Amazing! People like you, posting their stories and how in the present day, are strong, sober and proud of that accomplishment are a big part of how I managed to not give in to the cravings in the early days when I quit. I hope you're proud of yourself because you should! I myself will reach 6 months sober in 2 days and it feels great, I never ever been that long, not even close, without a drop of alcohol ever since my first ever beer at around 13 years old.
My very first drink was around the age of 11. I didn’t become a drinker until I was about 16 though. From 16-32 I was a regular binge drinker. It was never an every day thing for me, but it was an every week on the dot regular occurrence.
Congrats on your accomplishment!
Thank you! I wasnt a drinker at 13 but def was having a beer every week or 2, helping my dad with labour stuff on the property/woods. Then highschool, was getting drunk at least once a month going to a club we had around here that was specifically for minors(yes they ID'd to make sure ppl were in age 14-17 iirc). Then university came and was getting drunk at least 3 times a week up to my 5th year were id drink pretty much everyday(online classes due to covid made it easy for me to have excuses to drink). Then I drank a minimum of 12 beers for about 2-3years straight, with a day off drinking once per 2-3 months. It was really hard to quit, had to go to detox after I had my first seizure after not even 24h of no drinking. And now for some reason, I developped a disdain for alcohol and have no interest in it at all, I won't question it though lmao.
I was on the road to becoming an every day drinker. The time between drinking was getting shorter and shorter each passing week. I told myself there was no harm in it, I didn't see anything wrong with it until it crystalized to me that I was drinking on my own, and avoiding my friends and family. A bottle of wine here, a half litre of bourbon there.
I think I started drinking more regularly in the last year that I was a drinker just because I realized my friends are all much further along in life than I am. They're pretty much all married or getting married. I'm single. They all have good jobs and live independently. I'm long-term unemployed due to my schizophrenia and I still live with my mom. Just a lot of shit. Just mentioned I'm schizophrenic? I'm also chronically depressed.
I don't want to sound like I'm making excuses though.
I 100% get you, I too, was drinking alone for those 2-3 years just gaming. Im also living with parents due to unemployment caused by burnout+chronic depression+suicidal. You're not making excuses, life is hard and we all cope in ways that may be bad or good depending on coping skills. When I was daily drinking, I knew it was bad, I actually wanted to push it more, one day I decided to drink around 30 beers. I was actively trying to drink myself to death, litterally. Keep on looking forward, my friend, life may be hard in the present, but you can never predict the future. Good things are ahead for you I'm sure, may be tomorrow, may be in 10 years. One day at a time, you got this!
It’s a slow process as I have other factors (I’m schizophrenic and I wasn’t compliant with my treatment until I had a full psychotic break over the New Years period), but all I can say is that I’m both happier and healthier in the last 1.5 years than I was before.
It’s hard sometimes. Well, most of the time. It’s hard to be around my drinking friends (all of them) and my family in Scotland as my step-mother is a regular drinker. But I just remind myself that I’m doing it for myself.
Congrats! Two questions for you: 1) how do you feel!!!? 2) what the biggest thing you’ve learned over this alcohol free year?
I myself have been sober about a year and the things I’ve learned about myself - combined with what I’ve learned about alcohols impact on my bodies normal chemical balance- it’s been pretty fascinating. Much tougher mentally than I ever thought…
Would love to hear a little more about your experience!
Again. Huge deal. Be proud.
1) I feel much happier and healthier than I did before I quit
2) biggest thing I’ve learned is that I never needed alcohol to have a good time. That was a lie that I bought into and fully believed.
That's huge and before I quit I bought into that lie. Society in general buys into that lie. We can't fix everyone else but we can live in the truth - that alcohol adds nothing to life except misery, and subtracts every time we drink it. IWNDWYT
I know that's true for me, at least. Some people can enjoy drinking responsibly, but I'm definitely not one of them. Moderation isn't the answer for me, either. If it's all or nothing I'm choosing nothing every single time and have done so since my last drink.
Yes. I agree. Why would I want to drink without getting at least a buzz??? There's nothing in it for me if I can only have one. I never liked the taste of almost anything except liqueurs. I drink for the effect not the taste.
