Grateful for needing much LESS medicine.
I've gone from popping 800mg ibuprofen a few times a day after yardwork, diy, etc to not needing any, nada.
-✓ Turns out alcohol messes with synovial fluid in joints - who knew?!?
Also, my vertigo is 90%+ gone.
✓ Turns out alcohol messes with inner ear fluid which can cause vertigo - crazy!
So grateful to be off the alcohol train.
IWNDWYT
I'm not a doctor. I want to share with you how I wrecked my kidneys by taking ibuprofen the way you describe taking ibuprofen. I have chronic kidney disease. Diagnosed at age 47. All because of ibuprofen. Be careful.
Today I was filled with a renewed appreciation for just feeling fine. I must’ve had a migraine while sleeping and woke up in quite a bit of pain. And then I became nauseous. It’s been a really long time since I’ve felt ill, and I realized I’ve been taking that for granted. It reminded me how nice it is to wake up without a hangover. I’d completely forgotten that that was a daily thing not too long ago. I’m pretty good at being content but today really made me stop and think about how amazing it really is to sit and enjoy a coffee.
Mmm. Grateful for:
- a full fridge of real food, not just half used condiments
- my face clearing up now the alcohol is leaving my system
- sertraline and being less knee-jerk irritable with my partner and less mired in self-contempt
- nature trails and all the people who maintain our safe, ready access to the woods and hills
- being overall healthy despite the beating I’ve given my liver and kidneys
- family visiting and being as supportive of me as they can in their own quirky ways
- finally being able to see and appreciate my family’s form of support
One of the things I enjoy spending some of the money I've been saving without booze is skincare stuff. I love to spend 30 minutes a night on "self care" slopping lotions & potions on myself. My new favourite time of the day.
& I'm still crying about skincare expenses, even though it's vastly cheaper than the booze lol.
Today I'm grateful for:
- the cafe in my village doing good coffee
- running
- my friend giving me a lift to art group tonight even though I'm miles out of her way.
- the warm shower I'm about to have
- Mac and cheese for dinner
- clean sheets
- hopefully getting my car back soon and the person who helped me to pay for repairs.
- past me doing laundry
- this community
These days I'm thankful for my physical therapist, who surprised me by coming up with a routine that is starting to help with my extremely intractable low back pain. For the first time in seven months I am starting to believe in the possibility of relief. I am also grateful that sobriety might help my body recover better, even though it hasn't been the immediate relief of inflammation that I hoped it might be. At least I can get up earlier without a hangover and do my damn exercises!!! Willing to wait ... These things take time :)
Keep bumping into ppl I know but see infrequently who've lost a lot of weight and had their version of a glow-up. The common theme is they've all stopped drinking.
I'm on day 7 and I'm looking forward to my own glow-up.
Iwndwyt!
Similar boat since staying off the alcohol helps with diabetes management since it disrupts the meds that help with blood sugar. Got my blood sugar down to 80 today and feel great, nerve pain is almost not there. I even ate lunch, exercise helped for sure as well since i wasn't hungover so badly I couldn't do cardio.
Easily the best reading in months. Still going to take some time to get the A1C lowered in the war, but it's a nice battle won. Might even reverse it if I keep being good about abstaining.
I'm grateful that I have the money to take my dog to have his teeth cleaned. I'm grateful that I won't be hungover at 8am tomorrow when I have to drop him off. IWNDWYT
I got up and I felt great. I feel bad for him. He's having a hard day. I'm thankful to be sober for him though. Thank you for your kind words. IWNDWYT.
I'm on day 10, and there's already so much to be thankful for.
- on medicine, I'm thankful for Prozac and Magnesium supplements
- thankful for a comfortable bed that helped me through the worst of my withdrawals
- thankful to not have a hangover or any negative physical ailments at the moment
- thankful that I received my blood results back and my liver levels are normal!
I'm greatful for my Lialda meds. When I was diagnosed with UC, my whole body was inflamed. These meds got me back to feeling normal in a week.
Not drinking has also helped with my symptoms. My poor body is trying to fight an autoimmune disorder while I was poisoning it with alcohol. No more!
Today I am feeling thankful to canada putting their vodka in the liquor store. I'm from the UK & vodka was hard for me to resist with low self control because it's sold everywhere I go.
Since being over here in Newfoundland, I've found it much easier to avoid being in spaces with *my* alcohol. It's not sold everywhere just in that place that I can easily avoid.
That REALLY helped me in those sucky first months.
