2018-06-04 02:18
Although I never warmed up to Alcoholic anonymous completely but this program was always there for me, from first days in rehab, through first days sober trying to do 90 meetings in 90… Read More
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This blog was started after I finally stopped drinking. It took 28 day in patient alcohol rehab for me to start living sober again. Before rehab, I never knew how to quit even though I wanted to, I felt insane, broken and had no hope. I blog because that
2018-05-06 03:56
The US is currently facing an addiction pandemic that’s unrivaled by anything else. More people are dying from drug overdoses than from any other accidental cause of death. This… Read More
2018-04-22 05:32
Overcoming alcohol addiction is not a process that is over once you are no longer drinking. Preventing relapse can be just as challenging as stopping the consumption itself. It is vital tha… Read More
2018-04-13 03:01
Americans abuse alcohol more than any type of drug. 15 million Americans have an addiction to alcohol.The dependence on alcohol is referred to as alcoholism. Alcoholism is a disease. A… Read More
2018-03-30 05:36
What if I told you it’s possible to never drink again without rehab, 12 steps or a recovery program? You’d probably think the idea is ludicrous and that the success of it is lim… Read More
2018-03-19 18:43
I wasn’t aware of mindfulness til I entered 30-day in-patient rehab. It is still a mystery to me but I have become a student and explorer of it. How can so simple, yet be so complicate… Read More
2018-03-07 10:53
I have chickened out on my first therapist appointment. It took me months to finally find some guts and set one up. I didn’t even call to cancel. No call, no show just like my dru… Read More
2018-02-25 04:36
Life is a constant education and just when we think we understand something, we are due to another lesson. That was my experience with alcohol addiction and relationships. My wife, Peggy an… Read More
2018-02-20 09:38
Sobering up and working on your recovery is one of the most vulnerable time for anyone. I was willing to do anything, and I mean anything to get out of my daily addiction to alcohol. I coul… Read More
2018-02-15 08:17
I feel humble and fortunate to be able to reflect on my second-year alcohol-free. In some way, I’m in awe because I think that only now the doors are slowly opening to the possibility… Read More
2017-12-18 01:50
It’s fascinating that once a year right before it ends we make these promises to ourselves, mostly due guilt, that next year things will be different. We will magically change.
Fuelle… Read More
2017-12-08 03:12
These memes might be funny and clever but deep down they make me think how blind I was to my drinking addiction. As I look back, they remind me...... Read More Read More
2017-11-28 05:40
This video is made to help bring awareness of Alcoholism.
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2017-11-28 05:35
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2017-11-28 04:08
Change is invisible. We change through dreams, withdrawals, pain, sorrows and various experiences. Too often the feedback of change arrives too late as we look back in regret wishing we kep… Read More
2017-08-23 05:34
I don’t know what makes me happy, I have some ideas what I think would make me happy but that doesn’t mean they will. Washy hopes and dreams will always stay just what they are… Read More
2017-08-17 02:24
Ifyou not a frequent psych ward patient this experience can surely change your view about mental health and leave you fucking stinking like your shoe sweat after unpacking all your clothes… Read More
2017-08-01 01:26
Alcohol addiction is one of those rare diseases which convinces those suffering they don’t want to get help. An addict learns how to hide it; they become adept at deception. To begin… Read More
2017-07-06 12:18
“A mother’s love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, no pity, it dares all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in its path.”… Read More
2017-07-06 10:49
I only admitted that I am addicted to alcohol when being completely broken. I think as I get more time sober I go backward on this term, no one wants to be an alcoholic although weaknesses… Read More
2017-07-03 03:32
I am a quiet guy. I hate being involved in dramas and having to deal with other people’s emotions that they surely love to inflict on me. I hate feeling their disturbances. Ther… Read More
2017-06-29 02:46
The road to sobriety is unknown unless you can experience it yourself. For me is mind blowing that I was able to get sober and still am despite all the mental pain that I have to experience… Read More
2017-06-19 03:30
DUI (or Driving Under the Influence) can result from either using alcohol or drugs, even prescription medications. Just ask Tiger Woods or one of the thousands of others every year tha… Read More
2017-06-18 07:39
It makes me cry inside, but once you establish this connection, there is little chance of it going away. We can pretend about miracles all we want, but they rarely happen. I love drinking… Read More
2017-05-15 14:04
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2017-05-06 05:16
I would like to take my time to congratulate whoever you are for your inspiring bravery, courage, and choice to quit drinking. It doesn’t matter if you have relapsed during your journ… Read More
2017-05-02 01:59
Secret thoughts about the happy ending are the main reason why many people like me get sober. Quitting drinking will change my life, things will work out correctly just like in those m… Read More
