[–] recon_johnny ago
Am glad to hear stories of redemption like this.
We all fight our demons, regardless of who or why.
I hope things continue to be good for you. Thanks for sharing.
Same here, was a heavy boozer and drug user for most of 30 years...sobriety is amazing.
[–] GhostskinIsAfaggot 2 points -2 points 0 points (+0|-2) ago (edited ago)
So many vets make the mistake of coming home and making the rest of their life military-cenric. A perfect example is the seventy year old guys you see who wear a Vietnam vet ball cap everyday all these years later. I see so many guys where everything revolves around the few years they spent in the service, they can never let it go. That's just a recipe for misery, you have to move on.
[–] Amerikaner 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I never understood my addiction until I learned of a test to see if you’re an alcoholic. There are two types of people, those who experience a physical rush from drinking and those who don’t. The test, on an empty stomach sit down and let your pulse slow to resting. Take 3 shots of vodka, if your pulse increases then you experience a rush when drinking, and you’re susceptible to being an alcoholic. Most of the population will have their heart rate remain constant or decreases. Alcoholics actually feel a rush as they are getting drunker.
It seems obvious now, but I was unaware of the true mechanism until I learned this.
[–] Trope_ 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Yup. There are two separate things to consider when drinking: The dopamine-reward sensation - and the intoxication itself.
Blood alcohol rises and it feels great. You get a rush of awesomeness. But that is short-lived and all that is left is the sloppy intoxication which will take hours to go away. The best way to explain it is when you day-drink and then try to sober up by evening. It's only ever fun when blood alcohol is rising. Once blood alcohol begins to fall, it's just a shitty unwelcome experience.
[–] ArcherMcTaco ago
I'm glad to see someone giving the "stop drinking" journey speech who isn't a self righteous fart huffer.
This was a good read man. Congrats on the sobriety.
[–] heyjon ago
Congratulations and good suggestions for others.