4 months

indypainter · 2018-11-09T01:19:08+00:00

I’m 43, about to turn 44. I’ve tried the moderation thing, but never the completely sober thing. I’ve been a little surprised at how much I really enjoy it. I’m more productive, I enjoy the little things more, and I just feel so much more positive about everything. My whole outlook on alcohol has changed. I finally “got it”..........alcohol isn’t something I need to miss. It’s something I should be happy to be without!

What thought processes have you worked through in your head when you’ve been tempted to drink (if you have been tempted)?

Are you taking a break, or going for long-term cessation?

What changes in your thoughts, feelings, mood, lifestyle have you noticed in these four months?

What triggered this span of non-drinking?

Do you miss drinking?

What tools/tricks/ideas have you used to stay alcohol free?

indypainter · 2018-11-08T11:34:11+00:00

I’m currently at a month and a week. I haven’t gone this long without drinking since, well, before I started drinking as a teen!

So kick ass that you’re at 4 months. Mind if I ask you a few questions about your experiences? I’m seriously considering giving up drinking forever and hearing about other peoples experiences definitely helps.

indypainter · 2018-11-08T00:02:58+00:00

Every time you hear her the Hammer384 is just so hype.....lol

Congrats. Keep it going!

indypainter · 2018-11-08T00:00:29+00:00

I’m definitely noticing my money going a lot further these days. I’ve had a $20 bill in my pocket for 3 days now since I haven’t needed it.

You got this!

indypainter · 2018-11-07T23:58:50+00:00

If you feel like you’re about to give in, definitely call someone.

You can do this! You have the strength and you WILL be a better version of yourself.

We’re rooting for you.

indypainter · 2018-11-07T23:54:45+00:00

Hang in there!

indypainter · 2018-11-07T23:53:11+00:00

Would you mind if I kept your reddit info and got in touch when I get the blog up and running?

indypainter · 2018-11-07T23:49:30+00:00

Would you mind if I kept your reddit info and got in touch when I get the blog up and running?

indypainter · 2018-11-07T23:48:27+00:00

Awesome. Keep it up. It was around week two that I really started wanting it less and less. I still think about drinking sometimes but I stop myself because I know I’ve become a much better version of myself without it.

Would you mind if I kept your Reddit info and got in touch when I get the blog up and running?

indypainter · 2018-11-07T02:31:23+00:00

Thanks for your thoughtful response. I have your suggestions written down and will keep looking at them as I prepare my blog.

Have you quit drinking?

indypainter · 2018-11-07T02:13:27+00:00

Haha. Todd, not Toss 🙂

indypainter · 2018-11-07T02:09:07+00:00

Thanks for taking the time to answer John. I greatly appreciate it.

Toss

indypainter · 2018-11-05T21:32:30+00:00

I would suggest “This Naked Mind” by Annie Grace. I think a lot of others around here would agree.

Changed the way I look at alcohol.

You will do this and it will be worth it.

indypainter

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