I'm happy for you. It's so crazy and yummy when I wake up or even throughout the day, think back and don't have regret for my words, my actions, and even my thoughts. It's another no-cringe day of happiness. I wish you continued success. I think die me, it's additive in that the more I don't drink the happier I am and the less I desire it. Proud if you!
Hell yea bro, your story is similar to mine. You should add your flair for this sub which keeps track of your # of days sober. I find it motivating personally bc I don’t want to have to reset it to 0!
IWNDWYT!
I remember all of the social events I got drunk at, and those are reasons #30-5,000 to stay away from alcohol. Lol. Thank you for the reminder that I am not making an ass of myself at functions anymore and that I have boundaries now. Congratulations on your sober time, friend 💚
Haha I think the fear that I’d make an even bigger arse out of myself if I did start drinking again is a primary motivation of mine. I’m afraid of my drunk self now.
That's a big accomplishment! Thanks for sharing.
Such amazing progress, congrats!! :D
Amazing! People like you, posting their stories and how in the present day, are strong, sober and proud of that accomplishment are a big part of how I managed to not give in to the cravings in the early days when I quit. I hope you're proud of yourself because you should! I myself will reach 6 months sober in 2 days and it feels great, I never ever been that long, not even close, without a drop of alcohol ever since my first ever beer at around 13 years old.
My very first drink was around the age of 11. I didn’t become a drinker until I was about 16 though. From 16-32 I was a regular binge drinker. It was never an every day thing for me, but it was an every week on the dot regular occurrence. Congrats on your accomplishment!
Thank you! I wasnt a drinker at 13 but def was having a beer every week or 2, helping my dad with labour stuff on the property/woods. Then highschool, was getting drunk at least once a month going to a club we had around here that was specifically for minors(yes they ID'd to make sure ppl were in age 14-17 iirc). Then university came and was getting drunk at least 3 times a week up to my 5th year were id drink pretty much everyday(online classes due to covid made it easy for me to have excuses to drink). Then I drank a minimum of 12 beers for about 2-3years straight, with a day off drinking once per 2-3 months. It was really hard to quit, had to go to detox after I had my first seizure after not even 24h of no drinking. And now for some reason, I developped a disdain for alcohol and have no interest in it at all, I won't question it though lmao.
I was on the road to becoming an every day drinker. The time between drinking was getting shorter and shorter each passing week. I told myself there was no harm in it, I didn't see anything wrong with it until it crystalized to me that I was drinking on my own, and avoiding my friends and family. A bottle of wine here, a half litre of bourbon there. I think I started drinking more regularly in the last year that I was a drinker just because I realized my friends are all much further along in life than I am. They're pretty much all married or getting married. I'm single. They all have good jobs and live independently. I'm long-term unemployed due to my schizophrenia and I still live with my mom. Just a lot of shit. Just mentioned I'm schizophrenic? I'm also chronically depressed. I don't want to sound like I'm making excuses though.
I 100% get you, I too, was drinking alone for those 2-3 years just gaming. Im also living with parents due to unemployment caused by burnout+chronic depression+suicidal. You're not making excuses, life is hard and we all cope in ways that may be bad or good depending on coping skills. When I was daily drinking, I knew it was bad, I actually wanted to push it more, one day I decided to drink around 30 beers. I was actively trying to drink myself to death, litterally. Keep on looking forward, my friend, life may be hard in the present, but you can never predict the future. Good things are ahead for you I'm sure, may be tomorrow, may be in 10 years. One day at a time, you got this!
Congratulations IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT
Hey boss! Congrats on the milestone- one day at a time. IWNDWYT
A great milestone- thanks for the inspiration and for telling your story. 🌱
Hell yea brother
The only day you can make this response
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Congrats on 666 mate!
Thank you! Got my Iron Maiden shirt on in honor of the occasion!
Great work, such an impressive amount of time and effort. Congratulations!
Hell ya my friend, I’m proud of you!!! IWNDWYT ✊
Congrats! Glad to have you here to share.
