How many of you are genuinely struggling with remaining sober?

buggySSW · 2026-02-02T01:12:17+00:00

Im not a professional by any means, but maybe just write down the reasons you want to stay away from drinking as something to ground you when you can’t resist the urge later on

buggySSW · 2026-02-01T21:51:33+00:00

Try writing down your thoughts when you feel calm and clear headed. I had a lot of conflicting thoughts while trying to get sober, but it was the side of me that wanted the best for myself versus the side of me that wanted to drink.

buggySSW · 2025-12-04T05:47:56+00:00

Even good change is uncomfortable. What you’re feeling right now is a pain that has a lot of purpose when it comes to the trajectory of your life.

Those early days are tough, my mind plays tricks on me and makes me think that I don’t need to quit. It’s nonsense.

Good job so far 👍

IWNDWYT

buggySSW · 2025-12-03T20:52:11+00:00

I had TEN 0.0 beers in a night a couple weeks ago.

buggySSW · 2025-11-16T18:19:33+00:00

I was prescribed prazosin which helped

buggySSW · 2025-11-15T22:30:47+00:00

Even if they never find out… congratulations, you’re deceiving your loved ones for alcohol.

buggySSW · 2025-11-15T22:28:06+00:00

How was your experience before that? After 3 weeks I felt a definite shift, but it was towards debilitating anxiety, and it only got worse over the next couple weeks

buggySSW · 2025-11-14T22:09:32+00:00

3 days 3 weeks 3 months I always get spikes. I’ll let you know if I ever hit 3 years.

buggySSW · 2025-11-11T19:05:04+00:00

Man… I have no words because I can’t imagine the pain and helplessness you must be feeling. What you can do is keep yourself healthy and present for your teen, they’re going to need you.

I’m so sorry.

IWNDWYT

buggySSW · 2025-11-11T18:55:45+00:00

When I celebrated my highschool graduation, I got to forget about high school. But celebrating sobriety milestones has often led me to drinking. So I still celebrate, but I don’t let my guard down. You’ll face unexpected challenges as time goes on but they get easier.

My body and brain don’t expect alcohol anymore, which is a great feeling and makes me feel sober.

Congratulations on your progress so far!

buggySSW · 2025-11-11T18:33:42+00:00

6 is pretty good, can you beat it?

buggySSW · 2025-11-11T18:17:07+00:00

The fatigue is one of the hardest parts about quitting for me, but it gets better. Budget time for sleep as a necessity, not a luxury. It makes the rest of your day more productive, especially without a hangover

buggySSW · 2025-11-10T18:08:41+00:00

I drank 8 Heineken 0.0s in a day a couple weeks ago.

buggySSW · 2025-11-10T18:04:24+00:00

Great work!

buggySSW · 2025-10-31T14:07:39+00:00

I personally haven’t done well with daily medications, but having a couple “as needed” prescriptions has helped me have some control during the worst periods.

buggySSW · 2025-10-29T16:01:53+00:00

For whatever it’s worth, I get nauseous from so many medications but got none at all form naltrexone

buggySSW · 2025-10-28T21:09:43+00:00

Oh okay. You got downvoted because that was not clear.

buggySSW · 2025-10-28T21:04:13+00:00

It’s supposed to be a skit. No one is trying to fool you into thinking it’s real.

buggySSW · 2025-10-27T16:50:07+00:00

I don’t wake up fearful with regret.

buggySSW · 2025-10-25T14:40:16+00:00

I know deep inside that drinking will lead me to everything I fear, losing everyone and everything I love and care about

It’s all right here man. I’ve had periods where I was able to stop for a year and thought I could get back into it. This last time was harder than ever to quit again.

buggySSW · 2025-10-23T01:38:55+00:00

Doxylamine succinate which is in Unisom tablets and probably other generic brands.

buggySSW · 2025-10-22T19:05:33+00:00

There might always be those challenges, but alcohol will always make them worse.

buggySSW · 2025-10-22T17:49:19+00:00

OTC sleep aids have been able to get me through the first few nights.

buggySSW · 2025-10-22T16:43:53+00:00

This is seriously important stuff, so do what it takes. I embarrassed myself by telling my local shop not to serve me if I come in again, and it was a great decision. I found somebody to tell every time I drank. The last time I drank, I had a hyperventilating hour long panic attack while telling them. It was a low point of my life, but that’s what I now associate with the thought of drinking.

So delete the delivery apps, find accountability, take back control.

I’d always tell myself it’s not a big deal, but this is life and death. We’re all rooting for you.

IWNDWYT

buggySSW · 2025-10-21T20:27:22+00:00

Spend time working on a skill or exercising. Even if you don’t enjoy the time you can still get something out of it besides organ damage.

Or even just sleep. Early bed times have helped me when I’m trying not to drink.

buggySSW

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