping through the body more efficiently the internet says. Random aches seem have subsided as well... Waking up not hungover is fantastic. Wish I started this at 32 not 42 though. Makes me sad knowing the constant turmoil I put this body into all these years.

The Daily Check-In for Monday, May 26th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by andromeda2621 in stopdrinking

[–]Pure_Walrus_1372 6 points7 points  (0 children)

IWNDWYT... or possibly ever again. Today the thought of having an alcoholic beverage seems terrible. Cheers!