2017-04-28 04:30
This just shows how little do we know about addiction. Is there bed eating anonymous? Addiction is not substance specific, although some substances can be more addictive than others or NOT?… Read More
2017-04-27 07:20
I first heard of kava like years ago when my drinking was getting bad, and I was in search of alternatives that don’t produce hangovers. I was googling natural cures for alcohol cravi… Read More
2017-04-12 18:34
Somehow when I first heard about post acute withdrawal symptoms in rehab it made them seem surreal. They are not a big deal I thought, while still detoxing from alcohol. What came next just… Read More
2017-04-03 19:34
From hero to zero. I am having a hard time caring about anything these days. I just don’t care. Maybe it is a period in early recovery; I still consider myself being at the begin… Read More
2017-03-26 05:29
Once I was able to sober up for some time, it’s been more than a year, I find myself left with the damaged gut. While drinking I never realized how bad it was, I guess it is a primary… Read More
2017-03-24 20:01
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2017-03-13 05:56
Making your first Friday nights sober is no joke. It involves feeling a lot of suffering of not being able to drink. I remember my first Friday nights dry, and it was hell. I… Read More
2017-03-02 23:23
Many people start drinking in their teens. They are invited to parties, clubs, or a night on the town and alcohol is often the main attraction. The teen years and early adulthood send the me… Read More
2017-02-28 06:21
What causes addiction? Easy, right? Drugs cause addiction. But maybe it is not that simple.
This video is adapted from Johann Hari’s New York Times best-selling book ‘Chasing The… Read More
2017-02-20 03:42
In my opinion, the boss is simply angry because of his own brothers addiction. Angriness is a powerful emotion to hide hurt and disappointment without trying to admit these fe… Read More
2017-02-18 07:00
I drank for happiness and became unhappy. I drank for joy and became miserable. I drank for sociability and became argumentative. I drank for sophistication and became obnoxious. I drank for… Read More
2017-02-18 05:10
Awareness is a big word when it comes to addiction recovery. Sometimes I think about how I wasn’t aware of my drinking compulsion. Deep down, yes, I was aware of my drinking problem in… Read More
2017-02-15 04:56
It is amazing what happens when you quit drinking, especially if you are a heavy drinker. It happened to me too, actually withing the first month.
I used to be a beer drinker. 12-14 beers a… Read More
2017-02-13 21:12
I am alcoholic but I am in denial, so I am not an alcoholic, which is niceWe all been there or will be. There is no way I could solve my problem without admitting that alcohol has taken over… Read More
2017-02-11 21:05
We tend to see a lot of quotes designed to motivate or inspire us. Words can be found for a range of emotions, personal traits, and life events, but some quotes are just universal nuggets of… Read More
2017-02-06 17:46
Honestly, as I watch this video, someone who used to drink a lot, mixed emotions flood me. It is easy to judge but I don’t think that she is aware of her addiction problem. I had DUI o… Read More
2017-02-01 11:19
This documentary examines lives of people who get arrested and go to prison because of their addiction to crack and other drugs. It made a strong impression on me that some of the inmates ar… Read More
2017-02-01 10:54
Alcohol damages your skin
It can can also cause varicose veins
Red face
De-hydrates your skin
Strips water from your skin’s cells
Alcohol is body system dehydrant
It’… Read More
2017-01-31 12:54
By no means, I am a religious or big believer in god but somehow I used to listen to this song while in my addiction. I would get drunk and this song would make me cry because I felt hopeles… Read More
2017-01-28 13:13
I never knew that sobriety will teach me about enjoyment in freedom of doing nothing. When drinking I used to be so obsessed with pleasure that I thought pleasure is required in order to rel… Read More
2017-01-21 08:59
I wanted to share some of the things and ideas that helped me to make my first year sober in a household that has some heavy drinkers. I feel a bit uneasy bringing up the fact that my househ… Read More
2017-01-07 05:01
If sobriety is a commitment then I will never look back and question my decision to become sober
If sobriety is a commitment then I will never stop working on my recovery
If sobriety is a co… Read More
2017-01-02 07:34
The problem of new years resolutions is that they never last and quiting drinking isn’t just something you quit unless you are one of those rare people who quit and never look bac… Read More
2017-01-02 07:34
The problem of new years resolutions is that they never last and quiting drinking isn’t just something you quit unless you are one of those rare people who quit and never look bac… Read More
2016-12-23 07:58
I don’t know where to start with this one. A year ago I was drunk and hopeless, a victim. My life was dedicated to drinking and trying to cure my hangovers. I used to vomit 3-4 times a… Read More
2016-12-11 03:32
I remember before even getting help (going to rehab and doing iop afterwards) my main obstacle to staying sober was dealing with cravings. I saw cravings/urges as something that I dont have… Read More
2016-11-27 05:53
I am not going to lie that I am fucking irritated. I mean what to expect? I hate holidays. I pretty much played same video game all day long today. At least I got a haircut.
