I stopped drinking a few months ago

Submitted by itsmeclaytonlee t3_11xnae2 in springfieldMO

Hey springfieldians. This might be weird. Feel free to say so.

As the title says, I quit drinking a few months ago. Have had these on my liquor shelf since before then because until semi-recently I wasn’t sure I was “done” done. Anyways, I don’t have many friends that drink and less that drink liquor and I would really hate to throw away good expensive (to me) booze. If anyone wants these, I work at 1p everyday this week and would love to give them away to someone wanting some cocktails at home. Pics in comments

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N7Manofkent t1_jd3taza wrote

Congrats on the how ever many months it's been sober

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covfefe_cove t1_jd3zfik wrote

Good work on the sobriety, mate! Getting rid of it in your home is a good move, I'm not sure how you aren't tempted walking by that every day.

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MenopausalMama t1_jd40eh2 wrote

Not much of a drinker either but interested in any wines you might want to give away as I cook with a lot of wine.

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HeaterWylin t1_jd447wl wrote

I’m not gonna take one drink and get dizzy and pass out, right?

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itsmeclaytonlee OP t1_jd44o4f wrote

Thanks everyone for the congratulations! I really appreciate it. It wasn’t a decision I made consciously when I was slowing down to a stop so I’m not sure of a sobriety date but sometime in November. I don’t remember Halloween but I vividly remember wanting and not having a drink at thanksgiving and Christmas. Gotta love the family! 😅

In response to the minors, cmon dude.

I thought about mentioning that if you weren’t clearly an adult, I’d check IDs. I used to bartend and served for a few years so I’m not too green behind the ears 😅

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itsmeclaytonlee OP t1_jd47hfo wrote

I want to hug all of you so hard. I really can’t express enough gratitude through comments. Thanks for your kindness and support! Keep being wonderful! 🖤

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NoKillPaperPlanes t1_jd4ah20 wrote

Why not invite some people over for cards or something and invite them to drink and take some home (responsibly!)

Congrats on your sobriety, your body will thank you

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jttIII t1_jd4he9m wrote

Out of a genuine curiosity, and feel free to not answer at all but what was the primary motivation for the behavior change?

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Divine_skylin3 t1_jd51drw wrote

I will for sure take the Tito’s if the offer is still up!

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Goofterslam1 t1_jd560wz wrote

Obviously not the same but I quit smoking weed after smoking everyday for 8 years 2 weeks ago. I threw everything out. It was an amazing feeling. Stay on the straight and narrow man, good job ✌️

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Live-Associate-2911 t1_jd5fib3 wrote

You poured it out, that is AWESOME! I'm proud of you and to have been a late to the game reader! It's also incredibly generous of you to make the offer to everyone. You seem like a genuine and good human. I'm glad you are in the 417 😊

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PassingWithJennifer t1_jd5rb91 wrote

I quit in November as well after 2 long years of drinking every day. Proud of you. It really is worth it. I'm more social now and functional.

Though tbh leading up to quiting I had already gotten down to a few times a month by that point. I realize I mostly drink to self medicate. Treating dysphoria and its symptom illnesses like disassociation. Depression. Anxiety. Etc. Gradually through transition I just stopped. I think because I started to pass and some people tell me that I'm sort of pretty (6/10 but I'll take it.) So I got to a point I thought "why do I even drink anymore?" And realized not even cause I want to but because it was literally a habit to do it.

the extra money is nice tho

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itsmeclaytonlee OP t1_jd5rku4 wrote

Replying to jttIII (#2,294,560)

3 DWIs, failing relationships, a realization of mortality and starting to care for my health, my wallet appreciates. Quite the laundry list of issues it caused. Alcoholism runs in my family and while I don’t plan on having kids, I wasn’t willing to let this generational curse put me 6 ft under any sooner that necessary

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itsmeclaytonlee OP t1_jd5rs4h wrote

Replying to Goofterslam1 (#2,296,356)

That’s also a tough one! I’ve stopped smoking recently (maybe a month ago) and while I didn’t think I was ready (had to for probation) my body must’ve because I didn’t have too many cravings. Definitely lost some weight and leaned heavily on zzzquil

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