The Sober Squad- Alcohol Free Living

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  • NormInv
    NormInv Posts: 3,303 Member
    donimfp wrote: »
    OMG @NormInv, Mwah!!!

    Thank you! 💙
  • SunnyDays930
    SunnyDays930 Posts: 1,577 Member
    Welcome @jlunt7827 ! There are so many wonderful resources on line. The sober school. Craig Beck videos on you tube. The alcohol experiment. There are also many books on the subject. My personal favorite is Alcohol Explained by William Porter. I read it like a bible. It helps reinforce why I do not want to drink. I'd also suggest going back to the beginning of this thread and reading. There are tons of great tips from the members here.
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,410 Member
    Sorry I've been away. I was struck Wed. night with severe vertigo. I have never had it. Tuesday night, I had my first bout and I thought "WTH was that?" The room was spinning out of control. I went to work the next day but that night, I had such vertigo that awoke me at 4 a.m. and I barely crawled to the bathroom. I never knew this type of horror illness existed. I couldn't lift my head up for 16 hours without getting sick or dizzy. Day 3 today I am finally better. I have medicine and went to Chiro for Epely maneuver to help. Such a terrible experience.

    That's where I am today. In bed, just recovering from harrowing experience.
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,410 Member
    @jlunt7827 Welcome! Our little board is full of people who want to be AF or at least will do their best to reach that goal. One day at a time is a brilliant philosophy. So you can tell your husband don't think of it as a year. That's too daunting. Think of it as "just for today, I will be AF...." It's wonderful you are supportive. I remember when I told my husband I thought I was an alcoholic, he was empathetic and then ordered himself a glass of wine. Would have been nice for him to join me in solidarity. So, it's very thoughtful of you to join him on this health challenge. xo
  • whitpauly
    whitpauly Posts: 1,483 Member
    Sorry about the vertigo @RubyRed427 sounds awful! Hope you're feeling better ❤️
  • donimfp
    donimfp Posts: 795 Member
    @RubyRed427, poor you! I cannot imagine being dizzy for such a prolonged period. I'm so glad you're better today. Probably just feeling normal will be a huge thing to celebrate after that! Hugs, and hope you have a wonderful weekend.
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,410 Member
    @donimfp @whitpauly thanks for your kind words! I am much better and am taking this opportunity to truly relax. Love you !
  • aroze0928
    aroze0928 Posts: 254 Member
    RubyRed427 wrote: »
    Sorry I've been away. I was struck Wed. night with severe vertigo. I have never had it. Tuesday night, I had my first bout and I thought "WTH was that?" The room was spinning out of control. I went to work the next day but that night, I had such vertigo that awoke me at 4 a.m. and I barely crawled to the bathroom. I never knew this type of horror illness existed. I couldn't lift my head up for 16 hours without getting sick or dizzy. Day 3 today I am finally better. I have medicine and went to Chiro for Epely maneuver to help. Such a terrible experience.

    That's where I am today. In bed, just recovering from harrowing experience.

    Sorry...This is a CRAZY ordeal. This happened to my husband a few months ago. It was so bad he called me home from work. (Hed never call me home from work)!
    Rest and feel better. ❤
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,410 Member
    @striderkev Bravo! Keep it going! :)
  • whitpauly
    whitpauly Posts: 1,483 Member
    That's great news @nighthawk584!
  • aroze0928
    aroze0928 Posts: 254 Member
    nighthawk584 wrote: »
    just had my 6 month follow up blood test and didn't have one bad number on the whole report. In fact, the numbers were much much better than I ever thought they would be! I went from very dangerous levels at my heaviest last April to near perfect now. Obviously losing 74 lbs and exercising 6 days a week was key, but I don't think I would have had near the success without quitting alcohol when I started this journey. The results on this test prove to me it was one of the best health decisions of my life.

    Hey good for you! That'll help you sleep better at night. Nothing worse than worry about health.
  • aroze0928
    aroze0928 Posts: 254 Member
    striderkev wrote: »
    I have been AF for 32 days now. I was drinking a LOT of whiskey for years. It's a daily struggle, believe me, and this discussion group is just what I was looking for. Thank you!

    Now you know you can really do this. Keep at it
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,410 Member
    striderkev wrote: »
    I have been AF for 32 days now. I was drinking a LOT of whiskey for years. It's a daily struggle, believe me, and this discussion group is just what I was looking for. Thank you!

    Bravo! I bet your body is healing and your brain is rejuvenating. I feel sorry for our bodies and brains when we drink; it's imbibing poison on purpose.
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,410 Member
    BeccaC220 wrote: »
    Hello all! I don't normally participate in groups or message boards, but I could really use some encouragement.

    I'm on Day 2 of sobriety. After trying countless times for the past 2 years to moderate my drinking, I've finally accepted the fact that I'm unable to. It's affected my life negatively in so many ways I've finally decided enough is enough.

    I live in a very rural community and don't have any close friends I can rely on to help me deal with this, so I thought I'd try creating my own small community online instead. I look forward to chatting with you all here and hope I can be as encouraging for you all as you can be for me! :)

    Welcome ! We have all tried to moderate many many times. You're not alone. We would love to see your posts and chat. One thing that helped me is to treat this like a college course. Research facts and tips. Find online videos on youtube to view...
    Here are some that pop into my head:
    Annie Grace - The alcohol experiment - you can sign up for her free 30 day program and there is a chat/boards to post on so you have support
    The Sober School
    Videos: Stop Drinking Expert Craig Beck
    Books: Alcohol Lied to me; Drinking: A Love Story

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