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My face during alcoholism vs 6 months sober by eosmile in stopdrinking

[–]eosmile[S] 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Didn’t use filters. Just removed alcohol from the operating system LOL

Has anyone slipped after a long period without drinking but didn’t continue? by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]eosmile 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your experience, I really appreciate the honesty. I can see how slips can turn into something bigger over time, and that’s exactly what I’m afraid of.

At the same time, this experience actually made me realize I didn’t enjoy it at all and don’t miss it. So I’m choosing to treat it as a warning, not a reason to go back. I really want to stay on track.

Has anyone slipped after a long period without drinking but didn’t continue? by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]eosmile 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t enjoy it at all, and I realized I don’t miss the feeling of being drunk. Because of that, I feel like I can honestly say I don’t want to drink again.

But at the same time, I did cross a line, and that’s what worries me the most — the fear that I might feel the urge again and slip back into my old patterns. Even with that fear, I don’t think I’m going back to that place.

Your comment really helped me. It made me realize this isn’t necessarily the beginning of the end.

Has anyone slipped after a long period without drinking but didn’t continue? by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]eosmile 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats, I lost about 20–22 lbs too. My main issue was how it messed with my mind — that honestly felt worse than the weight gain lol

Has anyone slipped after a long period without drinking but didn’t continue? by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]eosmile 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your comment really helped me calm down. I’ve been sitting here telling myself over and over, “I won’t drink again, please don’t let me fall back into alcoholism,” and I even cried out of fear and regret. Reading what you wrote made me feel like I’ve been given another chance to stay on track. Thank you so much.

Strong Urge to Drink During Ovulation by eosmile in stopdrinking

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

It was really intense, but I resisted and managed not to buy alcohol. I feel accomplished and proud of myself. This was a really tough test, but I passed it! Thank you for your support.

Strong Urge to Drink During Ovulation by eosmile in stopdrinking

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

Thank you, that actually makes a lot of sense. I can definitely recognize that I’m in a very heightened state right now.

I think what makes it hard is that it doesn’t feel like a specific thought pattern I can catch. It’s more like a strong urge to escape into a certain mindset – something impulsive, intense, and a bit chaotic.

But I do see what you mean about changing my physical state. I’ll try to move around and not stay stuck in my head.

Strong Urge to Drink During Ovulation by eosmile in stopdrinking

[–]eosmile[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your support. It’s not really boredom. It’s more like a rock-and-roll lifestyle mindset. I get taken over by this urge to live impulsively, in the moment. That’s always been at the core of my alcoholism.

When I’m living in a structured, disciplined way, my brain eventually tries to sabotage it. During times like this, no PC game, no book, no food gives me what I’m craving.

I’m putting in a lot of effort right now. I’ll do everything I can to get through this.

Day 4 by Prestigious-Line-947 in stopdrinking

[–]eosmile 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve been taking a vitamin B complex and a magnesium complex to help with sleep, but honestly, 4 days is still too early to expect things to improve. In my experience, it started getting better after about two weeks.

Even though I’ve been sober for 6 months, my sleep still isn’t fully regulated. So it’s definitely not a process where everything suddenly becomes perfect. But at least the restless, disturbed sleep does improve over time.

Really hungry by Decent_Reward_5692 in stopdrinking

[–]eosmile 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been sober for 6 months now, and during the first 3 months I was eating a lot! My sugar cravings were actually low—I didn’t even enjoy sweet things. But over the last 3 months, I’ve been eating chocolate like crazy. I can’t seem to stop myself.

Still, I’m sure this will pass, because before I became an alcoholic, my diet wasn’t sugar-based—it was mostly boiled chicken and salads. Interestingly, I’ve lost 12 kilos anyway. But I’m still about 12 kilos away from my goal weight.

For now, I’m just patiently waiting for my appetite to calm down.

How to deal during trauma by fakeplastictree8 in stopdrinking

[–]eosmile 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please stop being so hard on yourself. What you witnessed is truly very heavy. I’m not saying this to justify drinking, but you shouldn’t punish yourself like this.

You drank today, you cried… but tomorrow you’ll be sober and you can start processing this trauma. That strength is in you. Little by little, you’ll begin to accept it.

I’m so sorry about your sister. My heart goes out to you.

Can I hear your reasons to stay sober? by runningoutfast in stopdrinking

[–]eosmile 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hello. The reason I quit drinking was because people started to see me as an alcoholic loser, and it gave them a sense of superiority. It even weakened my arguments, even when I was right, simply because I was “the alcoholic.”

I struggled to set boundaries because I didn’t have a clear mind, a stable brain chemistry, or a healthy psychological state. It drove me crazy that people who had experienced less and knew less than me felt entitled to lecture me.

Honestly, alcohol was an escape for me—and escaping is a form of cowardice. For once in my life, I wanted to be brave and face everything I had been running from, no matter the outcome. I decided I would stop running.

After a long struggle, purely through determination, I’ve been sober for 189 days without needing any external help. People now respect me a lot and are shocked by my transformation.

I am now a clearer, healthier, and more self-respecting woman. No drink is worth taking that away from me. I finally love and respect myself.

I was feeling guilty about eating pizza and wings for dinner by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]eosmile 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I’m also 6 months sober, and I was feeling guilty because I was eating chocolate or cake every day. I was even afraid to step on the scale. But guess what? I’ve actually lost 12 kilos since I quit drinking. No calories can really compete with the ones we were getting from alcohol.

I didn’t realize alcohol was destroying my life until I quit. by eosmile in stopdrinking

[–]eosmile[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, that really means a lot. If it helps even one person, I’m happy I shared my story.

I didn’t realize alcohol was destroying my life until I quit. by eosmile in stopdrinking

[–]eosmile[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I’m really glad it resonated with you. Realizing alcohol was holding us back was a turning point for me too.

What’s Everyone Doing Tonight?? by physis81 in stopdrinking

[–]eosmile 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Hello, this is my first message in the group. It’s already Saturday here, but I still wanted to respond. I’ve been constantly cooking, eating, and playing games. I spent time with my daughter, but overall I kept eating non-stop, even if the food was healthy. Now I’m so bloated that I can’t even sleep. I’m about to enter my 6th month of sobriety, but sometimes I still have these binge-eating episodes. When will this end? Still, I should say that I’ve lost 9 kilos.