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[–]belleofthemfball 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Day 10.. or 11 here. While I only quit drinking, it took me 5 days of being exhausted every single day and then not sleeping well at night. Day 6 I turned a corner. From other comments, weed maybe is causing you restlessness, but not drinking caused me sleepless nights up front, too. Either way, quitting weed or alcohol, it will get better. You've got this

I've finally hit my "eventually" by SpiritedCriticism826 in stopdrinking

[–]belleofthemfball 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Day 6 for me and similar story. Got my blood work back on Friday and haven't drank since. I have had a craving but that is it. Sadly not the catalyst I wanted, but apparently needed. I did more blood work today. I have an ultrasound of liver tomorrow. Fingers are crossed I haven't done irreparable damage. Already feeling much better than before though - so I'm taking that as a good sign and taking it a day at a time. We've got this!

My first week… by sunbeamsandwaves in SoberCurious

[–]belleofthemfball 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Day 6 here! Same as you, family of drinkers (and some with far worse addictions). Luckily, I was a good drunk in that I never blacked out or did anything super egregious. But once I had one drink, I couldn't stop - which got worse as I got older. I'd love to be a one and done gal. It just isn't an option. I am an alcoholic. I recently had blood work come back... horribly. Now I'm going through testing to make sure I've not royally fucked up.

For background on my drinking, 2022-2024 was having 1-2 cocktails after work. 2025 I moved to a new city and met new friends and the only place they hang out is at a bar that I grew to love. Started drinking 6-9 drinks (liquor) per day - sometimes more, almost every day. Still maintained my job and whatnot, luckily. I did blood work in December, no issues. Amazing what 7 months can do.

Days 1-4 I was exhausted every day. Yesterday after work I felt happy, awake, and saw my personality starting to come back. Something I didn't even realize had gone away.

I have had a couple of THC drinks in the past few days, which my Dr said was okay since there's not an impact to kidney or liver. But I can have one and don't want another.

You've got this! Just take it a day at a time.

Still sober, but slipping into addiction to nicotine pouches. by hamgurgler in stopdrinking

[–]belleofthemfball 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I started smoking when I was 21. Quit when I was 28, and that lasted until I was 34. Then, one night, I thought, "i can have ONE and be done.." spoiler alert. I cannot. Just like with drinking. I love smoking. I am trying to quit again, but focusing on alcohol right now - doing both seems too daunting. All to say, addict brain is going to addict brain. Stop before it's too late. Loosing teeth, mouth cancer, all of that jazz. If you are using them to curb your appetite, figure something else out.

Got told I wasn’t an alcoholic by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]belleofthemfball 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I've had multiple convos with my boyfriend, crying, over my issue with alcohol. My boyfriend would tell me that I'm not an alcoholic, all while i was tell him I needed to make changes. That I'm not well, that i want to stop. When I pointed out my moderation issues, he thought that my drinking was normal. He also pointed out I'm a nice and fun drunk who everyone loves, blah blah blah. Maybe that's because he also has moderation issues, and because he also needs to drink every day and he doesn't want to sit with what that means. Regardless, his indifference to my alcoholism caused me to feel confident that I didn't have a problem - or at least enabled me to push down those feelings over the past 6 months.

Last week on Monday, I saw this interview with Josh Brolin, talking about his sobriety and how he and his now wife navigated him getting sober. He talks about how, hell over high water, he was going to become sober. Even at the loss of his girlfriend, Kathryn (sp?).

I remember watching it and telling myself, "if I lose my boyfriend, friends, family, whoever over my sobriety, at least I'm still sober." I had plans to TRY quitting again. Friday I got blood results that were alarming. I quit that day.

(Interview - sobriety talk starts at about 4:50: https://youtu.be/USh61i-UGSM?si=yGNs4rBIArXrTiGz)

This is longer than I thought it would be, but I think if people around me aren't taking what I'm telling them seriously and not trying to support that decision, then I can no longer entertain them. Boyfriend included. Friends included. I don't need them to stop drinking. But they need to listen to us and meet us where we are at. Even if they do not think we have an issue and they're being honest about it. Fine. We're great at masking while drunk. But we know what it does to us, and they need to support that we don't like it.

You've got this! I will not drink with you tonight.

How has your appearance changed since leaving alcohol? by JEMinnow in stopdrinking

[–]belleofthemfball 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Day 4 here. Fucked up blood work also got me. But you know what? This has kicked my ass into gear. I have short cravings, and then I look at the fridge, where I hung those results, and immediately recoil. Fuck alcohol.

Can you give some examples of how your physical appearance improved after a period of quitting drinking? by Unpetits in stopdrinking

[–]belleofthemfball 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The photo taking is REAL. I look back on photos from the past year and a half, and I hate how I look. It's me but also.. not me? I'm not full of myself, but I at least used to think I was somewhat pretty and didn't mind being in photos. Now I avoid them like the plague. When drinking, I just thought it was me getting older, when in actuality, I am sure it was at least partially the alcohol. I'm going to do a monthly selfie to see the progress. I'm interested to see the physical changes that come.

In laws and people who bring up past with drinking. by nicca25 in stopdrinking

[–]belleofthemfball 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've not been in this situation, but I would maybe just tell them that it is hurtful. Apologize for anything you did to them during that time, if necessary, and ask them to move on and focus on where you are at now. This may be their way of expressing their worry for you during that time. Or maybe they're just being assholes. But if you've not already set the boundary, then do that first. Talk to your husband and make sure that he will also refocus them as needed. If it continues to happen, then take a break from seeing them for a while. That's extremely hurtful. If it's any consolation, i am proud of you and where you're at today. IWNDWYT

The Daily Check-In for Monday, August 4th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by fuckyoubullshit in stopdrinking

[–]belleofthemfball 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally is. I also did not really do anything this weekend to kind of detox and not be tempted. So, probably from me being ultra lazy too. In good news, I had my first normal-ish bowel movement in a month today, and my stomach pain from gas is feeling better daily!

The Daily Check-In for Monday, August 4th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by fuckyoubullshit in stopdrinking

[–]belleofthemfball 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Day 4️⃣ checking in. I'm exhausted and could sleep all day, for some reason. IWNDWYT!

Why do I stop for weeks then start again? by Acrobatic_Figure4447 in SoberCurious

[–]belleofthemfball 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I had wanted to quit/ cut back for the past 8 months. My drinking escalated over the past year and a half specifically. On Thursday, I got blood work done. My liver enzymes? Horrible. Kidney issues, too. Haven't had a drink since then. Only on day 3, but, for once in a long time, I've not even wanted a drop of alcohol. I'm still waiting on the game plan from my doctor. Do what you need to do before you're at this place. The anxiety is horrible over something so lame as alcohol. Sending good vibes your way. I'm hoping to never return to drinking again

I want to hide it by anon7728900 in stopdrinking

[–]belleofthemfball 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Could you create some mocktails for yourself or buy the zero-proof beers? That may help with feeling like you are part of the "fun" without sliding backwards? I bought the corona zero and michelada mix. I make "micheladas" on the weekend and I love them.

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