Haven't drank in a month. AMA.

[coldvein]

Anyone struggling should check out The Sinclair Method

[Aremm24]

Day 1, 8 hours in: strong seizures preventing sleeping. 16 hours in: overstimulated to the point that I work out for 3 hours in the hot sun to quell it. Feeling great from a runner's high.

Day 2, morning: fatigue, presumably from yesterday's workout.

Day 2, afternoon: feeling tired and a lack of confidence

Day 3: Mood boost. Slept for 4 2-hour intervals from 9 to 6. I feel more refreshed, but still not at my best.

Day 3, afternoon: brain fog, so went for a light workout. I ended up sleeping for 12 hours, from 6 pm to 6 am, but I woke up to use the restroom every hour.

Day 4: In the morning I went for a walk and some calisthenics. I listened to Elliott Hulse and Corey Wayne. I bought the week's groceries and paid most of my rent money, paying the last $40 today. I feel okay.

Day 5: Rest day. I have less energy than usual, but little anxiety. Afternoon: Minor headache but otherwise feel normal.

Day 6: feeling normal.

By the time you arrive on rehab on Thursday - three days from now - the worst will have already passed. After that it's a matter of implementing a workout routine. I would start off by running.

Doing 100 pushups every 45 mins. I don’t get seizures luckily or haven’t. I’m 3 hours in. Had a girl over for the 4th weekend and was able to get 24 hours sobriety but she’s a drinker and fell back into it. Sex is one of the only things that helps pass the time.

Thanks for your experience share.

[NosyJossie]

Doing 100 pushups every 45 mins. I don’t get seizures luckily or haven’t. I’m 3 hours in. Had a girl over for the 4th weekend and was able to get 24 hours sobriety but she’s a drinker and fell back into it. Sex is one of the only things that helps pass the time.

Thanks for your experience share.

She's out. My ex was into drugs.. sex was great but she drove me up the walls. I literally ran out.

My current gf of two years is stable, doesnt drink and loves me. Couldnt ask for more!

You'll have to go solo for a while. Without trying you'll attract the right person.

[NosyJossie]

Anyone struggling should check out The Sinclair Method

You can also try running which replaces alcohol pleasure with healthy pleasure.

[Gdjjcrn]

I haven’t had a drink since February. The bars are still closed and I don’t want to drink at home because I have no self control.

[NosyJossie]

I haven’t had a drink since February. The bars are still closed and I don’t want to drink at home because I have no self control.

There are a lot of things we can't do like dine at our favorite restaurants. Hang in there!

[arod204]

Ok, here is one.

How is this thread worthy?

[Archangel_Lost]

you tryina lose 18 lbs in a month?

[NosyJossie]

you tryina lose 18 lbs in a month?

I lost 20lbs last month through giving up alcohol and working out six days a week.

[jeshelton]

I’m currently tapering now from 13 to 12 then goal is to get to 6 a day. I have clarity now because I’m using beer and not hard stuff. It’s easier by the day but it feels almost like a form of phenibut leaving your body. It gets easier. I pray to get over the cravings but I feel better than my usual 20-25 drinks a day.

Bro your sht is on a different level. Congrats for tapering and getting away. RIP.

I lost 20lbs last month through giving up alcohol and working out six days a week.

Addiction replaced with addiction. We're happy for you bro. Same time, have you addressed the issues that drive your addiction in any way?

in b4 I've seen a 22yo 1day graduate therapist and they didn't understand me so I'm doing my own game

[NosyJossie]

Bro your sht is on a different level. Congrats for tapering and getting away. RIP.



Addiction replaced with addiction. We're happy for you bro. Same time, have you addressed the issues that drive your addiction in any way?

in b4 I've seen a 22yo 1day graduate therapist and they didn't understand me so I'm doing my own game

You eat twice a day, everyday. Bro, you're addicted to eating!!

[NosyJossie]

Ok, here is one.

How is this thread worthy?

You tell me. How are you helping people out today?

[lowkey94]

You lost twenty pounds by not drinking?


The **** were you drinking?

[NosyJossie]

You lost twenty pounds by not drinking?


The **** were you drinking?

I mentioned it in the OP. A fifth every day.

[TwoHumpChump]

Good Job OP.

Seems like you've helped many other people by sharing your story, continue to do so.

I'll have a Blue Long Island once I arrive at Xcaret but I do not foresee a binge drinking episode.

I think not drinking is easier than having just one. Why bother, I'm sure by now you can appreciate other ways of having fun and can see how dangerous booze it.

[Aremm24]

You tell me. How are you helping people out today?

You helped me out today. Thank you. You improved one persons life which is more than most can say.

Would eat booty for thanks lmao.

Good Job OP.

Seems like you've helped many other people by sharing your story, continue to do so.



I think not drinking is easier than having just one. Why bother, I'm sure by now you can appreciate other ways of having fun and can see how dangerous booze it.

The physical withdrawal. Seizures and DTs suck, it’s difficult to sit there feeling one coming on and knowing a beer will take it away even though it’s temporary.

It fukking sucks.

I mentioned it in the OP. A fifth every day.

