Who else is staying ethanol -free with me this day Post-Hump? 💜

  • Newstart@lemmy.worldEnglish
    72·
    1 year ago

    This is day one for me. Every night I was drinking over 350ml of vodka/whiskey even though I know it’s not good for my health. So on Sunday I decided that would be my last glass. Monday I tapered with 6 beers then 4 beers on Tuesday, and 0 alcohol on Wednesday. I woke up so proud even if it’s barely one day. But my motivation is to the roof for now. Wish me luck as I know some hard days are waiting ahead.

    • SpaceBar@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      1 year ago

      When I quit, I talked to my doctor and was honest with him. That was scary, but I did it. Doctors don’t judge you, they want to help you.

      I got on an antidepressant, a drug called naltrexone, and was prescribed vitamins that my drinking was keeping my body from absorbing.

      I then changed my routine. I drove home from work a different way and to different stores so I would not pass my usual drinking places and liquor stores.

      Great job on deciding to cut the poison out of your life.

      • Newstart@lemmy.worldEnglish
        31·
        1 year ago

        Thank you for sharing your experience. I can’t wait to talk about alcohol as my past my life like you.

      • Newstart@lemmy.worldEnglish
        33·
        1 year ago

        Thank you stranger, your message comes at the right time. Because during the day I really don’t care for alcohol nor have any urges for it. My demons comes after I finish house chores and put my kids to sleep. Thank you for the motivation.

        • blenderwig@lemmy.worldEnglish
          2·
          1 year ago

          I’m the same way, it’s the evening cool down that is my biggest trigger. I now know that drinking at night actually makes me sleep worse and feel worse, it’s not the stress reliever I always thought it was. It’s also not a reward for a day well done anymore. Getting out of that mindset does take a little bit. I believe in you, you can do this!

  • NoStressyJessie@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
    4·
    1 year ago

    IWNDWYT

    I wanted to drink on Monday, but called off my plans. It felt so good, I kept it up on Tuesday too. Wednesday was too busy to drink, and today I went to the convenience store and realized as I was walking past the booze to get what I wanted that I didn’t even want to drink today.

    So here we go, we’ve got this!

  • blenderwig@lemmy.worldEnglish
    3·
    1 year ago

    Yesterday went so well, totally in the flow! Day 14 for me, looking forward to seeing what comes along today. Not drinking poisonous alcohol today, I’m in!

  • agentshagsEnglish
    1·
    1 year ago

    I want to join, maybe tomorrow… sigh one of these days soon I’ll meet the requirements. I’m getting sick and tired of my same old routine. Hopefully I’ll see you all soon.

    • agentshagsEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      Also, thank you for the community on Lemmy. It helps motivate me seeing others have the desire to stop as well. A little light for me 🙂 🕯️