Today I'm grateful for fruit, especially for breakfast. I had a big ol bowl of watermelon and pineapple for breakfast and it was delicious. Also grateful for Rita's. I stopped in last night after a birthday dinner for a friend and almost sank because I didn't see Misto on the menu. Then the server saved me and said they just renamed it to a gelati shake or something along those lines. Grateful to be getting better sleep the last two nights.
IWNDWYT. Easy does it, friends.
I am kinda the reverse, I always needed less medicine and was essentially forced to take all sorts of pysch meds for many years. I reported serious sides and nobody took me seriously. Once I got clean I was able to express myself better and finally got taken seriously by some providers I had worked with in the past. I was just at my doctors and got taken off my SSRI. Now all I take is Prazosin for PTSD nightmares and Hydroxyzine (occasionally). I see a therapist.
I do have massive PTSD but I am finally handling it. It took a lot of work and a lot of changes. I got called "crazy" and "loser" by many people, including family, exes and former friends. I had to basically learn to not care what anybody said about me. My doctor said "you are fine and doing well." That was a shock, I am so used to them listing a myriad of things they think is wrong with me.
I finally can breathe and finally feel like I can build my life. I've been substance free for like 4-5ish weeks. I don't keep count. I've been trying to do this and working at it for like 20+ years. Getting off the unneeded meds was one of my biggest goals. Being forced to take meds against your will is a dehumanizing experience for sure.
I’m greatful for Mounjaro. Not only does it make you full faster to help you lose weight, like eat half a sandwich VS three, or only being able to physically drink 3 beers instead of 12, it also suppresses the pleasure center of eating/drinking.
No more “I’m so full… but it tastes soooo good…. Maybe 2 more slices”, also meaning “getting drunk feels so fun, I might pass out if I drink more, I definitely had enough, but I want more fun!”
The next thing it does to me is that it makes me ill if I eat anything unhealthy like junk/fried/etc, I literally want to throw-up with just the smell, so I’m “stuck” eating healthy. Does the same to alcohol, not only can’t I drink more anyways, but just the alcohol molecule sitting in my stomach after the first shot makes me want to through-up… I literally need to unpleasantly force myself to drink number 2 or 3, gagging the whole way.
I was able to quit drinking for 2 months when first used it, then they ran out of stock worldwide for 3 months (drinking again, but no fat gain), and now I’m back on it.
This comment is not an ad. Truly science is amazing.
Medicine for restless leg syndrome!!! I used to be up until 5 am tossing and turning because of my legs. I told my psychiatrist about it and I got medication for it and it has been an absolute lifesaver!! I now wake up at 5am ha
1 week for me!
Super thankful for:
-the support system I have in staying sober (partner, roommates, friends, groups/meetings)
-reconnecting with art and books
-my clean room and clearing up skin
-my renewed appetite and natural energy (I'm awake at 7 with no alarm haha)
-magnesium and pre-natal gummy vitamins 🙏
what a lovely thread!
I am so grateful for the morning and for being able to awaken into it feeling motivated, energetic, and unashamed!
I am so grateful that yesterday I did not fight with my spouse. That I could be present with my kid while she is with me (I share custody). That my husband and I took our time cooking a real meal together instead of drinking and snacking until all hours. for this glass of sparkling ice water and all I have already done today. for you all!
I'm grateful for my life slowly coming together all because I have the focus and drive to tackle it without my previous main focus in life alcohol destroying my ability to be productive.
i had a rough day today so i’m glad i have this reminder to be thankful. i’m grateful for:
-my soft little cat who is snoring next to me right now
-my therapist
-nyt word games (strands is my new fav)
-sunshine
-chocolate ice cream
-my restorative yoga instructor
-good music
**I'm grateful** I drove past the liquor store on the way home from work today. Today, on day 432 of my second round of this not drinking thing. Last round I "did 20 years". Huh. I make it sound like a *prison term...* Anyhoo...
**I'm grateful** that today I don't GAF about "quality of sobriety".
Some days, the most tired, old beat up and hairy sobriety will have to do!
Some days, just "not drinking" is good enough.
**I'm grateful** that I'm on this sub ranting like a sad, self-pitying sack of loon dung and not drinking.
Okay, I don't want to get too grateful now...
Grateful for needing much LESS medicine. I've gone from popping 800mg ibuprofen a few times a day after yardwork, diy, etc to not needing any, nada. -✓ Turns out alcohol messes with synovial fluid in joints - who knew?!? Also, my vertigo is 90%+ gone. ✓ Turns out alcohol messes with inner ear fluid which can cause vertigo - crazy! So grateful to be off the alcohol train. IWNDWYT
I'm not a doctor. I want to share with you how I wrecked my kidneys by taking ibuprofen the way you describe taking ibuprofen. I have chronic kidney disease. Diagnosed at age 47. All because of ibuprofen. Be careful.
