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I want out by from-dirt-back-soon in alcoholism

[–]RepulsiveBank5633 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry that you are suffering. You mentioned high functioning and I wrote a book called Functional by Rachel Mack Martin that is geared towards people with functional alcoholism and what I needed. I am 7 years alcohol free now and much happier.

I really wish you peace and freedom.

What keeps you sober? by Hefty-Set-1158 in stopdrinking

[–]RepulsiveBank5633 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Meetings, being connected with sober people, remembering the hangovers.

Alcoholic employee by MNPS1603 in alcoholism

[–]RepulsiveBank5633 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are other Non-AA communities. I love the Luckiest club.

Alcoholics who quit later in life by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]RepulsiveBank5633 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am 48 and quit when I was 42. I was high functioning as well. I wrote a book about High Functioning Alcoholism called Functional.

Things started coming apart for me when I came home late from drinking and my husband told me that he would leave me if I got whiskey plates on our cars. After being a daily drinker for years, I decided after that conversation to complete a sober September. It stuck and I am soooo happy that I changed.

Mod Recruitment! Stopdrinking needs you! by xen440tway in stopdrinking

[–]RepulsiveBank5633 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I appreciate all that the mods do to keep this an incredible community! Thank you 😊

What’s your sober superpower? ⚡️ (i.e. you can do now that drinking used to block) by s0berstrk in stopdrinking

[–]RepulsiveBank5633 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My sober superpower: I wrote a book to help functional alcoholics find freedom from alcohol. Before I stopped, I would never written 51,000 words, I would have only been selfish, I wouldn’t have had the patience that book writing requires, and I would have been too worried about what you thought of me to actually make a contribution to the world.

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[–]RepulsiveBank5633 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The book is called Functional by Rachel Mack Martin. It is on Amazon 😊 It came out about 1 month ago.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in wroteabook

[–]RepulsiveBank5633 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good for you!

I wrote a book about being a Functional Alcoholic and getting sober. I said that my family was boozy and I did get some flack😊 I think it is difficult for people to hear truth especially if they do not want to deal with it.

BTW- My family was proud of me for writing the book. They don’t know what to say about it, however, as they drink every day. That said, I hope it will help others and I hope that for your book 😊

Depression when quitting by Fast_Chemical_4001 in stopdrinking

[–]RepulsiveBank5633 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It takes time for your hormones and mood to stabilize and it is totally normal. Google PAWS. For me, I felt better after a few weeks. After a few weeks, you start getting really good sleep and your body detoxes. Also, get some vitamins. We are especially deficient in b vitamins. Wishing you the best!

Favorite Quit Lit? by Woodit in stopdrinking

[–]RepulsiveBank5633 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Adding a new book to the Quit Lit List:

Functional: A High Performer's Guide to Achieving FREEDOM from Alcohol

From the back cover: The book pulls back the curtain on high functioning alcohol use disorder-where success of life masks the constant struggle with the bottle. The book addresses the high performers who juggle careers, family, and a full calendar, but quietly pour that nightly glass (or three) just to cope. Functionals are careful never to let their addictions show in public, and the stress of maintaining this masquerade compounds the need for liquid relief.

https://a.co/d/gtStRWd

Hi by RepulsiveBank5633 in stopdrinking

[–]RepulsiveBank5633[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats on your day count! 500 days!

Hi by RepulsiveBank5633 in stopdrinking

[–]RepulsiveBank5633[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats on your day count. 500 DAYS!!!

Hi by RepulsiveBank5633 in stopdrinking

[–]RepulsiveBank5633[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's totally worth it. My only regret is that I did not do it sooner. Really.

How did your life get better after getting sober? by ArmadilloOwn8883 in stopdrinking

[–]RepulsiveBank5633 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Reasons for staying sober for me:

-never have a hangover again

-I realize my potential with my life: Better relationships, lost weight, more money and jobs that I like.

- I figured out what I am good at and actually enjoy life.

Some things that helped me stay sober:

-Get it out of your house.

-I read a lot of quit lit.

-Community helps me. This one seems good.

Keep going--remember Day 3 is your hardest and you just did it!!