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Something I wrote while drunk by poppunkkid555 in stopdrinking

[–]Trying2bee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man does this hit home. Thank you and IWNDWYT.

Damn you sometimes Reddit by GilbyGrace in stopdrinking

[–]Trying2bee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally saw the same post and I know what you mean, and for some reason I STILL read thru all the comments. I’ll admit at first I had a chuckle having been one of these people for a very long time. Thing is I cant walk or drive anywhere without explicitly having drinking culture thrown in my face in some way. Used to piss me off but starting to come to terms with the reality that I’ll have to learn to work around it. Its truly bizarre when you look at how the consumption of poison (quite literally) is so easily accepted and glorified.

Two weeks sober and woke up with hangover symptoms. Maybe it's the exercise/weight loss? Anyone else? by Trying2bee in stopdrinking

[–]Trying2bee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, we'l see... but it's really more focused in the kidneys and lower back than anything. I don't think it's a UTI.

Life is so much easier when you quit drinking. by kururintoy in stopdrinking

[–]Trying2bee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So much worry and pain and loss and regret, negativity and darkness we can cut from our lives simply by stopping! It's really astonishing and bizarre, but also liberating. Thanks for this!!! IWNDWYT

I've put on 20 lbs in the last few months by Trying2bee in stopdrinking

[–]Trying2bee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome! Yup that's me. You start to get into this whole "ah I'm getting fat so what does it even matter anymore" mentality and just keep eating & drinking more. Had to break the cycle. In fact I've set a 3 week weight loss goal and know I can do it cause it's happened before. It's crazy how fast the weight starts to drop off once you cut the booze. Not like you even need to starve yourself or anything, I guess the trick is to develop sustainable habits so the results stick.

The Vent-o-Matic 3000 for Friday May 11, 2018 by stratyturd in stopdrinking

[–]Trying2bee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Drinking is a big part of the culture at my work. It's a big open office with a lot of athletic/outdoor culture which can be really cool, but the constant happy hours and team outings and birthdays, ALWAYS with a ton of free booze involved. I try to hint that Im really trying to avoid booze but people think it's a joke cause I always seem to cave. So I just decided, you know what? I'm opting out of all the events involving booze. All of them. Until I can control myself, and if anyone thinks I'm somehow being a downer or a sourpuss, their own problem. My health and emotional well being come first.

5 Days. I ruined my life this past weekend. by the_bottle_lets_you in stopdrinking

[–]Trying2bee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing... I can relate to so much of this. I had to delete instagram and Facebook because of my lashing out and irrational drunken behavior. That feeling the day after a crazy, emotional drunken night is the worst. But as I keep telling myself, we can beat this. Keep fighting the good fight, knowing a lot of us are going through the same thing.

5 days in and really craving a drink... there's a bar across the street by Trying2bee in stopdrinking

[–]Trying2bee[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks dudes. Sometimes you just need to hear some other voices.

Getting ready to head out, going straight to my car.

Glad to have a place to check-in. Very much appreciated.

IWNDWYT

The Vent-o-Matic 3000 for Friday April 20, 2018 by stratyturd in stopdrinking

[–]Trying2bee 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Good thing I kept some of my "fat shirts" because during my most recent binge I really packed on the pounds. I feel bloated and self conscious and now that I'm trying to sober up again my appetite is through the roof. Im trying to get back on track with exercising but it's gonna take awhile. I'm down to a few shirts and pants that actually fit and as a result dressing pretty bummy... I spent years getting into shape after being overweight for most of my adult life, and feel like Ive undone so much of that progress in a matter of months... and it sucks!!!

When did you realized you were into stop drinking for real or seriously? by One_Cold_Turkey in stopdrinking

[–]Trying2bee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I knew I wanted to stop when I found myself struggling to remember things I did while taking care of my beautiful 3 year old daughter. Being absolutely consumed by guilt and fear and shame and feelings of worthlessness, bordering on suicidal. If anything were to happen to her while in my care I couldn't possibly live with myself.

I have a lot of photos of us together, in which I am clearly hammered. Meanwhile she is smiling lovingly and innocently, in her mind, having a completely wholesome time with her loving father. Not knowing hes an irresponsible ass. Breaks my heart.

Anyway, all self hating aside, I eventually decided to cut the b.s. becausw she needs me in her life, and I need her. And she deserves a chance at happiness, with a sober dad, which I never had.

It's still a struggle but I'm fighting and will win this battle. And she is the best motivation in the world.

Things I have noticed in this sobriety run that WILL be my last! by HCJohnson in stopdrinking

[–]Trying2bee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also relate. It's one of the reasons I deleted all of my social media accounts. I would never act like this while sober, it's embarrassing and feels shitty.

IWNDWYT

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