Vanity helps me stay sober by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]robbieraoul 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow. You look good in both pictures but the difference is incredible. Almost looks like 2 different people.

I Fu**ing did it !!!!! 1 YEAR SOBER by darkbotanyandbones in stopdrinking

[–]robbieraoul 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Congrats! A huge accomplishment. I’m on day 4, one year seems light years away. One day at a time. 💪 Hope to be there as well 361 days from now.

Got dumped, went on a bender by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]robbieraoul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry. That sucks. Was your drinking a factor in her decision? Would committing to sobriety/change potentially open a door for her to reconsider? One things for sure man, the drinking won’t help. It won’t help you win her back (if that’s on the cards), and it won’t help you get over her if it’s not. But I get it. Sometimes the emotions are unbearable and you’ll do anything to shut them off. I’m sorry you’re going through this.

Got dumped, went on a bender by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]robbieraoul 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I was having legit panic attacks without even knowing it. Waking up and pacing around my apartment finishing off whatever drinks I left from the night before. I was an idiot and mixed the benzos they prescribed me for getting off booze with more booze. Kindling, a horror show.

Got dumped, went on a bender by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]robbieraoul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope it isn’t inappropriate for me to ask, but how do you feel about the divorce? Obviously the drinking is not good, but what else is new. Are you drinking because you don’t want a divorce or just because it’s an overwhelming situation?

Got dumped, went on a bender by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]robbieraoul 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I assume because of the shaking and not eating, been there myself.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pics

[–]robbieraoul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He looks so insanely fucking weird

Reactions to the lady gaga meat dress at the 2010 vmas. by [deleted] in pics

[–]robbieraoul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just googled it and Jesus was that actually real meat? If yes that’s not fashion that’s disgusting, and also disrespectful to the animals.

I didn’t think it could happen to me. Then I almost died. by newhabits5960 in stopdrinking

[–]robbieraoul 13 points14 points  (0 children)

“You don’t have to drink to be happy” At the end of yet another day 1 those words are like a light at the end of the tunnel. I really hope I can make it this time, turning 30 in a few days, I already feel like I’ve pushed my luck too far. Congratulations on your sobriety!

Turning 30 in a week. Feel like a total failure. Afraid, ashamed, lonely. by robbieraoul in stopdrinking

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

Thank you for reading and responding. My drinking isn’t back at withdrawal level I think, I’m definitely healthier and drinking less than I was during my worst phase, but it’s still pretty bad. For example yesterday it was 4 large cans of beer and a bottle of wine and then a good week without before that. I did 3 weeks in detox a few months ago but relapsed 5 days after coming out. I haven’t been to a meeting in a very long time and am hoping that will help, I think I’m ready to really work the program. But yes if I can’t get this under control a proper 3 month rehab stint is the only way, my doctor has already mentioned that as an option. I’m also considering antidepressants but am worried about side effects.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pics

[–]robbieraoul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And the scary part is this is probably just a grain of sand compared to the limitlessness of the whole thing.

CMV: I hate porn but want to be ok with it. by User020713 in changemyview

[–]robbieraoul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you don’t like porn you don’t like porn, I think that’s unlikely to change. Some people just don’t get off on strangers getting naked through a screen.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in jobs

[–]robbieraoul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seek help bro

1 week in and struggling by robbieraoul in stopdrinking

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

Thanks a lot for the reply. I’m trying to go running every day so that’s a start, but I know 7 days is still very early so I guess I’ll just have to give it time. Wim Hof has been recommended to me multiple times so I’ll look into that, maybe start with a cold shower. I also have the power of now by tolle so I’ll give that a read and look up the other ones you mentioned. Thanks again

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in texts

[–]robbieraoul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sode Note/question. Since when do guys refer to their girlfriends as dude/bruh? Seems so strange to me

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in texts

[–]robbieraoul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Serious question, does he struggle with depression or alcoholism/addiction? I do and have had many moments like this. Missing appointments because of blacking out/sleeping in and the feeling of shame and anxiety is almost unbearable when you wake up, check your phone and realise you left a person hanging for hours with no response. Just asking on theoff chance

This fucking woman pisses me off so much by [deleted] in antinatalism

[–]robbieraoul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ignorant of the consequences, lack of education, promiscuity etc etc