The freedom thread ( continued ) Riding the rollercoaster of an alcohol free life!

[Fortheloveofgodwhy]

Hello all

This is a thread for people who have decided that life is much better without alcohol!🤩 These threads were started by @Drybird, and they have changed the lives of many people.

Some posters on these threads have been sober for a long time, and some are only just starting. We are a very friendly and inclusive bunch and we are always excited when someone new joins the thread. The only thing we ask is that our posters have given up alcohol completely. Talk of moderation can be triggering for some people, so this thread is not the right place for that (there are other moderation threads🙂).

We are a supportive welcoming bunch. No question is ever to “ silly “ and their is generally someone around if you are struggling

So just come here to chat or vent or check in . Whatever you need as you ride the rollercoaster of an alcohol free life smile

T@Champoopapihank you to for hosting the last thread 💜

And here’s to the next 40 pages grin

@Crayonpenny sorry to hear that - glad you have support from parents.
take care

@AlloftheTime Thank you, I appreciate that.

Thanks @AlloftheTime for your post I needed to hear/read it!
I bought the book Rachel's holiday @SavBbunny and going to try and actually read a book!

Hang in there @Crayonpenny . This too shall pass.

Day 68 here. Day 67 was horrendous, but somehow I managed not to cave. Onwards and upwards.

Thank you.

@DeedIDo good job 😁

I am day 6. On the subject of transformation, I totally know this is coming, I am feeling like if I can get sober I can do anything!

Maybe even wild swimming?!

Absolutely @Stupidlydupidly !

Going sober should perhaps carry a health warning- you don’t know what you’ll find yourself capable of! I’ve just signed up for a half marathon in November…..

waving maniacally all around so sorry i've been off on my own world for a week.. i really need to keep up because i miss out on so many times i want to congratulate or commiserate and end up just talking about me.

@100PerCentMe congrats on the milestone - 2 years??
@Crunchymum love that you have the bunnies all around you. i am on the edge of the field. one or two minor life blips which are playing on my mind but only fleeting thoughts of drinking to quash them. And i have and will restrain!

can't recall who said about the moderation not being discussed here, FWIW i totally agree. i'm 5 months in (today!) and moderation is not going to work for me. My drinking only ever went one way. I have actually bought myself a pitcher plant as a visual reminder!

keep going everyone!

Evening all.
Six months tomorrow!
Just enjoying a faux gin and tonic.
@Fortheloveofgodwhy I can moderate anything (huge willpower) but the risk of not being able to stop worries me. We quickly build up a tolerance to alcohol and the taste becomes addictive, to me anyway. I also looked so bloated, vein riddled and angry 😡 six months ago. I am proud of me, a few blips but no binges.
No bunnies for me but improving mental health.

I bought the book Rachel's holiday @SavBbunny and going to try and actually read a book!

Aaah Marion, Patron Saint of Female Piss Artists. That book and the sequel are WONDERFUL.

Btw I hope you all realise real bunnies aren't actually that nice. My two just sit there endlessly judging me and demanding snacks.

I'll do a check in. For those unaware...my check ins are LOOOONG.

It's day....fuck it...eight million?

769 sobertime says.

But more importantly Day 5 of The Feckin Covid. Something truly awful has happened. Sense of smell and taste have gone the same way and appetite and thirst... i.e fucked the fuck off

There's ONE flavour I'm still able to identify... But it isn't sugar, salt, fat.... Or anything actually useful... It's "burnt". Everytime DP says, "What do you fancy for tea?" (Not in an
him making it way btw, in a "food witch, it's 10.30pm and I'm staaaaaarving" way)I dramatically howl "What's the poooooooint??!" and pelt him with pillows. I even ate the Gu pudding left in the fridge out of pure spite.

Play I'm in opens in 6 days. Missing all the dress rehearsals.

I don't like not knowing if I smell.

By the way if any of yoooouz are holidaying (awful word) in Cornwall this year and want to go for a walk let me know.

@ChampooPapi hope you and yours are well. Let us know you are okay if you have a minute but if not just want you to know I’m thinking about you 😊

@SavBbunny i can moderate anything… until I can’t 🤣 so best not try it for me.

the best freedom I have had from all of this is the head space of not thinking about drinking. Not wondering if I should. When I should. What I should. Wishing I hadn’t… etc.

@HangingOver it took weeks for me to get my sense of smell back. I was not grateful. I do not like smelling the bin. DHs breath. The dogs droppings … I miss covid nose. Good luck on your play though !

Hope you’re okay @HangingOver and that sense of smell and taste returns soon!

Morning all. Six month sobriety sister here!
9 hours sleep last night. Never had that for twenty years.

@HangingOver ah come on, I loved the morning lads in your posts, reminds me of St Marion.

Not as slim as I expected but years of steroids doesn't help. Great skin though.
I do feel better emotionally. Was a bit of a mess.

Morning all!

Per topic yesterday of things you would now do that you wouldn't before eg half marathon, I can recommend a scooter (push one) but perhaps not when it's school time and you find yourself going down a hill quite fast.

@SavBbunny huge congrats, you have done amazingly and are such an inspiration on this thread!

Congratulations @SavBbunny !👏👏

@SavBbunny amiss of me to miss your post, ace achievement!

Fantastic 🎉🎊🥳 . Savbbunny. 6 months is amazing! Congratulations.

It's always so interesting watching people go through a lot of the same thought processes I did in the first 6 months. As I'm sure others ahead of me thought of my posts on here.

Shows me so much how we think we're the only one having this issue and it turns out we're more similar than we think. That always reminds me that this isn't me, it's societal expectations and alcohol itself. And how much these threads help us understand that and support us to stop.

It's been so great to follow your story on here and see you here. You should be very proud of yourself.

Thanks all.
I have just read a few of my first posts. And gosh I was raving. Defo put myself in the alcoholic camp.
I had headaches, dogs breath and a big argument with the husband.
I was falling asleep at 8.30 and hiding.
Very tired all the time. @Kindtomyself was very kind and @Drybird2020 great 'chin up' counsel.
I am comfortable telling some people I have to be careful around drink. I am not happy to confess all on my soapbox as some people just don't get it.
Two drinking buddies have not been seen since my abstenance. It could be more about me paying as they are both a bit tight!
Friday night, need magazines.

Congratulations @SavBbunny what a spectacular milestone to meet!!!

Heartfelt Congratulations 🎊
You earned it!!

Just dropping in to say hello 😊

Just gone past my 10 month soberversary this week . I’m vigilant and not complacent… but I’m mainly confident now that I won’t drink . I’m hoping the horror is well behind me . keep going everyone x

Hello @Adm1010 - that’s awesome! I remember you from when I was lurking. Great to see you’re still going strong.

Tonight is the one that 3 months ago I couldn’t imagine doing sober. Going to a very expensive show where the tickets include a bottle of champagne. I’m pretty sure it will be ok - I don’t even like champagne, although that never stopped me before…

@Onewildandpreciouslife
Oh have a good evening.
I wouldn't like to have to turn down the champers! That's my wine witch. Have
@Adm1010 congrats to you too. I did try to name check some old timers. Shortkiwi, blackberryblossom and the original Bunnies.