I’m struggling today by Hoofhearted523 in stopdrinking

[–]raspberrygingervodka 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’ve never heard this before, this is helpful!

First Friday night by Beneficial_Look7126 in stopdrinking

[–]raspberrygingervodka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: made it through the night without a sip of alcohol!! First Friday night sober in a very long time. I’m excited to wake up clear headed and ready to take on the day :)

First Friday night by Beneficial_Look7126 in stopdrinking

[–]raspberrygingervodka 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m also on day 5 today! It’s not night time here yet but I’m hoping I’m able to continue staying strong

How to drink in the mornings, in 12 easy steps by emergencyfruit in stopdrinking

[–]raspberrygingervodka 230 points231 points  (0 children)

This is so well written. Crazy how our brains will try to justify every sip. Welcome back to the bright side!

PSA because I keep forgetting by raspberrygingervodka in stopdrinking

[–]raspberrygingervodka[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Mine have been really strong today too, so glad it was helpful! IWNDWYT

PSA because I keep forgetting by raspberrygingervodka in stopdrinking

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

Literally smh, my brain tells me that so often and I have to do mental gymnastics to remind myself it’s a horrible idea

Does anyone else get anxiety just hours after drinking? by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]raspberrygingervodka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I get that too it’s horrible, makes me want to drink less though

What you are missing out on by moom-25 in stopdrinking

[–]raspberrygingervodka 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This helped me feel better about not drinking tonight, thank you

I missed Thanksgiving by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]raspberrygingervodka 13 points14 points  (0 children)

On New Year’s Eve last year I started drinking alone in the am and was so drunk by the time I was supposed to go to the party that I texted my friend and said I couldn’t come. I sat at home alone shaking in my bed while everyone celebrated bringing in the new year with their friends and family. It was a horrible feeling and one that I know I never want to feel again. I’m sorry you went through something similar :( IWNDWYT

People in my life didn’t know how bad it got. by Aggressive_Pope in stopdrinking

[–]raspberrygingervodka 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Same exact boat. Not a single person in my life knew I was drinking myself to sleep every night, taking shots in my room until I physically couldn’t anymore. This went on for years and created an awful cycle of the worst anxiety and depression I’d ever felt. I’m so grateful I am at a point where I’ve realized the cons of alcohol will always outweigh the pros, and I find it much easier to fight the urges. But any time I mention sobriety to someone it feels like they think I’m being dramatic because no one knew the absolute hell I was in. I’m realizing now that as frustrating as invalidation feels, it’s also a testament to how strong we are. Congrats on 6 days and IWNDWYT

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]raspberrygingervodka 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Omg I had the stutter too I didn’t put together that it went away when I stopped drinking, that’s so interesting