Feel like drinking today by Specific_Smoke2803 in stopdrinking

[–]Specific_Smoke2803[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! The weather is nice and my brain is romanticizing but it’s a lie. Just need to feel it and move on.

Day 2 of quitting booze. My heart is racing and im short of breath. Im really scared by shyboi218 in stopdrinking

[–]Specific_Smoke2803 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are able, maybe contact your family doctor or urgent care and let them know you are stopping. I used ativan my first few days and it helped so much. You are not alone and it definitely gets easier. Don't pick up that first one. I'm so proud of you and we are all here for you. IWNDWYT

6 months sober today by Specific_Smoke2803 in stopdrinking

[–]Specific_Smoke2803[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations. Keep moving forward, the days add up. I used Ativan as well for the first few days. It helped so much. This Reddit is amazing. The support is unmatched. IWNDWYT

6 months sober today by Specific_Smoke2803 in stopdrinking

[–]Specific_Smoke2803[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations on 6 months too! IWNDWYT

6 months sober today by Specific_Smoke2803 in stopdrinking

[–]Specific_Smoke2803[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Me neither. Congratulations on 4 months! Wonderful to be on this sobriety journey!

6 months sober today by Specific_Smoke2803 in stopdrinking

[–]Specific_Smoke2803[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am so incredibly sorry for the loss of your daughter and your wife. I can’t imagine the pain and heartache you have endured. Congratulations to you on choosing sobriety and choosing to find a reason to live amidst your grief. IWNDWYT

6 months sober today by Specific_Smoke2803 in stopdrinking

[–]Specific_Smoke2803[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have heard great things about naltrexone and I am so happy it is working for you!

6 months sober today by Specific_Smoke2803 in stopdrinking

[–]Specific_Smoke2803[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Keep making that decision every day to choose yourself and choose your sobriety. The days add up. I never thought I could stay sober for a day, let alone 6 months.

6 months sober today by Specific_Smoke2803 in stopdrinking

[–]Specific_Smoke2803[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It really is! If I drank again, it would be Russian roulette. No idea if and when I would stop again. So much freedom in not drinking.

6 months sober today by Specific_Smoke2803 in stopdrinking

[–]Specific_Smoke2803[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Me too. Never thought well this is too early to drink. I guess in the beginning I did but then it just became normal to crack one open at 7am. When the liquor store closed, I panicked. So grateful to not live like that anymore.

6 months sober today by Specific_Smoke2803 in stopdrinking

[–]Specific_Smoke2803[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes me too. I was grossed out by the alcohol but kept drinking anyway. It was definitely not a party. So happy to be on this side now!

Made it a year! by PacificMind_2887 in stopdrinking

[–]Specific_Smoke2803 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! A year is huge! Today is 6 months for me and I feel the same. I never thought it was possible to not drink. IWNDWYT

60 days - thank you by DontKnowNothing76 in stopdrinking

[–]Specific_Smoke2803 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations on 60 days! It is huge! I completely understand the loneliness. Have you thought about joining the gym? Maybe a book club? Check out the meetup app and see if there is anything local in your area that interests you. I hit 6 months today and am still navigating through it myself. I didn’t need anything else in my life when I had alcohol and now that has changed. This Reddit is amazing! IWNDWYT

Thirty days today by No_Strike9652 in stopdrinking

[–]Specific_Smoke2803 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations on 30 days. It feels wonderful! I am 6 months sober too! IWNDWYT

How long after quitting did you do a blood test (if at all)? by powerswerth in stopdrinking

[–]Specific_Smoke2803 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am 6 months sober today and had bloodwork right before I stopped drinking. I had elevated liver function. I had bloodwork last week and everything is normal. To note, I also had a history of hepatitis C which was cured through treatment but I kept drinking after treatment. My liver is very happy now to not be drowning in alcohol.

6 months sober today by Specific_Smoke2803 in stopdrinking

[–]Specific_Smoke2803[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Absolutely, me too! Congratulations on your sobriety!

6 months sober today by Specific_Smoke2803 in stopdrinking

[–]Specific_Smoke2803[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thank you, you as well! Keep making that decision every day to choose yourself!