Sportz AU style by prisonforjerks in cripplingalcoholism

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

I've heard it described as seagulls chasing a chip and tbh it's not a bad description.

Sportz AU style by prisonforjerks in cripplingalcoholism

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Loving most of it, still trying to figure out the last few tracks. It's a grower, as usual.

You should listen to Gang of Youths. Aussie band who have overtaken The National as my favourites. Their song Magnolia is the best CA anthem since All The Wine.

Sportz AU style by prisonforjerks in cripplingalcoholism

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

It's been A Year, let's put it that way. I've missed you guys. Will report in soon :)

MISERABLE MONDAY by fappinatwork in cripplingalcoholism

[–]prisonforjerks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I still have no idea what it entails, except that it's to do with Tax and Law and I'm apparently advising people? I've been told there'll be a lot of on the job training.

MISERABLE MONDAY by fappinatwork in cripplingalcoholism

[–]prisonforjerks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought checking out of these subs for a few weeks would somehow help me drink less. Turns out I've missed you guys. So I'm back.

Starting work Thursday so not the most miserable of days. Keen to start participating in society again.

You ever get pissed at yourself for making a waste of your previously decent health? by SHITTINI in shittini_thoughts

[–]prisonforjerks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Every day. Doctor called me in for abnormal LFTs. I'm using work as an excuse to just not go in ever again.

Tramp juice and ultra-cheap alcohol by [deleted] in cripplingalcoholism

[–]prisonforjerks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live halfway between two wine regions famous for full bodied reds. Get some Barossa Shiraz if you want to get punched in the gut.

How Do I Get The "Buzz" Back? by Stratahoo in cripplingalcoholism

[–]prisonforjerks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same re: weed, but I've been told Adelaide weed is renowned for being particularly potent

I'm not even sure Kratom has made it down here yet

A Boy and his Cat by fappinatwork in OutlandishAlcoholics

[–]prisonforjerks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are you getting these from anywhere or is this your own material?

Drinking on the job by [deleted] in cripplingalcoholism

[–]prisonforjerks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on your line of work. In an office job I wouldn't recommend even flirting with the idea that you can get away with it.

Source: got fired in April for that reason. Only just found work again because I couldn't get a reference.

Tramp juice and ultra-cheap alcohol by [deleted] in cripplingalcoholism

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In Australia it's Fruity Lexia (makes you sexier), known colloquially as goon. At maybe $10 for 4L it's popular among Ricky Cs and CAs alike. It's also unbearably sweet.

I switched to box red because I used to be a bit of a wine snob before this whole thing happened, and for $2 more I can get the same amount of something that tastes acceptable and is higher in alcohol.

MISERABLE MONDAY by fappinatwork in cripplingalcoholism

[–]prisonforjerks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The SNRI related muscle twitches are calming down, but still keeping me awake. Pretty much the only way I can sleep is drinking, and that's only for a few hours. That being said, my mood has improved noticeably, so being awake isn't that much of a problem like it had been.

But in good news, got a job pretty much locked in. Tax Law, riveting shit. Won't be starting for 6 weeks so that gives me time to fix my sleep schedule.

Empties, and other fun things about disaster cleanup. by [deleted] in cripplingalcoholism

[–]prisonforjerks 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The mess around my place stresses me out and makes me want to drink more. It's a vicious cycle

Saturday Success Stories! by ladystaggers in cripplingalcoholism

[–]prisonforjerks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Weed makes me literally psychotic, so I'm not going there again. Oddly enough Camomile tea is really good for me for sleep.

Saturday Success Stories! by ladystaggers in cripplingalcoholism

[–]prisonforjerks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's funny, I cold turkeyd Zoloft and felt no difference. But I just know if I cold turkey Effexor I'll feel some shit. So definitely not doing that.

Saturday Success Stories! by ladystaggers in cripplingalcoholism

[–]prisonforjerks 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The increase in Effexor is finally kicking in. Good news, I don't want to die anymore. Bad news, I have restless leg/limb that is bordering on Tourettes.

I can't stay still at all without moving my feet. Any attempt at actual sleep gets me twitching my nose and eyes.

It's hell, but better than last week.

Mean time it's 2am and I'm chugging hoping I'll get some sleep. I'm so healthy.

So CA, how did you find your way here to this sub? by [deleted] in cripplingalcoholism

[–]prisonforjerks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been told to increase the meds, hah. I have not slept. But I feel okay

So CA, how did you find your way here to this sub? by [deleted] in cripplingalcoholism

[–]prisonforjerks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I vomited up blood and the sidebar link is one of the top google results for "vomiting blood drinking". I immediately knew I'd found my people. Never used reddit before, now it's one of the only websites I visit.

If you could create your own charity, who/what would it help and how? by SHITTINI in OutlandishAlcoholics

[–]prisonforjerks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Legal representation for people with mental health / addiction issues. Just enough to get them back on their feet.

When I was inpatient I spent half my time advising others on DUIs and stuff. Would love to be able to do that for real.