The Sober Squad- Alcohol Free Living

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  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,415 Member
    @mtngrl3 Welcome back! You are really brave! I know your post will benefit many people; thank you for your honesty. I wish you the BEST! I also pray you can heal your liver. That is so scary- I'm sorry you are going through this. One day at a time is right! That's all we have.
  • SunnyDays930
    SunnyDays930 Posts: 1,577 Member
    Congratulations on 8 days sober @mtngrl3. We are here for you. You are very brave and honest to bare your soul like this. Surely your story will help other people.
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,415 Member
    wmichben wrote: »
    I'm glad this thread exists! I quit drinking entirely in December and I am surprised by the amount of pushback I get. People either don't believe I'll stick with it or they actually try to get me to drink. I don't get it!

    I just knew that quitting entirely was what I needed because I could lie to myself about moderation all I wanted but it was always too easy for me to just keep drinking in excess. Quitting alcohol was the catalyst that has enabled me to alter other habits, get better sleep, wake up early to enjoy some coffee/reading time, stick to my 4-day per week gym schedule, and more...

    I don't miss drinking at all. I don't know what suddenly made it easy for me to quit. I had backed off of it a few times in the past but always started increasing how much and how often I was drinking over time. But this time, I just said "I'm done" and I was done. After two weeks, I was like, "Whoa, I can actually do this."

    Thanks for posting! I am in the same boat- every time I thought I could moderate, it was not always possible. Sounds like the benefits of quitting are numerous! So happy for you!
  • donimfp
    donimfp Posts: 795 Member
    Hooray for 6.5 months @RubyRed427. Are you on spring break? Ours starts today. It's so weird to realize it's been a year since we went on SB and never went back to school. I'm proud of all of us for working so hard on sobriety during such a difficult year.
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,415 Member
    donimfp wrote: »
    Hooray for 6.5 months @RubyRed427. Are you on spring break? Ours starts today. It's so weird to realize it's been a year since we went on SB and never went back to school. I'm proud of all of us for working so hard on sobriety during such a difficult year.

    I'm very proud of US! Yes, it is so hard sometimes but so worth it. I hope you are well! No spring break until March 26- and then I'm taking myself to Florida! What are your plans?
  • walterm852
    walterm852 Posts: 409 Member
    RubyRed427 wrote: »
    In NYtimes, there is a big article about the connection between alcohol and cancer. They are thinking of labeling alcohol with the same label that they put on cigarettes.

    https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/04/well/alcohol-cancer-risk.html?surface=home-discovery-vi-prg&fellback=false&req_id=305805471&algo=identity&variant=no-exp&imp_id=22670579&action=click&module=Science Technology&pgtype=Homepage

    Thanks for posting - great article
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,415 Member
    Good morning! It's sunny here and I'm heading for a massage. I sure remember last year having a massage on a day I was severely hungover. That was brutal; I was hoping I wouldn't throw up on the lady.

    I have really isolated myself due to quitting drinking. I know that's not a good thing. I am going to have to find some sober friends who do different things. Like maybe join a hiking club? or join a paint class (AF)?
  • SunnyDays930
    SunnyDays930 Posts: 1,577 Member
    We are watching a show on Netflix called Marcella. She suffers from Dissociative Identity Disorder where she blacks out and absolutely cannot recall what happened during that time period. I googled to see if alcohol can cause this but no, that is just plain old blacking out apparently. I must say though, according to others, my husband etc. I will do or say things that I have absolutely zero recollection of. I become like Jeckyll and Hyde. I can become so mean and say awful things. I said such terrible things to my sister in law once, I cannot believe she forgave me. My husband wondered if I suffered from a split personality or something....that really scared and still does, scare me. The way to keep this from happening is simple enough; keep the booze out of my mouth.
  • SunnyDays930
    SunnyDays930 Posts: 1,577 Member
    @Up_n_Running Happy Birthday! It sounds like a wonderful day. Life without alcohol really IS so much better.
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,415 Member
    Why to make a list of “10 Things Better Than Booze” (and then all the other lists!) Tips on how to make alcohol-free life more exciting and fun Why to focus on everything you’re gaining by not drinking, not what you’re giving up How to coach yourself through triggers and cravings and nurture yourself from the inside out Why sobriety is better than moderation (spoiler: it’s the freedom) Why to not focus on the concept of ‘forever’ “You know what’s a hell of a lot more glamorous than champagne and cocktails? ⁠Self-worth, empowerment, creativity, connection, and SOUL.”⁠ - Bex Weller
    https://bexweller.com
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,415 Member
    edited March 2021
    mtngrl3 wrote: »
    15 days AF!! @Up_n_Running yay! we're kind of on the same timeline since your 'blip' lol Yesterday I made my breakfasts for the work week (I work Wed-Sat), made some lunches as well. Workouts were non existent, had a MASSIVE headache for a day and a half for some reason. One day at a time, just need to focus on being sober today <3

    15 days!!! Bravo to you and @Up_n_Running ! Keep up the sober work. One day at a time.
  • SunnyDays930
    SunnyDays930 Posts: 1,577 Member
    @Up_n_Running take some vitamin C and zinc if you can today and tomorrow. It is supposed to help with the sickness. Plus drink tons of water. Yes the sun improves our moods drastically.

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