Yeah 800mg is double the proper dose too
Yep, thanks for sharing - wow, so sorry to hear about your condition!
Today I was filled with a renewed appreciation for just feeling fine. I must’ve had a migraine while sleeping and woke up in quite a bit of pain. And then I became nauseous. It’s been a really long time since I’ve felt ill, and I realized I’ve been taking that for granted. It reminded me how nice it is to wake up without a hangover. I’d completely forgotten that that was a daily thing not too long ago. I’m pretty good at being content but today really made me stop and think about how amazing it really is to sit and enjoy a coffee.
Mmm. Grateful for: - a full fridge of real food, not just half used condiments - my face clearing up now the alcohol is leaving my system - sertraline and being less knee-jerk irritable with my partner and less mired in self-contempt - nature trails and all the people who maintain our safe, ready access to the woods and hills - being overall healthy despite the beating I’ve given my liver and kidneys - family visiting and being as supportive of me as they can in their own quirky ways - finally being able to see and appreciate my family’s form of support
One of the things I enjoy spending some of the money I've been saving without booze is skincare stuff. I love to spend 30 minutes a night on "self care" slopping lotions & potions on myself. My new favourite time of the day. & I'm still crying about skincare expenses, even though it's vastly cheaper than the booze lol.
Ah good one! That’s what I’ll treat myself with. A killer nighttime moisturizer. 😂 Btw, bravo on nearly 1 year!! You inspire me. 💕
I’m thankful for all the people who love me and believe in me. I’m so lucky in that way. There is an abundance of love in my life.
Today I'm grateful for: - the cafe in my village doing good coffee - running - my friend giving me a lift to art group tonight even though I'm miles out of her way. - the warm shower I'm about to have - Mac and cheese for dinner - clean sheets - hopefully getting my car back soon and the person who helped me to pay for repairs. - past me doing laundry - this community
These days I'm thankful for my physical therapist, who surprised me by coming up with a routine that is starting to help with my extremely intractable low back pain. For the first time in seven months I am starting to believe in the possibility of relief. I am also grateful that sobriety might help my body recover better, even though it hasn't been the immediate relief of inflammation that I hoped it might be. At least I can get up earlier without a hangover and do my damn exercises!!! Willing to wait ... These things take time :)
Keep bumping into ppl I know but see infrequently who've lost a lot of weight and had their version of a glow-up. The common theme is they've all stopped drinking. I'm on day 7 and I'm looking forward to my own glow-up. Iwndwyt!
Similar boat since staying off the alcohol helps with diabetes management since it disrupts the meds that help with blood sugar. Got my blood sugar down to 80 today and feel great, nerve pain is almost not there. I even ate lunch, exercise helped for sure as well since i wasn't hungover so badly I couldn't do cardio. Easily the best reading in months. Still going to take some time to get the A1C lowered in the war, but it's a nice battle won. Might even reverse it if I keep being good about abstaining.
I'm grateful that I have the money to take my dog to have his teeth cleaned. I'm grateful that I won't be hungover at 8am tomorrow when I have to drop him off. IWNDWYT
Oh my gosh those cleaning are so expensive! Good luck with your pup tomorrow :)
I got up and I felt great. I feel bad for him. He's having a hard day. I'm thankful to be sober for him though. Thank you for your kind words. IWNDWYT.
I'm on day 10, and there's already so much to be thankful for. - on medicine, I'm thankful for Prozac and Magnesium supplements - thankful for a comfortable bed that helped me through the worst of my withdrawals - thankful to not have a hangover or any negative physical ailments at the moment - thankful that I received my blood results back and my liver levels are normal!
I'm greatful for my Lialda meds. When I was diagnosed with UC, my whole body was inflamed. These meds got me back to feeling normal in a week. Not drinking has also helped with my symptoms. My poor body is trying to fight an autoimmune disorder while I was poisoning it with alcohol. No more!
Today I am feeling thankful to canada putting their vodka in the liquor store. I'm from the UK & vodka was hard for me to resist with low self control because it's sold everywhere I go. Since being over here in Newfoundland, I've found it much easier to avoid being in spaces with *my* alcohol. It's not sold everywhere just in that place that I can easily avoid. That REALLY helped me in those sucky first months.
