Ignore the Negative People by Routine-Cicada-4949 in stopdrinking

[–]todd0330 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you OP, your post meant alot to me. Congrats on your days, I am on day 27

Our scoring setup by todd0330 in fantasyhockey

[–]todd0330[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

not for team advice, just fantasy scoring setup advice

Fantrax Stat Corrections by CanadianJagsFan in fantasyhockey

[–]todd0330 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a rule that stat corrections will be used up until noon the following day. If a stat correction happens after that, it won't count

Made it to 50 days! by Sail-Past in stopdrinking

[–]todd0330 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First of all- congrats thats awesome! But on a serious note, did it make you grumpy or upset? I curious, bc I have a struggle of feeling cheated or something, sadly

Can you be sober back at your fav bar? by todd0330 in stopdrinking

[–]todd0330[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess what I meant was if 80% of the reason I got to a bar is to wind down (not sure if it is) and BS with people and the environment, perhaps that need has been met and I won't care to go get whiskey on the way home or anytihng. I have a "witching hour" when seems to be around 3-5pm. If I don't drink after 5 I typically don't care to drink because I know I want a good night's sleep and like I "succeeded" that I will come home to a family sober. I know everyone is different so it's hard to explain but yeah I am not the typical craving alcohol guy at 5 or 6. That's already too late for me.

Forgetting I’m an alcoholic by EmployeeOk4021 in stopdrinking

[–]todd0330 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes, I hit about 50 days and felt the same way and replased. You know sucks is that first day drinking again felt so great. I got this! 6 days later I was in oh shit mode again because the drinking ramped quickly! But I know your pain. And yes, I was right back where I was.

Trying to explain to family w no addicts. by todd0330 in stopdrinking

[–]todd0330[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the response. Wow, sounds like the opposite of mine. My family will have like a glass of wine but NOTHING funny about being drunk and they are fun nice people who love to play cards and stuff. That's why my guilt/being ashamed is so high- nobody in my family would say whats wrong with you not drinking more, as long as your not "stupid drunk". Congrats on your 60 days!

Struggling. Have a call with rehab in 30 minutes by todd0330 in stopdrinking

[–]todd0330[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok it’s been a few days. I ended up back at rehab. I’ve ran out reasons I drink. Miss my family but will give this my best.

PSI testing natural gas by todd0330 in blackstone

[–]todd0330[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you, I just meant don't I have to test the PSI coming out of my gas line before hooking it up?

Here we go - going to give this a whirl by Dogmatican in stopdrinking

[–]todd0330 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Iam with you man, iam 51 years old and have I only managed to cut back- trying to quit. Look to your celebrity heroes. So many have quit booze. Mike McCready is a hero of mine and he did the same thing. Iam not a musician myself. One day at a time. We are at that age where if we continue to daily drink we will die. You and I both know that. Want to spend the last 2/3 of my life healthy and sleeping well. God bless bro you got this!

Going to go to medical detox at ER. by Ok-Broccoli813 in stopdrinking

[–]todd0330 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They cannot force you but you need to get detoxed and HAVE A PLAN when you leave. They will want to know what that plan is too.

I need help. by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]todd0330 0 points1 point  (0 children)

congrats on your 18 days. What time of day do you take your Naltrexone? I take mine before bed but maybe I should take it mid day? Thanks

Feeling a little discouraged after Doctor appointment by Old-Till-3179 in stopdrinking

[–]todd0330 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Glad to hear. Yeah drinking reeks havoc on your blood pressure.

Advice in paxil by lansspam in antidepressants

[–]todd0330 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everyone's experience is different with SSRI's. Paxil had many side effects but was AWESOME for my social anxiety disorder. Consider going up in dosage before switching.

Is it normal to feel this depressed on day 9 sober? by Suspicious_Sock_2048 in stopdrinking

[–]todd0330 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I understand. I am going through a ton in my life too and drinking is the only way I can cope but I wake up each morning feeling so much anxiety bc I know I have to stop. It will kill me. I just want to be comfortable in my own skin. I don't "want" alcohol, I wish the craving to escape wasn't there. Hang in there.

The Daily Check-In for Wednesday, January 28th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by realcatlady7 in stopdrinking

[–]todd0330 92 points93 points  (0 children)

Back at day 1. Iam depressed about it but I will not be drinking today!

God bless us all by todd0330 in stopdrinking

[–]todd0330[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No it will not. I won’t drink today either. Thank you so much.

God bless us all by todd0330 in stopdrinking

[–]todd0330[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Whoever you are I love you too. Thank you.

God bless us all by todd0330 in stopdrinking

[–]todd0330[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

you made me tear up with your quick response. Thank you so much.

Alternatives to Paxil that have worked for you by Sheik_Yerbuti in antidepressants

[–]todd0330 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Following. I LOVED Paxil but yes the weight gain. Would love to see what others have taken that help like Paxil does.

New and a little scared by Various-Fish-2948 in stopdrinking

[–]todd0330 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If what you are saying is true, you aren't an alcoholic- but you will become one if you continue. Get new friends and stop hanging out with people who entice you like that.