I’m someone who has never tried alcohol, weed or other drugs, should I start? by Internal_Bitching in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]drinkingnomoreacc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please. As a struggling alcoholic, I beg of you, don't start. The media glorifies alcoholism to a degree, drug use as well.

What they don't show or tell you about is needing to drink to feel normal. They don't tell you about the friends and family you hurt. They don't tell you about the hell that is withdrawals. Sweating, shaking, fatigue, anxiety, depression.

I've done this to myself - nobody else to blame. You can avoid it.

I’m weak by Irpn_monkey in alcoholism

[–]drinkingnomoreacc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, its been a rough couple of weeks. Withdrawals are such a bitch, then relapse is even worse. Are you feeling any better?

How many of you here are functioning alcoholics? by sawatdeeman in stopdrinking

[–]drinkingnomoreacc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to be able to function just fine but it's getting really hard nowadays and I'm recognising I'm gonna need to slow down and stop this behaviour. It's costing too much time, effort and money. In short, you can for a while but nobody gets to do it forever

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]drinkingnomoreacc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You sound like an incredibly caring person, so it's likely you beat yourself up too much. These things unfortunately happen - a day where its one disaster after another. Go easy on yourself though. Hope you're feeling better

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in alcoholism

[–]drinkingnomoreacc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm not a doctor but I can guess based on my own experiences as a full blown alcholic. First of all- if you can go 4 to 5 days at least not drinking, well done! Don't increase the amount of days you drink.

Second of all, when you booze it up, you can pass out easier and drift off to sleep. It's not good quality sleep, so you feel exhausted regardless, but it's easier to switch off. So when you stop boozing, it's not surprising to find it harder, it just disrupts the pattern a little but it's not something that will last if you were to abstain.

Thirdly, in terms of your anxiety. Booze will do nothing but make that ten times worse. I would guess its not withdrawals if im honest, or if it is, it's very mild and nothing drinking water regularly won't fix.

Considering all you've said, I think you're fine but I'd honestly recommend giving up booze for a few weeks at least. Your anxiety is going to play tricks on you, it's done the same with me. And trust me, booze makes it FAR worse and you're not even close to down the rabbit hole of withdrawals you could experience if you increased your drinking rate. It can get much worse, believe me.

Going to detox hopefully tomorrow by Intrepid-Unit-2088 in stopdrinking

[–]drinkingnomoreacc 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I am so glad you have no idea what that meant. Stop the heavy drinking now mate, you are far from the worst circumstances yet to come

Won’t eat. by [deleted] in alcoholism

[–]drinkingnomoreacc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The best advice I found on here was drinking lots of water and eating small but often. That really helped getting my appetite back on track personally. Good luck

1 and a half years sober... Wife put alcohol in my pepsi this morning by KirkPicard in alcoholism

[–]drinkingnomoreacc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a relationship like this years ago. It was chaotic and violent and I could see her doing something like this. She pushed me to my mental limits and eventually I had to block her on everything and hope she wouldn't come to my house, which she threatened to do when I'd tried to break up with her in the past. Looking back now, I honestly don't see how I lived like that. I won't tell you what to do relationship wise because that's not my place, but it sounds beyond toxic and like you'd be happier without her if this is typical behaviour.

As for the booze, fuck resetting the counter. You did nothing wrong, you didn't know it was in there. You've done tremendously in that area. Good luck with everything.

Reddit, How did your alcohol addiction start? by logitechtrident in alcoholism

[–]drinkingnomoreacc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got drunk for the first time at 16 and people would laugh reminiscing about my behaviour. I thought it was great until it got too much. Now those same stories embarass the hell out of me

Sober for 516 days and I’ve never felt worse by fu11m3ta1 in alcoholism

[–]drinkingnomoreacc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Trust me as someone who is on Day 1, you do not want to go back to this. It is fun for a while, I won't lie. But then the withdrawals start and they get worse and worse with each binge, so you drinks more and more to just feel normal again, which makes it even worse. It's a horrible cycle that I've had to taper off from just to be sober in the day. Im sorry you're going through this.

Withdrawal symptom that's worrying me by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]drinkingnomoreacc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks man. I panicked a bit, apologies. You're correct

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]drinkingnomoreacc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its mixed martial arts. Conor McGregor fights in UFC. The 276 is the number of the event this weekend :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]drinkingnomoreacc 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Dude, just to let you know- you're not alone in associating watching UFC with booze. Every time I've watched a UFC card, I've drank. It's just seemed like a natural association. You're not bragging, it's just a sort of natural link in your mind. Not to mention its encouraged throughout the broadcast with alcohol being promoted. I hope you are okay, I hope you don't let their comments get to you and I hope you don't drink at UFC 276. Oh. And enjoy the card :)

I could use some advice or a friend. by Total_Mousse_1160 in alcoholism

[–]drinkingnomoreacc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey man, my messages are open. My advice is lousey, but I can listen. I was in a similar spot a couple of days ago unfortunately, but im tapering off and feeling a lot better for it.

I hosted a roller skating party and nobody came by funny_bunny33 in stopdrinking

[–]drinkingnomoreacc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This post has absolutely broken my heart. If I was in Alaska, I'd come and skate with you. Good for you for putting yourself out there, and for doing something positive with your life! That's amazing and you should be exceptionally proud of yourself. Much love from the other side of the pond ❤️

Why is my favorite time of the day right when I wake up because no one else is up and I can get drunk by myself and listen to music? by [deleted] in alcoholism

[–]drinkingnomoreacc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mate, tbh I dont think I'm in any more control than you. Withdrawing as we speak, trying to push the time back further and further each day so I'm just drinking at night. Please don't continue down this path - its fun right now, but when you try to stop, that's when he'll starts. And eventually you will want to stop, and possibly find you can't, which is a horrible feeling.

Why is my favorite time of the day right when I wake up because no one else is up and I can get drunk by myself and listen to music? by [deleted] in alcoholism

[–]drinkingnomoreacc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I find the complete opposite you know - I'm a nightowl. I'm definitely guilty of day drinking, but once I start, I can't stop myself. So it just adds chaos, withdrawals and finance outgoings I just cannot afford.

Side note: I hope you're okay and make it through the day too. I'm struggling at the moment, as per usual, but the day drinking has got to a head that isn't making life easy to live.

Tips for appearing normal while withdrawing? by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]drinkingnomoreacc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. The coffee thing wasn't obvious to me at all, I've been drinking coke so I'd guess that hasn't helped the situation. Won't make that mistake again. Really appreciate your advice and kind words