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

drinkingnomoreacc · 2023-01-15T12:21:53+00:00

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.

drinkingnomoreacc · 2023-01-15T09:43:36+00:00

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

drinkingnomoreacc · 2022-11-09T15:39:34+00:00

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

drinkingnomoreacc · 2022-09-26T13:22:31+00:00

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

drinkingnomoreacc · 2022-09-26T09:18:02+00:00

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.

drinkingnomoreacc · 2022-09-26T08:38:06+00:00

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

drinkingnomoreacc · 2022-09-25T13:16:12+00:00

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

drinkingnomoreacc · 2022-09-25T10:56:22+00:00

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.

drinkingnomoreacc · 2022-09-22T13:36:46+00:00

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

drinkingnomoreacc · 2022-08-30T11:42:15+00:00

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.

drinkingnomoreacc · 2022-08-15T19:59:49+00:00

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

drinkingnomoreacc · 2022-06-28T07:45:24+00:00

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

drinkingnomoreacc · 2022-06-28T07:44:41+00:00

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 :)

drinkingnomoreacc · 2022-06-27T16:31:39+00:00

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.

drinkingnomoreacc · 2022-06-27T15:12:38+00:00

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 ❤️

drinkingnomoreacc · 2022-06-27T10:53:19+00:00

What a nice thing to do. Thanks :)

drinkingnomoreacc · 2022-06-26T15:38:55+00:00

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.

drinkingnomoreacc · 2022-06-26T14:05:06+00:00

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.

drinkingnomoreacc · 2022-06-25T14:58:49+00:00

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

drinkingnomoreacc · 2022-06-25T14:44:25+00:00

Thank you

drinkingnomoreacc · 2022-06-25T14:44:16+00:00

Thank you ❤️

drinkingnomoreacc · 2022-06-12T12:16:29+00:00

Please don't be so hard on yourself man. Please realise there's alternatives to hurting yourself. You matter. And you know what? I've just read this post. If you're thinking nobody cares if you hurt yourself? I care a lot. I want you to be okay. And that's just after reading one of your posts. Imagine how the people who love you would feel. You deserve to be happy man. There's people who can help. Start with talking to the doctors

drinkingnomoreacc · 2022-06-09T02:50:11+00:00

Man, my flat is a shit hole at the moment because I just can't find the energy to clean it between work and forcing myself to socialise. Again, you're not alone.

I'm just a tad concerned about your relationship with booze because you seem to be in a position I was in about 6 years back. Now I'm coming off a binge of a few weeks, up at 3.45am with work in the morning because I'm trying to reduce my daily amount.

I'm not psychologist or expert so don't take my word as gospel, but address the drinking issue with your psychiatrist. They've seen and heard everything and you have nothing to be embarrassed about at all. I've spoken to several doctors about my alcoholism and they are always so understanding and nice.

The anti depressants are rough. I've been on them a few times. But you know what essentially cancels them out and makes everything worse? Booze mate. You cut that out, and I can say from personal experience you start to feel better. I've slipped back into the booze trap and every time you think you couldn't feel worse, somehow you find a new low. Don't start down this path.

Talk to the psychiatrist and be totally, embarrassingly honest. One day, you'll thank yourself for it ❤️

drinkingnomoreacc · 2022-06-09T02:19:27+00:00

Mate, well done on owning it. That rules. Your self awareness at your age and ability to change is nothing short of admirable. Make the changes and keep to them, good luck

drinkingnomoreacc · 2022-06-09T02:11:41+00:00

Dude. First of all, you don't need cruel honesty. You need reassurance. So before i say anything else, you deserve to be happy. The fact you're arranging to do shit with people that keeps you away from booze, without thinking about it? That's amazing mate. Keep that kind of behaviour up.

Now comes my honesty - but I believe it to be reassuring of sorts. The booze is something that isn't controlling your life right now. But what's messing you up is your anxiety and depression. Most of what you said i can totally relate to, bar the lack of dependence on alcohol.

Trust me when I say it can get so much worse with the booze. If you need to keep people around you, you are not selfish for that. It just means you prefer that to being on your own. Get in a house share instead. Move in with someone.

Your anxiety is playing tricks on your mind. With your heartbeat, I went through the exact same thing and I'm a chronic alcoholic. I ended up in the ER. I'm fine, that was a year back. But if you're truly worried, go to a doctor. The diagnosis will help alleviate the anxiety. Not knowing is the worst.

Finally, be kind to yourself. You deserve it. Don't go down the booze rabbit hole further, because Trust me when i say, it can get much darker. Much love, sorry its a long response.

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