Try a handle :/

[ryankoch]

im an alcoholic too. been sober since the 25th. how was your experience with phenibut, ive been using it too to get a relaxing buzz without booze. kinda worried im abusing it though. were withdrawals that bad for you from phenibut? i stopped taking it for awhile and had insomnia but thats it. congrats on a month

[NosyJossie]

Good Job OP.

Seems like you've helped many other people by sharing your story, continue to do so.



I think not drinking is easier than having just one. Why bother, I'm sure by now you can appreciate other ways of having fun and can see how dangerous booze it.

Maybe I'll have a virgin version. I love the taste: It's like lemonade!

You helped me out today. Thank you. You improved one persons life which is more than most can say.

Would eat booty for thanks lmao.



The physical withdrawal. Seizures and DTs suck, it’s difficult to sit there feeling one coming on and knowing a beer will take it away even though it’s temporary.

It fukking sucks.



Try a handle :/

Wow, a handle is a lot. It would take me three days to drink a handle.

Pick a time where you don't have to work for 5 days. This is the time when you will focus on getting sober.

im an alcoholic too. been sober since the 25th. how was your experience with phenibut, ive been using it too to get a relaxing buzz without booze. kinda worried im abusing it though. were withdrawals that bad for you from phenibut? i stopped taking it for awhile and had insomnia but thats it. congrats on a month

Alcohol withdrawal is like hiking the Appalachian Trail. Phenibut withdrawal is like climbing Mount Everest. If all you had was insomnia, great. However, the more relapses you have, the worse the withdrawals get. It's like digging a deep hole...it's harder to climb out every time.

[NosyJossie]

Bump!

[NosyJossie]

Last bump. I'll check for replies in the morning. Stay tuned and subscribe to the thread!

[MoeBettuh]

Congrats dude. I just went 8 months, and recently cracked. Kinda pissed at myself but eh, weather was nice and just wanted to have one drink.

Over those 8 months I got in the best shape of my life, lost 40lbs, picked up some great hobbies and saved a **** ton of money. Definitely will only be drinking a couple times a year and trying my best to never get drunk or go back to the life I had.

**** alcohol

Dasit

Keep it up brah

It's crazy how clear-minded and healthy I feel when I'm not poisoning myself

I'd like to do a detox / sober month soon

Start today. The whole waiting for the 1st or whatever is a clever way to just put it off.

Great job. Do you think you will continue? I have had two drinks total since December, the last of which was in March. Biggest thing I noticed was the lack of brain fog, and just better mental clarity in general. Like I feel a bit sharper. Also less bloat, puffy cheeks, and clearer skin. I don't think I will completely abstain forever, but I have no motivation to get hammered ever again.

Haven’t had a drink in...tomorrow will be 3 months, I think. I had been drinking daily for several years before I took a break. I haven’t lost any real weight, but I don’t tend to be heavy anyway. I‘ve for sure noticed more mental clarity and I feel physically better. My eyes are clear, skin is better, sleep is WAY better.

GJ OP, we’re all gonna make it.

[NosyJossie]

Dasit



Start today. The whole waiting for the 1st or whatever is a clever way to just put it off.



Haven’t had a drink in...tomorrow will be 3 months, I think. I had been drinking daily for several years before I took a break. I haven’t lost any real weight, but I don’t tend to be heavy anyway. I‘ve for sure noticed more mental clarity and I feel physically better. My eyes are clear, skin is better, sleep is WAY better.

GJ OP, we’re all gonna make it.

No nausea, no acid reflux and increased alertness for me!

[NosyJossie]

Just finished today's hour-long morning walk. Got 2.7 miles in today. Didn't feel like doing it but the brick must be laid.

Unless you can find a reason to get up in the morning - and support that reason like a scaffold supports a tall beam - you are not ready.

Weight loss pushes me. You must answer your questions to refute the doubts of others.

[Bcl2]

Awesome work man.

[ChaseW]

Nice job OP, following progress

[yayayea77]

Good job op, i haven't drank ever tbh

[NosyJossie]

Awesome work man.

Nice job OP, following progress

Good job op, i haven't drank ever tbh

Thank you! A drink is something that makes you feel good for 30 minutes (not even an hour) and gets you fat in the process. The return on investment is terrible.

[NosyJossie]

Bump

[RealLifeAlpha]

I'm on Day 3 (first time I've been on day 3 since probably April)

Feels really good.... because when I'm not drinking, so many parts of my life improve:

-Diet
-Sleep
-Workouts
-Professionally (I'm in sales - the amount of anxiety I get before a presentation, a sales call, etc. goes WAY down when I've been sober for a bit)
-Sense of wellbeing (way less anxiety, depression, anything like that)

Goal is to keep it going until mid-August, right before my 34th birthday.

[NosyJossie]

I'm on Day 3 (first time I've been on day 3 since probably April)

Feels really good.... because when I'm not drinking, so many parts of my life improve:

-Diet
-Sleep
-Workouts
-Professionally (I'm in sales - the amount of anxiety I get before a presentation, a sales call, etc. goes WAY down when I've been sober for a bit)
-Sense of wellbeing (way less anxiety, depression, anything like that)

Goal is to keep it going until mid-August, right before my 34th birthday.

Wow, that's amazing. Anxiety definitely becomes constant but low when you're teetotaling. With drinking involved it's a roller coaster and you feel like you've got rock boots for shoes.