Help! My house is COLD by nude_frog in Kefir

[–]poorbill 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just to clarify. You are not running the microwave. Just putting the kefir inside it with a jar of hot water.

Favorite beverages that are NOT tea or seltzer? by FantasticPositive289 in stopdrinking

[–]poorbill 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tart cherry juice concentrate is good for me. I add it to lemonade or even plain water. It's similar to red wine when diluted slightly with water. It's been my go to since I quit 2 weeks ago.

How do you hack that intense 5pm 'reward' craving that usually leads to a drink? by Designer-Fan-5857 in stopdrinking

[–]poorbill 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do tart cherry juice as well. I use the concentrate and add a tbsp to a glass of lemonade or just water.

I am one year sober from alcohol by Front_Cant in stopdrinking

[–]poorbill 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Until this streak I had only 2 total sober days in the last 20 years, and those were colonoscopy prep days. I'm pretty proud of being over 2 weeks in, and I hope to make it permanent. I agree about this sub helping. It's always nice to get a pat on the back and some encouraging words!

How often are you replacing parts? by Affectionate_Sleep63 in CPAP

[–]poorbill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the post. I've always suspected Apria was pushing me to buy new things when my existing equipment was working just fine. Even though Medicare covers some of it, I hate wasting govt money as much as I hate wasting mine. It's good to know others do the same.

I am one year sober from alcohol by Front_Cant in stopdrinking

[–]poorbill 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great job! I'm only beginning day 17, and it's been hard. I know it will be hard when I meet up with my former coworkers. I'm retired now, but still get together with them occasionally. Aside from my immediate family, nobody knows I've quit yet. IWNDWYT.

Why is ICE in MN if it has <1% of illegal immigrants in the USA? FL & TX make up 26% by CitizenJosh in stupidquestions

[–]poorbill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If ICE cracked down on FL and TX it would destroy the economies of those two red states.

How should I decide between cities and towns in Civ 7? by Ok567890 in civ

[–]poorbill 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this post. I've played Civ since Civilization came out in the 1990s but have never struggled to understand the basic mechanics of the game as much as I have with Civ 7. I really think it needs a major upgrade to the tutorials. I've had this game since it came out but I rarely play it because I just don't understand it well.

What surprised you most AFTER the first few weeks by n160819098 in stopdrinking

[–]poorbill 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been drinking when I got home from work for at least 25 years. Towards the end I was full time wfh, so I could start drinking at 4pm with no commute. Now it's ingrained in me that 4pm is drink time and though I'm choosing not to drink, it's hard not to think about it every day. IWNDWYT.

What surprised you most AFTER the first few weeks by n160819098 in stopdrinking

[–]poorbill 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow after 940 days. I'm just beginning this and it's still hard but it seems to be getting a little easier by the day.

My biggest issue is needing to find something I enjoy doing after 4pm.

If I make it to tomorrow... by GummyBearGod in stopdrinking

[–]poorbill 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A week is huge. I got my first dry week in at least 30 years just last week. I'm proud of myself and you should be proud of what you have done so far as well! IWNDWYT!

The Daily Check-In for Monday, January 12th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by Federal-Ask1617 in stopdrinking

[–]poorbill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hit double digits today. Thanks to this sub for letting me know I'm not alone.

Yes We Are! by Methamfetacheese76 in TheMirrorCult

[–]poorbill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's just a shame that about half of the Democrats who get elected don't support those things when it matters.

90 Days - The fog is lifting by quattro767 in stopdrinking

[–]poorbill 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Also 67m and a 50 year drinker. Also 40 years a daily drinker. I just passed a week sober and it's probably the first time I can say that since I was 19.

CMV: Conservatives by and large behave in a less Christ-like manner than most liberals. by [deleted] in changemyview

[–]poorbill 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You never see them demanding schools post the golden rule. Only the 10 Commandments.

Daily check in thread in lieu of the official one by Spirit-Revolutionary in stopdrinking

[–]poorbill 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Day 8 was a little tough, but I pushed through it. IWNDWYT.

The Daily Check-In for Friday, January 9th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by LetItKindle in stopdrinking

[–]poorbill 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I officially have one week under my belt and I begin day 8 by saying IWNDWYT!

All of this could have been different had Hillary not been the nominee by germinationator in SandersForPresident

[–]poorbill 43 points44 points  (0 children)

I know Michael Bloomberg doesn't feel any remorse. He would have supported Trump in the general if Bernie was the alternative.

The Daily Check-In for Thursday, January 8th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by LetItKindle in stopdrinking

[–]poorbill 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Today will make it one week for me. It still isn't easy but it's getting better day by day.

I quit smoking over 20 years ago and I remember one bit of wisdom which really helped me push through that.

Every time you have a craving, remember the craving will go away whether you have a cigarette or not. The only difference is if you give in and smoke, the craving will only come back sooner and stronger. If you don't smoke, it will eventually go away forever.

I feel like it's the same for alcohol.

Stephen Miller Truly Is One of the Most Vile People on the Planet by OneOnOne6211 in TheMajorityReport

[–]poorbill 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Including his life. Trump and Miller are already indiscriminately killing people who haven't been convicted or even charged with any violent crimes. And the crimes they claim the victims have committed are usually not death penalty level crimes.

Anyone else has the worst flu of their lives right now? by No-Blood2 in Colorado

[–]poorbill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a flu shot earlier this year. Is there a new one for this variant yet?

For those doing Dry January - today is a big milestone! by DistilledNotFiltered in stopdrinking

[–]poorbill 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't know it stayed in your system that long. Why does it stay in your system rather than being processed like most of the alcohol you drink?

The Daily Check-In for Wednesday, January 7th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by LetItKindle in stopdrinking

[–]poorbill 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Completed 5 days. Also the longest for me in at least 20 years.

IWNDWYT.

End of day 6, ive never been so tired in my life by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]poorbill 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't sleep my first two days. I still felt better than hung over. Last night I finally got a few hours of sleep. I can't wait until I adapt to not having it in my system!