Misc Sober Crew Recovery/Sobriety Support

[Krackerjacked]

Been sober since Feb last year.. not even one sip.. no cigs.. no weed. No candies. not even a tylanol or an antibiotic.

Went on a long bender and had kidney failure.. eating super clean diet and recovered fast.. i actually look about 10 years younger.

GJDM! Way to turn it around dude. No more poison for you!

[Joeyw88]

A week in to sobriety again.. Feeling hopeful though. Been having a few N/a beers when im craving something, they've seem to help a lot especially in social environments. Its funny they taste like beer but ill only have one an hour naturally compared to the real thing id kill 3-4 with ease in an hour. Body still recovering, reworking itself; random body pains, but they're improving. Hoping I can keep it going, don't want to slip up and go right back into the viscous cycle for probably the 100th time. Hoping this week I can drag myself back into the gym and begin to make that a hobby that I used to be addicted prior to my heavy drinking years.

Congrats on the week of sobriety! I know it is very challenging not to beat yourself up over lapses and relapses, but it happens to many people, many times. I think that recognizing that fact as well as the fact that you don't fail your sobriety until you give up trying. We might be knocked down 100 times, but we get back up stronger and better than before. This mindset helps me personally because it takes a lot of pressure off of me in terms of thinking I lose everything from a slip up. And, it also has helped me get back on the wagon faster and easier because I didn't spend that time and energy beating myself up.

You should definitely start getting back into the gym! I think that it is incredibly important to replace that time with drinking/using with hobbies and activities that are fulfilling and healthy! I believe the gym is especially helpful because consistent, regular exercise greatly improves physical and mental health. Keep us updated in this thread and please reach out if you need support!

Been sober since Feb last year.. not even one sip.. no cigs.. no weed. No candies. not even a tylanol or an antibiotic.

Went on a long bender and had kidney failure.. eating super clean diet and recovered fast.. i actually look about 10 years younger.

Congrats on the year and a half-ish of sobriety! I don't doubt that you look and probably also feel 10 years younger. What has helped you stay strong in your recovery? Do you have any suggestions that might help others?

[bea5twood]

Congrats on the year and a half-ish of sobriety! I don't doubt that you look and probably also feel 10 years younger. What has helped you stay strong in your recovery? Do you have any suggestions that might help others?

Thank you, and thanks to the above commentor.

Not a drop of alcohol thats how it needs to be in my case. I see close friends fall off the wagon after one glass of wine and it snowballs into oblivion. Find positive activities. Theres more to life than drugs and alcohol.

I will also say to pay attention to your daily intake (water & sodium) especially in hot climates and avoid NSAIDS these things are horrible for your kidneys.

[GnomeSaiyanBruh]

A week in to sobriety again.. Feeling hopeful though. Been having a few N/a beers when im craving something, they've seem to help a lot especially in social environments. Its funny they taste like beer but ill only have one an hour naturally compared to the real thing id kill 3-4 with ease in an hour. Body still recovering, reworking itself; random body pains, but they're improving. Hoping I can keep it going, don't want to slip up and go right back into the viscous cycle for probably the 100th time. Hoping this week I can drag myself back into the gym and begin to make that a hobby that I used to be addicted prior to my heavy drinking years.

Das it mane. Just keep going and try to stay positive as you can. I’m on about 4 days so far and it’s been rough. Ever forward.

[Krackerjacked]

Das it mane. Just keep going and try to stay positive as you can. I’m on about 4 days so far and it’s been rough. Ever forward.

You’ve got this essay.
Always pulling for you srs.
God bless

[kfx450r]

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[MidnightSun]

Trying to stop here. Wow, I did not know the misc was still so active!

[Krackerjacked]

Trying to stop here. Wow, I did not know the misc was still so active!

You got this brother!
And welcome back OG

[6foot2masterace]

Trying to stop here. Wow, I did not know the misc was still so active!

you got this man, the first night is the hardest, once you get one day under your belt, the momentum builds up

[6foot2masterace]

I know naturally when you stop boozing, you'll lose some weight. Curious what kinda diet did you guys go on after sobriety to lose more weight. Count calories, keto etc?

[Joeyw88]

Das it mane. Just keep going and try to stay positive as you can. I’m on about 4 days so far and it’s been rough. Ever forward.

Gjdm on the 4 days, keep it pushing!

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Welcome in! Please feel free to post about your recovery and/or support for other miscers recovery.

Trying to stop here. Wow, I did not know the misc was still so active!

Welcome! Please feel free to contribute in any possible positive way!

I know naturally when you stop boozing, you'll lose some weight. Curious what kinda diet did you guys go on after sobriety to lose more weight. Count calories, keto etc?

Honestly, I have been maintaining my weight pretty consistently throughout my sobriety. I think I initially lost some weight at the beginning, but then when I started lifting again, I started going back to the weight I was. But, I haven't really made any serious attempts to diet. I have recently been working on eating a bit less as well as not eating in the middle of the night. I know that people in recovery sometimes turn to craving food and sugar instead of drugs and alcohol.

[JuanLee]

Been all clears since February. Definitely helped with the shreds.

[Muneyy]

Havent used Misc in a few years and this wasnt a thread when I was, and I wasnt sober then. Been off the piss going on 7 months in a week.

[bezarker]

One day at a time and talk to someone (if you ain't got someone to talk to come in here someone will listen).

[GnomeSaiyanBruh]

One day at a time and talk to someone (if you ain't got someone to talk to come in here someone will listen).

This. Tomorrow will be 3 weeks without a drink. Honestly surprised I’ve made it this far. I also changed my diet to cut out most the things I was eating, and that’s been harder than quitting drinking oddly enough. We all gonna make it.

[Krackerjacked]

One day at a time and talk to someone (if you ain't got someone to talk to come in here someone will listen).

Same here

This. Tomorrow will be 3 weeks without a drink. Honestly surprised I’ve made it this far. I also changed my diet to cut out most the things I was eating, and that’s been harder than quitting drinking oddly enough. We all gonna make it.

Ayoo you got this bud. Pulling for you as always!

[Joeyw88]

Been all clears since February. Definitely helped with the shreds.

Hell yeah, nice! You'll be coming up on six months in August then?

Havent used Misc in a few years and this wasnt a thread when I was, and I wasnt sober then. Been off the piss going on 7 months in a week.

Congrats on the 7 months of sobriety! Over halfway to a year!

One day at a time and talk to someone (if you ain't got someone to talk to come in here someone will listen).

Great advice, definitely helpful to take it one day at a time. It can feel overwhelming to think about not drinking or using for the rest of your life. And yeah, I hope people are able to post in here when they need support!

This. Tomorrow will be 3 weeks without a drink. Honestly surprised I’ve made it this far. I also changed my diet to cut out most the things I was eating, and that’s been harder than quitting drinking oddly enough. We all gonna make it.

Nice work on 3 weeks! I'm glad to hear that you have been making other positive changes in your life as well!