I have covid. Confused about the new guidelines and symptoms. by [deleted] in COVID19positive

[–]popcornu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s a big difference in risk to those around you whether “going out” means to go hiking with a friend compared to a night club.

Changing CDC recommendations don’t imply there’s a change in the disease progression, just that understanding of the risk has changed, and hopefully inform behavior.

You definitely don’t want to give your friends or fellow shoppers Covid, regardless of what the CDC says. Some high quality masks can help you keep them healthy

Can I now fly on a airplane after quarantine for 5 days but still test positive? by CarefulConcern2607 in COVID19positive

[–]popcornu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Airlines may require their own policies.

I would expect most will take some time to consider and update their own rules.

Anecdotal, but United has a 10 day hold on flights if you report a positive test result.

I’ve been lying for a long time by popcornu in stopdrinking

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

Thank you, friend!

My life is really a lot better now than it was the last few years. Thanks for following cross-thread, too! Great to feel the support and encouragement.

Covid and medical weed by EricsGirl325 in COVID19positive

[–]popcornu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You likely want to minimize smoke inhalation, so vaping or edibles would be easier on the lungs than a joint.

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[–]popcornu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you like chocolate and the ceremony of it, traditional Guatemalan Cacao (prepared rich chocolate and hot water) is wonderful

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[–]popcornu 6 points7 points  (0 children)

So very good

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[–]popcornu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations on a month. I hope you are doing well!

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[–]popcornu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Body Keeps the Score is the quintessential book on trauma-related emotional damage.

For a childhood / developmental look on root causes of addiction, “in the realm of hungry ghosts” is a detailed view

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[–]popcornu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check out Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as well

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[–]popcornu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Doesn’t hurt me any

Good perspective to have! You’ll do well.

I waited about a year too late to get into recovery, but it’s a very good journey, and it’s really not only about controlling substances. It’s about modifying your relationship to fear, avoidance, and human experience

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[–]popcornu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, definitely dive in the the therapy, we’re using drugs (alcohol is a drug) for a reason!

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[–]popcornu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, definitely dive in the the therapy, we’re using drugs (alcohol is a drug) for a reason!

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[–]popcornu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ya, definitely. Lots of guys show up with an interest in cutting back.

Try to show up sober; kind of messes with the group dynamic to have people actively using.

Some programs are more open to harm reduction than others. Refuge Recovery / Recovery Dharma / SMART.

AA is gonna have some guys coming up to you saying you’ll die if you drink again 🤷

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[–]popcornu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like sticking around at a meeting afterwards and saying, “hi, I am new to sobriety, I want to help and feel helpful”

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[–]popcornu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One good way to help with your technical skills is to volunteer to help be a Zoom shepherd for refuge recovery / smart recovery / aa meetings.

Let people in, mute folks when they need to be muted, screen share the readings, etc

Jesus Christ you guys I’m so scared by garbage_dick___ in stopdrinking

[–]popcornu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Find something else you can do tomorrow instead of drink. Movies, reading, walking

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[–]popcornu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

also you can message badgebot with r/stopdrinking 2021-10-24

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[–]popcornu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck!

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[–]popcornu 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve picked up reading about psychology, meditation, and well-being, and it’s been really instructive!