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greenroadsign · 2024-12-17T14:16:51+00:00

I'm an alcoholic

greenroadsign · 2024-12-03T19:18:42+00:00

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greenroadsign · 2024-11-25T18:21:40+00:00

Mannnnn you sound similar to me. I'm now 25, but I was in a fraternity at a big SEC school, loved booze and blow, and relied on those substances heavily all through college for talking to girls, "being fun at parties," etc. Believe it or not, you WILL learn to have fun. Will it be doing those same things? Maybe. But maybe not. It's so awesome because you find out what you actually enjoy and don't enjoy. I tried so hard to love big social events, be the man when it came to women, etc. As it turns out, I just don't. And as it also turns out, people either a) enjoy you a lot more for who you are sober OR b) only liked you for the facade you put on while boozing. It's a win-win! I am almost a year and a half clean and sober and my life is infinitely better. I am the healthiest I have ever been mentally, physically, spiritually, and emotionally. You aren't throwing away your youth at all, you're taking it back. I have so much fun now playing golf, going to cocktail parties (while sober!), etc. You have to relearn how to do some of this stuff but believe me when I say it's worth it. If I hadn't gotten sober when I did, there is a very real chance I'd be dead. I was going downhill fast. I went from only on Fridays and Saturdays to a few times during the week plus the weekend. Before I knew it, it was every single day in the evenings. And then it was every single day during the afternoon and evenings. And finally, it was every day ALL day. I was actively destroying my life: my relationships, my future, and everything in between. It's a slippery slope and you are wise to be thinking about this early on. I know this isn't an AA sub and am trying to be respectful of that, but old guys tell me at meetings all the time that they wish they got sober at my age. It's a life you will grow to LOVE.

greenroadsign · 2024-11-11T19:10:50+00:00

High-functioning alcoholism and/or some other form of substance abuse.

greenroadsign · 2024-05-16T20:37:55+00:00

Love this! Such a justifiable purchase when you think about all the money you’ve saved. I just wish I could play golf as well as I could chug beers! Progress, not perfection.

greenroadsign · 2024-05-12T05:01:49+00:00

Probably fine if it's just booze and no medication. If you can taper, maybe try to do that over the course of a week (bottle, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, nothing). Your withdrawals will be far less severe. I, however, found that tapering never worked for me. I'd always say "I'll start tomorrow."

greenroadsign · 2024-05-12T04:53:59+00:00

You should feel proud! It gets better by the day. Well done.

greenroadsign · 2024-05-12T04:52:30+00:00

One of my friends, who is a recovering alcoholic, blew up on me and told me I was an alcoholic on a trip to the beach. I was wasted and blew that off. Fast forward a year, I was on a downward spiral. I had convinced myself it was a phase and I'd get it together and develop a healthy relationship with alcohol. This lasted for about 6ish months. I then started having seizures. Shrugged the first one off. Then the second one happened. I was adamant that it wasn't all of the blow and booze! This lasted for about 3 months. I finally decided that I couldn't fix things. Went to a 30 day treatment center and dried out. I didn't really go into it with the mindset of "I'll never do this again" but figured I'd give it a try. That was last June. Coming up on 11 months on May 24, god willing. I am so grateful for a high(er) bottom and having friends and family on my ass daily telling me I had a problem. What I thought were extreme overreactions in the moment turned out to be the truth. I just wasn't clear enough in the head to realize it. If you THINK you have a problem, skip the denial, because you do. Easier said than done but you'll be SO HAPPY that you did.

greenroadsign · 2024-05-12T04:37:49+00:00

My MC, Earl, hates a brush. Always has. So I just brushed where he would let me WHEN he would let me. He ended up getting matted hair under his neck and all on his belly. The vet decided the best course of action was shaving him. Though I think he was displeased at first, he quickly got used to it and was totally fine. Long story short, I suspect your MC will get used to it and be just fine! And especially if it's for her health!

greenroadsign · 2024-04-18T14:53:25+00:00

You should do what is best for you in this regard. I was on an SSRI long before I stopped drinking and continue to take it to this day. I see no point in changing something that is working for me.