My last thanksg… Read More
2016-11-21 02:38
This has really triggered me. Especially her being alone and breaking in to the fridge. The bottle sounds and beer being cold…
Here is the episode of addicted that I am talking about… Read More
2016-11-12 19:35
I know a lot of people use the statement “I am a failure” to draw a pity to themselves. It is always easier to be a victim especially if you have a drinking or any kind of substa… Read More
2016-11-12 02:48
You have no idea how addiction fucks you up. What is like to go through life either still being addicted or in recovery. Yes, it took me 5 minutes of complete silence over the phone to be co… Read More
2016-10-28 17:27
Fixed mind leads to dead end. You are different. You have overcomed all the demons when your mind splited in half during cravings for alcohol. You have stayed sober all these months no matte… Read More
2016-09-17 06:37
Day 1
I took my parents to airport. Smoked a few cigarettes on my way home. Definitely went back and forth about drinking and how I am going to deal with that. I am completely alone. Last ti… Read More
2016-09-04 21:25
Joe has a gift. He is never lonely and everyone wants to be his friend. I bet that it is not the case with you.
You see Joe knows how to be interesting and make others feel special to the po… Read More
2016-08-21 03:25
10 minutes till they stop selling liquor near me. That’s more then enough time to get out of bed, dress up quickly and get fast to the gas station. I mean only the rush of rushing it i… Read More
2016-08-14 00:01
So I wake up in the morning, this happened on Monday. AS fucking always, anxious because my stomach stopped working. I make a bunch of mint tea, till now I thought it was helpful for my… Read More
2016-08-08 03:25
When I first heard some of the recovery jargon sayings like “One day at the time” ,”Love yourself” or many other inspirational crap I would just stop in my mind and t… Read More
2016-08-07 20:56
Yoga
Yoga is invigoration in relaxation. Freedom in routine. Confidence through self-control. Energy within and energy without. -Ymber Delecto
Basics: Yoga is physical, mental practice that… Read More
2016-07-26 05:17
Precontemplation. People at this stage usually are not intending to take action in the near future and may not be aware their behavior is problematic. Precontemplators may show up in therapy… Read More
2016-07-23 01:41
Even a small amount of alcohol has an effect on your body. When you drink, alcohol is absorbed into your bloodstream and distributed throughout your body. A tiny amount of alcohol exist your… Read More
2016-07-16 19:54
If most alcoholic people know how to stop drinking, why do they continue to drink? Essentially, it is because they indoctrinate themselves with myths and nonsense. The difficulty in staying… Read More
2016-07-15 05:13
When I was drinking I didnt care what I feel as longest I wasn’t too much in pain or going out of my mind when anxiety hits. Who cared if I was unhappy, happy, sad or bored. I was alwa… Read More
2016-07-13 06:57
She was no different, kind of just so so average. Nothing special unless she starts talking. Its not what she says either…
The way her lips move. How they move. The speed at which the… Read More
2016-07-13 05:36
So I kept waking up through the night chugging down Apple cider vinegar. It seems the only solution for my acid reflux so far. It is not going away. It causes me anxiety when it gets really… Read More
2016-07-11 07:14
So while in rehab we had this overweight intern. She did processing group as well as ran a couple other groups for us. She was an addict herself, food addiction. I thought that we were suppo… Read More
2016-07-11 05:53
I know that there is a lot of clapping. Coffee served and there is no moment that god is not mentioned. My first meeting was very odd. A lot of hugs. I was just sitting there listening to th… Read More
2016-07-11 03:08
I remember when I was going to intensive outpatient program not long time ago, right after I left the rehab. The program was at the same place. We did this exercise called “listening&r&hell…Read More
2016-07-11 03:08
I remember when I was going to intensive outpatient program not long time ago, right after I left the rehab. The program was at the same place. We did this exercise called “listening&r&hell…Read More
2016-07-11 02:34
If I ever had one and told her all my secrets. There is a reason why I choose to keep a distance from people. I wouldn’t have the guts to admit to some truths. Its okay to be ashamed… Read More
2016-07-11 01:39
It’s always on my mind about not drinking. I do everything in the name of recovery. I blog, even if I run out of thoughts I look through all the books and find something to blog. I mea… Read More
2016-07-10 21:09
We all face times in our lives when the pain of existence seems too much to bear. For some of us, these experiences happen rarely, and when they do, the pain is relatively mild. But for othe… Read More
2016-07-08 04:03
