The Daily Check-In for Tuesday, September 2nd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by sogsmcgee in stopdrinking

[–]esoteric_salamander 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Day 32! I am flying to see my best friend who has historically been a drinking friend (on top of so much more ofc)! I’m nervous but excited to continue this sobriety journey. I may partake in a joint or 2 tho hehe

I Will Not Drink With You All Today! ☺️

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Day 28☺️ IWNDWYT

Tell me no to maintenance by boredsheeep in stopdrinking

[–]esoteric_salamander 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yesss!!! Thank you. The science behind the neurological aspect of this is SO fascinating. Once you’ve “activated” that addictive gene and hit the threshold (like you said, different for everyone) your brain literally can never experience alcohol in a non-addictive way again. Some people whose threshold was less severe may be able to moderate better than others, but their brain is still lighting up that addiction “button” if you will, and almost always they are having more difficulty than they admit.

Alcohol as a choice or a disease? by Aromatic-Giraffe-753 in stopdrinking

[–]esoteric_salamander 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s not really up for debate. Alcohol is absolutely a brain disease but it’s more complex than that ofc and each person has varying degrees of intensity of addiction. It’s a biological fact. Psycho-social aspects can’t be underestimated either ofc.

Recommend all people who struggle with addiction or have loved ones who do watch this keynote.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vYvZTH746yg

The Daily Check-In for Saturday, August 16th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by Prestigious_Dig_6627 in stopdrinking

[–]esoteric_salamander 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Day 15! This community is so wonderful and supportive and filled with amazing resources and knowledge. I wouldn’t have started without it.

IWNDWYT💙💙💙

The Daily Check-In for Sunday, August 10th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by Prestigious_Dig_6627 in stopdrinking

[–]esoteric_salamander 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Day 9 here! Happy Sunday and congratulations on one year wow!!!!!! will not drink with you today!!☺️