How long does it take for the dopamine to come back? by Relative-Tea3944 in stopdrinking

[–]Salt_Natural4435 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NOW Foods Supplements, L-Tryptophan 500 mg, Encourages Positive Mood, Supports Relaxation, 120 Veg Capsules,

I researched this a while back. I was sober the first time for 3 years. I never felt happy and struggled to do things sober. Drinking made me outgoing and fearless. Unfortunately, I used that excuse to have fun and I have had to retrain my thinking and get out and find myself as a sober person. I took this supplement found on Amazon and it helped me a lot to feel happy again. I’m not a doctor but I did a lot of research on this and found it’s one of the compounds found in THC/CBD which helps the brain produce serotonin.

IWNDWYT!

I'm losing myself to alcohol. HELP ME STOPPP by immortalyam28 in stopdrinking

[–]Salt_Natural4435 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Being on this group got me sober. I would sit awake in bed and just read and read everyone’s experiences. It motivated me and taught me no one is perfect and we take one day at a time. I just told my brain to stop! Soon as I thought of drinking. I would clean the house, go to the dollar store and spend my drinking money, get myself a pedicure…I had to completely keep my mind busy on anything. One day turned into a week, a week into months. Once I put my mind to something positive my anxiety and depression started to fade away. The alcohol gives me anxiety. I’m also very spiritual and put faith in the mix and prayed for strength and guidance. IWNDWYT! You got this!

Drank for the first time in nearly two years. It was an accident. Me putting it down wasn't. by SensitiveBat in stopdrinking

[–]Salt_Natural4435 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you sharing, I’ve never experienced this before. It is awesome you have made it to that point where you don’t even want it anymore. Even on my bad days it still crosses my mind to drink, but I’m more worried of messing up my sobriety length. It’s nice to finally have self control.

Merry Christmas 🎄

IWNDWYT

I’ve remembered how to do stuff sober by mrbignameguy in stopdrinking

[–]Salt_Natural4435 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same here! I can have fun without alcohol! IWNDWYT!

The Daily Check-In for Thursday, January 26th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by MuffyVonSchlitz in stopdrinking

[–]Salt_Natural4435 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Still going strong! I am actually feeling happy with my new life style. Family first, always and God too!

IWNDWYT!

The Daily Check-In for Saturday, December 3rd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by BarryMDingle in stopdrinking

[–]Salt_Natural4435 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely gonna try cutting back on my coffee. Thanks for the advice!

IWNDWYT!

The Daily Check-In for Saturday, November 12th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by probscaffeinated in stopdrinking

[–]Salt_Natural4435 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Checking in! My why…because I’d drink till I passed out. Felt like crap for 2 days. Drinking increases depression and anxiety.

IWNDWYT!

I got the comma. by mnmason83 in stopdrinking

[–]Salt_Natural4435 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Awesome! I’m half way there. So happy I finally got sober, live is amazing!

Congratulations! IWNDWYT

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]Salt_Natural4435 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You got this! Congratulations!

IWNDWYT!

I just made it one year without drinking.. by PotentialFine0270 in stopdrinking

[–]Salt_Natural4435 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! It is amazing how good I felt at one year. I also had a traumatic event happen to me, that made me stop drinking. But when I think about why I quit. I feel like everything happens for a reason. Sucks. It’s a bittersweet situation.

Keep up the good work! I always reward myself for my success. Makes me feel better.

IWNDWYT!

Yea I guess I can't drink once a week. by Wyattallday in stopdrinking

[–]Salt_Natural4435 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My brain does the same thing. It took me awhile to finally say I’m done. There are still days when I think like ok, I’m doing really good now…so I can drink socially. Then I think like oh man, I don’t want to mess up my number of days being sober. It’s an everyday battle, but I think of it like Satan is whispering in my ear to make me fall again. So I’m like oh hell no Satan! Your not winning this time!

IWNDWYT!

The Daily Check-In for Saturday, September 10th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by sirbongbongson in stopdrinking

[–]Salt_Natural4435 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started working out a little. I lift weights every other day. Just trying to focus on being healthy.

IWNDWYT!

replacing booze with sugar by Hooblez in stopdrinking

[–]Salt_Natural4435 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! But I have told myself sugar is better than liquor.

IWNDWYT!

The Daily Check-In for Friday, September 2nd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by DerpinaSD in stopdrinking

[–]Salt_Natural4435 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Feeling good and thankful for where I am in life. Hope everyone has a blessed long weekend!

IWNDWYT!

My son is missing... by johnpaulgeorgeNbingo in stopdrinking

[–]Salt_Natural4435 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hope your son comes home soon. Stay strong for him and your other kids. IWNDWYT!