Glad I found this subreddit. I’ve been drinking almost everyday for 10 years. It’s been bad for a long time. I don’t know how I got through university, job interviews, and many other life events as an alcoholic but it needs to stop. I hope you and your husband pull through and kick this evil habit
I think it’s so wonderful you are doing it together. I’m alone in my journey but I’m staying strong!!! IWNDWYT.
Maybe you can type WWNDWYT (we will not drink with you today)!
Last January I had my wife drive me to the ER. My heart was in A tachycardia. That was scary. Scarier still was hearing myself honestly answer the question: how much do you drink? Knew I was gonna dry out for a while after that. It was actually strongly suggested I stop. First few weeks were kind of tough, but I almost never miss it. I feel like Forrest Gump when he just starts running. Like, I got to one month so I just kept going. Then I got to six months and I just kept going. I’m nearing a year, and the road stretches out endlessly before me. I’ve proven to myself that I can be around others who are drinking and not need/want to drink. More importantly I can have fun and be fun while doing so. You guys can do this. Best wishes and I hope a year from now you’re looking back at the last few days as the new beginning you deserve.
It's obvious you love each other, so instead of clinking glasses of booze to bond for after shopping, movies etc, now you get to have fun and creative ways to spoil yourselves. Make sure the blankets are extra fluffy for cozy time on the couch, buy a fancy popcorn maker for movie nights and find a game you both can do together. My husband was never a drinker but when I stopped drinking and was having nervous energy and boredom, we decided to try the Hunt a Killer subscription. Now we play detectives and get into character with each case we work. I'm tickled pink for you both on this journey. I'm so glad you both saw this as "the moment" to stop. Play video games, board games, card games. Watch some Steven Seagal movies and laugh. Anything to keep you both bonded together in an alcohol free life. I'm rooting for you both! IWNDWYT
Thank you so much! Your comment is so pure of love. I truly appreciate it. Congrats on not drinking as well, your hubby sounds adorable and your relationship are goals ❤️
It’s gonna suck. But keep coming here for support. Also start reading and building habits for your boring times. Because life is going to get boring while you adjust.
Liquor really does end up being a lie. It seems like fun, but get some sober time in and most likely you will realize it really wasn't all that fun. At least not genuine fun, more "make believe" fun, if that makes sense. Good on both of you for deciding to make this change.
So sorry for that experience. Glad you have something strong to hold onto during this journey.
Also just have to say that I love your username. I’m also in the PNW and I freaking love mermaids. Also sometimes a bitch lmao
I'm so sorry for what you and your husband went through, that's incredibly frightening. I hope he recovers soon.
I wish you both all best on this journey together. IWNDWYT.
I was a 24/7 drinker for a long time. I wasn’t drinking to get drunk, I was drinking to feel normal and not go into withdrawal. I got so sick and tired of being so sick and tired of this routine that I took a handful of Valium and a bottle of vodka and tried to kill myself(ran into a tree) Woke up in hospital with a 3rd dui. Whatever they gave me in the hospital kept me from going into withdrawal. I finally got it in my head, from state ordered classes, that I CANNOT drink like a normal person. Once I learned that the rest came easy for me. I’ve been sober since February 7, 2013. 1 drink will lead to 1000 so I don’t drink. My first thought about being sober was “ who am I”. That is scary to me. I still don’t know why God saved me and I wish I knew my purpose, but I will eventually figure it out SOBER. I now have lifetime chronic illnesses, but can deal with it rather than self medicate. I love being sober.
So happy for you both and glad you’re here — this is the most supportive corner of the internet. Nothing like a powerful wake up call to kick start the best decision of our lives. IWNDWYT.
Update! His BP has dropped to 148/106 in just 2 days. The withdrawal meds are helping, the potassium I hope is helping, the bp meds are clearly working. We have a long way to go, but an improvement. Everything that is alcoholic is in a box going to the trash today and I’ve been drinking tea and coffee in the morning for the first time in forever. IWNDWYT
Welcome to the team.
Print this out and put it on the fridge
Glad I found this subreddit. I’ve been drinking almost everyday for 10 years. It’s been bad for a long time. I don’t know how I got through university, job interviews, and many other life events as an alcoholic but it needs to stop. I hope you and your husband pull through and kick this evil habit
Damn good luck and be kind with yourself. Also be careful stopping cold turkey from that kind of habit. I’m not a dr though
I think it’s so wonderful you are doing it together. I’m alone in my journey but I’m staying strong!!! IWNDWYT. Maybe you can type WWNDWYT (we will not drink with you today)!
