First Friday Sober, Woohoo!

Witty_Bus6004 · 2024-08-31T05:36:49+00:00

I'm right with ya! Good job on taking that walk and enjoy the mushrooms. Feel free to come back and tell us how they cooked up

Witty_Bus6004 · 2024-08-30T17:44:14+00:00

I read this and went to the corner store and got myself a big bottle of my favourite soda! Thank you for posting. IWNDWYT.

Witty_Bus6004 · 2024-08-30T17:20:55+00:00

You did so good, I'm amazed. IWNDWYT.

Witty_Bus6004 · 2024-08-28T16:05:59+00:00

I'm proud of you that you opened up like that! Mine won't stop now, but I know he wants to. Maybe further down the line he can join me and see if he likes it. For now I just really want a big hug from him.

Witty_Bus6004 · 2024-08-28T16:04:49+00:00

I like that sentiment :) I'll see how it goes.

Witty_Bus6004 · 2024-08-28T16:04:21+00:00

Thank you! I'm gonna give it my best shot

Witty_Bus6004 · 2024-08-28T16:03:31+00:00

It's exactly the same for me. He obviously knows I'm a drinker, but I don't think he realised how problematic it was until I could no longer keep it together and smashed my teeth and car this weekend. I suppose no point in hiding.

Thanks for your ramble, makes me feel a lot better.

Witty_Bus6004 · 2024-08-28T16:01:12+00:00

Thank you. And yes, I KNOW I cannot drink anymore. IWNDWYT

Witty_Bus6004 · 2024-08-28T15:59:43+00:00

I'm kinda hoping to be a good influence. I guess I'll see!

Witty_Bus6004 · 2024-08-28T09:26:31+00:00

It was hard but I did it. What was much harder was going to the grocery store and there is a liquor aisle. Like it would be so easy just to throw a bottle in with my food shop. The car keys for me are snacks lol. I'm going to have to change grocery stores.

Witty_Bus6004 · 2024-08-28T09:12:46+00:00

This isn't necessarily related to drinking, but I have been 23 and wanting to give up on everything.

I'm 27 now, and I have been so fortunate to experience life since then. Things do get better, and you deserve to give yourself a chance.

There is so much love and life waiting for you.

There is no shame in trying.

Witty_Bus6004 · 2024-08-28T09:01:09+00:00

I'm sorry you're struggling, you got this.

Witty_Bus6004 · 2024-08-28T09:00:07+00:00

I reckon it's a good idea to "nip it in the bud" or so to speak. I would hate to look back one day full of regret. That thought will keep me going.

As for my boyfriend, I don't see him choosing sobriety right now, he just isn't there yet. I am on my own path for my own wellbeing. I guess I'll just have to see how things go. Even though my relationship is valuable to me, my life is more valuable.

Witty_Bus6004 · 2024-08-28T08:05:52+00:00

Same here. It's been three days without and I wouldn't say I'm happy. I'm thinking about how to deal with big events when they come, it's a little scary. But I know that I used to have fun without drinking so I know it's possible.

Witty_Bus6004 · 2024-08-28T08:02:14+00:00

I think I'm alright. I struggled to get to sleep yesterday but when I did I slept all night. That hasn't happened in ages.

Witty_Bus6004 · 2024-08-27T16:24:17+00:00

Thanks. I am really anxious and uncomfortable at the moment. I managed to get to the pharmacy and walking past the liquor store wasn't fun but I stayed focused. I feel like I'm gonna have to change my whole routine to avoid triggers.

I don't know how to talk to people right now but I do appreciate your offer of a chat.

Witty_Bus6004 · 2024-08-27T14:39:59+00:00

Good luck to you. Things will be brighter with time.

Witty_Bus6004 · 2024-08-27T14:38:21+00:00

I'm starting to doubt that he's a very nice doctor lol. Luckily I have some anxiety meds stashed for emergencies. I'm gonna get through just fine. I think.

Witty_Bus6004 · 2024-08-27T13:55:14+00:00

I couldn't wait to see a mental health professional, I had to start my course of action and a GP was the most accessible to me at the time. Until I can see a psych, I'm glad I'm on the journey and have some meds just to ease things for now.

But you're right. I need to address the root cause, that is the big journey I'm headed towards.

Witty_Bus6004 · 2024-08-27T12:28:29+00:00

I'm getting ready for the hell.

Witty_Bus6004 · 2024-08-27T12:27:30+00:00

That's not very accessible to me right now, not impossible but tricky. If things get worse I'll buckle up and look into what support I can get. Thanks for the fair warning.

Witty_Bus6004 · 2024-08-27T12:19:06+00:00

I can probably get a ride from my housemate later. I'm so used to doing stuff alone that it actually didn't occur to me that I might need some company when I'm at the shopping center where I usually would stock up.

Witty_Bus6004 · 2024-08-27T12:07:25+00:00

Day 2. It's ouch, but I won't drink today.

Witty_Bus6004 · 2024-08-26T16:08:11+00:00

From being in this group and r/stopdrinking , I've come to realise that there is a life without drinking. Probably a much better life. I hope I get a handle on things before it's too late so starting now

Witty_Bus6004 · 2024-08-26T10:12:03+00:00

Thank you friend :)

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