How I did it: Before I get into this, I must first caution anyone reading this post who may be, or currently is, struggling with any form of alcohol addiction or dependency, to seek professional counsel <b>AND</b> be sure you have a solid support system before attempting to tackle your sobriety issues. Alcohol dependency, or any dependency or addition for that matter, is difficult to get through. There will be times of weakness and yo… Read how I did it…
How I did it: Staying sober isn't a goal you can reach... it's more of a lifestyle to stick to. Exactly 2 months and 1 day ago I got insanely trashed as I'd been doing at least 3 times a month since I was about 16 (I'm 20 now). I woke up the next day (or shall I say later that day) hungover as hell, of course. I immediately felt regretful. It got to the point where after drinking - regardless of whether or not I did something to be embarrassed about - … Read how I did it…
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How I did it: Well, I was never an alcoholic or a "problem drinker" - assuming there's any difference - but I decided to become a teetotaler for the same reasons I decided to become a vegetarian: I'm something of an ascetic, I want to be healthier and more fit, and I like to challenge myself.Because I never had any alcohol dependency, giving up the drink was hardly noticeable to me. I'm not much healthier or better off, simply because I never drank tha… Read how I did it…
How I did it: It was One Day at a Time for me. Sometimes it was hour by hour. I used the 12 steps....kicking and fighting. It took 2 years to get my one year chip. I was in a few days, out a week, back sober a few days, out for a few more weeks. Finally I stopped lying to myself. I had no control over my addiction. It had control over me. I kept blaming my sponsor for poor communications and kept finding … Read how I did it…
How I did it: Well, quitting drugs is a hard thing to do, and if you are truly an addict, its not something that you can pack up and just say, okay well Im gonna quit today! I quit because I almost lost my mind and circumstance pointed me that way. My qutting was kind of like I totally switched geographical locations, and switched to a drug that I totally hated and only did it like once a month or so, and then I was just like fuck this shit, and … Read how I did it…

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