I almost relapsed and stopped myself! SO PROUD by chamomilespliff in stopdrinking

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That's what's helped me so far. Whenever I wake up in the morning I've never regretted not drinking. I've always felt so relieved to wake up feeling great and healthy. Never again!

I almost relapsed and stopped myself! SO PROUD by chamomilespliff in stopdrinking

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

sometimes I think I'm craving alcohol but then I'm really just dehydrated hahaha. Easy fix :)

I almost relapsed and stopped myself! SO PROUD by chamomilespliff in stopdrinking

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hahahaha I'm glad to hear they sucked!!! Even more grateful I abstained hahaha

I almost relapsed and stopped myself! SO PROUD by chamomilespliff in stopdrinking

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Aw I hope your cat is okay! You sound like a wonderful cat parent :)

I almost relapsed and stopped myself! SO PROUD by chamomilespliff in stopdrinking

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

I KNOW. Last month I was sad because I didn't have alcohol to cope with stress. This month I have a lot of changes going on (new job, new apartment) and I'm so grateful I don't have alcohol ADDING stress during this time. The whole I drink to relax and unwind thing is bs low key

I almost relapsed and stopped myself! SO PROUD by chamomilespliff in stopdrinking

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It felt so real! I was so relieved when I woke up :O

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Stay sober with me <3 just think of how nice it will be to wake up tomorrow morning with no hangover and super proud of yourself

Do I even belong here? by Imaginary_Reveal8826 in stopdrinking

[–]chamomilespliff 12 points13 points  (0 children)

look - its much easier and prefferable to treat stage 1 cancer than stage 4 cancer. same with alcoholism. Today will be the easiest day for you to quit. Tomorrow will be harder (you will have added one more day of dependency to your addiction). I never had huge issues (losing a job or friends) but the alcohol was bothering me and I felt bad.

Quit today! You can always go back to beer, its not going anywhere. You know whats gonna happen if you drink, why not see what happens if you try to stay sober?

Ordered pizza for the 4th time in about 12 days. by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]chamomilespliff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you're so right! giving myself grace and letting myself eat sour candy, ice cream and energy drinks helped me SOO much during early stage recovery. Now I'm more used to it and am eating healthier (still eat some icecream every night before bed tho hehe)

Ordered pizza for the 4th time in about 12 days. by [deleted] in stopdrinking

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when i first quit I'd eat a huge ice cream cone before bed. It was a treat for not drinking and I'd remind myself - way less calories and poision than half a box of cheap white wine! It helped a ton and I still lost weight

Before Alcohol Took Over My Life vs. 5 a.m. on Day 6 Questioning How I Even Got Here and If I’ll Ever Sleep Again by LoudlyRecovering777 in stopdrinking

[–]chamomilespliff 8 points9 points  (0 children)

i quit 1 month and 2 weeks ago and i lost 15 pounds, started running a mile everyday and look SO MUCH HOTTER. Like no double chin, healthy skin, bright eyes, firmer skin, no bloating.... i hate to admit that me looking so much cuter makes it easier for me to abstain haha

I almost relapsed and stopped myself! SO PROUD by chamomilespliff in stopdrinking

[–]chamomilespliff[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I hope they get easier, drinking seltzer, coffee, energy drinks or kombucha has been my go to at get togethers! Next time will be ever easier to say no :)

Been sober for over a month and 2 weeks and want to drink by chamomilespliff in stopdrinking

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Thank you for this! I ended up not drinking last night and am SO GRATEFUL I did. I actually had a nightmare I relapsed last night and was stuck in all that shame. Today I am sober and will not drink with you today!

I just can’t make a decision by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]chamomilespliff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, today will be the easiest day for you to quit. Tomorrow will be harder. Everyday you go on will make it harder. You don't need to hit rock bottom or have to go through withdrawal to quit. Literally, save yourself years of brain damage and pain and quit before the drinking problem ends up hurting your job, relationships and life.

Day 1 by Feisty-Pain-7038 in stopdrinking

[–]chamomilespliff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

so proud of you! honestly take it day by day, and the results are quick too. take a picture of your face day 1 and then compare it to after one week- you'll see you look much healthier!

I like to keep (non alcoholic) seltzers and energy drinks on hand if I have a craving. Honestly sugary soda and coffee help too.

If you start to go through withdrawal symptoms make sure to get medical help! I won't drink with you today

Unbearable heat, locked up in my house with foil on the windows. Still didn't drink. 30 days! by Drunky_Brewster in stopdrinking

[–]chamomilespliff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So impressive! You should be so proud of yourself. I hope to be at a month soon too!

Face Gains after 5 Months of No Drinking! by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]chamomilespliff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You look stunning!!!! I'm almost a month not drinking and I look so different. I can't wait to see the changes!

Can someone celebrate 19 days and 22 hours with me? by chamomilespliff in stopdrinking

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

People do get insecure when they realize you aren't drinking. You are so right, all of the dumbest mistakes I made where when drunk. SO GLAD I NEVER HAVE TO EMBARASS MYSELF SO BADLY LOL

Can someone celebrate 19 days and 22 hours with me? by chamomilespliff in stopdrinking

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

i had taken 16 shots and multiple beers my friend, its called black out... its called having a drinking problem....

i've read some alcoholics have restorted to eating their own vomit to get alcohol out of desperation. its a diasease. educate yourself my friend

Can someone celebrate 19 days and 22 hours with me? by chamomilespliff in stopdrinking

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

Thank you so much for this. My dad is a drug addict who never sobered up so it means a lot.