SOBRIETY

[SquintinTarantino]

Passed 2 years off booze and weed last week.  Joked with a friend about how it just gets harder everyday.  Been dealing with stressful life stuff lately, and the temptation to say fuck it and start having a few drinks/puffs again is very strong.  But I know it won’t be just a few, so I’m keeping the streak going for now.  Never even planned to be sober forever.. just haven’t had a good enough reason to stop yet.  Physical issues are keeping me from being as active as I’d like, so I’ve just been napping and eating like a mf.

Hell yea dude! That's awesome!  I'm just over 2 years without booze. It was never really a bad thing for me. Would drink once or twice a week and catch a nice buzz, but haven't got really fucked up in some time.  I stopped drinking once my daughter was born and really haven't missed it at all.  I'll have a NA beer every so often, but i don't ever find myself craving alcohol.  I'll still smoke/eat weed, which I hope to eventually stop doing. It's been cut down drastically over the years. I used to be a wake up, smoke, and stay high throughout the day kinda guy.  Now i'll just smoke a hitter or eat 10mg eddie to wind down after my kid goes to sleep.  But weed is much harder to cut off for me than booze was.   

[Jagr]

Did any of you guys deal with fatigue early on in sobriety? And about how long did this last?

I haven't taken more than a month off the bottle since fall 2022. That time, I felt so much more well rested and energized after maybe 5ish days of poor sleep.

This time (last drink the last day of March), I've felt absolutely exhausted the past three weeks, despite exercising regularly, eating fairly healthy, drinking a ton of water, and seemingly getting decent quality sleep at night.

The reduction in overall anxiety is keeping me going right now. But missing feeling so well rested and energized each day like I did last time I was off the bottle.

Feel like I have a good four or five hours first thing in the morning and then start feeling like shit the rest of the day - low energy, fatigue, brain fog, and I guess maybe mild depression too. Luckily, I work from home so been "giving myself grace" to take short naps once or twice a day.

[hot dabz]

When I was using drugs I didn't smoke weed but now that I quit it's kind of my crutch, makes me feel not really sober but it is what it is

I've only been 100% clean a few times in my life and I would like to eventually get to that spot

But for now I must take this dab

[Sleazy]

Did any of you guys deal with fatigue early on in sobriety? And about how long did this last?

I haven't taken more than a month off the bottle since fall 2022. That time, I felt so much more well rested and energized after maybe 5ish days of poor sleep.

This time (last drink the last day of March), I've felt absolutely exhausted the past three weeks, despite exercising regularly, eating fairly healthy, drinking a ton of water, and seemingly getting decent quality sleep at night.

The reduction in overall anxiety is keeping me going right now. But missing feeling so well rested and energized each day like I did last time I was off the bottle.

Feel like I have a good four or five hours first thing in the morning and then start feeling like shit the rest of the day - low energy, fatigue, brain fog, and I guess maybe mild depression too. Luckily, I work from home so been "giving myself grace" to take short naps once or twice a day.

how annoying. you doing any sleep tracking? what's your cafine routine like?

[Jagr]

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Did any of you guys deal with fatigue early on in sobriety? And about how long did this last?

I haven't taken more than a month off the bottle since fall 2022. That time, I felt so much more well rested and energized after maybe 5ish days of poor sleep.

This time (last drink the last day of March), I've felt absolutely exhausted the past three weeks, despite exercising regularly, eating fairly healthy, drinking a ton of water, and seemingly getting decent quality sleep at night.

The reduction in overall anxiety is keeping me going right now. But missing feeling so well rested and energized each day like I did last time I was off the bottle.

Feel like I have a good four or five hours first thing in the morning and then start feeling like shit the rest of the day - low energy, fatigue, brain fog, and I guess maybe mild depression too. Luckily, I work from home so been "giving myself grace" to take short naps once or twice a day.

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how annoying. you doing any sleep tracking? what's your cafine routine like?

Never tracked my sleep. Two or three cups of coffee before noontime. No nicotine or weed.

Could totally be unrelated to not drinking, but seems like fatigue is at least somewhat common with the early part of sobriety. Going to doctor for the first time since Covid started in early May so will mention it then. Was just curious if anyone else had experienced it.

