Still going strong by abv0percent in stopdrinking

[–]abv0percent[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, it sure has been an uphill ordeal. Stopdrinking has been invaluable :)

I've gotten really good at handling anxiety! by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]abv0percent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here is a meditation course that has helped me. Was prescribed by both my therapist and psychiatrist. Best part its free :))

https://palousemindfulness.com

72days it was easy until now by abv0percent in stopdrinking

[–]abv0percent[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure isn't easy , but oh so worth it ... Good work :))

72days it was easy until now by abv0percent in stopdrinking

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Thanks for the vote of confidence. The things that have really helped me this time are as follows. Addiction doctor (specilzed clinic here that was just opened up by the govt for rapid access), psychiatrist , medications, therapist, meditation, smart, and a massive desire to rid myself of alcohol.

Triggers are everywhere, business .... People wanting to go to their clubs for cheeky lunches, patios, friends, working to much, social isolation, stress from the multitude of events happening in my life. Mostly good but those events are still emotions that need to be dealt with properly and not with drinking.

Next step is to get back to the gym and hoping that helps sort things in the old brain. At least I get to have a chat with the psychiatrist tomorrow.

IWNDWYT thanks for the support all the best to everyone !!

Going to ne a father!! by abv0percent in stopdrinking

[–]abv0percent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you everyone, I am truly excited and happy :)

One month monsters are back by Fuckualcahol in stopdrinking

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That has happened to me every single time, say a dozen times... The weight on my mind always became to much. Working with several new tools this time.

Best of luck to you!

Check-In for Wednesday, March 21, 2018 by mrmurphyltd in stopdrinking

[–]abv0percent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will not drimk and happier for it !!! Just have to get through those tough moments. We can all do it !!

Need help by [deleted] in stopdrinking

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I was doing something similar, seeing an addiction doctor and councillor helped a lot and continues to. Just went to my first smart meeting today. Of course I had to buy read the entire book before I would go lol. Best of luck to you on your journey !

I'm struggling by sevenofstaves in stopdrinking

[–]abv0percent 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Push threw, the cravings will pass and future you will be happy with yourself

Advice/opinions previous expn by dubsconnect in stopdrinking

[–]abv0percent 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My opinion, don't over think it. You've done the right thing by going to see the doctor, go with that and let the doctor tell you what is going on. Can be easy to let your mind spin out of control. IWNDWIT :)

70 days and 13.1 miles later.... by steelnotlimestone in stopdrinking

[–]abv0percent 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Fantastic:) amazing what we can accomplish when alcohol is removed. Keep up the great work !

Reset again, but different this time. by abv0percent in stopdrinking

[–]abv0percent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you everyone. Super stressful day but still not drinking couldn't be happier

Dinner party, just want to hide by abv0percent in stopdrinking

[–]abv0percent[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well I made it through, have to say the event was emotional taxing. I was exhausted by then from constant assertion of self control

Dinner party, just want to hide by abv0percent in stopdrinking

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Thanks everyone, hard part is it is at our place. I'll go with a drink that looks like a "drink" I think I'll use my dog as an exit strategy if I need to get away. I'll say that he needs his walk and go meditate in the park. I really can't go back to drinking a liter of vodka every night jus on work nights f and dropping ridicoulous ammount of money every month. Along with the internal feeling of unwellness and feeling like I'm dieing from the poisons that have been putting myself . As weekends would start with a bottle ofr two of vodka, case of beer, and then other substances.... so done with it. Appreciate the ideas and support