The Sober Squad- Alcohol Free Living

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  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,410 Member
    https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/12/well/live/alcohol-abuse-drinking-treatment.html?action=click&module=Editors Picks&pgtype=Homepage

    Very interesting article- many or some of you may know that I have been using Naltraxone; it does work. There is something called the Sinclair Method where you take the pill an hour before you plan on drinking; it reduces the intense cravings and allows your mind to rationalize "Ok I'm done after two drinks."

    I got the prescription from my doctor who said it was invented for opioid addicts but is found to work better for alcohol dependent people.

    For me, it's another tool in my sober tool box: Naltraxone, AA, therapy, reading books, listening to youtube Father Martin videos..... and tonight I am attending Women in Sobriety.
    And it's non-addictive and has little side effects. I can stop it at anytime.
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,410 Member
    Logman78 wrote: »
    Starting day 577

    Happy you are doing well, my friend! xo :)
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,410 Member
    OtisBuck wrote: »
    Good morning to all. Meditation has become an important part of my 1025 days of an alcohol free life. I do a session of breathwork/meditation at the end of my daily exercise and a meditation session at the end of the day. This routine has helped me with sleep issues.

    Congrats on a successful journey! :)
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,410 Member
    mtngrl3 wrote: »
    hi hope everyone is doing well! I'm 4.5 months AF. never could i ever have imagined this. one day at a time taking my power back.

    You are powerful!! So happy for you- 4.5 months is amazing!
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,410 Member
    Fattleass wrote: »
    Been sober for a bit so happy now compared to then . All of you got this stay strong add me as friend if you'd like

    Nice to have you on this thread. Yes, life is simpler and calmer being sober.
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,410 Member
    Beka3695 wrote: »
    Hi guys!!! I’m still here and among the living.

    Happy Sober Tuesday!!!

    Hi Beka! Hugs! <3
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,410 Member
    Seriously strong craving to go buy wine ! Aaaargh 😫

    I am gona have to breath through it and distract myself with a film.

    Think the craving hit cos it's Friday, it's sunny, and I am reminiscing about the days when me and my partner used to crack open a bottle together. But, I don't want a hangover tomorrow. Planning a trek together tomorrow so I don't want to miss that. Better pick out a good movie ! 🎥

    Thinking of you! How is your tattoo healing? I bet you love it!
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,410 Member
    Confession time 😬

    I drank a bottle of wine on Saturday when we came back from our hike. I have felt so many mixed emotions about it, but I'm hesitant to make too massive a deal over it. Instead I'm going to use it as a learning opportunity and try to understand why I drank. It was definitely a FOMO (fear of missing out) that came over me. And the whole 'one day at a time' thing went completely out the window. I sat panicked thinking well, are you NEVER drinking again ? Wow. It all just sneaked up on me. In a way its not a shock. My partner and brother have had drink in the house, alcohol is literally everywhere you look right now being the summer and all the outdoor seating.

    I'm still very proud of myself. 4 months and 2 weeks and I have had 1 drinking session. That's pretty awesome I think.

    Hope everyone is well. 😊 so glad to have this thread to post on. It is a help for me.

    Yes FOMO is a real feeling and I understand how you felt. Your AF record is awesome!
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,410 Member
    alexmose2 wrote: »
    Last night was my going away party. It's sad to move away from my friends/family to a new country for the next 3-6 years but I did not have a drink and still had such a wonderful time.

    Good job- and this morning you had no regrets or hazy memory of the going away party. Best wishes on your new adventure. Sounds exciting!