Unrelated - but just want to thank everyone for sharing their experiences. It's been a big help/motivation, even when I was still drinking.

[bartlaser]

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Did any of you guys deal with fatigue early on in sobriety? And about how long did this last?

I haven't taken more than a month off the bottle since fall 2022. That time, I felt so much more well rested and energized after maybe 5ish days of poor sleep.

This time (last drink the last day of March), I've felt absolutely exhausted the past three weeks, despite exercising regularly, eating fairly healthy, drinking a ton of water, and seemingly getting decent quality sleep at night.

The reduction in overall anxiety is keeping me going right now. But missing feeling so well rested and energized each day like I did last time I was off the bottle.

Feel like I have a good four or five hours first thing in the morning and then start feeling like shit the rest of the day - low energy, fatigue, brain fog, and I guess maybe mild depression too. Luckily, I work from home so been "giving myself grace" to take short naps once or twice a day.

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how annoying. you doing any sleep tracking? what's your cafine routine like?

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Never tracked my sleep. Two or three cups of coffee before noontime. No nicotine or weed.

Could totally be unrelated to not drinking, but seems like fatigue is at least somewhat common with the early part of sobriety. Going to doctor for the first time since Covid started in early May so will mention it then. Was just curious if anyone else had experienced it.

Unrelated - but just want to thank everyone for sharing their experiences. It's been a big help/motivation, even when I was still drinking.

Sobriety fatigue is definitely a thing.  Its sort of confusing to me because I'll actually sleep longer and deeper when I take a break but throughout the day I feel pretty lazy and snoozy and want to go to bed early and not do shit after work but sit around.  Just needs to run its course and allow the body to adjust.

It's definitely important to have a good diet, especially with gut-friendly food rich in pre and probiotics and overall nutrition to help get past the fatigue and regenerate healthy gut bacteria.  Booze wreaks havoc on your gut.  Considering it's your second brain, totally makes sense why we feel like shit and get all moody cause its fucking up our serotinin and dopamine functionality.

Just adds to the reason to quit booze entirely.  Jams you up when you're on it and jams you up when you try to get off it as your body readjusts.  All time lost.

[Abyss1]

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Did any of you guys deal with fatigue early on in sobriety? And about how long did this last?

I haven't taken more than a month off the bottle since fall 2022. That time, I felt so much more well rested and energized after maybe 5ish days of poor sleep.

This time (last drink the last day of March), I've felt absolutely exhausted the past three weeks, despite exercising regularly, eating fairly healthy, drinking a ton of water, and seemingly getting decent quality sleep at night.

The reduction in overall anxiety is keeping me going right now. But missing feeling so well rested and energized each day like I did last time I was off the bottle.

Feel like I have a good four or five hours first thing in the morning and then start feeling like shit the rest of the day - low energy, fatigue, brain fog, and I guess maybe mild depression too. Luckily, I work from home so been "giving myself grace" to take short naps once or twice a day.

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how annoying. you doing any sleep tracking? what's your cafine routine like?

[close]

Never tracked my sleep. Two or three cups of coffee before noontime. No nicotine or weed.

Could totally be unrelated to not drinking, but seems like fatigue is at least somewhat common with the early part of sobriety. Going to doctor for the first time since Covid started in early May so will mention it then. Was just curious if anyone else had experienced it.

Unrelated - but just want to thank everyone for sharing their experiences. It's been a big help/motivation, even when I was still drinking.

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Sobriety fatigue is definitely a thing.  Its sort of confusing to me because I'll actually sleep longer and deeper when I take a break but throughout the day I feel pretty lazy and snoozy and want to go to bed early and not do shit after work but sit around.  Just needs to run its course and allow the body to adjust.

It's definitely important to have a good diet, especially with gut-friendly food rich in pre and probiotics and overall nutrition to help get past the fatigue and regenerate healthy gut bacteria.  Booze wreaks havoc on your gut.  Considering it's your second brain, totally makes sense why we feel like shit and get all moody cause its fucking up our serotinin and dopamine functionality.

Just adds to the reason to quit booze entirely.  Jams you up when you're on it and jams you up when you try to get off it as your body readjusts.  All time lost.

