Krews

Just signed on. I have not stayed sober for longer than 7 days in years. I start to feel good about how I want my life to be, changing my diet, upping my exercise, and dealing with internal demons. Yet I still will go pick up the wine even if it is just a small carton. My brain just shuts down now even after just a couple of glasses. Last year got a dui, thirty day house arrest, license suspension for thirty. Have ruined us financially from the years of drinking. I cannot seem to grasp that trigger that sends me to the store that keeps me on this vicious cycle. Thanks for listening!

Eaglelizard

Yep, no better way to shut down your higher functions than taking a drink. Not exactly something to aspire to, I guess? Good luck, you only have to succeed once!

Komplex

Welcome Krews. You’ll find a lot of help and advice here. I was stuck in the same vicious cycle and am now 22 days sober. I’m starting to feel way better.

ProfessorD

Hey Krews! Welcome! You can do with with help and support. Come join the February class thread, if you would like. We were just talking about the "vicious cycle."

Finalround

Welcome Krews. Make it happen. Say it out loud. Leave notes for yourself, ion the mirror, on the fridge, the key rack, the dashboard of your car. "I don't drink!"
Stop the madness. We are here for support and suggestions. Join the feb support thread. You can do this.

lessgravity

Welcome Krews.

D122y

Krew,

Imo...it is science...academic.....mathematical.

Booze alters my brains chemistry.

When I drink it, it causes relatively immediate euphoria.

My brain normally produces these feelings other ways e.g. laughing, helping folks, exercise etc. This is dopemin.

The booze replaces the natural production of the dopemin.

I can drink physically for years and years before i begin to notice the mental and physical effects of the booze. All the anxiety, heart palpitations, sleep issues etc etc.

By that time, i am heavily addicted.

Coming off the addiction means suffering for months and months. The whole time my emotional mind knows the pain can be quelled by drinking again.

My analysis mind has to defeat this.

It is an internal struggle that many need meds to break free from. Meds equal another addiction.

It is science.

Thanks.

silverskies

Diet and especially exercise helps. Great for your physical health and now, most importantly, your mental health. Keep at it. Stay strong this weekend!

Dee74

Welcome Crews

I really recommend posting here instead of that box of wine. Give it a try

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