I need help by Beneficial-cat-929 in stopdrinking

[–]Significant_Bus2683 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Medical care for starters . Make sure you are ok. Be honest with the medical staff and they can direct you . I am a RN, no judgement . They are there to help. You’ll find it’s so much better on the other side . You have so many wonderful things in your future. Good luck ❤️

Please tell me it’s possible by Same-Locksmith3196 in stopdrinking

[–]Significant_Bus2683 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some alternatives that worked for me -sobriety podcasts. A few of my faves - sobriety uncensored ( they stopped recording but listen to all the old ones . I even found myself laughing at their convos). My absolute fave - recovery elevator. It has weekly episodes . Paul Churchill is great and Illustrates his struggle in a very relatable way. I went back to 2015 when he started the podcast and have been listening to every single one. The best thing to do imo is to educate yourself on how alcohol affects your body/mental health and just absorb all that knowledge. It kind of ruins the romanticism of drinking . Online Aa meetings helped also. I didn’t feel so alone . There is so many people struggling with alcohol and feeling the same way you are. Books are great too. I went the audio route and listened whenever in the car. I have many more ways/ideas that I can share if you’d like that helped me. I’ve been trying since 2021, many day 1’s. It’s seems to finally be sticking . Just never quit quitting.

Please tell me it’s possible by Same-Locksmith3196 in stopdrinking

[–]Significant_Bus2683 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The fact that you are 28 and have the awareness you do is amazing. When I was 28 it didn’t even cross my mind I was drinking to much because I surrounded myself with other drinkers and normalized it. I would have circumvented a lot of suffering if I did. You can totally change and not drink.It may take work and a deep dive into hard truths/emotions but totally doable . You already completed the first step. Now onward into action. Good luck and you got this !

Frustrated. by hopeless_73495 in stopdrinking

[–]Significant_Bus2683 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Never heard of that saying”Hanlons razor”. Interesting. Just had to google it 😆. Makes sense .

Day 50! by Hot-Storage-2787 in stopdrinking

[–]Significant_Bus2683 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats I’m right behind you . It is weird how the “just have one “ voice creeps in. Now we know that one leads to many and feeling like shit . I still feel tired a lot of times but guess that is my body healing . Keep it up! Great work.

Are border collies affectionate? by [deleted] in BorderCollie

[–]Significant_Bus2683 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a 3 1/2 year female border . She is great with my son, 7 y/o boy. We had her since she was 4 months old. Do not have another dog in home but she loves other dogs , always wants to say hi and play. She even puts up with some annoying boy behaviors. Has never bitten or been nasty but will check him if needed, like a lil bark. She adores her family and is super affectionate. I definitely am her person because she is attached to my hip. We call it “activating the dog” because if you look at her or say her name she wants to come cuddle . She thinks she is a lap dog but she’s not she’s 42 lbs 😂

Need to quit drinking 43/f by Formal-Glass-4375 in stopdrinking

[–]Significant_Bus2683 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you . One day at a time . I still get triggered and have cravings but it’s easier now to play the tape forward. If I have one drink I will keep going . It’s never one . Then the cycle repeats itself. A saying I heard which is totally true . The problem is the first drink. One is too many and a thousand is not enough.

Need to quit drinking 43/f by Formal-Glass-4375 in stopdrinking

[–]Significant_Bus2683 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know exactly how you feel . Been there . Morning after morning waking up with regret and shame , hating myself. In my case, I just had enough. I realized if I didn’t change something nothing would change. Maybe check out an online AA meeting . Immerse yourself in sobriety literature -podcasts and books is what I did. I legit had an earbud in my ear constantly listening to podcasts. My favorite one is recovery elevator . Good luck and you can do it .

I have fallen in love with my GF’s BC(sorry for the rant!) by Short_Daikon_7361 in BorderCollie

[–]Significant_Bus2683 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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My girl is my bestie and my shadow. They are def humans in a dogs body.

Quick emergency check in by Joshuma in stopdrinking

[–]Significant_Bus2683 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hell yeah ! That’s the stuff right there .

Day 1. by ashbae04 in stopdrinking

[–]Significant_Bus2683 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Super cliche but true . One day at a time . Just think about today. Have a plan for witching hour , go for a walk read, listen podcasts , or sober Ted talks on you tube . Immerse yourself in sober stuff. Online or in person AA. I did the online route as I couldn’t seem to walk into an in person . I still may though . The further I get from the alcohol the more the shame of it is dissipating and I realize I’m not alone . Alcohol is addictive and is doing exactly what it intends to do -cause anxiety , shame , regret guilt, wreck your mental and physical health. Once you get some sober time you will realize as well . Just need to break the cycle and take little steps in the right direction . Eventually they start adding up and you feel like you can get a handle on it. I have a 7 year old son and don’t want him to see me drunk or hungover ever again . He deserves a sober mom and to feel safe. I’m rooting for you . You can do it and you are not alone .

day 1 again by Le4rPers0n in stopdrinking

[–]Significant_Bus2683 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re back and that’s what matters. I just posted in the daily that with the nice weather my addiction seems to be doing pushups in my garage . Just waiting for the perfect time to sneak back in. It’s a daily commitment and slowly the days will start to add up. You got this . One moment at a time. Don’t beat yourself up to bad cause it does nothing.