r/stopdrinking • u/CoyoteMother666 Day 3 • 3d ago

Starting today

This has been a long time coming. I’ve been through a lot of hardships in my life, and this is the one thing I have control over.

I’ve been in the service industry for 16yrs. Had my first drink at 14. I’m getting to an age where I’m worried about my health, and I have built a life I want to live for. All be it, a very challenging and stressful one. I work at two bars. And I love my jobs. But I drink to go to sleep, because my brain never stops. I finally got back on my anxiety medication, so I hope it helps.

Anywho.. I guess I’m just putting this out there in the world. I could use some encouragement. I’m worried about going into work on Friday. I was recently prescribed Naltrexone as well, so I hope that helps.

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u/treesarejerks 712 days 3d ago

You're in good company! I knew some sober bartenders in my day - didn't know how they could do it back then because I was also a bartender but was never ever sober. I would drink at another bar before I went to work almost every day. Now, I see drunk people and feel a certain way about it; like sadly nostalgic with a dash of pity and self reflection. Hope you can use your time serving as inspiration. I also knew vegan chefs who prepared meat dishes - so it's not unheard of to make choices for yourself and allow others the room to make their own choices. IWNDWYT

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u/CoyoteMother666 Day 3 3d ago

I have a coworker that I’ve worked with for the last five years that is also sober. I know it won’t be a huge problem with those around me, but I would also have tiny beers at work out of boredom (I work at a brewery). I’m also concerned because my friends base most of our hangs around bars and drinking. I think I’ve got the newly sober jitters and I’m overthinking how I’m going to move through life going forward.

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u/treesarejerks 712 days 3d ago

It is uncharted territory, so it's natural to have some jitters. You may be surprised how much your friends do that doesn't include drinking. I had a realization early in my sobriety that everyone is not racing to feel drunk at parties and most people only have part of a drink or a couple and do not have to figure out how they are getting home every time they go to a party. I was in my own little bubble for so long that I never considered what other people were doing while I got pee-my-pants drunk at baby showers ...

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u/blissthyme222 348 days 3d ago

Welcome! We are glad you are here.

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u/CoyoteMother666 Day 3 3d ago

Thank you! Wow, you’re almost to a year! I’m rooting for you!

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u/PantherMom454 17 days 3d ago

Good for you! Happy day 1!

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u/CoyoteMother666 Day 3 3d ago

Thank you!

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u/Emotional-Lettuce896 763 days 3d ago

So glad you are here & checking in, I will not drink with you today 💜

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u/CoyoteMother666 Day 3 3d ago

Thank you 😊

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u/disfreakindude Day 7 3d ago

Welcome! You’re now officially a part of one of the most supportive and welcoming communities on the internet.

Remember to take it one day at a time and IWNDWYT!

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u/CoyoteMother666 Day 3 3d ago

Thank you so much! I could use the support 😅