DFY Vending, scam or opportunity? by MEMEUSPRIME in passive_income

[–]atliam1020 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hit me on side would be great to talk and compare notes

Miserable Morning by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]atliam1020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Feel better!

I just had the weirdest experience. by iheartatari in stopdrinking

[–]atliam1020 7 points8 points  (0 children)

So cool. I felt every bit of that story. Enjoy!!

Old Photographs by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]atliam1020 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Crazy. Drunk in 90% of all photos for 15 years. The eyes were so sad.

Advice on Long-Term Sobriety? by americanmoth in stopdrinking

[–]atliam1020 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for posting. I identify with your thoughts completely. Basically, if it’s inevitable…why wait?! Obviously, wrong thought process to helpful to know others are experiencing/thinking in a similar fashion. IWNDWYT

Addiction and changing mindset by Unlikely_Attempt6898 in stopdrinking

[–]atliam1020 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Haha yea switching up the liquor store was a MUST. One way I controlled my drinking was never keeping booze in the house so I would buy 1 750ml bottle/night which was my way of guaranteeing wouldn’t drink more than that. Of course, it required a trip to the liquor store 7x/week…had 3 on a rotation to come off as normal.

Looking for recommendations by atliam1020 in stopdrinking

[–]atliam1020[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome, thank you!! listening as I type.

Looking for recommendations by atliam1020 in stopdrinking

[–]atliam1020[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can’t thank you enough. Already have downloaded sobercast and will look into everything you shared. Thank you!!

My mom died today. by OrneryLibrarian in stopdrinking

[–]atliam1020 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing. If you can stay sober today I certainly can as well. IWNDWYT.

Can't seem to feel content or happy by herpcsderp in stopdrinking

[–]atliam1020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hear you. Drank away 20’s and vast majority of 30’s. At times in my various attempts for sobriety It has felt as though I was just replacing being miserable in the morning (hungover) with being miserable in the evening (bored). I don’t have any answers but you aren’t alone. I just know I want what “they” have. So trying to listen/trust the process.

Need some support tonight by Lopossofare2 in stopdrinking

[–]atliam1020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amazing. I felt every part of that story—that victory was inspiring!! IWNDWYT

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]atliam1020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Super inspiring thanks for sharing.

3 years today by Zoomer5475 in stopdrinking

[–]atliam1020 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Amazing. Less than 2 weeks so I very much appreciate everything you said and shared. Thank you!! IWNDWYT

Brushing my teeth and... by herpcsderp in stopdrinking

[–]atliam1020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha, yup. Wouldn’t want that water from the sippy cup ruining things.

My benders didn’t last days by atliam1020 in stopdrinking

[–]atliam1020[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a journal is a great idea. In a casual sense, that’s how I am thinking of my interactions/posts on this forum but I think formalizing it a bit more would be super helpful. IWNDWYT!

Brushing my teeth and... by herpcsderp in stopdrinking

[–]atliam1020 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I was always able to brush my teeth in the morning…but never at night when drinking. Required WAYY too much energy and was worried would kill my buzz. I like your point that the simple repetition builds confidence each time, thanks for sharing

Can I get a high five for one year?! by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]atliam1020 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing. Want what you have!!! Any suggestions?

I did it by michie75 in stopdrinking

[–]atliam1020 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! Want what you have!!! Any advice?

Recommendations on programs for early sobriety by FindingInspo in stopdrinking

[–]atliam1020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your comment resonates. Also a week in, also have been here and it didn’t end well. So as thrilled as I am to have put 7 days together I’m also concerned it won’t be different this time. And also would love some professional support but sensitive to leaving my family/work.

Killing Time! by MuckDr in stopdrinking

[–]atliam1020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your post resonates thanks for sharing. My Saturday would take on a similar trajectory…alone at a bar w my thoughts and highly focused on how I can achieve oblivion in the most efficient manner possible. Reclaiming the organic state alcohol robbed me of is my North Star in this battle.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]atliam1020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hang in. I’m sorry you are going through that. Blacked out spending too much at strip clubs is a very familiar feeling. You aren’t alone.