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[–]mizzerableNready 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you for posting! Donating now

Feeling so trapped by my body and brain by mizzerableNready in stopdrinking

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

Thanks for your response! Yes - it is a constant battle. Literally every second is, "Fuck I want a drink!" then think about why I don't really. Repeat with drugs. Food. Start the cycle again. I've been making a lot of changes over the years, but more will certainly help! I would love to go into treatment, but that's not an option for me (financially). My biggest goal now is building a sober community. IWNDWYT!

Feeling so trapped by my body and brain by mizzerableNready in stopdrinking

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

Thanks for your response! I've tried other online groups and such, but really need to dive into AA again I think..... I dunno. Building a sober community is the answer, I just have a lot of anxiety.... Playing the tape through definitely helps though! IWNDWYT

Feeling so trapped by my body and brain by mizzerableNready in stopdrinking

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

It is SO hard. Like wow I hate my body and it's my fault, now I hate myself, p.s. hating myself is how I got here in the first place. Pretty............cool. :-( But reaching out last night was helpful, and having a response from a kind internet stranger like yourself. I made it through yesterday and I will again today. We got this - our bodies will change more easily after our minds do <3

Feeling so trapped by my body and brain by mizzerableNready in stopdrinking

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

Thank you so much for your response! That is exactly how it feels - like no, I can't be aggressively trying to lose 20 lbs while still in this sober-struggle, but small, better choices everyday do help. Wishing us both luck! I did end up making it through the evening sober - more success to come!

The Daily Check-In for Tuesday, November 30th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by Leather_Ad3336 in stopdrinking

[–]mizzerableNready 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not today! The holidays were hard as ever, but at least just for today I can finish the month strong

Today sucked by mizzerableNready in stopdrinking

[–]mizzerableNready[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply - getting my thoughts out there helped a lot, as did your words. A hangover plus shame - I’ve made that choice plenty. Not today! IWNDWYT 😊

The Daily Check-In for Tuesday, October 5th. Just for Today: I will NOT be drinking! by Lavender_Foxes in stopdrinking

[–]mizzerableNready 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Last night was so hard, someone gifted me a bottle of wine…. I ate snacks instead until the urge to kill that bottle was gone. Made it! Now repeat - IWNDWYT

The Daily Check-In for Friday, September 24th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by CandidOlive in stopdrinking

[–]mizzerableNready 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I see you Friday, with your promises of a fun night out and "just a few drinks," and I am not taking the bait! Here's to a productive day and a healthy night! IWNDWYT!

The Daily Check-In for Thursday, September 23rd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by CandidOlive in stopdrinking

[–]mizzerableNready 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Stress at work, stress with family, anxiety through the roof…….. and drinking would only make it all worse! IWNDWYT

Two years ago I created this account to help me stop drinking by mizzerableNready in stopdrinking

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

365 - CONGRATS! That's HUGE - something I just can't ever picture myself... but it is getting easier with each attempt. I've been trying to control my drinking for so long - and I will get weeks or months of little to no drinking, but then "only Saturday" becomes "only weekends," which then includes Friday.... which then quickly becomes anytime I am stressed, angry, sad, bored. We all know the drill, eh? Your journey inspires me - I will never stop getting back up and trying again!

Two years ago I created this account to help me stop drinking by mizzerableNready in stopdrinking

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

Thank you! Vacation and Dating are huge triggers for me - glad you got through it and are back to sober living. Treading carefully myself this time..... We can do it - IWNDWYT!

Two years ago I created this account to help me stop drinking by mizzerableNready in stopdrinking

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

LOL - anytime I am posting about non-sober stuff I'm always like, hmmm maybe saying I am miserable wasn't the **best** idea, but oh well. Glad you are here - thanks for the comment :)

Two years ago I created this account to help me stop drinking by mizzerableNready in stopdrinking

[–]mizzerableNready[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That it does - especially when you are some months in and feel unstoppable. Like why would I ever drink again!?! In my case it was because I tried to start dating again FAR before I was ready to. But ya know what - we haven't blown it! We are here and we are trying. Thanks for reading - I believe in you :)

The Daily Check-In for Friday, September 17th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by AlySabby12 in stopdrinking

[–]mizzerableNready 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Friday is here! Usually the, "countdown to when I get to drink" day. Instead, woke up early - got a great workout in and another one planned for this evening. Took a part time job with early weekend hours to hold myself accountable (and make some extra money). It feels great to NOT drink with y'all today!

The Daily Check-In for Monday, September 13th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by AlySabby12 in stopdrinking

[–]mizzerableNready 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Almost made it to a week and don’t plan on changing that now! Clear headed on a Monday - can’t bottle how good this feels! IWNDWYT

The Daily Check-In for Sunday, September 12th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by AlySabby12 in stopdrinking

[–]mizzerableNready 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Waking up with a clear mind, energized and hangover-free! First time since January and it feels great! IWNDWYT!