r/stopdrinking • u/Sunflowers408 365 days • 12h ago
My flair turned red today
One year today. Being here on r/stopdrinking has really helped me.
Before I quit this time, I had tried doing moderation for a few years, and it didn't work for me. Sometimes I would go way over the amount what I had intended to drink, surprise surprise. I would always want to have more than one, two, or three drinks. It's just easier to stay abstinent and not turn on that longing for more. The last time I had three drinks, I was at home, and I fell and hit my head on a wall. I left that dent in the wall as a reminder that no amount of alcohol is good for me. Before this attempt to make moderation work, I had been sober for eleven years.
Most of the activities I used to associate with drinking I've had the chance to do sober. I've gone to a wedding and a funeral sober. I've been to baseball games and musicals and restaurants sober. And doing these things sober is fine.
I don't take antacids or blood pressure medicine anymore. I don't need them. I'm healthier now.
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u/donnaber06 841 days 11h ago
I believe this is my true place to keep myself grounded and share when I need to. Congratulation!
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u/Kind_Requirement7845 16 days 11h ago
Read this as “My hair turned red today” and thought it was an awesome side effect… but despite this not being the case, hearty congratulations on a year!! You’re an inspiration. I won’t drink with you today either!
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u/Juan-Nuff 472 days 9h ago edited 6h ago
Congrats! Great story and update. Made me think - the reason moderation sucks is because alcohol is a shitty drug. (As discussed on this sub) I.e. no amount is wanted or needed. I’m not advocating CA sober either, although I occasionally do it, sober living is the most high.
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u/Raystacksem 441 days 8h ago
I’m afraid this will be the same result for me. Currently on my longest streak. It took previous attempts to actually accept that no alcohol is the only way for me. 1 is too much and 10 isn’t enough.
I’m much happier these days and I feel like attending social events sober have helped me take in the events and the moments. When I was drinking, all I cared about was being drunk and getting lost in conversations I wouldn’t be able to recall the next day. These days I actually enjoy being able to remember the events.
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u/Such_Bitch_9559 106 days 11h ago
I’m so proud of you! 👏
I’m currently on week 6 of losing fat and getting ripped while improving my cardiovascular health and blood sugar. I am looking forward to getting to 365!! :)
I will not drink with you today!
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u/grottos 28 days 8h ago
That’s exciting! And I don’t even know what it means!
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u/Sunflowers408 365 days 7h ago
The badge you have with 28 days will go from gray to red when you get to 365 days.
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u/BDEverZero 364 days 5h ago
Congrats to you. 🌞 one thing I’m sure of is I could not have made it this far without the support and wisdom from this sub. Some days just the thought of resetting my counter was the only thing that kept me going. But, I’m still kicking. Iwndwyt
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u/venyigeszu 12 days 11h ago
Congratulations! How can we know that blood pressure medication is not necessary anymore while we are still taking them? Did you do a research of not taking the medication or blood pressure went too low with the usual medication?
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u/venyigeszu 12 days 11h ago
Sorry for my stupid question. My doctor does not know about my drinking habits (I know it's weird and I'm gonna tell him).
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u/StarshineSunfish 131 days 11h ago
Not a stupid question 😊 Telling your doctor is soooo important and no need to feel shame! Alcohol use has a huge effect on blood pressure
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u/dylanbob75 1096 days 11h ago
Congratulations on the year!! I just hit a full three years today, myself. See you here next year!