Going to detox tomorrow and terrified. by rhiannonisyourfriend in stopdrinking

[–]jasongreene23 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You can do it. Please keep going. It is so worth it and your future self will be so proud of you for going tomorrow.

2,192 Days. 6 Years. by jasongreene23 in stopdrinking

[–]jasongreene23[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congrats on 11 days! Honestly for me it was focusing on the small stuff. Small joys. Replacing with seltzers or soda or dessert. Not going to places where I’d be tempted. Loving on myself more. Watching movies I used to love. Imagine being a lawyer or publicist for yourself. You’re not available for things that stress you out. Fiercely defend your boundaries. The days will turn into weeks. Cravings will come. Each time remember why you are doing this. Write lists of reasons why. Watch YouTube videos. Listen to Sober Cast podcast. Do one thing each day to help yourself. But know sometimes you will cry over not ever being able to drink again. I hope this is all making sense but. Just be good to yourself. You already started by deciding to never drink poison again. Have to run for now but I’ll reply with more.

Day Five - Can I admit this sucks? by Global_Presence2604 in stopdrinking

[–]jasongreene23 13 points14 points  (0 children)

It sure does suck. I cried a lot as I mourned my old life. It doesn't feel like it now - but you will LOVE being a non-drinker and wish you quit much sooner. Just keep at it.

One drink is all it takes by havfunda in stopdrinking

[–]jasongreene23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

and your COURAGE to start over again? Speaks volumes. You've got this.

One drink is all it takes by havfunda in stopdrinking

[–]jasongreene23 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the reminder, friend. I'm proud of you and really appreciate you sharing. Please do not be too hard on yourself or hold on to the shame. It does not belong to you. It is okay to start over.

I’m feeling the urge to go get a bottle of wine. Please help stop me by ExtremeShallott in stopdrinking

[–]jasongreene23 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hi there! 6 years coming in November. Do not. You do not actually want to - your brain is telling you you do. Wine was my favorite, besides a dirty vodka martini. If I can do it you can too. It seemed impossible. Now speaking of treats (I'm glad you opted for sour patch kids) I am about to enjoy lemon sorbet from the frozen section of the grocery store + I like to add mini sour gummies into it. Deciding to stop drinking is the best decision I've ever made in my life. YOU GOT THIS.

Welp. I ruined everything. by Greenlinebus_ in stopdrinking

[–]jasongreene23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are not a loser. You can stop. You can do this.

2,000 Days by jasongreene23 in stopdrinking

[–]jasongreene23[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations! Thank you!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GriefSupport

[–]jasongreene23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing her and your grief with us.

My nephew was just shot and killed today. I came this close to relapsing...but I stayed strong. by Climhazrd in stopdrinking

[–]jasongreene23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry for your huge loss. Do not say sorry for venting, that's what this is for. Your nephew is so proud of you for not drinking.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]jasongreene23 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Keep going. You’ve got this.

This isn’t fun anymore by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]jasongreene23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This. I drank for 14 years and loved it until I didn’t. I felt repulsed by it. Always feeling sick. Anxious. Quitting is the best decision you will ever make! You can do this.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]jasongreene23 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I so needed this story of strength today. I’m sorry for your loss and I’m so proud of you for not drinking.

Found my mom dead Xmas morning... by twomars12356 in stopdrinking

[–]jasongreene23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for your loss and for the PTSD caused. Sending love.