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10x better, productivity 10x better, mood always stable and normal, just a constant good vibe underneath everything. Obviously this isn’t a miracle, my baseline was just too low from regular drinking. The return to normal feels like a massive life boost. People who didn’t have serious benders don’t get this deep about quitting. I do. The coolest part is finally being able to actually prioritize my current goals, have them, and consciously sacrifice things for them. Without feeling particularly guilty. Indie dev business for example, I’m climbing out of “this is a fun thing” into “this is my main income.” All of that became possible only thanks to a certain madness and detachment, which became possible only thanks to quitting drinking, because stability matters. Anyway. This led to a certain toxicity in me, but whatever, I’m an obsessed person and I feel like a very old dream of mine is starting to actually work. Now I’m getting serious about nutrition and fitness too. Eating strictly to my calorie target, training as much as I planned, tracking measurements, all of it. All these things are going from “would be cool” to “I’m doing it.” NO BOOZE! submitted by /u/JEulerius [link] [comments]

I’ve literally keep having to apologize and argue back and forth that I did not mean things or I said things that just fit a conversation and things I’d never really do or act out…..half I can’t remember I’m so upset about this “alcohol is a truth serum” submitted by /u/Technical-Thanks-997 [link] [comments]

I’m so fucking pissed off. I want to drink just to spite the world around me. I’m not going to tonight. Tonight, the world can gargle my sober balls. submitted by /u/Antique-Astronaut912 [link] [comments]

I am posting this to share my experience with alcoholism and then sobriety, now that I am 9 months sober. Prior to getting sober, I was a functional alcoholic. Sometimes I would drink 2 bottles of wine per night every single night by myself. My husband never noticed. My kids never noticed. No one around me noticed my problem. I suppose there are some benefits to functional alcoholism…but it’s a sneaky little devil because I never got “caught” so to speak. I would sneak extra drinks at gatherings, sneak away for secret shots…drink hidden bottles of liquor in the closet at home. Chug small bottles in my car. I always had one of the small boxes of box wine in my purse just in case I needed it (I always ended up needing it). Recently, my father has had quite a few health problems related to drinking and it has made me really think about the beginning of my relationship with alcohol. Both of my parents were alcoholics and alcohol was extremely normalized for me growing up. I just decided to stop on a random Tuesday 9 months ago because I don’t want my alcoholism to impact my kids the way my parents’ impacted me (and my siblings too). Here is what I’ve noticed now that I am 253 days in. My anxiety has improved so much. I think I had daily hangxiety before and my mind is so much lighter without the ruminating thoughts. Quitting was so hard in the beginning…but I stuck it out and it made me realize I can do hard things. That has transferred to other areas of my life and I now work out every day and keep my house so much cleaner. I am more present and pleasant-tempered around my children and husband. I am taking good care of myself and that makes me like myself in a way I haven’t felt before. Now the hard parts…so many events and social settings revolve around alcohol. People invite me to things less and it hurts my feelings. I am not sure if it is because I’m less fun…or because me not drinking makes them question their own consumption and that’s a buzzkill for them. Idk. But it sucks! Weddings are kind of a strange experience sober and I feel like an alien at holidays and parties of any kind. People have told me I seem different…they’re used to the very lively and tipsy version of me. I am working on figuring out WHO I am without alcohol. It’s terrifying how much time I spent thinking about it and partaking in it. Over a decade of my life…thinking about my next drink. I feel like an imposter in my own skin, it’s such a strange feeling. Anyways, thanks if you read this far. I only share this journey with my husband really…and he has a very healthy relationship with alcohol so he just can’t understand. I wanted to share my experience to relate to others in the same position! I am hoping I can keep it up. IWNDWYT submitted by /u/Frosty-Village-5140 [link] [comments]

I’ve been reading a lot of posts here for a while and it and it really gave me the push I needed to finally quit. Im about one month sober now. I never thought I’d post, but just be more of a silent observer. Though I have been feeling very sick recently, especially at night and I cant find any information online much passed how the first few days or 2 weeks feel as far as mood or physical recovery. I was wondering if anyone else come night time felt foggy, irritated or nauseous. Even to the point of throwing up. I figured I’d ask here as everyone is in a similar boat before I start worrying and seeing a doctor. I really admire everyone here. Thanks for reading. submitted by /u/Shot-Ad-5090 [link] [comments]