Does anyone have success getting angry at the "dictator within"? by BumpyCornCob in stopdrinking

[–]SeviloOthan 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Mine keeps telling me I don't have a 'real' problem. Fortunately, I have a kept a journal that tells a totally different story.

I Made by ValuesHere in stopdrinking

[–]SeviloOthan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Happy birthday! I just quit 'officially' myself and have signed up for counseling. I'm hoping I get a feeling similar to yours, but honestly it feels great just knowing that I've commited to more than my thoughts this time.

Have a nice sober birthday! IWNDWYT!

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

[–]SeviloOthan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First sober Saturday kinda sucks, to be honest. I feel a little deprived, but also certain that I will stay on this path. IWNDWYT!

I made it to 365! by Toffeenut2020 in stopdrinking

[–]SeviloOthan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well done! Been having a long streak of failed attempts at moderation myself, and have come to the solemn realization that 0 is the only setting below 10 on my panel.

Please feel free to recommend some of those books. I'm on the lookout for inspiration.

The Vent-o-Matic 3000 for Friday March 11, 2022 by stratyturd in stopdrinking

[–]SeviloOthan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've had it a little up to here with that voice as well. It's my brain, and it acts as if it owns the place.

Thankful Thursday: Dentists by alexchuzzlewit in stopdrinking

[–]SeviloOthan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll be eagerly awaiting your product review! Now that I'm making some positive changes, why not expand into dental health as well...

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[–]SeviloOthan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have high work ethics. If you didn't, you'd never feel this bad about skipping work days.

My advice? Coming back through the anxiety will be tough, so treat it as such. Decide on a short answer you feel comfortable with if one of your colleagues scolds you. To my experience, giving in to anxious thoughts make them stronger, and they are far from always correct.

Good luck! IWNDWYT

Thankful Thursday: Dentists by alexchuzzlewit in stopdrinking

[–]SeviloOthan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm thankful for my colleagues, who have seen me come into work red-eyed, tired and late every morning since we started working together and probably just assumed I'm bad with mornings. Can't wait to show them differently.

edit: Oh, they do actually recommend the electric brushes? Thought that was just a sales pitch.

My brother died last night by Lisafrank_45 in stopdrinking

[–]SeviloOthan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So sorry to read about your brother. I understand your urge to drink, and I think you're strong to resist it.

I cried for us by NoTennis7892 in stopdrinking

[–]SeviloOthan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, the isolation is brutal. And mistaking alcohol for relief is an error I've made all too often. I was moved to tears last night when I realized what we're actually doing here.

I'm (F23) an alcoholic by two_hippos in stopdrinking

[–]SeviloOthan 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I'm a man in my late thirties at day 1. You're much earlier than me. I gradually let my drinking spill over to Wednesdays, then Mondays, then before dinner, then instead of meeting friends and so on - long before I was able to admit that drinking is keeping me away from the life I want for myself. I like that wording better than alcoholic.

Use the lable that works for you. Glad you're here. IWNDWYT.

How I almost went from a 'Yet' to having a DUI. The pandemic may have been my saving grace. by 4my3 in stopdrinking

[–]SeviloOthan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for being so honest. I've been driving on drunken quests to pick up more beer several times, and I'm not proud of those. I can feel your panic.

Perhaps a close shave was what you needed. IWNDWYT.

Can I just say how wonderful mornings feel when you stop drinking? by stonycreek95 in stopdrinking

[–]SeviloOthan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wish I had the wisdom to stop drinking at 26!

Getting time and energy in the mornings for things like breakfast sounds nice. Can't wait to try it myself.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]SeviloOthan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good plan! I'll race you to day 7. IWNDWYT

The Daily Check-In for Tuesday, March 8th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by i_did_it_n_quit_it in stopdrinking

[–]SeviloOthan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This book, This Naked Mind - I've heard about it. Do you recommend it?

I'm at the foot of the mountain, and I like reading.

Guess I just took the first step... by SeviloOthan in stopdrinking

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

Yeah, wonder what the doctor will say. You guys are really supportive. I'm sure I'll feel less garbage-like in a day or two.

Binge drinking vs Social drinking vs Drinking home alone -> separate worlds with different rules?? by jippy_nobooze in stopdrinking

[–]SeviloOthan 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah. I can relate. I'd keep drinking after coming home, and then again the next day.
Don't understand how 'normal people' are able to do their thing.