#becoming sober

[everydaybpd]

It has been 13 days since my last drink. I’ve been to 2 AA meetings. I’ve been to a concert sober and been out to two dinners without an alcoholic beverage.

Progress is slow but I’ve had real laughs and felt actual emotions for the first time in a long time.

Waiting for the time to post on my Facebook and open up invitations for others to join me. But for now I’m focused on me in my little bubble.

[everydaybpd]

Realizations

I’m an awful person. I’m a sick person. Something is wrong with me and has been for some time now. I’ve wanted to get sober for at least a year, probably longer. I haven’t had the best support system and my job isn’t the best to get sober in. But my drinking is literally ruining my relationships with people and with myself. I’ve made the step to reach out and go to AA. I feel like that is pretty…

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[medicalisland]

Opiate Addiction: Cold Turkey vs Taper

Opiate Addiction: Cold Turkey vs Taper

A drug addict is forced to make many difficult decisions when they ultimately decide to quit and take their first step on the long road to sobriety. There are bridges to build, bad habits to drop, friendships to make and break. But the first decision and the most important is whether to go cold turkey or to use a taper.

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[altaeousverte]

It's safe to say everyone is right when I should cut out alcohol completely. I become a monster most times when I drink. I don't like the person I am. Not only that, but I drive my partner to hating me when I'm inebriated. I don't want to constantly let her down like that. It isn't fair. It's safest if I just stick to pot...at least I don't become a belligerent asshole ready to destroy the world around me when I'm stoned.