Sobriety.

CIAC50 · 2017-10-23T19:40:33+00:00

I used to drink a lot during my twenties, I mean binge drinking,also was into running. Quit drinking at one go never returned to it, never missed it, even when triggered by divorce, death of parents, I'd just go to the gym or for a long run in the country. Been sober almost 40 years, swapped running for mountain bike. Exercise is the key to life.

AbandonYourEgo · 2017-10-23T18:56:54+00:00

Sobriety is amazing. I partied right out of high school until I met my “unicorn” had a kid with her found out she was crazy, she loved drinking and going out.

No simpler math in my mind that not drinking all the time would make my life better, so I just stopped.

I get mildly drunk with friends 2-3 times a year but it just makes you sick, ruins the next day, makes your muscles and joints sore, it’s just a generally regrettable activity to get shit faced imo.

Now I get up at 5:45 everyday and go to the gym, get ahead of my work day, it’s awesome it feels amazing. Just fill the alcohol void with obsession about how much protein to consume per day. Jk...sort of.

Your body will thank you, stick with it!

Huge waste of money too to drink all the time.

potlizard · 2017-10-23T21:03:38+00:00

Women and Alcohol. One usually leads to the other, which then leads back to the other, and so on. A vicious cycle.

TigPlaze · 2017-10-23T21:07:59+00:00

I've been sober for almost 8 years now. Best decision I ever made. My advice is find things you love that fulfill you so that you don't turn back to alcohol. Find other people who have gone sober and don't hang out with people who are drinking. For example, I decided to learn French. I love it. It keeps me focused on bettering myself.

Idontneedmuch · 2017-10-23T22:15:28+00:00

Being able to sleep well, wake up without a hangover, go exercise, eat healthy, and enjoy a beautiful day is far better than any feeling alcohol can give you.

Don't let anyone kid you, alcohol is a depressant and can ruin you life and those around you.

Stay strong brother, sobriety is worth it!

Saturn1981 · 2017-10-23T19:27:59+00:00

Take up running or cross fit.

holidaysboots · 2017-10-23T20:13:26+00:00

If you were a heavy drinker you'll notice immediate improvements. You feel better physically and your mind becomes sharper in about a week time. I used to drink daily in my mid twenties to relieve stress. That shit takes a toll on your body quickly.

swarley85 · 2017-10-23T21:25:42+00:00

been sober most of this year, its been pretty meh.

PedanticPeasantry · 2017-10-23T22:04:57+00:00

Pot, booze, all of it,

Occasional use.

Occasional.

It all takes a toll on you, abstinence is a personal choice, so is dependence, I've done both, don't get a lot out of drinking mostly pot but once in a while I actually find I benefit (in the medium term, ) from getting tipsy once a month or every few weeks

Android80631 · 2017-10-23T22:37:16+00:00

I got sober. Lost 75 pounds. Feels great. Dick is harder, dont have to roll out of bed and im finally doing what i wished i could be when i was drunk. I always had a vision of me being that guy that wakes up early on saturday to exercise and im finally doing it. Best part is no hangovers. I also became a minimalist during the change and have money saved just in case. Also something i noticed when you try to go sober, you might end up losing some or all your friends. I lost all three of mine. I was sad at first but i have my brother to talk to and i happen to be a shut in naturally so my stimulation can come from the internet and im fine with that. Good luck

ilmagnoon · 2017-10-23T21:53:50+00:00

I've gone from experimenter (while I had a gf), to putting every drug under the sun in my body every day (post breakup), to ODing on benzos (after months of using them to cover up anxiety from rejection), to rehab, to now just smoking weed. Occasionally will trip acid or shrooms with my close friends (once a year or so).

Keep yourself busy is my biggest recommendation. This could mean exercise, hanging with bros, reading a book, etc. I never felt like I was addicted, just heavily entrenched in a nasty habit that was from boredom and depression/anxiety. When you feel a craving, go find something to keep your mind occupied. Its amazing how well it works once you figure out that you don't have to be a slave to your feelings.

Maybe attend a support group - some can be really helpful, others not so much. I go every once in a while to the aftercare program at the rehab I went to and its always refreshing, even if I still smoke some weed here and there.

I haven't touched a drink in months, and even when I do drink now, its not even remotely fun.

I feel better, and I'm not spending all my spare money on substances.

Now if I could just find a compelling reason to quit ciggies...

michaelstevenmartin · 2017-10-23T22:41:58+00:00

Congrats on three days, Saturn1981. Ya gotta start somewhere, and you're already ahead of the game. I quit booze 6 years ago, a month before my 40th. I sleep better, the gut is gone, I can drive at all hours, no whisky d__k, clear headed, face stays slim...the list goes on.

I've never woken up and wished I'd drank the night before, yet countless mornings have found me wishing I hadn't. Best of luck!

Raycrittenden · 2017-10-23T23:23:39+00:00

I have a similar story. I got sober 6 months ago. I wasnt a daily drinker, but drank often, and could not control it when i did drink. You have to decide for yourself if you are a heavy drinker and can stop on your own - or an alcoholic and need help to stop. For me, AA has helped. There are lots of other ways. Booze can bring you down fast. My life has improved immensely since i stopped drinking. PM me if you want to.

DreadPirateRosco · 2017-10-24T00:11:34+00:00

I finally have drinking under control but not weed. Unfortunately with both weed and alcohol, if I own it I use it until it's gone. I went a few weeks without weed earlier this year, it was amazing for a week and then I hit a weird bored nothingness stage where I relapse every time.

Long_Range_Shooter · 2017-10-24T02:24:59+00:00

I basically quit at 26. I've never had so much fun in a bar until I quit drinking. You'll never realize how many assholes and losers you've been hanging with in these establishments until you sit there all night watching people while sober.

Second the money you're going to save is going to have you shaking your head wondering why you didn't quit earlier.

Saturn1981 · 2017-10-23T23:19:26+00:00

Thanks dudes! I’ll let you know my progress!

Diam35 · 2017-10-24T04:05:37+00:00

Of course, brother. After I quit my job in the summer, I had binges, which in retrospect were pretty scary. Nothing feels better than waking up sober though.

Here's what worked for me:

(1) Realize that it's OK for life to be mundane and boring - unless you go fishing or engage in a hobby.

(2) Google the C.O.R.E. system, it stands for

Commit (to not drinking)

Objectify (realize that the addiction is a separate entity from you, the thing that begs you to drink - make a name for it, it's not you, just your unwanted companion)

Respond (respond to it when it begs)

Enjoy (celebrate sober life style through spending $ which you'd otherwise spend on booze)

Reddit_Dupe · 2017-10-27T20:23:22+00:00

Happy you're recovering, but I'm curious... How are you sober and a Trump apologist?

Title	Sobriety.
Author	Saturn1981
Upvotes	33
Comments	30
Date	October 23, 2017 6:52 PM UTC (8 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/MGTOW
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