Redraider7
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Glad your son is doing better. Psychedelic therapy might be worth looking into!
I gotta quit drinking.
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Outlaw99
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Case a day plus whiskey every day for 25 years. Finally had my best friend point blank tell me I was an ass and going to die sooner than later. That’s the short version. Said I would stop and never touch it again. I’m not a liar so I couldn’t go back. Started working out like a madman; like Rocky fighting the Russian shit. As time goes by it gets easier, but never goes away. Been sober 10 years now. My addiction now is old rifles and quality knives.
Brian in Montana
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Well... Closing out day 3 with no alcohol. So far so good, I guess. Thanks for all encouragement, guys.
CRJR45
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Thank you for checking in ! I've been thinking of you , keep up the good work .
Great to hear, Brian.
My Dad drank himself to death, in spite of everyone trying to help him. I have time for anyone who needs a call, text, email, meet for coffer, or whatever to help them get through the times when it seems most difficult. I suspect most everyone on this forum is here for you when you're looking for a way to get your mind off things.
Pulling for you.
rtraverdavis
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@Brian in Montana, you should be proud of putting together three consecutive days. It’s a big deal.
Adopting a mindset of “one day at a time,” hell, sometimes even one minute at a time, can be very helpful. Often, in the very early stages of sobriety there is a great deal of humility that fuels the resolve to stay sober. Then life happens and things change and challenges present themselves, and the humility that was fueling the sobriety-resolve dwindles. Then, you’ll likely find yourself in a moment when you really want to take a drink. But, if in that moment you tell yourself, “Maybe tomorrow, but I’m not going to drink today,” and talk with someone who cares about you about how you’re feeling, you will very likely wake up the next morning NOT hungover and NOT feeling that brain-exploding desire to drink. Maybe tomorrow, but not today. Then talk with someone. It works.
Also, an acronym that might be helpful to remember is H.A.L.T. (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) If feeling a craving, ask yourself if you’re feeling hungry, angry, lonely, or tired—those are common triggers for cravings. Once you recognize it, you can address what’s bugging you in other ways than beating the shit out of yourself with more alcohol.
Lastly, know that you absolutely can do this. But likely not on your own. Talk with someone when you need it—even if you’re not sure if you need it. It really helps. I PMd you my number—you can reach out anytime. I mean that.
Adopting a mindset of “one day at a time,” hell, sometimes even one minute at a time, can be very helpful. Often, in the very early stages of sobriety there is a great deal of humility that fuels the resolve to stay sober. Then life happens and things change and challenges present themselves, and the humility that was fueling the sobriety-resolve dwindles. Then, you’ll likely find yourself in a moment when you really want to take a drink. But, if in that moment you tell yourself, “Maybe tomorrow, but I’m not going to drink today,” and talk with someone who cares about you about how you’re feeling, you will very likely wake up the next morning NOT hungover and NOT feeling that brain-exploding desire to drink. Maybe tomorrow, but not today. Then talk with someone. It works.
Also, an acronym that might be helpful to remember is H.A.L.T. (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) If feeling a craving, ask yourself if you’re feeling hungry, angry, lonely, or tired—those are common triggers for cravings. Once you recognize it, you can address what’s bugging you in other ways than beating the shit out of yourself with more alcohol.
Lastly, know that you absolutely can do this. But likely not on your own. Talk with someone when you need it—even if you’re not sure if you need it. It really helps. I PMd you my number—you can reach out anytime. I mean that.
