# Finally got sober.
**URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-got-sober/797608
**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share
**Created:** [September 29, 2017, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-got-sober/797608 "2017-09-29T20:29:16Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)
#### Post date: [September 29, 2017, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-got-sober/797608/1 "2017-09-29T20:29:16Z")
Not sure if my username carries much recognition around here, but if it does, it’s probably for the string of mod warnings I racked up last year for being a drunken stark raving asshole.
Six weeks ago I finally pulled my head out of the bottle. Whatever flawed behavior you may see from me, it’s now 100% sober flawed behavior. And in the spirit of step 8, if I’ve insulted anyone, I’m happy to apologize personally and make whatever amends would help.
I won’t belabor the details of what brought me to that decision, but suffice to say I realized my habit wasn’t sustainable, I was sick of it, and I was scared of where it was leading. Mercifully, my life burdens had taken a break around that time. Coincidentally, I also stumbled onto the subreddit board /r/stopdrinking. This community really clicked with me as a veteran message-board rat who struggled with certain aspects of AA. If that sounds like you, I highly recommend giving that community a try. It’s big, supportive, anonymous, and has great diversity of thought and opinion. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions about it.
I would also like to thank everyone here who stepped in last year and gave me a bunch of concern, support, and advice that I totally ignored. It was all good advice and greatly appreciated but, I was just too drunk and stubborn and insane to consider it at the time.
Lastly, for anyone concerned about their drinking habit, I encourage you to listen to that voice telling you to do something about it. Pull out all the stops. Circle up with a trusted friend, try some recovery groups in your area, read some literature, seek out some community. It’s difficult but not impossible, and definitely the best thing I’ve ever done for myself.
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### Author:  [@Derleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Derleth)
#### Post date: [September 29, 2017, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-got-sober/797608/2 "2017-09-29T20:33:17Z")
> [@HMS\_Irruncible](#):
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> Coincidentally, I also stumbled onto the subreddit board /r/stopdrinking.
For anyone who isn’t involved in Reddit enough to understand the notation, the URL for this is [Reddit - Dive into anything](https://www.reddit.com/r/stopdrinking)
Good for you, **HMS Irruncible** , and may you remain as irruncible as ever for a long time to come.
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### Author:  [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)
#### Post date: [September 29, 2017, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-got-sober/797608/3 "2017-09-29T20:39:58Z")
> [@Derleth](#):
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> For anyone who isn’t involved in Reddit enough to understand the notation, the URL for this is [Reddit - Dive into anything](https://www.reddit.com/r/stopdrinking)
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> Good for you, **HMS Irruncible** , and may you remain as irruncible as ever for a long time to come.
Thank you. Yes, probably good to fully explain where to find that Reddit community. [Reddit - Dive into anything](https://www.reddit.com/r/stopdrinking)
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### Author:  [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)
#### Post date: [September 29, 2017, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-got-sober/797608/4 "2017-09-29T20:44:52Z")
Good for you, **HMS**! May your sobriety be permanent and your life be permanently better!
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### Author:  [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)
#### Post date: [September 29, 2017, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-got-sober/797608/5 "2017-09-29T20:51:20Z")
I was a spectator on those threads and was worried about you, so this is great news and I’m really happy to see it. Pulling yourself out of the hole you were in is hugely difficult, and you deserve congrats. Best of luck with your continued sobriety!
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### Author:  [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)
#### Post date: [September 29, 2017, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-got-sober/797608/6 "2017-09-29T20:52:19Z")
Many alcoholics justify their behaviour by saying, ‘I’m not hurting anyone!’ My take is that if you have to say you’re not hurting anyone, you are.
Although I like alcohol, I rarely drink. I don’t know what it’s like to be an alcoholic, nor the state of mind that leads to alcoholism. I understand it’s a tough thing to fight.
Congratulations, **HMS Irruncible**. May you remain healthy.
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### Author:  [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)
#### Post date: [September 29, 2017, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-got-sober/797608/7 "2017-09-29T20:59:25Z")
Good job. ODAAT.
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### Author:  [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)
#### Post date: [September 29, 2017, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-got-sober/797608/8 "2017-09-29T21:30:54Z")
Way to slay the dragon! Enjoy your freedom!
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### Author:  [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)
#### Post date: [September 29, 2017, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-got-sober/797608/9 "2017-09-29T21:44:44Z")
May the Straight Dope be your sole addiction.
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### Author:  [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)
#### Post date: [September 29, 2017, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-got-sober/797608/10 "2017-09-29T21:49:24Z")
I recall some of last years threads.
Really glad to hear that you’ve turned the corner and stopped drinking.
I hope you continue posting here. Let us get to know the real you.
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### Author:  [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)
#### Post date: [September 29, 2017, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-got-sober/797608/11 "2017-09-29T22:33:58Z")
Here’s wishing you the best. You CAN do it. You WILL do it. And we will be with you.
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### Author:  [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)
#### Post date: [September 29, 2017, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-got-sober/797608/12 "2017-09-29T22:36:42Z")
Congratulations, and best wishes! Hope you can stick to it.
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### Author:  [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)
#### Post date: [September 29, 2017, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-got-sober/797608/13 "2017-09-29T22:41:32Z")
I remember what you’re talking about, but I also remember you as a pretty decent poster before that, too. Glad to see you dealing with this, and I hope for a good recovery.
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### Author:  [@teela\_brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teela_brown)
#### Post date: [September 29, 2017, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-got-sober/797608/14 "2017-09-29T23:13:15Z")
Congratulations. How are you feeling?
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### Author:  [@Dangerosa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dangerosa)
#### Post date: [September 29, 2017, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-got-sober/797608/15 "2017-09-29T23:17:19Z")
Congrats…good decision. Remember to keep making it. Staying sober is easier than quitting. (Not eating dessert is easier than losing weight, not over spending is easier than trying to pay down debt, its just harder to fix problems than it is to prevent them).
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### Author:  [@TokyoBayer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TokyoBayer)
#### Post date: [September 29, 2017, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-got-sober/797608/16 "2017-09-29T23:40:37Z")
Good. It does take work to keep the resolve so we using your support.
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### Author:  [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)
#### Post date: [September 29, 2017, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-got-sober/797608/17 "2017-09-29T23:50:47Z")
Best of luck to you. Take good care of yourself.
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### Author:  [@BobBitchin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BobBitchin)
#### Post date: [September 29, 2017, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-got-sober/797608/18 "2017-09-29T23:59:37Z")
Thumbs up bud. I hope you find your peace.
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### Author:  [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)
#### Post date: [September 30, 2017, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-got-sober/797608/19 "2017-09-30T00:02:02Z")
> [@teela\_brown](#):
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> Congratulations. How are you feeling?
To use a gaming phrase, being sober is living on “easy mode”. It’s great not waking up with a hangover and great having a clearer head all day. I’m finding life pretty boring, but after 3 years of feeling like hot garbage, I’ll gladly take boring.
But the first few weeks of quitting… yeesh, it was rough. It was really uncomfortable the first week, each week cutting by about half. No symptoms or anything now, just remembering how to navigate life without a drink in one hand. It’s awkward but I’ll take it.
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### Author:  [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)
#### Post date: [September 30, 2017, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-got-sober/797608/20 "2017-09-30T01:16:27Z")
Dude, if you are bored can’t you find something new to do? it’s a good sign that you are feeling well enough to say you are bored - extra time, extra energy, right?
I wish you well with your continued sobriety.
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