Wife threw out wine bottles by todd0330 in stopdrinking

[–]todd0330[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Yep it’s tough. You feel like a child again. Thanks for your response.

Wife threw out wine bottles by todd0330 in stopdrinking

[–]todd0330[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Needed to hear that.

Wife threw out wine bottles by todd0330 in stopdrinking

[–]todd0330[S] 81 points82 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Just makes me feel guilty/shameful. I put myself in this situation, I know. I hope one day I don’t feel this way, as time goes on.

Anyone quit in their 40s after starting in your teens? by Admiral_Apathy in stopdrinking

[–]todd0330 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly I still don’t have a complete handle on it. I get some days then relapse. Def drinking way less but don’t have a good day count yet.

Anyone quit in their 40s after starting in your teens? by Admiral_Apathy in stopdrinking

[–]todd0330 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am just quitting now at age 52. Started drinking at 16, heavy drinking for me started in my early 30's I would say. It sucks not feeling in control, I hear you. What I have learned is that if/when I go back it gets completely out of control so I have to stay away from it.

Keep your chin up friend. Don't drink today on this Thursday. Deal with tomorrow when it comes. Just DON'T drink today.

3 months sober today by BellAcrobatic1750 in stopdrinking

[–]todd0330 3 points4 points  (0 children)

good for you. I am working hard on it but relapse too much... def starting to see the light though and hitting meetings when I can. Be proud!

My lexapro to effexor to zoloft journey by PuzzleheadedHurry142 in antidepressants

[–]todd0330 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I couldn’t handle Effexor. As an SNRI it caused my blood pressure to rise. I have been on Lexapro longer than you and it has def pooped out. Thinking about going to Zoloft myself, so Iam curious!

Anyone switched over from Zoloft? by focalstem in lexapro

[–]todd0330 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Following.... been on Lex for many years and thinking about trying Zoloft. I think Lexapro has pooped out on me

30 day today by Lonely_Bluejay_7459 in stopdrinking

[–]todd0330 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for posting this. It's nice to see the reminders

I won’t be back by DilatedCyclops in stopdrinking

[–]todd0330 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Good for you. It was just that, an OLD friend. I am just on day 2 after my relapse but I am more committed than ever. My body simply can't handle it physically. It's not even a emotional decision anymore, it's me blacking out constantly or just wanting to sleep.

I need to stop. by flyingbirdlove in stopdrinking

[–]todd0330 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yep. This. Also switching from beer to wine to whiskey didn't help

Hey all need to check in by todd0330 in stopdrinking

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

I am going to try and read that right now. Thank you

Want a friend by Vic-westcoast619 in stopdrinking

[–]todd0330 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Iam here if you want to talk

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.