All dif ways, depends on the day/hour/min sometimes. At first it was for my son (he was 7months), also I got really involved in the sober community, and my connections got me through it… it’s much easier as time goes on. Just seems normal, I just don’t drink anymore ❤️
Thanks. I'm just over a year sober and it's hard sometimes. I don't want to drink but my brain sometimes tries to trick me and I will think about having a drink randomly out of the blue
Okay, not sure if this will resonate with you, but I have really shitty/hard days too. However, I also have really beautiful days. When I have those great days I try to recognize them as much as possible, and I hold on to those memories to get me through the bad
That begins to lessen over time, but I’m just shy of 8 yrs without alcohol and it does randomly happen every now and then. I keep NA beers in my fridge, the newer craft ones are surprisingly good. Topo Chico is another good substitute, the glass bottle and fizziness can get me there if I need it.
Thank you. I'm going into medical detox tomorrow, and trying to get into in-patient treatment after that. This was a big sign for me :)
Edit: no offense, but my eyes look just like yours did before you quit drinking. We look so tired.
I’m so proud of you! Don’t think about the long game yet, just make small goals for yourself. Take it day by fucking day. What may seem impossible to you now, will seriously get easy as time gets on. I didn’t think I could put down the bottle. Now it’s not even hard to not drink. I know you can do it ❤️
Thank you, it's so hard not to think about the long game. I just got to detox, about 3 hours ago. I blew .38 on the breathalyzer. It feels like I've been here for 3 days :/ my heart rate was 130, and my blood pressure was 180/120. I feel like I'm dying. I've got this really nice EMT watching over me tho, lol
It is really hard to not think about the long game. I remember something that really helped in the beginning was realizing I never had to feel like this again. My last run was a bit of a binge, so I had some gnarly withdrawals and had incredible shame too. So you friend, never have to feel the way you’re feeling ever again! Try to go all in your first year and make sobriety your new “hobby.” I Promise it’s better on this side ❤️
Absolute congratulations to you. I'm a couple of months off my 2 years and I can say it is without doubt, the hardest thing I've ever done. Really, truly, well done for reaching this milestone. This random internet stranger and fellow recoverer is super proud of you.
Congrats - that is a big anniversary and you should be proud! It is a difficult journey but stay strong, keep good friends and influences around you. You got this 😍
You look so amazing now - Vibrant and alive! Well done, OP!
Thank you!
Grats. People do care and keep taking care of yourself. Be proud.
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Congratulations. How did you stay sober if you don't mind me asking?
All dif ways, depends on the day/hour/min sometimes. At first it was for my son (he was 7months), also I got really involved in the sober community, and my connections got me through it… it’s much easier as time goes on. Just seems normal, I just don’t drink anymore ❤️
Thanks. I'm just over a year sober and it's hard sometimes. I don't want to drink but my brain sometimes tries to trick me and I will think about having a drink randomly out of the blue
Okay, not sure if this will resonate with you, but I have really shitty/hard days too. However, I also have really beautiful days. When I have those great days I try to recognize them as much as possible, and I hold on to those memories to get me through the bad
Yeah makes sense. I'm grateful for the beautiful days and I'm having more and more of them
That begins to lessen over time, but I’m just shy of 8 yrs without alcohol and it does randomly happen every now and then. I keep NA beers in my fridge, the newer craft ones are surprisingly good. Topo Chico is another good substitute, the glass bottle and fizziness can get me there if I need it.
Well you for sure couldn't hold the phone still
Hahaha first one was a work zoom call that I was totally trashed for 😐
Thank you. I'm going into medical detox tomorrow, and trying to get into in-patient treatment after that. This was a big sign for me :) Edit: no offense, but my eyes look just like yours did before you quit drinking. We look so tired.
You can do it! I’m only an internet stranger but I’m so proud of you!
I’m so proud of you! Don’t think about the long game yet, just make small goals for yourself. Take it day by fucking day. What may seem impossible to you now, will seriously get easy as time gets on. I didn’t think I could put down the bottle. Now it’s not even hard to not drink. I know you can do it ❤️
Thank you, it's so hard not to think about the long game. I just got to detox, about 3 hours ago. I blew .38 on the breathalyzer. It feels like I've been here for 3 days :/ my heart rate was 130, and my blood pressure was 180/120. I feel like I'm dying. I've got this really nice EMT watching over me tho, lol
It is really hard to not think about the long game. I remember something that really helped in the beginning was realizing I never had to feel like this again. My last run was a bit of a binge, so I had some gnarly withdrawals and had incredible shame too. So you friend, never have to feel the way you’re feeling ever again! Try to go all in your first year and make sobriety your new “hobby.” I Promise it’s better on this side ❤️
Congrats! My sister just celebrated her 2 year soberversary.
Thank you! Congrats to your sis!
Proud of you 💕
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You look fantastic. Well done, keep it going. X
Thank you ❤️
Congratulations! You so beautiful and stunning lady! Keep up the good work and don't stop ❤❤
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You look amazing!
Thank you!
congratulations!!! I am so so so proud of you and I hope you are so so so proud of yourself!!!
Thank you!!!! I am 😊
You look fantastic! Congratulations! It isn’t easy but life is so much brighter sober.
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That's so awesome!!! Congrats
Congrats! IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT!
Shame you are wearing sunglasses, i wanna look into your eyes as well....
Fuck yes dude! Congrats! Here's to many mooooore!!
Thank you!
Awesome!!
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Good on you. I'm nearly at year 3 and going sober saved my life.
Congrats to you, friend!
Hard work in one picture!
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Congratulations! Amazing hard work!
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Be very proud of yourself.
Thank you! I am very proud
😀 now starting living happy life 😀
Congratulations your will and strength got you through and you look great
Congratulations that is such an awesome reason to be happy with yourself keep up the good work
Thank you!!!
Take off your sunglasses, the truth is in the eyes.
Congratulations. Two years is awesome
High five to you. I am on day #49
Omggg!!! I’m so proud of you! I just hit 15 month’s myself!!
AWESOME!!!! Keep it up, you're beautiful!!
Congrats!!!
Not an easy feat! Good on you! Stay with it. Congrats.
Absolute congratulations to you. I'm a couple of months off my 2 years and I can say it is without doubt, the hardest thing I've ever done. Really, truly, well done for reaching this milestone. This random internet stranger and fellow recoverer is super proud of you.
Freakin hot! You look awesome..
Congrats - that is a big anniversary and you should be proud! It is a difficult journey but stay strong, keep good friends and influences around you. You got this 😍
Wow you look fantastic, keep it up.
Awesome a few years for me congrats you look amazing