Congrats mate :) IWNDWYT
Congratulations! I hope the increased clarity and health benefits you reap from not drinking improve your life 👍
It’s a slow process as I have other factors (I’m schizophrenic and I wasn’t compliant with my treatment until I had a full psychotic break over the New Years period), but all I can say is that I’m both happier and healthier in the last 1.5 years than I was before. It’s hard sometimes. Well, most of the time. It’s hard to be around my drinking friends (all of them) and my family in Scotland as my step-mother is a regular drinker. But I just remind myself that I’m doing it for myself.
Congrats! Two questions for you: 1) how do you feel!!!? 2) what the biggest thing you’ve learned over this alcohol free year? I myself have been sober about a year and the things I’ve learned about myself - combined with what I’ve learned about alcohols impact on my bodies normal chemical balance- it’s been pretty fascinating. Much tougher mentally than I ever thought… Would love to hear a little more about your experience! Again. Huge deal. Be proud.
1) I feel much happier and healthier than I did before I quit 2) biggest thing I’ve learned is that I never needed alcohol to have a good time. That was a lie that I bought into and fully believed.
That's huge and before I quit I bought into that lie. Society in general buys into that lie. We can't fix everyone else but we can live in the truth - that alcohol adds nothing to life except misery, and subtracts every time we drink it. IWNDWYT
I know that's true for me, at least. Some people can enjoy drinking responsibly, but I'm definitely not one of them. Moderation isn't the answer for me, either. If it's all or nothing I'm choosing nothing every single time and have done so since my last drink.
Yes. I agree. Why would I want to drink without getting at least a buzz??? There's nothing in it for me if I can only have one. I never liked the taste of almost anything except liqueurs. I drink for the effect not the taste.
I'm happy for you. It's so crazy and yummy when I wake up or even throughout the day, think back and don't have regret for my words, my actions, and even my thoughts. It's another no-cringe day of happiness. I wish you continued success. I think die me, it's additive in that the more I don't drink the happier I am and the less I desire it. Proud if you!
I love this comment :)
I am going to comment and congratulate you because when I made my 2 year post I had like 2 comments and it kinda sucked.
Awesome! I am two weeks sober and the itch is coming back... Gonna try and fight through it
You can do it - nothing good on the other side of that scratch, I assure you :)
Thanks!
Hell yea bro, your story is similar to mine. You should add your flair for this sub which keeps track of your # of days sober. I find it motivating personally bc I don’t want to have to reset it to 0! IWNDWYT!
Congratulations 🎊
Co granulations!!!
Congratulations! Keep up the good work!
Amazing!
Glad you're here, thank you for sharing.
Before you know it, you'll be two years sober. Congratulations!
I remember all of the social events I got drunk at, and those are reasons #30-5,000 to stay away from alcohol. Lol. Thank you for the reminder that I am not making an ass of myself at functions anymore and that I have boundaries now. Congratulations on your sober time, friend 💚
Haha I think the fear that I’d make an even bigger arse out of myself if I did start drinking again is a primary motivation of mine. I’m afraid of my drunk self now.
Fuckin a. People should be grateful we are sober. Hahaaa!
Congratulations! IWNDWYT
Your post has the date listed as 2024, just a FYI
That’s the last time I smoked weed. The last time I drank was the early hours of 11/09/2022. Thanks for the heads up though!
IWNDWYT
Great job! I'm proud of you.
Well done. IWNDWYT!
Congrats!
Excellent news! So proud of you! Welcome to the club. And trust me when I say our club is growing. Not drinking is getting more socially acceptable.
Congrats. Life’s so much better sober.
Congrats!!
Nice work!
Welcome to the 1 year club!
Congrats to you too!
Congratulations IWNDWYT
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Love this. I’m nearing my one year and I’m so excited. Congratulations!
Nice *one*! IWNDWYT!!!
Ah yes, Stuttgart, I’m sure a lot of people wake up there and contemplate life choices. I was just there today.
Way to go! It feels great, doesn’t it? What an accomplishment.
Nice to meet you, iwndwyt.
Woo! Go team!
Congrats!
IWNDWYT
Well done
Congrats!
Congratulations 👏
Congratulations!