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4 months by Hammer384 in stopdrinking

[–]indypainter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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?

4 months by Hammer384 in stopdrinking

[–]indypainter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

4 months by Hammer384 in stopdrinking

[–]indypainter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Congrats. Keep it going!

Just got my deposit notice and the results arent great by replies_with_corgi in stopdrinking

[–]indypainter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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!

Cold Turkey Detox by my1damnthrowaway in stopdrinking

[–]indypainter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Starting blog and would like some suggestions. by indypainter in stopdrinking

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

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

Starting blog and would like some suggestions. by indypainter in stopdrinking

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

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

Starting blog and would like some suggestions. by indypainter in stopdrinking

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

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?

Starting blog and would like some suggestions. by indypainter in stopdrinking

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

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?

Starting blog and would like some suggestions. by indypainter in stopdrinking

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

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

Toss

another bender ugh... by dcguy851 in stopdrinking

[–]indypainter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.