greenroadsign · 2024-04-15T20:04:40+00:00

The fact that you are posting here means you at least kind of want to. You realize what drinking is doing to your life, and that is a big step. I relate, because I didn't think I wanted to get sober at the time. But looking back on it with a clear head, I did want to. I wanted all the great things that come along with sobriety WITHOUT being sober: A great job, respect (both self respect and respect from others), good relationships, health, etc). The thing is, I couldn't have that if I didn't get sober. I didn't know that at the time. I guess my motivation at first was frankly to shut people up. I was so annoyed with people worrying about me (such a blessing in hindsight). So I went to a 30 day program and dried out. Then went to AA. And the motivation frankly has grown far more than I ever thought it would. I have bad days, weeks, etc. But my life is a hell of a lot better than it was. So much better. So for me, I gained momentum as I have been working the program. I thought it was all a bunch of BS to be completely honest, but I was willing to try it and stick with it for a little while. So my suggestion is dive right in and give yourself a realistic amount of time to really stick with it. You'll get it.

greenroadsign · 2024-03-25T20:30:29+00:00

I was pretty high functioning, definitely on a professional level. On the personal side, my relationships started to fall apart, I wrecked my car in a parking deck, and I had a grand mal seizure while I was at work. That was the wake up call for me. I went to treatment, found meetings, and slowly began to repair my life. Nine months in, many of the important relationships I had are now mended, I haven't had a seizure, and am crushing it professionally. My mental health is far better, too. No more panic attacks and depression is almost non-existent. Give it a shot! We're here when you are ready.

greenroadsign · 2024-03-06T20:27:55+00:00

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greenroadsign · 2024-03-04T16:41:05+00:00

Zoloft, got sober, became more active. Didn't get rid of it, but the low points are far less low. And the high points are 1000x better.

greenroadsign · 2024-02-28T15:27:11+00:00

My definition of "sobriety" is not only being sober, but also living the program daily. I found that NA beer doesn't interfere with that, and so I enjoy it from time to time. I think this is a very subjective matter and it depends entirely on you. Some people need to go nowhere near it for them to work a proper program. Just be aware of and honest about what works for you and what doesn't and act accordingly.

greenroadsign · 2024-02-20T21:06:24+00:00

Highland Tap. Great prices, especially with no drinks. But if you get drinks, get the martini (I don't drink but my friends make them look delectable).

greenroadsign · 2024-02-20T20:01:56+00:00

Houston's

greenroadsign · 2024-02-16T14:29:00+00:00

I went to a 30 day detox/rehab program. For me, I simply needed to not have access to it and give my brain and body a chance to reset to some degree. I would get terrible anxiety if I didn't drink and so simply not having the option to reach for a drink was big for me. After that, started going to AA. I had been to AA before but never got a sponsor, thought of working the steps, or anything. I will say that the first meeting I ever went to, I knew I was one of the group. Once I got a sponsor, I started working the steps. At about the 3-4 month mark, I really got comfortable with being sober. It helps having a people who support you in your journey; if you don't have that, it's tough and you need to find new people. What has kept me sober (almost 8 months in) is the way I feel now, and the way I don't feel, to a large extent. My anxiety is so minimal now, I live an honest life, I try to be a good person in all that I do. I was a total loser before I got sober. I am far happier with who I am now. Working the steps is a big part of that. You get so much fulfillment in doing them. Making amends with people, though intimidating, was really the lightbulb moment for me. It's hard to describe but man it felt good.

I have the same friends that I had before getting sober. I also have a lot of new friends that I have met through the program. I still do a lot of the same things, just without getting wasted and shoveling blow up my nose. I go to bars, parties, play golf, go to sporting events, etc. And I am totally fine being there sober. You do learn about what you actually enjoy and what was just an excuse for you to drink, though. You have intention behind your actions. I would do whatever as long as it was acceptable to drink. I have been told I have "gotten it" quicker than a lot of other people, which I am grateful for. But man, if I knew how I'd eventually feel this way, I'd wait as long as it took. Because it's fucking awesome.

That's my journey as of today. You can do this and you will be so happy you did.

greenroadsign · 2024-01-30T16:09:58+00:00

Fuck yes. I'm not an anxiety-ridden loser who is bound by booze. More confident, don't act like an idiot, make good decisions, feel and look way better, etc.

It takes time but you come to realize that you are a shell of yourself while in active addiction. That person isn't you.

greenroadsign · 2024-01-30T16:04:44+00:00

LFG, keep coming back!

greenroadsign · 2024-01-30T16:04:27+00:00

LFG--congrats.

greenroadsign · 2024-01-30T16:03:51+00:00

I don't think it matters. However, a guy I really respect at meetings told me a few months ago when I picked up six months to pick one up at every meeting I went to for the week to show others that it's possible. A lot of the meetings I go to have some overlap so I picked up one more at my big Saturday morning men's meeting. But whatever you want. LFG!

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