Also because of the way society is now we spend most of our time indoors, and therefor don't get enough sun, my doctor said to get some vitamin D and B12 supplements

I'd also recommend calorie counting food and activities to know where your energy is coming from and going into

[Sleazy]

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Did any of you guys deal with fatigue early on in sobriety? And about how long did this last?

I haven't taken more than a month off the bottle since fall 2022. That time, I felt so much more well rested and energized after maybe 5ish days of poor sleep.

This time (last drink the last day of March), I've felt absolutely exhausted the past three weeks, despite exercising regularly, eating fairly healthy, drinking a ton of water, and seemingly getting decent quality sleep at night.

The reduction in overall anxiety is keeping me going right now. But missing feeling so well rested and energized each day like I did last time I was off the bottle.

Feel like I have a good four or five hours first thing in the morning and then start feeling like shit the rest of the day - low energy, fatigue, brain fog, and I guess maybe mild depression too. Luckily, I work from home so been "giving myself grace" to take short naps once or twice a day.

[close]

how annoying. you doing any sleep tracking? what's your cafine routine like?

[close]

Never tracked my sleep. Two or three cups of coffee before noontime. No nicotine or weed.

Could totally be unrelated to not drinking, but seems like fatigue is at least somewhat common with the early part of sobriety. Going to doctor for the first time since Covid started in early May so will mention it then. Was just curious if anyone else had experienced it.

Unrelated - but just want to thank everyone for sharing their experiences. It's been a big help/motivation, even when I was still drinking.

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Sobriety fatigue is definitely a thing.  Its sort of confusing to me because I'll actually sleep longer and deeper when I take a break but throughout the day I feel pretty lazy and snoozy and want to go to bed early and not do shit after work but sit around.  Just needs to run its course and allow the body to adjust.

It's definitely important to have a good diet, especially with gut-friendly food rich in pre and probiotics and overall nutrition to help get past the fatigue and regenerate healthy gut bacteria.  Booze wreaks havoc on your gut.  Considering it's your second brain, totally makes sense why we feel like shit and get all moody cause its fucking up our serotinin and dopamine functionality.

Just adds to the reason to quit booze entirely.  Jams you up when you're on it and jams you up when you try to get off it as your body readjusts.  All time lost.

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Also because of the way society is now we spend most of our time indoors, and therefor don't get enough sun, my doctor said to get some vitamin D and B12 supplements

I'd also recommend calorie counting food and activities to know where your energy is coming from and going into

some great advice in here. i'd share that for me the coffee delay has been really powerful thing. i wait an hour after waking up before i have my first cup and wow, just high beams all day for me.

you also might want to track your sleep for a bit. tracking my sleep score really helped me dial in my sleep. some days i'll wake up look at my sleep score and be like "fuck that" and got back to sleep.

[Gland Dongzig]

Tomorrow marks 4 months for me. There is not one single aspect of my life that hasn't prospered in that time, and it's not a coincidence

[Steely Daniel]

Made it 6 days, then had a bottle of wine last night.

I really fucked up this time though. Lost everything because of stupid things I did while insanely drunk.

Pretty sure I have a horrible ulcer too.  I spent an entire month just pounding back a 26(fifth) of cheap vodka every single day at least. I can hardly sleep or lay down it hurts so much and I keep waking up drenched in sweat with the worst stomach ache ever. Just constant gut pain. I don't even have a doctor anymore lol have to go wait 3 hours at the walk in clinic. I'm so fucking tired. I can't do this anymore.

Feels like I'm on the Leaving Las Vegas program now.

I dabble in this thread here or there but I never show my face again after posting because I always fucking fail and its embarrassing.

[Coastal Fever]

Tomorrow marks 4 months for me. There is not one single aspect of my life that hasn't prospered in that time, and it's not a coincidence

Congrats man!  Getting started can be tough, but it’s also incredible how capable and confident you can suddenly feel. 

@Steely Daniel 6 Days is no small feat, takes guts and strength to get that.  When you’re ready to beat this you will.  Just take care of yourself, get medical help if you think you need it, and know that we’ve all got your back here.