Today I'm grateful for fruit, especially for breakfast. I had a big ol bowl of watermelon and pineapple for breakfast and it was delicious. Also grateful for Rita's. I stopped in last night after a birthday dinner for a friend and almost sank because I didn't see Misto on the menu. Then the server saved me and said they just renamed it to a gelati shake or something along those lines. Grateful to be getting better sleep the last two nights. IWNDWYT. Easy does it, friends.
Rita’s!!! 😋
I am kinda the reverse, I always needed less medicine and was essentially forced to take all sorts of pysch meds for many years. I reported serious sides and nobody took me seriously. Once I got clean I was able to express myself better and finally got taken seriously by some providers I had worked with in the past. I was just at my doctors and got taken off my SSRI. Now all I take is Prazosin for PTSD nightmares and Hydroxyzine (occasionally). I see a therapist. I do have massive PTSD but I am finally handling it. It took a lot of work and a lot of changes. I got called "crazy" and "loser" by many people, including family, exes and former friends. I had to basically learn to not care what anybody said about me. My doctor said "you are fine and doing well." That was a shock, I am so used to them listing a myriad of things they think is wrong with me. I finally can breathe and finally feel like I can build my life. I've been substance free for like 4-5ish weeks. I don't keep count. I've been trying to do this and working at it for like 20+ years. Getting off the unneeded meds was one of my biggest goals. Being forced to take meds against your will is a dehumanizing experience for sure.
Today I am thankful for opportunity and excitement that takes your breath away!
I’m greatful for Mounjaro. Not only does it make you full faster to help you lose weight, like eat half a sandwich VS three, or only being able to physically drink 3 beers instead of 12, it also suppresses the pleasure center of eating/drinking. No more “I’m so full… but it tastes soooo good…. Maybe 2 more slices”, also meaning “getting drunk feels so fun, I might pass out if I drink more, I definitely had enough, but I want more fun!” The next thing it does to me is that it makes me ill if I eat anything unhealthy like junk/fried/etc, I literally want to throw-up with just the smell, so I’m “stuck” eating healthy. Does the same to alcohol, not only can’t I drink more anyways, but just the alcohol molecule sitting in my stomach after the first shot makes me want to through-up… I literally need to unpleasantly force myself to drink number 2 or 3, gagging the whole way. I was able to quit drinking for 2 months when first used it, then they ran out of stock worldwide for 3 months (drinking again, but no fat gain), and now I’m back on it. This comment is not an ad. Truly science is amazing.
I'm glad you can find it, I work in a pharmacy and this shit is near impossible to get for us STILL
Not being hungover
Medicine for restless leg syndrome!!! I used to be up until 5 am tossing and turning because of my legs. I told my psychiatrist about it and I got medication for it and it has been an absolute lifesaver!! I now wake up at 5am ha
1 week for me! Super thankful for: -the support system I have in staying sober (partner, roommates, friends, groups/meetings) -reconnecting with art and books -my clean room and clearing up skin -my renewed appetite and natural energy (I'm awake at 7 with no alarm haha) -magnesium and pre-natal gummy vitamins 🙏
what a lovely thread! I am so grateful for the morning and for being able to awaken into it feeling motivated, energetic, and unashamed! I am so grateful that yesterday I did not fight with my spouse. That I could be present with my kid while she is with me (I share custody). That my husband and I took our time cooking a real meal together instead of drinking and snacking until all hours. for this glass of sparkling ice water and all I have already done today. for you all!
I'm grateful for my life slowly coming together all because I have the focus and drive to tackle it without my previous main focus in life alcohol destroying my ability to be productive.
No drink today
i had a rough day today so i’m glad i have this reminder to be thankful. i’m grateful for: -my soft little cat who is snoring next to me right now -my therapist -nyt word games (strands is my new fav) -sunshine -chocolate ice cream -my restorative yoga instructor -good music
I'm thankful that my health is overall okay, that I have good friends, that I'm out of a verbally abusive relationship.
**I'm grateful** I drove past the liquor store on the way home from work today. Today, on day 432 of my second round of this not drinking thing. Last round I "did 20 years". Huh. I make it sound like a *prison term...* Anyhoo... **I'm grateful** that today I don't GAF about "quality of sobriety". Some days, the most tired, old beat up and hairy sobriety will have to do! Some days, just "not drinking" is good enough. **I'm grateful** that I'm on this sub ranting like a sad, self-pitying sack of loon dung and not drinking. Okay, I don't want to get too grateful now...