Serenidad

Hi all,

I am struggling a little bit today and thought it would be helpful if everyone lists the consequences of drinking (as reminders). I will start. :-) You can list as many or as few as you want.

1. Hangovers
2. Shame
3. Guilt
4. Depression
5. Anxiety

Thx!!!

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applecake

In addition to 1-5, I also experienced:

6. Migraines
7. Joint Pain
8. Digestive Problems
9. Skin Rashes
10. Weight Gain
11. Diminished Networking Opportunities

SoberJohnny

1. Complete devastation of my life

That's pretty much the only thing I need to list!

Needinghelp82

1. Hangovers
2. Not being able to be the best parent my daughter deserves
3. Not working to the best of my ability
4. Hurting my husband through my drinking
5. Worrying my friends and family
6. Guilt for hurting everyone around to me
7. The shame of the garbage collection because I'd drink so many bottles

I'm sure I could think of many more reasons.

Boudicca

Criminal History

jezza

Crumbs!!!! This is only half my list!! Could add loads more!!

Family Problems
General Health
Dry Heaves
Liver Pain
Kidney Pain
Back Pain
Nausea
Dizziness
Wobbly Legs
Shakes
Sweats
Racing / Skipping Heart
Panic Attacks
Anxiety
Fear
Agitation
Not Being Able To Drive. Panic & Anxiety When I Do.
DUI
Hyperventilating In Bed
Suicidal Thoughts
Bad Sleep Pattern
Dehydrated
COST!!!!!

Jupiters

*loss of myself and integrity

(along with all of the above fore mentioned of course!)

tomsteve

death.

ForgetfulKevin

1. high blood pressure
2. liver damage
3. increased risk of cancer
4. money squandered
5. embarrassing internet activity
6. damage to reputation
7. hangovers, jitters
8. messy house

Good idea for a thread. Day 41 for me and I have already been planning to drink again next payday.

Thirdtime

-Rationalizing drinking then feeling like an idiot for drinking
- Terrible sleep
- Same tired excuses for not stopping
- Feeling like crap the next day
- Poor choices
- Words I can never take back
- Mental fog
- Paranoia
-Anxiety
- Guilt
- Weight gain
- Being out of control when I'm telling myself I am in control



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JD4010

Worst for me, besides a painful pancreas, are the sweating and the brain malfunction that follows for days after a drinking session.

Coldfusion

By quitting drinking, I allow my prescribed medications to work properly.

soberjuly

This just happened to me. I started meds 2 months ago for post-traumatic inattentive ADHD (from an old brain injury). Meds work great but I was up to 90mg.

Went sober and detoxed Saturday. Juicing veggies and fruits. Everything felt the same until Monday when my regular dose of meds greatly increased my HR and BP.

Apparently, things acidic (like alcohol) lessen the meds effects while alkaline things increase the effect. Fruits and veggies are very alkaline.

Now, on Day 5, I went from 90mg to 40mg. And that may need to be decreased, not sure yet.

Serenidad

Holy cow! When it's all listed it looks pretty damn bad! All that misery caused by a liquid we CHOOSE to drink!?! (Liquid poison) :-(

I'm gonna add a few (others may have listed already but feels good to get it off my chest):

1. I HATE myself when I drink
2. I lie and sneak around
3. Waste so much money!
4. Put myself in dangerous situations
5. Premature aging (wrinkles etc)
6. I chain smoke when I drink (otherwise I don't)
7. Risk of all kinds of health problems!!!
8. Not a good mom
9. Not a good wife
10. Not good to my pets
11. Not a good friend
12. Not a good family member
13. Exhausted all the time but can't sleep
14. Feel hopeless
15. I just want better for myself! I deserve better. I want to be happy and feel a sense of peace. My kids, husband, family & friends deserve better. Life is short.

*Obviously I could also add many many more things but for now...this list (and all of yours) is keeping me sober and I may end up reading this thread every day for a while.

Keep adding! I relate to all of them.

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ForgetfulKevin

- sweaty, stinky sheets
- stinky self
- bloodshot eyes
- broken capillaries on face
- wasted days
- general negligence
- having to call in "sick"

SonomaGal

Fat
Tired
Angry
Depressed
Stupid
Embarrassed
Ashamed
Wasted money
Scared it won't end
Scared it would end
Spaced out
Anxious
Poor diet
Hiding
Isolation
Dark under eye circles
Poor sleep
Feeling out of control
Laziness
Self indulgence
Immaturity
Regret

Ugh -- lots of negatives!!!

aborkie

- terrible sleep
- can barely get to work, if at all.
- cannot, will not exercise the next day
- paranoid about cops
- calling a friend and sounding ridiculously drunk
- sending a drunken e-mail that makes no sense

DoubleDragons

I had most of the above consequences plus stomach ulcers, memory loss, nerve issues in my appendages, vertigo, bloat and gas, stained teeth, mood swings, etc. etc.

tomsteve

welp, the me part of we crossed the line where the power of choice was lost.

AlcoholFree66

Along with so many of the consequences already listed - absolute loss of self worth and self respect.