Stop Drinking

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This is a place to motivate each other to control or stop drinking. It is also a place for non drinkers to discuss and share.

We welcome anyone who wishes to join in by asking for advice, sharing our experiences and stories, or just encouraging someone who is trying to quit or cut down.

Please post only when sober; you’re welcome to read in the meanwhile.

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I can't remember the last time I spent a couple of anxiety filled days in bed because of doing something extremely stupid. (lemmy.ca)

submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I mean, I still do some stupid and brainless things but I can own that stuff without fear.

The absolute worst is only being able to half-remember most of the stupid shit I did. That stuff still kinda haunts me, but in some ways, that is a necessary evil of sobriety.

This was just a random thought that I needed to write. Maybe it gives someone else something to hope for. Maybe it reminds others of why we choose not to drink. Regardless: IWNDWYT

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 5 months ago

It took a while for the phone checking reflex to go away with me. On occasion, I'll still get startled awake, get that sinking feeling in my stomach and make a quick grab for my phone out of panic.

Even waking up now, not immediately recognizing where I am at or remembering when I fell asleep fills me with a moment of fear about "what happened last night??".

Time has fixed most of that, thankfully. I haven't felt the blood drain from my face in a while and I nearly forgot how that used to be part of my morning routine.