INGO Sobriety Celebration Post.

[RobertIN]

I didn't see a post on this topic and thought I'd start one. Let's celebrate and support the milestones of our friends and neighbors. Anyone suffering from this affliction, you are not alone.

I'm Robert and I'm an alcoholic. Picked up my eight year chip last Thursday.

 

[Emerson Dambiggins]

Congratulations!

 

[Expat]

Congrats on the 8 years.

 

[RobertIN]

Thanks fellas. I'm hoping to find some others who may be struggling, always helps to feel like you're not alone.

 

[Bugzilla]

Growing up had an uncle who was a recovered alcoholic. Numerous weddings of his 6 kids, never knew. Never saw him take a drink at any of the weddings with all the “drunk pollacks” drinking freely. True success story. Never learned until I was much older of his afflictions.
Congrats on your 8 years!!

 

[Cameramonkey]

Congrats!

 

[actaeon277]

 

[HoughMade]

Excellent!

 

[Ziggidy]

Good job!

 

[gpasp101]

Well done Sir, one day at a time. Stay focused and keep your eye on the prize.

 

[jwamplerusa]

Outstanding!

 

[Michigan Slim]

Nice work. Cigarettes are mine. Trying though.

 

[WebSnyper]

I've got a problem with buying guns and ammo... Is this the place to go for help?

Seriously though, good to hear someone handling their business.

 

[phylodog]

Had my last drink (most likely) last October. I miss my bourbon and always will but it triggers my depression and the aftermath just isn't worth it. As good as it makes me feel and in spite of not having a hangover in decades nor it causing any problems in my life other than a little wasted income, I just can't keep putting myself in the dirt with it.

I'm very fortunate to be able to simply put it down and not pick it back up. I'd been putting a couple half gallons away per week for several years before I quit and didn't suffer any ill effects. Did the same with Vicodin after a six month relationship brought about by several injuries and a surgery. Took the last one, threw the bottle away and that was it.

Nicotine on the other hand...... ****shiver****. got me for life I'm afraid.

 

[RobertIN]

Had my last drink (most likely) last October. I miss my bourbon and always will but it triggers my depression and the aftermath just isn't worth it. As good as it makes me feel and in spite of not having a hangover in decades nor it causing any problems in my life other than a little wasted income, I just can't keep putting myself in the dirt with it.

I'm very fortunate to be able to simply put it down and not pick it back up. I'd been putting a couple half gallons away per week for several years before I quit and didn't suffer any ill effects. Did the same with Vicodin after a six month relationship brought about by several injuries and a surgery. Took the last one, threw the bottle away and that was it.

Nicotine on the other hand...... ****shiver****. got me for life I'm afraid.

I'm glad you got away from both, opiates took my cousin about a decade ago. Nicotine is a tough one I agree, no real immediate downsides it's just the delivery mechanisms that'll get you.

 

[RobertIN]

Nice work. Cigarettes are mine. Trying though.

Trying your best is all you can do, it's hard to let these things go.

 

[Michigan Slim]

Trying your best is all you can do, it's hard to let these things go.

40 years on the same brand. I don't equate my issue with the difficulty level of drugs or alcohol. It's just nicotine.
My brother in law was what we thought an incurable alcoholic. God bless him, he's been sober over a decade now. Proud of him. Proud of you too

 

[RobertIN]

40 years on the same brand. I don't equate my issue with the difficulty level of drugs or alcohol. It's just nicotine.
My brother in law was what we thought an incurable alcoholic. God bless him, he's been sober over a decade now. Proud of him. Proud of you too

Good for him, I'm thrilled to hear that. A habit is a habit, regardless of what it is they're hard to break.

 

[SumtnFancy]

Just rolled past a year in August. Started as just a (needed) cooldown, no labels or timelines. Been an adjustment for sure, golf was a hard one, concerts are kinda awkward but I actually remember the songs and have a better experience.

My mental clarity went through the roof, lost 30lbs, deeper relationships with my family. If you are thinking of doing it, do it and don't look back!

 

[johntheplinker]

Congratulations! Gave it up many years ago myself.