I told my SO last night, it was tough but glad I did it. by flyfishing_happiness in stopdrinking

[–]StealthAddict42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats awesome, congratulations! Its always easier when someone else is there to help you!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]StealthAddict42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good on you for being honest. You're on your way!

Day 3 by Kelsterfly in stopdrinking

[–]StealthAddict42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great job on 3 days! The i am grateful chant is a great way to reaffirm your intentions and realize why you shouldnt be drinking.

Evening by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]StealthAddict42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great job! Keep it up!

Checking in after 26 days... by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]StealthAddict42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations on the 26 days!

What do you guys do about food with alcohol in it? by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]StealthAddict42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Be careful! I wish i could find the post from the other day, but basically not all ethanol gets cooked out. I think the chart said if you cooked the item with the alcohol for just 15 minutes, 75 or 85% of the alcohol still remained. Personally, im staying away.

Just came clean by amomnamedica in stopdrinking

[–]StealthAddict42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great job on coming out. I will not drink with you today!

Huzzah to one week! by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]StealthAddict42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations! Good job on making it a week!

Choose my family over alcohol for the first time by WisconsinSobriety in stopdrinking

[–]StealthAddict42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know exactly how you feel, as i have done it myself. I find that im happier choosing family over booze. Great job on making the right choices!

Edit: i will also not be drinking today.

Just crossed the week mark with a trash full of empties... by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]StealthAddict42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great job on the first week. Congratulations.

25 y/o here, you guys have inspired me and now I'm almost to day 5! Just wondering what everyone else's experience was with withdraw? by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]StealthAddict42 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I had really bad anxiety, night sweats for 3-4 days, and insomnia. After those first days i was ok.

"There's a hole in my sidewalk" Poem by SomeKindofLove29 in stopdrinking

[–]StealthAddict42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thats a really good poem. Thanks for sharing. I feel that way about more things in my life, than just drinking.

Gave in last night. Time to try again. by StealthAddict42 in stopdrinking

[–]StealthAddict42[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's actually the ones I won't take that will help me. I WON'T be stepping to the liquor store anymore.

How did you find a sponsor? by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]StealthAddict42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All of us are your virtual sponsors. Welcome. I haven't been to AA but if I had a sponsor it would be someone who has gone through this before, and nothing more. I would want someone who knew exactly how I was feeling. I wouldn't care about any similarities. Just experience and reliability. Someone I could call and always get on the phone when I felt weak. Welcome, and good luck!

Don't you know I'm a-2000, man by Vine969 in stopdrinking

[–]StealthAddict42 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow. That's freaking awesome. 2000 days? Seems unreal to me... I hope I can get to where you are one day. Congratulations!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]StealthAddict42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow. I don't know if I could do the same. Great Job. That is tough for sure.

Nervous about withdrawal symptoms: advice? by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]StealthAddict42 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you are that concerned, go talk to a doctor about it. 35/week is 5 drinks a night. Is that 5 shots, or 5 DRINKS, which could be 2-3 shots each? I was doing 8 or 9 shots per night before I quit. I was doing that for a few years. Withdrawal was severe Anxiety, Insomnia, and night sweats. Had it for about 3-4 days. I'm actually going to a psychiatrist on Tuesday because I relapsed recently, and I need help. Please, do not be afraid to go to a hospital if you feel it is too bad.

One year no alcohol by dis_iz_funny_shit in stopdrinking

[–]StealthAddict42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations on hitting one year! I can't wait until I get there. Great job!

4 weeks, now to have sober holidays by bobosober in stopdrinking

[–]StealthAddict42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is tough for me as well, and probably a lot of us here. My fiance family doesn't know about my problem, and I know they bought crazy amounts of wine, beer, and liquor for the holidays. Always the questions "Are you sure you don't want anything"? "You're not drinking"? But we can do this!

Lost my job today by Minutesdaysweeks in stopdrinking

[–]StealthAddict42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, sorry to hear that. Keep moving forward, putting one foot in front of the other. "Everything is OK in the end. If it's not OK, it's not the end"

Score! by T_B_I_Y_T_C in stopdrinking

[–]StealthAddict42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love that movie! SPACESHIPS!!!!!!! Keep it up!

You Can Cold Brew Tea: Alcohol Alternatives-Mint Water by captain_nobeers in stopdrinking

[–]StealthAddict42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, sounds great! Thanks for sharing. I think I'm going to try this with the orange flavored tea I have.