The lack of sobriety goals or milestones has made me a bit apathetic towards it lately.. but I finally got another W under my belt today.  When I put the booze down 2yrs ago, I had 150ish homebrews bottled.  Never got rid of them because “maybe I’ll drink again someday and they’ll have aged really nicely”.  It was like having Pandora’s Box under my staircase.

Today, while spring cleaning, I cracked open the one I had in the fridge, took a sip just to see how it tasted, and spit it out like you would at a wine tasting.  It hadn’t gone bad, but it tasted like 20% liquor, and my partner confirmed.  I posted the lot of full bottles for free on my FB feed, and an hour later they were picked up and gone.  Felt a weight lifted off my shoulders.

[tobal]

Tomorrow marks 4 months for me. There is not one single aspect of my life that hasn't prospered in that time, and it's not a coincidence

This.

Slap is a wonderful place.

[rawr1922]

Steely Dan,

Stay Strong, don’t give up. Sounds like you’re in a lot of pain. Really hope you can take a break & let your body heal. Assuming during the past month, your nutrition been super neglected. Highly recommend, to start eating healthy asap everyday to promote healing. I fell off hard recently too. Sucks to get a streak going then collapse. We just gotta try again tomorrow then make better decisions
 

[Gland Dongzig]

Made it 6 days, then had a bottle of wine last night.

I really fucked up this time though. Lost everything because of stupid things I did while insanely drunk.

Pretty sure I have a horrible ulcer too.  I spent an entire month just pounding back a 26(fifth) of cheap vodka every single day at least. I can hardly sleep or lay down it hurts so much and I keep waking up drenched in sweat with the worst stomach ache ever. Just constant gut pain. I don't even have a doctor anymore lol have to go wait 3 hours at the walk in clinic. I'm so fucking tired. I can't do this anymore.

Feels like I'm on the Leaving Las Vegas program now.

I dabble in this thread here or there but I never show my face again after posting because I always fucking fail and its embarrassing.

Hey man stop beating yourself up! There is a whole world out there willing to do that for us on the daily. Just dust yourself off and head back into battle. Like I said before in this thread, WE are skaters so we are used to something that we want so badly not always going as planned at first. Keep pushing until you get the make. And don't ever feel embarrassed to post on this thread..as it's not about sobriety bragging rights on here, it is a team of supporters.

@Coastal Fever that is amazing man!!! Love to hear it!

[Steely Daniel]

Thanks Pals.

Day one all over again.

And congrats to everyone reaching milestones and doing their thing. I wish you all continued success.

[Sleazy]

Tomorrow marks 4 months for me. There is not one single aspect of my life that hasn't prospered in that time, and it's not a coincidence

love hearing this, congratulations to you

Made it 6 days, then had a bottle of wine last night.

I really fucked up this time though. Lost everything because of stupid things I did while insanely drunk.

Pretty sure I have a horrible ulcer too.  I spent an entire month just pounding back a 26(fifth) of cheap vodka every single day at least. I can hardly sleep or lay down it hurts so much and I keep waking up drenched in sweat with the worst stomach ache ever. Just constant gut pain. I don't even have a doctor anymore lol have to go wait 3 hours at the walk in clinic. I'm so fucking tired. I can't do this anymore.

Feels like I'm on the Leaving Las Vegas program now.

I dabble in this thread here or there but I never show my face again after posting because I always fucking fail and its embarrassing.

not to over simplify but takes a lot of attempts to stick a landing and no shame in bailing. wishing you luck

[Clone1984]

Got 10 months yesterday this time. Coming up on a year in July. Feel so much better. Haven't done anything else since 2010. I'm finally starting to see a difference again. I went out maybe 2019. No negative triggers or cravings now.

[dstrytruitt]

I've been sober 975 days now and it's by far the best thing I've ever done for myself. My wife and kids appreciate it, too. Saved my marriage.
I'm an AA member and I've been given the go-ahead to use a zoom room if I want to get a skater-specific meeting going. Wanted to gauge interest here so if you're interested in a weekly meeting just PM me an idea of best times and days to do it and we can give it a go. If you're not in AA now and have an interest in hitting a meeting to see what it's about or if you're already a friend of Bill and just want a different meeting I'm down to meet.

