This is a major venting post, so dont mind the randomness.
With that being said, Im in this weird place where im kinda just here… im bored often. I cant remember names of songs or bands i like and when people ask what my favorite movie or tv show is i cant even remember that… i was always high its kinda embarrassing.
I also want to share with family and friends im sober but it seems like only 17 days is like a joke and theyll laugh… or think it wont last long… i feel like im just annoying people but im so proud about the fact im staying sober. Its hard work and dedication.
I told a few people at work i was 2 weeks sober at that time. I got one congratulations and the others went on to talk about how often they smoke (weed), what they use to smoke it, and what kind it is… some even smoke by me or bring it in the building so i can smell it from their bag. Its always around me…i even heard one try to sell a bag to someone… at work!! I dont understand why people cant see that its hard to quit and that im not interested in talking about it with them… now i kinda distance myself from everyone. Which sucks because everyone is always laughing with each other joking about wanting to smoke or something… i feel like they look at me differently now like im a snitch or something.
Well done and 17 days is not a joke you should be proud of yourself, keep doing what your doing, i am always forgetting things but the longer we stay sober the more everything will come back
Good it’s working, you are different so you just carry on doing you and you never know you might even inspire someone else to quit. Congrats on your sober days BTW.
Okay… its a new feeling so its just a lil weird being different in this way. But yes thatd make all this weird feeling worth it, helping someone else realize they can do it too. Especially the younger ppl i spoke with. Thank you
I hear you, when I first got sober I had spent all my energy just functioning, that I didn’t have any hobbies, or anything to talk about. But now you are sober that has changed, and from now you will remember and be able to talk about things.
You definitely deserve props for your sober time! Well done! But indeed, people in your life may not take it seriously, because it takes another addict to understand, or if you have tried to quit many times in the past they may not quite trust it yet.
It can feel strange being sober in a society where drinking and smoking weed is so accepted. But you know the negative effects it has on you, so you must be strong and true to yourself.
Doggy im day 16 got a 24hour coin today rhe group was so stoked for me. I cant wait to hit 30!! Im extremely happy you are here. I feel like im getting back to my down to earth self. 7 years im free of opoids opiates!!! Break those chains with pride. It takes alot to get to 17 days and normies will never understand.
Brain fog is real. I had a hard time functioning the first month. It does get better. Take pride in your accomplishment and keep your head in your own game if co-workers aren’t supportive. You are the ultimate authority on your own sobriety. If they aren’t proud of you pop on here. We know how hard you are working.
I feel this. 90% of the people who I tell that I don’t game anymore will ask what games I used to play… And I did the exact same thing when I went to rehab
Non-addicts don’t understand our struggle. They don’t know that intense yearning for something they can’t have.
For that same reason, they don’t understand how fucking brilliant it is that you’re over 2 weeks sober!
Don’t blame them for their ignorance. Just know that this internet stranger is hella proud of you!
I recommend telling the people nearest to you about your sobriety. Maybe they will receive it well, maybe not, either way, it gives a ton of extra accountability which is a massive help in sobriety. And if those people love you, they probably will receive it well. Even if they don’t understand it, they will appreciate that you’re working on yourself
Just be patient. Your mind will clear up. It takes time. Youre getting used to functioning without what was your crutch. You seem like a sweet and intelligent individual. To me the thought of being reliant on a substance takes away from who I am for better or worse.
No one said it will be easy but it is simple. Stay sober. Good luck to you.
and yeaa thats what im hoping…i heard lions mane extract helps with memory… might try that to help
