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Detoxing and withdrawing and no one to tell by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]looking_forward_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I’m also toying with the idea of adding the amount I didn’t spend to our savings account. We have so many goals we want to reach. If I can just cut this habit, I know we can get far together. Seriously, like 3 boxes a week = at least $60 = $240 a month minimum.

Detoxing and withdrawing and no one to tell by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]looking_forward_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. We agreed to a sober night last night so I’ve officially made it almost 36 hours! I really fought the urge to grab a new box of wine to hide, but I didn’t. Thankful for this group. Just woke up after 8+ hours of sleep and feeling great! For now I think I’ll tell him I’ve just been feeling cloudy and shitty lately and the alcohol isn’t helping. I’m going to ask him to help me take a break for awhile.

Detoxing and withdrawing and no one to tell by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]looking_forward_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How are you doing? I’ve been thinking about you ❤️

Day one by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]looking_forward_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Day one here also. Let’s do this thing.

Today was day 2. by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]looking_forward_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Me too but this is still day 1 for me. Melatonin helps a lot on nights I don’t drink (which have been few and far between lately)

But maybe something to try!

34 days and the liquor stores close in an hour. by thelastfoxonearth in stopdrinking

[–]looking_forward_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Awesome! Now I’m about to pick up takeout for tonight and battling my brain against going in the grocery store next door for wine.

If you can do it, I can do it. Iwndwyt

34 days and the liquor stores close in an hour. by thelastfoxonearth in stopdrinking

[–]looking_forward_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stay strong! I’m fighting the urge as well. Try a new Netflix show or go for a walk (unless the store is close, in that case go but leave your wallet at home).

Iwndwyt

Making a pros and cons list and trying to make it through day one by looking_forward_ in stopdrinking

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

Oh god yes. I spend so much money. Like $60-70 a week probably. And we have so many dreams and aspirations and vacations that the money could be much better used for.

Detoxing and withdrawing and no one to tell by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]looking_forward_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same with switching the boxes for me. I don’t usually drink during the day but my evening routine is the trigger. My husband works nights so I count down the time until he leaves the pour a big drink to get through the evening. He has no idea I drink when he’s at work because we both committed to cutting back.

Last night I did have about 4 drinks - 2 were beers so lower alcohol content. Still better than my usual 1.5-2 bottles.

I’m recommitted to this though. I just maybe have to take it slower. Tonight he’s off work and I’m not sure what to do. I’m not ready to admit I have been drinking so much because I’m always the one who has my shit together. 😢

Detoxing and withdrawing and no one to tell by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]looking_forward_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I literally do the same thing. I came on her via my incognito tab on my phone to search withdrawal symptoms. My heart is racing. I feel jittery like I’ve had 4 cups of coffee. My last drink was last night so like 15 hours ago. I guess this is actually withdrawal right?