Anyone else here struggle with addiction? I have almost 2 years sober!

Congratulations on two years of sobriety! That’s awesome!

I’ve been sober for almost a year and a half. I was a full blown functioning alcoholic for about 6 years. I started drinking heavy when I was 25 to cope with my mom being sick. I didn’t have a real support system to help me take care of her, so I turned to alcohol to cope. I used to be a very isolated drinker. I was never the type to go to bars or drink with other people. My favorite place to get wasted was on my bed listening to music. It got to the point where I was going through a liter of vodka every two days. I went to rehab twice without much luck.

In November of 2016 my brother almost died from a suicide attempt and that’s when I made the decision to give up alcohol once and for all. It reached a point where it was no longer fun anymore, and I had to get better not just for myself, but for my mom. So I just stopped. It was the BEST decision I ever made. I don’t miss drinking AT ALL. I never want to go back to that hell.

I still over drink and partake in other stuff that is very shameful.
But addiction has been a part of my life since getting out of High School.
Way for me to deal with both my parents getting cancer twice and no real friends to help.
I'm also a smoker but slowly smoking less and less.

It is a *kitten* situation, I have not found my way out but hopefully one of these day I can proudly say I'm a year clean of everything.

Congrats to you and hopefully the weight gain doesn't affect you too much.
I know when I take a few days off drinking my body debloats and I look much better.

TornadoTrace wrote: »

I'm currently trying to fight my addictions. I've been sober for a while and hopefully can stay that way. I am trying to lose weight to help relieve some of my back pain. Good luck to everyone who is trying to stay happy and healthy!!! Kudos to all the sober ones. You are an inspiration!

Good luck staying sober! I wouldn't say I was ever an alcoholic, but I have been sober for 10 years now because I saw myself on a path to where I could turn into people I didn't want to be like.

There is a thread in the Challenge section for Less alcohol one day at a time that you might want to look into. It can definitely be done, and I wish you all the best.

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10663704/less-alcohol-may-2018-one-day-at-a-time/p1

I'm over 28 years sober and clean. Over eating is my primary addictive behaviour which i have struggled with for many years. I'm currently eating well, exercise regularly and haven't regained the weight I lost over 4 years ago. It requires effort.

i am officially two weeks sober today ❤︎ congratulations to everyone! please feel free to add me, I am still struggling with it all.

i had to quit drinking when i was 21 . a violent homelife, which lead to me saving my mother's life, insecurity, and not realizing my potential in university were all contributing factors . i went to AA and was sober for an entire year . i met people who helped me with coping skills. i understand for some AA is a bit over the top, but for me it was the best decision i made for myself at the time.

i still struggle with overindulging from time to time now that i have cancer *sigh*

Good for you that you've gotten this far. Be proud of your accomplishment. Realize how much better off your body is without substances, and most of all - be kind to yourself .. feel free to add me...