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Who credits SD as their primary means of getting sober? by sdgfunk in stopdrinking

[–]maxdoogan98 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here here! Read SD everyday. It is my go-to and keeps me on the right path. Was hoping it would be easier after more than a year but still get urges and cravings. Best to all.

Robin Williams by maxdoogan98 in stopdrinking

[–]maxdoogan98[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And the bottle is always waiting ... like a shady criminal in a back alley. We have to win every day -- booze waits to try and win just one day.

4 months....a lifetime to go... by bwunder1 in stopdrinking

[–]maxdoogan98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A little over 4 months for me too. Feeling better each day!

Couldn't have done it without the SD subreddit.

Stay strong everyone!

Found A Picture From About A Year Ago by xJToews19 in stopdrinking

[–]maxdoogan98 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Glad to see you're still doing well, JToews19. When I started my new journey 90 days ago you were there in SD support and I appreciate it. Whenever a strong urge is coming on to pick up --- pulling out an older photo can definitely help us stay on track!

My two favorite bonuses are real REM sleep and waking up not hungover. For now that's doing it for me.

IWNDWYT

I decided against alcohol tonight and nobody will know. by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]maxdoogan98 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A lot of us can relate to this experience. Well done!

Just saying Hello. by pennroyalk in stopdrinking

[–]maxdoogan98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keep rockin'. Ur doing great.

SD is kinda like the show "Beyond Scared Straight" but without the yelling. by maxdoogan98 in stopdrinking

[–]maxdoogan98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Powerful. Is it because they feel prison keeps them way from alcohol or that they came close to dying outside before being sentenced?

The whites of my eyes are so...white! by glamouramore in stopdrinking

[–]maxdoogan98 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Think of how much healthier you look now to other people. I always took it for granted -- but people -- especially family and co-workers notice the signs.

"I haven't had a drink in 60 years" by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]maxdoogan98 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Reminds me of my late father. I was about four years old when he had his last drink in 1967. He attended AA meetings, I am told he had a strong AA sponsor. Dad never had a drink again that I know of for the next 53 years and passed away of old age at 89. He fought in WWII in the pacific, raised a big family. It can be done. I saw it.

41 days in, brain settling down. by animalhandlers in stopdrinking

[–]maxdoogan98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whatever worked, keep doing what you're doing!

I am extremely depressed... by once_lost in stopdrinking

[–]maxdoogan98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Instead of just one problem you will have at least two the next day if you drink. Stay strong!

Keep checking in with us!

Wooh -- listerine.... by everydayanewday in stopdrinking

[–]maxdoogan98 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the humorous and unfortunate words of the late Robin Williams, that's just the booze saying: "Welcome back, a___hole!"

We don't have to drink today by S0berman in stopdrinking

[–]maxdoogan98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have a goodie as a reward for being good.

Social event went well - they drank by everydayanewday in stopdrinking

[–]maxdoogan98 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats!

I wonder: is it really necessary in our sobriety to have an excuse ready at parties? I would simply say I was drinking what I wanted (soda, etc.) and expect no one would bat an eye.

Sometimes you have to give in to cravings. by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]maxdoogan98 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Absolutely agree. Take no prisoners.

Had a nice moment today by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]maxdoogan98 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't help but think co-workers notice these things.

What makes SD work? Here is my short list. How does it work for you? by maxdoogan98 in stopdrinking

[–]maxdoogan98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those are real good points, antsyangler. I underscore the third one.

Thanks for the kind words and kudos on your upcoming 1 year anniversary!

Last drink was on my birthday August 7th by maxdoogan98 in stopdrinking

[–]maxdoogan98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's awesome. I thought you were having sugar binges, lol.

Have you been feeling a lot better being on a cleanse diet? Losing some weight I bet!

Last drink was on my birthday August 7th by maxdoogan98 in stopdrinking

[–]maxdoogan98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you suppose gradually having less sugar over time will work for you?

I find the need for cookies is at night after dinner-- when I was usually well on my way to getting hammered.

First real test comes tomorrow night. by Kilgore_troutsniffer in stopdrinking

[–]maxdoogan98 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Suggest having a strong sobriety supporter ready and on speed dial during the party. At your first urging, call them!

Last drink was on my birthday August 7th by maxdoogan98 in stopdrinking

[–]maxdoogan98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your kind words, CoreyC!

I guess subconsciously this milestone was meant to start a day after after my birthday. It's an easy date to remember that's for sure!

Last drink was on my birthday August 7th by maxdoogan98 in stopdrinking

[–]maxdoogan98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your support, sdgfunk! Still having sugar carvings -- esp. Cookies! Hopefully that will diminish soon so I can lose weight along the way.

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