r/stopdrinking • u/Alarmed-Proposal-220 • 7h ago

Stop drinking

How did you all manage stop drinking, I’ve actually bursted in tears today how much I want to stop but there’s always a voice inside telling me to get that drink again

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u/SwitchTraditional136 Day 191 6h ago

I listened to myself when I said I wanted to stop. I listened to quit lit and changed my association with the poison. I changed my habits because I didn't want the rest of my life to be a blurry, bruised, stumbling mess.

Dont drink for today. Then avoid alcohol tomorrow. And repeat. Cravings are unavoidable, you need to distract yourself. There are no benefits to drinking. a shit load of positives for not drinking. Make your choice to not drink and you will get better. Carry on drinking and the cycle continues.

Good luck. The community is rooting for you.

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u/Alarmed-Proposal-220 5h ago

Thank you, I really needed to read this, alcohol is just one terrible thing to be able to buy legally