[Yonnycage]

Day 7 tomorrow and gotta go get groceries/cat food, home depot trip and pickup weed with my lady tonight before we spackle the basement. Temptation to stock 6-8 tallboys for the weekend is gonna hit but I've been chilling all week and haven't given it a thought til now. It's gonna be downpouring the whole time too so I can't even go skate but that's why Red Dead 2 exists. Stay strong, gentlemen.

[Sleazy]

Day 7 tomorrow and gotta go get groceries/cat food, home depot trip and pickup weed with my lady tonight before we spackle the basement. Temptation to stock 6-8 tallboys for the weekend is gonna hit but I've been chilling all week and haven't given it a thought til now. It's gonna be downpouring the whole time too so I can't even go skate but that's why Red Dead 2 exists. Stay strong, gentlemen.

first week is so hard. i'd focus on mornings and how good you'll feel but it's so hard to keep your mind from racing. good luck!

[Yonnycage]

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Day 7 tomorrow and gotta go get groceries/cat food, home depot trip and pickup weed with my lady tonight before we spackle the basement. Temptation to stock 6-8 tallboys for the weekend is gonna hit but I've been chilling all week and haven't given it a thought til now. It's gonna be downpouring the whole time too so I can't even go skate but that's why Red Dead 2 exists. Stay strong, gentlemen.

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first week is so hard. i'd focus on mornings and how good you'll feel but it's so hard to keep your mind from racing. good luck!

Thanks brother. I got past the liquid guts, no appetite and inability to sleep after day 3. I swear if it wasn't for the volcano bag being a massive crutch I'd still be laying in bed shivering, nibbling on cheez-its just to shut my stomach up. I'm so thankful I never got to the point of chugging mouthwash even at my worst. I did end up buying the tallboys but I refused to take them any further than the garage. For some reason having them in the vicinity makes it easier to ignore the temptation.

[Texas_Tone]

Day 7 as well, it’s been a long time coming and after blacking out last Friday it’s time, a friend recommended looking into NA beers since it’s basically a social activity for me, I’ve been drinking those when I’m on the sesh or when I need one in the shower, it’s been a nice week being clear headed, gonna go bowling tonight luckily the place we are going sells NA Heineken, gonna throw a few back and knock down some pins, this thread is righteous and thanks to everyone for being there for each other

[Sleazy]

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Day 7 tomorrow and gotta go get groceries/cat food, home depot trip and pickup weed with my lady tonight before we spackle the basement. Temptation to stock 6-8 tallboys for the weekend is gonna hit but I've been chilling all week and haven't given it a thought til now. It's gonna be downpouring the whole time too so I can't even go skate but that's why Red Dead 2 exists. Stay strong, gentlemen.

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first week is so hard. i'd focus on mornings and how good you'll feel but it's so hard to keep your mind from racing. good luck!

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Thanks brother. I got past the liquid guts, no appetite and inability to sleep after day 3. I swear if it wasn't for the volcano bag being a massive crutch I'd still be laying in bed shivering, nibbling on cheez-its just to shut my stomach up. I'm so thankful I never got to the point of chugging mouthwash even at my worst. I did end up buying the tallboys but I refused to take them any further than the garage. For some reason having them in the vicinity makes it easier to ignore the temptation.

nice!

Day 7 as well, it’s been a long time coming and after blacking out last Friday it’s time, a friend recommended looking into NA beers since it’s basically a social activity for me, I’ve been drinking those when I’m on the sesh or when I need one in the shower, it’s been a nice week being clear headed, gonna go bowling tonight luckily the place we are going sells NA Heineken, gonna throw a few back and knock down some pins, this thread is righteous and thanks to everyone for being there for each other

i was drinking na's last night. a lot of places carry atheltic which i think are great

[Texas_Tone]

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Day 7 tomorrow and gotta go get groceries/cat food, home depot trip and pickup weed with my lady tonight before we spackle the basement. Temptation to stock 6-8 tallboys for the weekend is gonna hit but I've been chilling all week and haven't given it a thought til now. It's gonna be downpouring the whole time too so I can't even go skate but that's why Red Dead 2 exists. Stay strong, gentlemen.

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first week is so hard. i'd focus on mornings and how good you'll feel but it's so hard to keep your mind from racing. good luck!

