I don't want to get into specifics, but I just couldn't live like that any longer. After about a year of sobriety I realized that I didn't have many positive memories associated with alcohol.
Being sober actually allowed me to start reflecting on my life and lead me to start thinking about things. Ironically, it was also a catalyst into me learning about Marxism as well.
Dude. Sobriety was so important in my radicalization and moving from disaffected and alienated to educated and principled. I didn’t realize how badly alcohol had lead me astray until things got out of hand, and now I too am multiple years sober. Keep it up!
Good for you. How do you feel after all those years?
I had a period of 8 months sober some years ago. I can handle my alcohol now, though I am slowly starting to drink less and less. It's been three weeks since my last drink, actually. Sometimes I want to fully quit as well, but since I don't have a problem and I like to drink a beer every once in a while, I keep wondering if I should.
Big difference between substance misuse and substance use comrade, if you have a healthy relationship with it now thats great and likely doesnt need changing; for some people a clean break is the only way however.
Its all about the relationship you have with it and where it lands on your life priority list; when substances start becoming more important priorities than real life shit is when they tend to become issues.
As a functional alcoholic who wants to quit (I've done it twice, but gave in to temptation), I salute you. The first five or so days are the hardest. Then, it's like, why would I want that?
Same here. I do use THC and shrooms sometimes, but those don't have the negative effects alcohol had on my life. Honestly THC can be a good harm reduction tool.
37 Comments
Aru@lemmygrad.ml · 10 pts · 2y
Good for you
MCU_H8ER@lemmygrad.ml · 9 pts · 2y
🙏
Frozengyro@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 2y
Congrats, what were your biggest challenges? What and when did you realize it was worth it?
MCU_H8ER@lemmygrad.ml · 13 pts · 2y
I don't want to get into specifics, but I just couldn't live like that any longer. After about a year of sobriety I realized that I didn't have many positive memories associated with alcohol.
Being sober actually allowed me to start reflecting on my life and lead me to start thinking about things. Ironically, it was also a catalyst into me learning about Marxism as well.
Bartsbigbugbag@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
Dude. Sobriety was so important in my radicalization and moving from disaffected and alienated to educated and principled. I didn’t realize how badly alcohol had lead me astray until things got out of hand, and now I too am multiple years sober. Keep it up!
MCU_H8ER@lemmygrad.ml · 2 pts · 2y
There's a reason alcohol is pushed so hard here. Congrats to you as well 💪
MCU_H8ER@lemmygrad.ml · 7 pts · 2y
I see some loser lib already downvoted this 😂
cosmonautjem@lemmygrad.ml · 12 pts · 2y
They are sad creatures. Don't worry about them. Their opinions are wrong.
Redlogic@lemmygrad.ml · 6 pts · 2y
Being sober is not liberal enough.
klieg2323@lemmy.piperservers.net · 7 pts · 2y
MCU_H8ER@lemmygrad.ml · 2 pts · 2y
That kind of looks like Trump to me a bit lol
klieg2323@lemmy.piperservers.net · 3 pts · 2y
Now that you've said it, I can't unsee it
DankZedong@lemmygrad.ml · 7 pts · 2y
Good for you. How do you feel after all those years?
I had a period of 8 months sober some years ago. I can handle my alcohol now, though I am slowly starting to drink less and less. It's been three weeks since my last drink, actually. Sometimes I want to fully quit as well, but since I don't have a problem and I like to drink a beer every once in a while, I keep wondering if I should.
ghost_of_faso2@lemmygrad.ml · 5 pts · 2y
Big difference between substance misuse and substance use comrade, if you have a healthy relationship with it now thats great and likely doesnt need changing; for some people a clean break is the only way however.
Its all about the relationship you have with it and where it lands on your life priority list; when substances start becoming more important priorities than real life shit is when they tend to become issues.
DankZedong@lemmygrad.ml · 5 pts · 2y
Yeah, I guess I knew the answer already and it's yours lol. I don't know what I wanted to hear.
GrainEater@lemmygrad.ml · 6 pts · 2y
congratulation(s)
ComradeSpahija@lemmygrad.ml · 5 pts · 2y
Congratulations comrade!
lemat_87@lemmygrad.ml · 5 pts · 2y
That's a big win and a great success, my best congratulations 👏🏻 I am now 3,5 month alco free (started 1 of May), and continue it to the end of life 🙂
MCU_H8ER@lemmygrad.ml · 5 pts · 2y
Congratulations! You got this 💪
Fissionami@lemmygrad.ml · 5 pts · 2y
Congratulations 👏🎉
And here is me who has never touched alcohol ever in life
MCU_H8ER@lemmygrad.ml · 6 pts · 2y
If you haven't, don't start.
Fissionami@lemmygrad.ml · 4 pts · 2y
Not planning here either. (Just not very sure of the future and what it holds for me)
Rasm635u@lemmygrad.ml · 4 pts · 2y
I haven't either, but that's bc I'm a minor
Fissionami@lemmygrad.ml · 4 pts · 2y
Well. I'm well beyond minor now. But it is more about the curiosity didn't kill the cat (not yet)
some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org · 5 pts · 2y
As a functional alcoholic who wants to quit (I've done it twice, but gave in to temptation), I salute you. The first five or so days are the hardest. Then, it's like, why would I want that?
Grayox@lemmygrad.ml · 4 pts · 2y
MCU_H8ER@lemmygrad.ml · 4 pts · 2y
Same here. I do use THC and shrooms sometimes, but those don't have the negative effects alcohol had on my life. Honestly THC can be a good harm reduction tool.
ghost_of_faso2@lemmygrad.ml · 2 pts · 2y
THC is often described as an 'exit drug' for people who need a replacement drug for there addictions that is non-harmfull.
doppelgangmember@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
Don't know why this is downvoted
Helps tons of people get off opioids/opiates and alcohol.
arefx@lemmy.ml · 4 pts · 2y
Been sober since March 2016 and it keeps getting better. Good job.
bennieandthez@lemmygrad.ml · 4 pts · 2y
Thats awesome to hear, i myself am on my journey to being alcohol free. Life is much better without drinking.
chalupapocalypse@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
Good work dude.
rjs001@lemmygrad.ml · 3 pts · 2y
Trudge@lemmygrad.ml · 3 pts · 2y
I'm proud of you comrade!
Spacemint@lemmygrad.ml · 3 pts · 2y
Congratulations, be proud!
Rasm635u@lemmygrad.ml · 3 pts · 2y
I have never drunk alchohol
redtea@lemmygrad.ml · 2 pts · 2y
Late to this but congratulations!! 🎉
Kir@feddit.it · 2 pts · 2y
You are amazing 😌
TokenBoomer@lemmy.world · 0 pts · 2y
Great job. You can do this.