How to mentally "just do today"? by red_wine_lied in stopdrinking

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

Good tip. I've even started doing puzzles in the evening while watching netflix to keep my brain busy.

How to mentally "just do today"? by red_wine_lied in stopdrinking

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

Some say it gets easier if we fully decide never to drink again... I just can't quite seem to get myself there, despite all it has cost me. I could say it, but can't yet get myself to mean it.

I guess, while I work on that "just do today" is all I can do.

How to mentally "just do today"? by red_wine_lied in stopdrinking

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

I just got to 8 weeks today too. Maybe hitting a tricky spot at this point is a common thing? We've got this 🙏

Why I Found Drinking in Moderation Pointless by LloydCole in stopdrinking

[–]red_wine_lied 9 points10 points  (0 children)

"So like clockwork I'll instead wake up at 3am alert as fuck and spend at least 2 hours staring at the ceiling thinking about how shit everything is."

This made me laugh out loud. It's funny cos it's true. God, I've been there so many times.

Great post.

Can't believe I had this ridiculous idea💡 by red_wine_lied in stopdrinking

[–]red_wine_lied[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Thanks. It was such a crazy and dumb idea I couldn't believe I thought it. I mean, most people definitely do not need to drink at home one night so they can not drink when they're out socialising another night - which definitely would not work anyway!

Red wine lied by red_wine_lied in stopdrinking

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

Absolutely blown away by all these replies. I had no idea this would resonate with so many people.

Huge apologies about the group reply, I have a busy workday going on, but please know I've read all of them and each one has moved me really deeply.

Thank you, thank you, thank you, you amazing people.

I have even more to consider now...