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Thanks brother. I got past the liquid guts, no appetite and inability to sleep after day 3. I swear if it wasn't for the volcano bag being a massive crutch I'd still be laying in bed shivering, nibbling on cheez-its just to shut my stomach up. I'm so thankful I never got to the point of chugging mouthwash even at my worst. I did end up buying the tallboys but I refused to take them any further than the garage. For some reason having them in the vicinity makes it easier to ignore the temptation.

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Day 7 as well, it’s been a long time coming and after blacking out last Friday it’s time, a friend recommended looking into NA beers since it’s basically a social activity for me, I’ve been drinking those when I’m on the sesh or when I need one in the shower, it’s been a nice week being clear headed, gonna go bowling tonight luckily the place we are going sells NA Heineken, gonna throw a few back and knock down some pins, this thread is righteous and thanks to everyone for being there for each other

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i was drinking na's last night. a lot of places carry atheltic which i think are great

Been drinking those with Tajin!!! So good

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Day 7 tomorrow and gotta go get groceries/cat food, home depot trip and pickup weed with my lady tonight before we spackle the basement. Temptation to stock 6-8 tallboys for the weekend is gonna hit but I've been chilling all week and haven't given it a thought til now. It's gonna be downpouring the whole time too so I can't even go skate but that's why Red Dead 2 exists. Stay strong, gentlemen.

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first week is so hard. i'd focus on mornings and how good you'll feel but it's so hard to keep your mind from racing. good luck!

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Thanks brother. I got past the liquid guts, no appetite and inability to sleep after day 3. I swear if it wasn't for the volcano bag being a massive crutch I'd still be laying in bed shivering, nibbling on cheez-its just to shut my stomach up. I'm so thankful I never got to the point of chugging mouthwash even at my worst. I did end up buying the tallboys but I refused to take them any further than the garage. For some reason having them in the vicinity makes it easier to ignore the temptation.

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Day 7 as well, it’s been a long time coming and after blacking out last Friday it’s time, a friend recommended looking into NA beers since it’s basically a social activity for me, I’ve been drinking those when I’m on the sesh or when I need one in the shower, it’s been a nice week being clear headed, gonna go bowling tonight luckily the place we are going sells NA Heineken, gonna throw a few back and knock down some pins, this thread is righteous and thanks to everyone for being there for each other

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i was drinking na's last night. a lot of places carry atheltic which i think are great

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Been drinking those with Tajin!!! So good

are you drinking the mexican one? seems like that one would work well with it. maybe the the lite

[ralf_]

so how often are you guys thinking about a time in the future where you'll have a whisky alone at night after a tough day's doings?

[JoseCansnake0]

so how often are you guys thinking about a time in the future where you'll have a whisky alone at night after a tough day's doings?

I'm coming up on my 4 years in August, my wife and I have two young boys and we took a no kids trip to Sedona. I had a glass of wine at our air bnb with take out dinner, haven't thought about booze since (2ish months ago). I just got really tired.

I don't think I'm to the point of casually drinking a glass of wine a few times a week, but it just felt right at the time. My "sobriety" isn't an unbreakable fortress, I know I'll never go back to where I was before.

[Sleazy]

so how often are you guys thinking about a time in the future where you'll have a whisky alone at night after a tough day's doings?

i can't imagine it. i just value the alertness of my days so much. i was a little tired yesterday and i was miserable.

[Easy Slider]

so how often are you guys thinking about a time in the future where you'll have a whisky alone at night after a tough day's doings?

I was a huge whisky nerd (or anorak as they call it) and it would be great if I could do that but I know my compulsive behaviour so I know it‘s not going to work. I would be sucked into the vortex immediately. Anyway, if you love the complex taste of whisky or wine but are an alkie, try tea. Sounds lame but trust me once you get into the subject, a huge world of different tastes opens up to you. I am just starting out but am fascinated by the insane variety of tea. Plus it‘s very healthy and you can get a caffeine / l-theanine high out of it. :-)

[Enrico Pallazzo]

Got sunburnt and dehydrated at the beach yesterday, toddler woke up at 5, and I have insane heartburn. This is a pretty good hangover approximation, and a great reminder of how much it would suck to experience this on the regs.