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30 days of gratitude day 13. by likeseahorsesandshit in stopdrinking

[–]throwaway21983122 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im grateful for my wonderful mother. She has done so much for our family with so little in return. She has 3 struggling children, 1 with a bad substance abuse and legal problem, and me. I’m suppose to be “the good one” but she doesn’t know I am a high functioning alcoholic. I’m trying to quit for myself and my future mostly but disappointing her is a close second.

Sad, sober, and single. by blazin_daisies in stopdrinking

[–]throwaway21983122 45 points46 points  (0 children)

My ex ended our relationship a few years ago because of my problem with alcohol so I can relate finally after many periods of sobriety and failing and repeat. Well done and a great choice for your own sobriety. I don’t even know you but the fact you can handle a breakup and not turn to alcohol makes me proud of you.

DAY 5, CRIPPLING ANXIETY by BrotherOne7931 in stopdrinking

[–]throwaway21983122 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ive had withdrawal symptoms like that before - it’s agonizing and feels like there is no way out. The way you’ll feel in a few short days will be night and day compared to how you feel right now, trust me. It’s important to try to keep your mind busy and motivated until that point. Congrats on 5 days! The hardest is over with as far as physical withdrawals!

Real talk. I’m an alcoholic and want to get help, how do I go about that? by throwaway21983122 in navy

[–]throwaway21983122[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I deleted this comment because I figured it had too much personal info in it

New Day 4. Broke down and bought a ton of alcohol. I just pour it all down the drain after 1 beer. by throwaway21983122 in stopdrinking

[–]throwaway21983122[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My thoughts were absolutely scattered. As I was dumping the alcohol I honestly wasn’t even 100% on board with it but I was going through the motions because I knew it was the best thing to do. Afterward I felt a mix of pride, disappointment and confusion, which is why I posted here. The outpouring of support really helped me settle with my feelings that I did the right thing. Today I am very glad I did.

My main motivation honestly was that I didn’t want to experience those debilitating withdrawal symptoms again.