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Anyone on a sober streak?
Posted on 12/22/21 at 11:55 pm
Posted on 12/22/21 at 11:55 pm
I’m nearly 9 weeks drinking only all water/coffee. No booze/mixers the entire time and the longest I’ve gone in 10+ years. I’ve never felt better.
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Posted on 12/22/21 at 11:56 pm to Billy Blanks
Streaking when you’re sober isn’t very fun.
Posted on 12/22/21 at 11:58 pm to Billy Blanks
Im about 24 hours without a drink.
Took this week off from work and friday to tuesday was a bender.
Took this week off from work and friday to tuesday was a bender.
Posted on 12/22/21 at 11:59 pm to Billy Blanks
Well, It's been 10 years or more since I drank more than 2 beers or shots in a month. Not that I can't or don't drink but very little.
I used to drink like a fish. It just slowly changed for me personally.
I used to drink like a fish. It just slowly changed for me personally.
This post was edited on 12/23/21 at 12:01 am
Posted on 12/22/21 at 11:59 pm to Billy Blanks
quote:
I’m nearly 9 weeks drinking only all water/coffee. No booze/mixers the entire time and the longest I’ve gone in 10+ years. I’ve never felt better
We're really proud of you.
Posted on 12/23/21 at 12:03 am to Billy Blanks
Beautiful. Really great for you :)
Opposite for me. New Years need to hurry and pass.
Opposite for me. New Years need to hurry and pass.
Posted on 12/23/21 at 12:06 am to Billy Blanks
Gave it up December 16, 2020. Was ruining my life. No way in hell did I think at that time that I could make it this far, but here I am. Hands down the best decision I've made in a loooong time. I had tried to put it down for other people dozens of times and it never stuck. When I finally wanted it, it stuck.
I have no problem with other people drinking, and honestly wish I could do it in a controlled fashion, but we are like fire and gasoline.
I don't do AA but did some voluntary group sessions after about 4 months dry that seemed to help.
Biggest thing I wish someone had told me is that the withdrawal symptoms can be a bitch and can pop up unexpectedly months down the road. Look up post-acute withdrawal syndrome or PAWS. I was at 15-18 drinks/day when I hung it up so your previous consumption patterns will heavily impact your withdrawal.
Inexplicable emotional outbursts, irritability, depression for 3-4 days at a time. Haven't had one in almost 4 months now, but man those were hell.
I was scared it would be this big thing with my friends and family, but no one seems to care that I don't drink.
ETA: lost around 25lbs since I stopped, stopped snoring entirely, no more gall bladder pain, and my memory has increased noticeably. I drink a lot of coffee, la croix and NA beer. My way isn't for everyone, so if you're doing something that works, more power to you.
I have no problem with other people drinking, and honestly wish I could do it in a controlled fashion, but we are like fire and gasoline.
I don't do AA but did some voluntary group sessions after about 4 months dry that seemed to help.
Biggest thing I wish someone had told me is that the withdrawal symptoms can be a bitch and can pop up unexpectedly months down the road. Look up post-acute withdrawal syndrome or PAWS. I was at 15-18 drinks/day when I hung it up so your previous consumption patterns will heavily impact your withdrawal.
Inexplicable emotional outbursts, irritability, depression for 3-4 days at a time. Haven't had one in almost 4 months now, but man those were hell.
I was scared it would be this big thing with my friends and family, but no one seems to care that I don't drink.
ETA: lost around 25lbs since I stopped, stopped snoring entirely, no more gall bladder pain, and my memory has increased noticeably. I drink a lot of coffee, la croix and NA beer. My way isn't for everyone, so if you're doing something that works, more power to you.
This post was edited on 12/23/21 at 12:10 am
Posted on 12/23/21 at 12:06 am to Billy Blanks
I take a break every year for the week leading up to the Dallas marathon since our company runs a relay. Taking another after the holidays to prep for the 3M Half-Marathon
Posted on 12/23/21 at 12:12 am to The Last Coco
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I was at 15-18 drinks/day when I hung it up
Good God damn! This kind of honest post gives us perspective and personally makes me very grateful.
This post was edited on 12/23/21 at 12:14 am
Posted on 12/23/21 at 12:13 am to Billy Blanks
What? No.
Posted on 12/23/21 at 12:16 am to Billy Blanks
I did a sober stretch last week, Sunday to Friday.
Wasn’t impressed.
Wasn’t impressed.
Posted on 12/23/21 at 12:16 am to The Last Coco
Like a boss.
Posted on 12/23/21 at 12:20 am to LouisianaLady
quote:
Opposite for me. New Years need to hurry and pass.
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Posted on 12/23/21 at 12:30 am to The Last Coco
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honestly wish I could do it in a controlled fashion, but we are like fire and gasoline.
Yeah I feel your pain on that. To damn hell with "having a couple of drinks". I'd say I'm like the Drugs Delaney of alcohol: When everyone else has one, I have two. Buddy wants to "have a beer" after work, no thanks, I'll take a double Bourbon and water. Always hate the next day though...."oh hell, what kind of shite did I talk last night??"
Posted on 12/23/21 at 12:36 am to Billy Blanks
I've been sober for about a full 2 weeks now.
Then that steak will end on Christmas. Streak will end even more on New Years.
I don't drink often, no more than 2-3 times a month. But when I do drink, I get drunk, really fast.
In all honesty, kudos to you. Keep up the great work. I hope you're around people who support you and hold you and your sobriety accountable.
Then that steak will end on Christmas. Streak will end even more on New Years.
I don't drink often, no more than 2-3 times a month. But when I do drink, I get drunk, really fast.
In all honesty, kudos to you. Keep up the great work. I hope you're around people who support you and hold you and your sobriety accountable.
Posted on 12/23/21 at 12:38 am to Billy Blanks
quote:I’ll start a sober streak in the AM and see how many hours I can hit sober
Anyone on a sober streak?
Posted on 12/23/21 at 12:42 am to mikelbr
It may be that my older brother died of Cirrhosis at 45 on December 26, 2000 . It wasn't pretty seeing the deterioration and the end. It struck me hard and I'd love to talk to him.
Like I said, just don't drink much.
Like I said, just don't drink much.
Posted on 12/23/21 at 12:46 am to The Last Coco
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I was at 15-18 drinks/day when I hung it up
Do you mind if I ask your age?
I can see putting down 15-20 beers in a day spent mostly outside. But I'm pretty sure I don't have the energy or stamina to do that multiple days in a row. And forget about 15-20 drinks of liquor. Maybe back in college, but not after the age of 30 or so. Well, definitely not after 40.
Posted on 12/23/21 at 12:46 am to Billy Blanks
My last drink was in August 2003. More than 18 years ago.
Prior to that I was a moderately heavy drinker. Mostly wine and imported beer.
Prior to that I was a moderately heavy drinker. Mostly wine and imported beer.
Posted on 12/23/21 at 1:05 am to Billy Blanks
I'm in the belly of he beast I drink a pint of Makers every fukin day
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