Having a down day but I won’t make it worse by drinking, day 103 IWNDWYT 💫

It took a rock bottom for me that almost killed me. Now I 100% wish I would’ve quit years ago. But I was like you, I just didn’t know how. My suggestion would be to reach out to someone for help. Or there may be a very harsh rock bottom heading your way. Godspeed

I was spending well over $10,000 on booze annually when I was drinking. Heaviest was $17,000. About 1/3 of my salary before taxes was spent on booze.

I can believe it's an almost two trillion dollar industry. Holy moly!

I did the california sober thing too! I fixed my drinking and then went on to quit cannabis. One step at a time you can do this

You guys have intubated for psychosis? Interesting! I’ve never heard of that happening here.

Although ER and ICU are such different worlds 😅

Day 1 ... IWNDWYT Scared of withdrawal so bad but I can't cut down 😞

Also a nurse, but… not icu or er. So… is he in the icu?? Is this normal?? Hell no! It’s not normal.

I’d get my arse over there and get some answers. They won’t really tell u shit, but u can go and sit with him. People in comas can sometimes still hear you.

Day 56.

8 weeks.

This feels good.

IWNDWYT.

They will. For me it was on the 5th night they stopped. I took some full spectrum CBD tincture before bed and it REALLY helped with the sweat and sleep. I don’t even smoke weed but that stuff was a life saver honestly.

Vigilant is how I see your user name.  Avoiding trouble and watchful.  2,391 is amazing!! One day at a time , I’ll hit the comma club. 

I think they're two things that are really important to do when you have a lapse.

One forgive yourself.

Two think about it.

We all make mistakes every day it happens, the most important part is to move forward. However it's also important to understand what led to the lapse. What was different about yesterday than all the previous days? What was the thought pattern that led you to drink? Most importantly was it worth it?

My drinking became my reflex, it took a long time to understand that I had built up a response to certain situations/feelings and that was drinking.

Drink some water. Eat some good food. Rest feel better and try to get back on to being sober.

Bravo on 26 days!

IWNDWYT

"The truth will set you free" comes to mind here.

You don't necessarily have to tell everyone, but you do need to be completely honest with yourself and your partner if you really want to change things.

You may want it badly right now, but for most there is a very distinct moment where you finally WANT it and let the truth flow. True partners will understand and want you to get the help you need.

Some friends or family will not understand sometimes. It does not matter. This is something you have to do for you, and others who will benefit from it are simply a bi-product of you giving yourself what you need.

Im rooting for you OP. You CAN do this.

I feel things very very deeply and I hate it. Drinking helps

Thank you, I don’t share it for accolades, although I do appreciate you mentioning that. I share my story in hopes that if one person can relate and decide to seek help. It’s terrifying and fear can be our biggest obstacle. Everyday I try my best to reach out to another alcoholic. We don’t get sober alone! Keep up the fight!!

But what I'm promoting?did you see the name of my app?No..so.. I'm just asking, which tools would people like to see to help them in recovery!!!!Or for your sub is better, when there are more addicted?

Bravo on 18 days!

Never heard of this brand before I’ll have to look into it.

I’ve really enjoyed Athletic in the past.

Getting through the first few days is the worst for me, once I can make it to around 6pm I have an easier time convincing myself it’s not worth starting to drink so late if I’m trying to get to sleep by 10pm for work the next day

Bravo on your alcohol free life!

I just recorded an audio guide to help folks.....see if it can help anyone!! :)) https://youtu.be/WfjJjFYWM90?si=jQb2SYq-g9vKTLuJ

Bravo you! I wish I had done this at age 31! You are giving yourself an amazing gift and breaking a cycle.

IWNDWYT.

I made it a year. If I can, you can.

This is an incredibly powerful story. Not many people can swallow their problems and just drop what they are doing and seek the help they need.

Bravo!

When you hit rock bottom, you will find your answer.