It's been a month today
Walk on
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: UK
Posts: 68
It's been a month today
On 18/01/19 I made a commitment to stop.
I took steps to rebuild a new life with sober habits and activities. Theres been a couple of times I have had intense cravings, and the first week was hard (especially the first 5 days). But everytime I knew all it took was one smoke or drink and I will go back to a hardcore binge.
But I am alcohol and cannabis free, I am 6kg lighter, I've been back boxing training 4 days a week and EVERYTHING is better. Still early days but I am not going to quit.
This place has helped massively, and so has being honest with my partner and admitting to MYSELF I had an out of control addiction and moderation would never be possible for the rest of my life as the mental damage was done and the addiction was cemented into my neural pathways.
Posted this to let y'all know I've not quit.
I took steps to rebuild a new life with sober habits and activities. Theres been a couple of times I have had intense cravings, and the first week was hard (especially the first 5 days). But everytime I knew all it took was one smoke or drink and I will go back to a hardcore binge.
But I am alcohol and cannabis free, I am 6kg lighter, I've been back boxing training 4 days a week and EVERYTHING is better. Still early days but I am not going to quit.
This place has helped massively, and so has being honest with my partner and admitting to MYSELF I had an out of control addiction and moderation would never be possible for the rest of my life as the mental damage was done and the addiction was cemented into my neural pathways.
Posted this to let y'all know I've not quit.
Blue Belt
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Soberville, USA
Posts: 4,174
Tao,
If I can do 30 days clean, I got this. Great!
Exercise is also my foundation for drug free happiness.
I can't say enough about it.
I am very tempted to try marijuana these days, since it is legal now.
But, I have to keep telling myself...no.
I've learned that many of the mental issues I am working to deal with are altered from pot.
I don't want altered issues. I want real life.
I never want to be addicted to drugs again.
My problems these days are sugar and caffeine. I don't think I do crazy amounts, but i crave them daily and give in.
I was able to quit smoking cigarettes around 20 years ago. I quit booze a few years ago as well.
Quitting both hurt and I still desire both periodically, but i make it through living in the present.
The past is gone forever, the future is uncertain. I live in the now.
Thanks.
If I can do 30 days clean, I got this. Great!
Exercise is also my foundation for drug free happiness.
I can't say enough about it.
I am very tempted to try marijuana these days, since it is legal now.
But, I have to keep telling myself...no.
I've learned that many of the mental issues I am working to deal with are altered from pot.
I don't want altered issues. I want real life.
I never want to be addicted to drugs again.
My problems these days are sugar and caffeine. I don't think I do crazy amounts, but i crave them daily and give in.
I was able to quit smoking cigarettes around 20 years ago. I quit booze a few years ago as well.
Quitting both hurt and I still desire both periodically, but i make it through living in the present.
The past is gone forever, the future is uncertain. I live in the now.
Thanks.
Member
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Uk
Posts: 564
Originally Posted by Taooo 
On 18/01/19 I made a commitment to stop.
I took steps to rebuild a new life with sober habits and activities. Theres been a couple of times I have had intense cravings, and the first week was hard (especially the first 5 days). But everytime I knew all it took was one smoke or drink and I will go back to a hardcore binge.
But I am alcohol and cannabis free, I am 6kg lighter, I've been back boxing training 4 days a week and EVERYTHING is better. Still early days but I am not going to quit.
This place has helped massively, and so has being honest with my partner and admitting to MYSELF I had an out of control addiction and moderation would never be possible for the rest of my life as the mental damage was done and the addiction was cemented into my neural pathways.
Posted this to let y'all know I've not quit.
I took steps to rebuild a new life with sober habits and activities. Theres been a couple of times I have had intense cravings, and the first week was hard (especially the first 5 days). But everytime I knew all it took was one smoke or drink and I will go back to a hardcore binge.
But I am alcohol and cannabis free, I am 6kg lighter, I've been back boxing training 4 days a week and EVERYTHING is better. Still early days but I am not going to quit.
This place has helped massively, and so has being honest with my partner and admitting to MYSELF I had an out of control addiction and moderation would never be possible for the rest of my life as the mental damage was done and the addiction was cemented into my neural pathways.
Posted this to let y'all know I've not quit.
You got this mate, well done 💖🙏
(I'm 3 weeks tomorrow)🙌🙌🙌🙌🌞
Member
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Charlotte, NC
Posts: 500
Good work! I craved sugar when I got sober from alcohol...but my doctor said that would be normal. 178 days later I still crave sugar! Trying to cut down, but all I very want is ice cream. Still losing weight, so I'm happy. Keep it up! Congrats!!!!!!!
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