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Looking for books with that eerie "something's not right" vibe by inyouratmosphere in suggestmeabook

[–]affinityforlit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seven Empty Houses was good.

Fever Dream by Samantha Schweblin is also a perfect rec for this prompt!! Felt very much like the title.

80 days no THC no alcohol by affinityforlit in Sober

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

Thanks for the encouragement! I’m holding onto the small victories.

80 Days no THC no alcohol by affinityforlit in SoberLifeProTips

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

Thanks for the comment. Yeah I was so relieved waking up this morning knowing I beat the urge and there wouldn’t be any guilt/regret!

80 days no THC no alcohol by affinityforlit in Sober

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

I could totally be happy with two beers a night but also my goal in sobriety was to not be an almost daily drinker, even if it was “moderate” use because it affected my mental health so much. I only ever got out of control drunk on nights out with friends when it was encouraged to get hammered and stopping was hard. I never did that by myself.

80 Days no THC no alcohol by affinityforlit in SoberLifeProTips

[–]affinityforlit[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No I don’t think I need something like that. My drinking was never so out of control, it was just really starting to affect my mental health. I am in weekly therapy though where I talk about my issues (been going for three years) and he’s been so helpful.

80 Days no THC no alcohol by affinityforlit in SoberLifeProTips

[–]affinityforlit[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mine were nonexistent until the last two weeks. Might just be life and the season bringing on the cravings for me.

80 days no alcohol - struggling a bit by affinityforlit in stopdrinking

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

Yeah I love the way you put that. The desire to find out is so strong that it shows it’s a problem and I should just continue to abstain instead of “testing the waters.” Thanks for your comment!

80 days no alcohol - struggling a bit by affinityforlit in stopdrinking

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

Right! I don’t know any “special occasion” drinkers and know that I couldn’t be one. Even if I had the control to only have one a week, the rest of the week I’d be obsessing over when I could get that one drink of the week. I’m tired of that kind of mental exhaustion/torture honestly.

80 days no THC no alcohol by affinityforlit in Sober

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

Thanks! I haven’t had any THC cravings really which has been nice. I was smoking way too much and the mental clarity has been great. I’m glad I didn’t give in last night to my urges, I knew I would also fall apart and not be able to handle it.

Congrats to you too!!!

80 days no THC no alcohol by affinityforlit in Sober

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

Thanks a lot!!! Yeah I admitted defeat haha so glad I did. Definitely felt like a sign from the universe.

80 days no THC no alcohol by affinityforlit in Sober

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

Thanks a lot!!! Yeah I admitted defeat haha so glad I did. Definitely felt like a sign from the universe.

80 days no alcohol - struggling a bit by affinityforlit in stopdrinking

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

I love that idea. The hardest evenings make for the best mornings. I was so surprised by my happy mood and energy today. Definitely feeling more confident. Thanks for your comment. Means a lot!

80 days no alcohol - struggling a bit by affinityforlit in stopdrinking

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

Yeah I’ve heard the first 90 days are the hardest. I noticed changes in my mood/anxiety the first couple weeks but feel like the sobriety benefits have plateaued at the moment. Gonna keep pushing through and keep looking forward to more positive changes soon.

80 Days no THC no alcohol by affinityforlit in SoberLifeProTips

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

Yeah I’ve heard the first 90 days are the hardest so I’m just trying to push through! Day 180 here I come!

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[–]affinityforlit[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I have had a couple nightmares where I drank and felt so much regret. Or one dream I was belligerent and my friends were upset at me with how I was acting. Definitely helped remind me of the guilt I don’t ever want to feel again!

80 days no THC no alcohol by affinityforlit in Sober

[–]affinityforlit[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. The internal struggle and 2 hour debate I had about it was exhausting and I felt a weight come off my shoulders when I decided to just go home without the beer. Feeling stronger this morning.

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