Current Events > 2 months sober

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Still going strong. I haven't gained superpowers yet, but I feel a lot more rested and have a lot less tension in my face. I feel a lot less stress over all. Back when I was lifting and drinking I didn't see a whole lot of improvement. But now that I quit it feels like I have a whole new level of drive and energy while I exercise.

I really believe that the media and government portray alcohol as this great beverage and social lubricate to keep us in the dark. It isn't about in moderation. It's about just not drinking it entirely. People are afraid to face others so they get drunk to make it easier or to escape from their problems.

It's a poison and should be labeled as such.
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They have warnings. To be fair they need to also label foods containing sugar as poison.

Congrats on 2 mo ths sober, I'm currently uhh...



Day 111.

We knew it was poison yet we kept on ruining our lives

My average was 12 days before that fateful February 9th day

agree, i've never drank, i used to enjoy weed but alcohol always felt like poison, i could tell based on how I felt the next day, but congrats to you for abstaining, stay strong.

I should add you'll experience P.A.W.S. up to 12 months or more afterwards so just read up and be aware

Psyonix posted...

They have warnings. To be fair they need to also label foods containing sugar as poison.

Congrats on 2 mo ths sober, I'm currently uhh...

Day 111.

We knew it was poison yet we kept on ruining our lives

My average was 12 days before that fateful February 9th day

What's that? An app?

Oh, yeah sugar is as well. I rarely eat anything sugary. Usually only if I get it as a gift or whatever. I guess there are people out there who get addicted to it? Like soda. Ugh, I don't know how anyone can enjoy a soda.
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I used to ride my bike for a hour every day when I was drinking at my heaviest and I kept wondering why I wasnt losing much weight. Then I learned how fattening liquor is. So much sugar. I lost about 20-25 pounds by just cutting out liquor. My three year sober date is in September.
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Psyonix posted...

They have warnings. To be fair they need to also label foods containing sugar as poison.

Congrats on 2 mo ths sober, I'm currently uhh...



Day 111.

We knew it was poison yet we kept on ruining our lives

My average was 12 days before that fateful February 9th day

Relapse is part of recovery.
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I have to respectfully disagree as I've never had a problem with drinking in moderation. I drink for the taste not to get wild and have a crazy good time. But good on you guys for staying sober. Not as serious as alcohol, but tomorrow I will have completed my 30 day no soda challenge and I got to say that I feel great. I may limit myself to 1 soda a week instead of the 2 or 3 I was having a day. I don't feel all bogged down full of sugar and syrup.
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theAteam posted...

Psyonix posted...

They have warnings. To be fair they need to also label foods containing sugar as poison.

Congrats on 2 mo ths sober, I'm currently uhh...

Day 111.

We knew it was poison yet we kept on ruining our lives

My average was 12 days before that fateful February 9th day

Relapse is part of recovery.

I've thought of drinking sometimes but my body seems to even react to the thought. Like I get a headache and my right side of my body gets sharp pains. I wonder if I'll just stop.

It was similar to smoking. I was smoking maybe a pack every few days 3 years ago. Went cold turkey and never looked back. Once I find no use for something I just tend to cut it out without much trouble. I think it was mostly the side effects that caused me to stop. Plus I was heavily into running and that was really holding me back at the time.
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mariolover2 posted...

tonberryking posted...

I really believe that the media and government portray alcohol as this great beverage and social lubricate to keep us in the dark. It isn't about in moderation. It's about just not drinking it entirely.

Alcohol turns off fear. This is the reason why servicemen and veterans from the military have such high rates of alcoholism.

Or they drink so much because they have a whole nation of people who would rather kneel than recognize the sacrifice they did for us.

Correct_Facts posted...

mariolover2 posted...

tonberryking posted...

I really believe that the media and government portray alcohol as this great beverage and social lubricate to keep us in the dark. It isn't about in moderation. It's about just not drinking it entirely.

Alcohol turns off fear. This is the reason why servicemen and veterans from the military have such high rates of alcoholism.

Or they drink so much because they have a whole nation of people who would rather kneel than recognize the sacrifice they did for us.

Facepalm

Congrats on two months, TC. I know it isn't easy.
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Correct_Facts posted...

mariolover2 posted...

tonberryking posted...

I really believe that the media and government portray alcohol as this great beverage and social lubricate to keep us in the dark. It isn't about in moderation. It's about just not drinking it entirely.

Alcohol turns off fear. This is the reason why servicemen and veterans from the military have such high rates of alcoholism.

Or they drink so much because they have a whole nation of people who would rather kneel than recognize the sacrifice they did for us.

Dont be obtuse. They fight for your right to say stupid things and others right to kneel
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I4NRulez posted...

Correct_Facts posted...

mariolover2 posted...

tonberryking posted...