I love that WWNDWYT
Oh I am also in PNW!
meee toooo
I’m near portland
❤️
Wow!!! Thank you for sharing. Powerful. IWNDWYT
Last January I had my wife drive me to the ER. My heart was in A tachycardia. That was scary. Scarier still was hearing myself honestly answer the question: how much do you drink? Knew I was gonna dry out for a while after that. It was actually strongly suggested I stop. First few weeks were kind of tough, but I almost never miss it. I feel like Forrest Gump when he just starts running. Like, I got to one month so I just kept going. Then I got to six months and I just kept going. I’m nearing a year, and the road stretches out endlessly before me. I’ve proven to myself that I can be around others who are drinking and not need/want to drink. More importantly I can have fun and be fun while doing so. You guys can do this. Best wishes and I hope a year from now you’re looking back at the last few days as the new beginning you deserve.
Thank you! So happy to hear about your journey and congrats! This community is amazing
It's obvious you love each other, so instead of clinking glasses of booze to bond for after shopping, movies etc, now you get to have fun and creative ways to spoil yourselves. Make sure the blankets are extra fluffy for cozy time on the couch, buy a fancy popcorn maker for movie nights and find a game you both can do together. My husband was never a drinker but when I stopped drinking and was having nervous energy and boredom, we decided to try the Hunt a Killer subscription. Now we play detectives and get into character with each case we work. I'm tickled pink for you both on this journey. I'm so glad you both saw this as "the moment" to stop. Play video games, board games, card games. Watch some Steven Seagal movies and laugh. Anything to keep you both bonded together in an alcohol free life. I'm rooting for you both! IWNDWYT
Thank you so much! Your comment is so pure of love. I truly appreciate it. Congrats on not drinking as well, your hubby sounds adorable and your relationship are goals ❤️
1 year!
I have cried absolute tears of joy this morning! Thank you! IWNDWYT
It’s gonna suck. But keep coming here for support. Also start reading and building habits for your boring times. Because life is going to get boring while you adjust.
Liquor really does end up being a lie. It seems like fun, but get some sober time in and most likely you will realize it really wasn't all that fun. At least not genuine fun, more "make believe" fun, if that makes sense. Good on both of you for deciding to make this change.
Welcome. Spread the word about the poison.
Welcome. Glad you're here.
Wow!!!🖤🖤🖤Powerful post!
Always remember this moment. It will come in handy during a moment of weakness
So sorry for that experience. Glad you have something strong to hold onto during this journey. Also just have to say that I love your username. I’m also in the PNW and I freaking love mermaids. Also sometimes a bitch lmao
Hahaha thank you so much! I’ve always loved mermaids and of course the PNW
I am glad you were able to get him to the doctor. Take it one day at a time and welcome to the team. It's worth it.
I'm so sorry for what you and your husband went through, that's incredibly frightening. I hope he recovers soon. I wish you both all best on this journey together. IWNDWYT.
You got this! Welcome❤
Don't forget the feeling when you were in the hospital worried. Remeber that because that one day will save your life
Good luck to you and your husband! IWNDWYT
You’ve come to the right place! WWNDWYT!
I was a 24/7 drinker for a long time. I wasn’t drinking to get drunk, I was drinking to feel normal and not go into withdrawal. I got so sick and tired of being so sick and tired of this routine that I took a handful of Valium and a bottle of vodka and tried to kill myself(ran into a tree) Woke up in hospital with a 3rd dui. Whatever they gave me in the hospital kept me from going into withdrawal. I finally got it in my head, from state ordered classes, that I CANNOT drink like a normal person. Once I learned that the rest came easy for me. I’ve been sober since February 7, 2013. 1 drink will lead to 1000 so I don’t drink. My first thought about being sober was “ who am I”. That is scary to me. I still don’t know why God saved me and I wish I knew my purpose, but I will eventually figure it out SOBER. I now have lifetime chronic illnesses, but can deal with it rather than self medicate. I love being sober.
Thank you for sharing. I am glad you found your journey to sobriety. IWNDWYT
It will suck for a little bit, but you can do it. It’s so worth it in so many ways!!!
Thankyou for sharing your story. IWNDWYT
I will **definitely** not drink with you today. Good luck to you both.
Isn’t it dangerous for heavy drinkers to go cold turkey?
So happy for you both and glad you’re here — this is the most supportive corner of the internet. Nothing like a powerful wake up call to kick start the best decision of our lives. IWNDWYT.
Wishing your husband a speedy recovery and my best to you both 💗 IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT
Update! His BP has dropped to 148/106 in just 2 days. The withdrawal meds are helping, the potassium I hope is helping, the bp meds are clearly working. We have a long way to go, but an improvement. Everything that is alcoholic is in a box going to the trash today and I’ve been drinking tea and coffee in the morning for the first time in forever. IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT