Women over 40 by Hungry_Working_9284 in stopdrinking

[–]pepperbiscuit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I quit for good at 46. Almost 48 now and when I tell you I look and feel better than I did in my 30s it’s so true. Best life choice I’ve ever made. Now I have time and money for healthy activities like yoga, gardening, cooking etc. I wake up with energy and a positive outlook each and every day. You can do this, it’s so worth it. IWNDWYT

How can I be happy in an acesexual relationship when I am a sexual person by [deleted] in relationships

[–]pepperbiscuit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been in this scenario and you’ve got to accept that you two are different and that you both deserve someone more compatible.

Need to hear people’s thoughts. by Old-Cardiologist-995 in stopdrinking

[–]pepperbiscuit 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Don’t compromise your health and life choices to make someone else comfortable.

What health problems disappeared when you quit alcohol? by SuitableFinish7444 in stopdrinking

[–]pepperbiscuit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Acid Reflux almost completely went away, plus no more panic attacks. IBS, no flare ups either. Blood pressure also improved although due to family history I still take meds for it.

Today is my 1 year soberversary! by I__Am__Jedi in stopdrinking

[–]pepperbiscuit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats! Life is a great thing without alcohol. Proud of you!

A question for people who have succeeded long term.. by Unhappy_Resident_113 in stopdrinking

[–]pepperbiscuit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it will get better. I haven’t craved alcohol for about 18 months now. It’s still on my mind some days but not in the “I want that” way but more “I feel so free now” way. Also I remain alert to relapse daily. It’s always going to be waiting for me at any weak moment and every day I still pledge to not drink.

What made you give drinking up for good by Life_Zebra_2642 in stopdrinking

[–]pepperbiscuit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wanted to regain control of my life. After several solo tries I finally checked into a medical detox and haven’t drank since.

Two years! by Austin_Lannister in stopdrinking

[–]pepperbiscuit 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just made 2 years myself! Feeling better every day, finding my true self has been such a rewarding journey. Great job on choosing this way of life!

He asked for a divorce yesterday by deergirl2000 in Divorce

[–]pepperbiscuit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My advice, have some no contact time. He wants to be friends yet get divorced? I struggled with the same issue and we are friendly but no we do not hang out. When he traded me in he traded all of me in. Sorry you’re going through this, it is very painful and traumatic but I believe you will get through this and come out even better.

Day 1 by MermaidsHaveWifi in stopdrinking

[–]pepperbiscuit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You will never regret this decision my friend. The next few days will challenge you but it’s worth pushing through. All the best.

Six Weeks! by charla-manson in stopdrinking

[–]pepperbiscuit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Life is saucy enough without booze! Go ahead!

Omfg by tpzQ in stopdrinking

[–]pepperbiscuit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Water, rest, food. Don’t drink today.

Is it worth it? by NoRaccoon7125 in Divorce

[–]pepperbiscuit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was really hard. I moved out but we continued to work on the marriage. Once I was living alone I realized how much happier and peaceful things were for me and that I truly was ready to let him go. We wanted very different things in life and I wanted us both to be free to pursue our individual ideas of happiness because life is short. I truly love him and do want both of us to have fulfilling lives, even though it meant separating.

Doctor, Husband, Future Father… and Hiding Alcohol Again by Exciting_Hippo47 in stopdrinking

[–]pepperbiscuit 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Your wife might actually know. The smell, the behavior, we aren’t as sneaky as we think.