I really believe that the media and government portray alcohol as this great beverage and social lubricate to keep us in the dark. It isn't about in moderation. It's about just not drinking it entirely.

Alcohol turns off fear. This is the reason why servicemen and veterans from the military have such high rates of alcoholism.

Or they drink so much because they have a whole nation of people who would rather kneel than recognize the sacrifice they did for us.

Dont be obtuse. They fight for your right to say stupid things and others right to kneel

Imagine getting back from an 11 month tour of Iraq just to see these dumb bastards kneeling on the sideline and tell me what I'm saying is stupid.

Correct_Facts posted...

I4NRulez posted...

Correct_Facts posted...

mariolover2 posted...

tonberryking posted...

I really believe that the media and government portray alcohol as this great beverage and social lubricate to keep us in the dark. It isn't about in moderation. It's about just not drinking it entirely.

Alcohol turns off fear. This is the reason why servicemen and veterans from the military have such high rates of alcoholism.

Or they drink so much because they have a whole nation of people who would rather kneel than recognize the sacrifice they did for us.

Dont be obtuse. They fight for your right to say stupid things and others right to kneel

Imagine getting back from an 11 month tour of Iraq just to see these dumb bastards kneeling on the sideline and tell me what I'm saying is stupid.

Tell that to my mother, my uncles, my cousins, my friends who are all veterans who agreed with the athletes kneeling.

I mean you can care about kneeling all you want. Veterans have bigger issues than people kneeling for equality.

and i still think what you're saying is stupid
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congrats!

i havent drank in a minute but i kinda dont like how i feel on it enough to want to again

6 months weed sober but feeling like i might cave soon smh
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If I bothered counting I'm almost 6 months on the wagon. But the more I pay attention to how long I've gone without the more likely it becomes that I'll drink again, so I don't much think about it.
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SimpleMan posted...

If I bothered counting I'm almost 6 months on the wagon. But the more I pay attention to how long I've gone without the more likely it becomes that I'll drink again, so I don't much think about it.

good advice
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9 months or so sober for me. From both weed and alcohol, it's really good for me that I've stopped smoking weed. Usually when I stop its for good, I start getting better and right around the 2 year sober mark some asshole will offer me some and I'll go "sure" like an idiot and it leads me right down the rabbit hole again... This times gonna be different, fool me thrice I don't think so!
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lincoln002 posted...

9 months or so sober for me. From both weed and alcohol, it's really good for me that I've stopped smoking weed. Usually when I stop its for good, I start getting better and right around the 2 year sober mark some asshole will offer me some and I'll go "sure" like an idiot and it leads me right down the rabbit hole again... This times gonna be different, fool me thrice I don't think so!

damn that made me feel feelz
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Alcohol is extremely difficult to quit. It's everywhere, and if you watch television, the advertisements are there. I've overcome some hard addictions, and alcohol has seriously been the most difficult for me. Keep it up man. Do not think that you can have a single drink a few months later. You can't. It's really easy to feel like you can have "just one" and be okay. You won't be okay. I don't know the extent of your addiction, but it's extremely difficult to go back to casual drinking after a serious addiction. If you want someone to talk to about addiction, feel free to PM me, I've gone through some intense recovery the last two years and I have some good advice to throw out there
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Good for you!
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korol_i_shut posted...

agree, i've never drank, i used to enjoy weed but alcohol always felt like poison, i could tell based on how I felt the next day, but congrats to you for abstaining, stay strong.

Weed destroy your brain.
Alcohol destroy your liver.
Take a pick.

Nikra posted...

korol_i_shut posted...

agree, i've never drank, i used to enjoy weed but alcohol always felt like poison, i could tell based on how I felt the next day, but congrats to you for abstaining, stay strong.

Weed destroy your brain.
Alcohol destroy your liver.
Take a pick.

Actually alcohol destroys your brain significantly more than almost any other drug. Studies have proven this

Psyonix posted...

Nikra posted...

korol_i_shut posted...

agree, i've never drank, i used to enjoy weed but alcohol always felt like poison, i could tell based on how I felt the next day, but congrats to you for abstaining, stay strong.

Weed destroy your brain.
Alcohol destroy your liver.
Take a pick.

Actually alcohol destroys your brain significantly more than almost any other drug. Studies have proven this

Not truth

Lmao why is this dude trying to derail the thread with his stupid argument

Congrats tc
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Congrats.

Even though I'm an alcoholic, it's always nice to see somebody beat their addiction. It's gives me hope that I could do it if I ever actually wanted to.
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Everyone in my extended family was an alcoholic, and I knew I would have fallen into the trap, so I just never started drinking in the first place. I'm too afraid that if I drank alcohol, I'd like it too much.
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Congrats! Thats one hell of an accomplishment.
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