I think you should read what happens when you go on the bender so you can be reminded:
It’s day like 11 of the bender (who knows). Pretty much getting browned out every 5 hours or so… Read More
2016-07-08 02:02
When people abuse more then one drug or type of drug it is called polysubstance or polydrug abuse. For example, many smokers also drink alcohol. This one form of polydrug abuse. Polydrug abu… Read More
2016-07-05 05:01
Relapse is a process, its not an event. In order to understand relapse you have to understand the stages of relapse. Relapses start weeks or event months before the event of physical relapse… Read More
2016-07-05 00:31
Sobriety is not a miracle; it is a decision. If you want to stop drinking, you can quit right now and you know it. So pick time, like now, or tomorrow morning. Accept that you are in control… Read More
2016-07-03 00:49
There is one regret that has ultimately pushed me. One that I have always feared while being in my drinking career. It became my reservation to quit. It is here now (quitting), I am somehow… Read More
2016-07-03 00:49
There is one regret that has ultimately pushed me. One that I have always feared while being in my drinking career. It became my reservation to quit. It is here now (quitting), I am somehow… Read More
2016-06-28 05:41
There are moments, days and weeks when I feel extremely frustrated, unhappy and miserable. From reading mindfulness books I have learned that all these feelings are the disease of mind. The… Read More
2016-06-08 17:30
I love iop ( intensive outpatient program), it has been more beneficial to me then alcoholics anonymous or smart recovery, although those both recovery programs do work.
Imagine a group of i… Read More
2016-06-06 14:29
It’s been complicated road so far. Just yesterday I have experienced one of the most hurtful cravings so far thats been triggered by two girls and a guy in the walmarts parking lot. I… Read More
2016-05-31 00:36
I was there when you were just a boy, lying in your bed at night making a promise to yourself that it’s not over, that when you grew up you would change things, because grownups have a… Read More
2016-05-28 19:32
I was there when you were just a boy laying at night giving yourself a promise that it’s not over, when you grow up you will change things because grownups have all the power.
I was th… Read More
2016-05-24 03:51
Even though I haven’t been sober for that long (if you have noticed I like saying that a lot lol) but I am developing the sense of what tools I like. I think when it comes to sobriety… Read More
2016-05-19 04:41
I had problems with my confidence and self esteem before I even started drinking. I isolated myself twice as long which is 12 years, I drank for 6. Big reason why I isolated myself is becaus… Read More
2016-05-08 06:02
This is the exact moment where I would be so happy to get wasted right now and I mean wasted. I would just quickly go to my car and drive to the liquor store. Grab bunch of beer. Probably li… Read More
2016-04-23 17:58
Even though I am not sober for that long, my recovery has changed a lot since I started it on December 16, 2015.
I believe I am still going through post acute withdrawal symptoms even if I d… Read More
2016-03-28 03:18
I must admit its homework from my smart recovery meeting. Very similar to cost-benefit analysis from page 85 in smart recovery handbook except mine just compares benefits of both drinking an… Read More
2016-03-21 03:04
So Its sunday night. Tomorrow is the work day. I am surprised that I am not anxious about tomorrow. Could it be that I made a progress? I been incorporating coloring and quiet times watching… Read More
2016-03-20 03:47
I have been lately in trouble with my cravings. I think its partially due to my fault.
Usually when I have a craving or urge I try to suppress it and fight it off but this time it was… Read More
2016-03-13 06:30
So I been coughing and shit lately nothing serious till one night I just woke up all fucked up in the middle of the night around 2am. I work from 8 am. My throat was all soar and shit, cold… Read More
2016-03-09 05:32
I will never forget this question that my counselor asked me at the end of me leaving rehab. I was going back to my parents house and they are drinkers…
The popular idea back then was… Read More
2016-03-07 04:47
I accept myself because I’m alive and have the capacity to enjoy my existence. I am not my behavior. I can rate my traits and my behavior, but it is impossible to rate something as com… Read More
2016-02-29 02:36
Seeing so many people relapse recently put me on alert. Its like a cold shower because I don’t want to end up like that. My sobriety is very new and fragile baby. I am not happy for pe… Read More
2016-02-28 04:11
One of the things I never cared about while I was drinking is how I look. I was wearing same old clothes over and over again. I just recently noticed how much they are worned out. I was alwa… Read More
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