aroraborealis
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It’s ok if this dies but I needed a place to pat myself on the back. One day at a time.
Jul 9, 2022 2:33 AM
aroraborealis
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It’s ok if this dies but I needed a place to pat myself on the back. One day at a time.
omnipotentpasta
The pride of coming back tonight must be amazing, you can keep it up. She’ll remember and appreciate that you did
hollowedskin
Congrats!! Addiction is hard but this random internet stranger is proud of you !
Idonotbelievewehavecompany
I feel you man. Good luck. Keep at it and want it to succeed
elmustache
Do not mind seeing this kind of post on the front page.
Clymenus000
My dad and grandpa have both quit drinking in the last 5ish years. It's so hard and so worth it. I'm proud of you. You can do this.
JacquesKass
No longer blacking out is one of the best parts of quitting drinking. Holy shit, I remember what I did last night.
NotVerySympathetic
Getting drunk is just borrowing happiness from tomorrow.
diepgat
Now comes the hard part: NOT "rewarding yourself" for doing well.
Screwthatcrap
GET IT! WE ARE PROUD OF YOU!
LambeauField
Nice! 75 days ago I was in a detox facility for (hopefully) the last time. Haven't had a drink since thanks to help from others recovering.
scifinovelist
Reading bedtime stories to one's audience (sometimes with goofy accents), I always found to be the best high of all. Keep up the good work
sashasdad2
There are meds that will help you. Go to cauds.org these meds work for everyone and you don’t have to be dry, but you can become dry ??
HieroGliffin
Oh hell yea. Much less trauma for both of you. And the connection forged at bedtime is unreal. You deserve to celebrate this moment. Bravo!
AttorneyLoophole
Best part of my day. 2 books, 2 songs, a big hug and a kiss on the cheek…literally nothing better
purpleseadragons
yay!! I'm hitting one year sober next week. Feel free to message if you need. It is indeed one day at a time
clasper
You got this!!
TigersOnAcid
she needs you more than you need to drink
aroraborealis
This hits. Thank you ?
Kottok
Great work!
Cillellic
Keep it up! Do it for you and not least do it for your daughter.
ericfrances
Bravo and hugs from Paris!
AlwaysUpvotesCatgirls
Good job!
johnvilnis
What matters is you took that step.
Jamestime
Thats good and all but i really hope you understand the depravity of your situation. This could easily be something shared from another 1/
Jamestime
Perspective in the future as a memory of why a daughter doesn't speak to their abusive addict father.You can only prevent that with sobriety
Jamestime
And before im bitched at. I know all too well most perspectives of addiction. Light touches & kind yet distant words do not help addiction.
mmiigg
Alcohol is a class one carcinogen.
JHawkInc
You have done the hard part. You’ve actively changed. Whether future days are hard or easy, whether you slip up or not, you’ve already 1/?
JHawkInc
done the hard part that many fail to do (and in all aspects of life). And that’s change. Best that hurdle and you can beat anything. 2/2
flipskibbens
"Thank you, daddy."
flipskibbens
Maybe mommy? I dunno...
aroraborealis
Yep ??
ReelPoop
stimulant user here, what is graying out? is it similar to growing white hairs??
aroraborealis
Drinkers describe it as being a drink or 2 from being black-out drunk.
JackieTreehornProductions
It's when you're so drunk you forget the entire last 2 episodes you stayed up binging for to begin with and say "one more drink and episode"
TheYodajen
Keep it up!! Remember how good this feels
TigersOnAcid
that's what she said
bawtzki
Remembering how good it feels is why I continue to drink
40185
I have feelings of both. I love both feelings. Drinking usually wins, always wins, because of the immediate relief
aroraborealis
Been there too
TheYodajen
Gross
dreikommavierzehn
but it's actually the reason ... ?
t24g5hkmfx12
Read the book „alcohol lied to me“ and screw the one day at a time misery. It will free you for good without regret or wanting it. Good luck
SpaceWarrior3000
.
dreikommavierzehn
how so?
t24g5hkmfx12
It’s a drug that is addictive but the book shows you don’t need it for a good time, sad, celebrate etc. Do kids enjoy life without alcohol?
dreikommavierzehn
I didn't enjoy much once adolescence set in. hasn't changed since
dreikommavierzehn
actually not that much before either
t24g5hkmfx12
Check out the book!
PandoraZora
Good job! Proud of you! Detox carefully and please get help with the withdrawal if you need it.
RGVhome
Yes, this. Great job, @op
ComicAvec
What does "detox carefully" mean? I mean, your liver and kidneys do that job or at least they should.
PandoraZora
Alcohol withdrawals can be deadly. Seizures and such. When chemical addiction is severe, medical management of detox is often necessary.
CloakedFigure
This. DO NOT go full turkey, for the love of god. It will destroy you.
FallingWithStyleSquirrel
How much would one have to drink for this to be a concern?
Bigbabylons
Let's start with how much you drink now? Any amount might be worth a taper though.
demoncatmara
It depends on the person, stopping suddenly can kill via seizure, tapering can avoid that but it's not easy for addicts to taper, the other
demoncatmara
option is seeing a doctor and they'll prescribe something like chlordiazepoxide or another benzo for maybe a week to prevent that
DavidMW
Benzo's are a slippery slope too though, so bear that in mind
Thormaehlin
I was drinking at least a liter of 50% liquor a day for several years and when several times i quit cold turkey it was hell.
CloakedFigure
Jesus. That must have been miserable. But you made it through fairly unscathed?
Thormaehlin
I don't know about unscathed. I feel like I definitely shot my brain capacity. I can't remember shit, my body aches and I vomit randomly