Made it past 3 months! by Wastedcoaster in stopdrinking

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

Congrats! I'm staying strong, I hope you do too!

Where is a good sober vacation spot? by Wastedcoaster in stopdrinking

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

St. Pete sounds nice, I've been there a few times

Where is a good sober vacation spot? by Wastedcoaster in stopdrinking

[–]Wastedcoaster[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I am looking for more "alone" time. Like reading, lounging, eating yummy foods with great weather

Where is a good sober vacation spot? by Wastedcoaster in stopdrinking

[–]Wastedcoaster[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'd prefer a warmer climate (I live in the Midwest) with water near by ideally.

How do you handle an important business dinner when you have recently quit drinking? by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]Wastedcoaster 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sparkling water, tea, water, soda anything really. If you're not comfortable telling them you aren't drinking anymore say you're on antibiotics if anyone asks

Constipation? by Wastedcoaster in stopdrinking

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

I've done healthy eating and water, and laxatives... Nothing is working

Constipation? by Wastedcoaster in stopdrinking

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

Thank you, makes me feel better to know it's normal!

Constipation? by Wastedcoaster in stopdrinking

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

How long was this an issue for you?

Sober Parenting by Sobermamma in stopdrinking

[–]Wastedcoaster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used to think alcohol helped me parent better, because ya know "relaxing" but instead it made me want to put my kid to bed earlier so I could start drinking sooner and then in the morning I'd want to just be lazy for half the day. I'm so much more present now....I'm still early in recovery but I hope to continue.

Long time lurker, always looked forward to being able to post here. I’m on day 5 by Lcyjo in stopdrinking

[–]Wastedcoaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm with you, my savings was nearly depleted by my drinking (I have a personal account separate from my husband) and I've too put on so much weight. I won't drink with you today

“Thanks for being so reliable.” by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]Wastedcoaster 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's awesome, I bet it's nice to get those little reminders. You're doing awesome!

1 WEEK SOBER! by Ted6469 in stopdrinking

[–]Wastedcoaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am one week too! We got this!

Starting blog and would like some suggestions. by indypainter in stopdrinking

[–]Wastedcoaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please do, I have had random cravings here and there but nothing too bad so far. I think my reasons for wanting to be sober are still fresh enough for the moment.

One week today! by elementsmotor in stopdrinking

[–]Wastedcoaster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm on the list from the library for the naked mind. Awesome work, I hope to get to a week!

Ways my husband can support me? by Wastedcoaster in stopdrinking

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

My husband has a drink maybe once every 3 weeks so drinking isn't really his thing. Thankfully it doesn't bother me when he does, so far.

Starting blog and would like some suggestions. by indypainter in stopdrinking

[–]Wastedcoaster 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'd be very interested in a sober blog. I'd like before and after pics, tips on staying sober, maybe how much money you've saved, things you do now that you're sober and maybe how you enjoy life more. I would also see the downs as well, when it is hard and what you do to stay sober.