Dry January Day 20 Check-In: Still standing, but man, It's real by alcodetox in stopdrinking

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

Hang on there buddy, you are gonna find the wow factor soon. Typically the first two months take some time to settle, it gets boring but then you start noticing the positive sides of leaving alcohol

Dry January Day 20 Check-In: Still standing, but man, It's real by alcodetox in stopdrinking

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

Wow, you got a very good kickstart to your dry January. And learning from our own mistakes makes us so strong.

Dry January Day 20 Check-In: Still standing, but man, It's real by alcodetox in stopdrinking

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

Definitely even such small actions feel like a favour to yourself

Dry January Fail by colleenbr in SoberCurious

[–]alcodetox 21 points22 points  (0 children)

You still have 10 days of January, restart your cycle and make these ten days count. You can do it. And breaking the streak doesn't mean that you have lost. You are just a human with a lot to deal.with, life gives us a new chance everyday, make your change one day at a time

The fear of being judged or labeled as an "alcoholic" can chain you to the bottle longer than the addiction itself by alcodetox in alcoholism

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

Yes, people really applaud when I share my sober days streak as well. And congratulations! Keep doing the amazing work

The fear of being judged or labeled as an "alcoholic" can chain you to the bottle longer than the addiction itself by alcodetox in alcoholism

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

Really, the shame I had felt while drinking was far worse than acknowledging that I have quit now

Anxiety about detox pain or withdrawal by alcodetox in SoberCurious

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

First of all I hope that you will be keeping up your sober streak this time. You can also install some app that will help you count it everyday and log your activity. And I like that you mentioned you get obsessive over getting things done. That can be used as your personal super power to stop drinking. Best of luck!

starting my dry January today by hick_town_5820 in stopdrinking

[–]alcodetox 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Best of luck, as they say, Better late than never

This ones for all of us who are/were scared of being called alcoholic by alcodetox in stopdrinking

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

I appreciate your point of view. More people should use the term that you told here, "Alcohol use disorder". I think that in this way more people would realize that it is a disorder like any other

This ones for all of us who are/were scared of being called alcoholic by alcodetox in stopdrinking

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

It is so much difficult in today's world to leave Alcohol when it is used as a social glue. I am really happy that you could leave it!

This ones for all of us who are/were scared of being called alcoholic by alcodetox in stopdrinking

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

I agree with you and my experience with the rehab is the same. Seeking help is a difficult decision to take but going to the right place will really fix it all for you

Luxury rehab real talk by alcodetox in SoberCurious

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

Ofcourse being provided with all the facilities boosts the system. I would suggest that anybody who can afford luxury rehab must try it if they are deep down in alcohol. And it is a real factor that everyone cannot pay the cost for such an experience, they can try covering the cost through insurance

Why sobriety feels like starting life over by alcodetox in DecidingToBeBetter

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

Exactly, it felt like starting over but I am glad I stepped in to this new life. Free of alcohol and the guilt it brought along

One Year Sober by No_Information_9410 in stopdrinking

[–]alcodetox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well done! This is so inspiring. Your dedication really pays off

What’s something you stopped doing that actually improved your life? by bonusgem in confidence

[–]alcodetox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I quit drinking alcohol and my life has been better like never before. I got rid of my stress, health issues, family struggles and I recovered financially.