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#1
7 months sober
#2
2 years sober
#3
8.5 months sober
#4
6 months sober
#5
1.5 years sober
#6
2 years sober
#7
1.5 years sober
#8
300 days sober
#9
1 year sober
#10
1 year sober
#11
5 years sober
#12
99 days sober
#14
416 days sober
#15
1 year sober
I've been trying to quit for years now, posts like these and posts from other imgurians about quitting are quite inspiring. Maybe this will help you too
source: http://www.artfido.com/blog/photographic-series-shows-what-happens-when-you-stop-drinking/
Huor
A big part of it seems to involve trimming or shaving facial hair.
princeherbert
MFW I get inspired but remember I'm a beer sales rep.
Aeroadeu
#12 hit me in the feels reminded me of my mom looks wise
HornyDragon
Sober for 5 months now, lost like 10 kg already. I sleep better, my work efficiency boosts and I'm happier. Feels good man.
virginiaadams
Sexy bitches. Being sober isn't easy I can attest to that but worth it. If you're more miserable sober... you're doing it wrong.
RufusFrancis
#1 looks like the guy from limitless
Rossco311
#8 and #10 look like the same person
mackymc
I tried going sober turns out I'm a very angry sober person and shit to be around so went back to drink more relaxed not sure if that's good
mimomisu
you know the answer. I'm the same, social drinking, I think I bore people if I am sober. Sounds familiar by any chance? It gets worse
iupvoteall
Can confirm. 3 years sober, went from 170 lbs to 145 lbs.
MrTangible
Lightweights.
dirtcreature
Jesus, people. It's just meant to be inspiring. Leave it at that.
mimomisu
yes, thank you. But the ones that needed that will hopefully find this and that's all that matters, really
rawrfrawrf
Sober all my life. Have problems with social anxiety and connecting with peers. Wish there were more non-drinking social settings around.
nicktron
Most of these people replaced one habit (drinking) with another (physical activity). You'd be surprised how many fit people are recovering.
Uptownfunkyourbutt
I'm almost 3 months in, have lost 25lbs and can keep up with my kids finally.
iamqualifiedtosaythis
Is number 8 James Corden?
ItsAlwaysDaDamnedGuvment
Went on a diet for 4 months lost 100lbs just now realizing it's cause I counted alcohol calories as well good on them gotta stop drinking
burntpieceoftaost
I haven't quit but I rarely drink ever since I got off probation and when I was on probation i drank even heavier
blackmag3
This makes me wish I had a drinking problem so I could lose weight by quitting drinking.
ManiaGamine
I feel like there is more at play here than JUST getting sober. But still it should be encouraging.
N0ticeablyFAT
I think it depends on how you want to look at it. No, simply putting the bottle down won't make you look better. However, better living...
N0ticeablyFAT
...and a better outlook on life sure as fuck will, and for many people that just won't happen while they're sill drinking. So, yeah, as...
N0ticeablyFAT
...far as I'm concerned it's valid to say that getting sober is what made the changes we're seeing here. It's the root of all the change.
ImgurrrrUser
#1 sauce...Reddit?
riddleriddleriddle
Can confirm. It's me.
ImgurrrrUser
Oh hey!!
ThereIsNoCurseInElvishEntishOrTheTonguesOfMenForThisTreachery
I'd like to say that exactly two weeks ago on the 20th I quit drinking. I went from drinking 3-6 drinks every single day to absolutely
ThereIsNoCurseInElvishEntishOrTheTonguesOfMenForThisTreachery
nothing overnight. Please do your research and prepare for withdrawal symptoms and maybe even consult a doctor. I was not careful and ended
ThereIsNoCurseInElvishEntishOrTheTonguesOfMenForThisTreachery
up having a seizure 4 days later. The withdrawals are brutal and can shock your system and can be fatal.
Niphanos
What I learned from this is that alcohol enhances the strength of your beard.
justherefortheshitposting
Judging by #14 it also increases the likelihood of having jizz on your face.
BIGRIG86
I've gone 3 months on Sunday. Feel amazing! Keep on goin, don't give up!
hineyruler
Have you lost any weight?
BIGRIG86
Yeah about 20 pounds. I've noticed I've thinned out quite a bit, most noticeably in my face. Definitely feel alot healthier though!
hineyruler
That's great! I'm on day two and my goal is at least a month... I admire your discipline!
BIGRIG86
Thanks! It gets easier believe me! There is always the temptation, but you just have to stay strong and keep your goal in mind!
Carlox
I quit 5 years, 8 months and 23 days ago and I've only gotten fatter, bitter, angrier and more depressed. I was actually happier before.
Capnrory
restart?
JohnnieTheShrubber
Back on the wagon, mate.
krissypoojackets
You didn't change your attitude, that's what 12 step programs show you how to do. It's why some need AA, they don't have skills to change.
DARfuckinROCKS
I was drinking way too much quit for a month. Hated it. Back to moderation https://imgur.com/lbRdBc2
BalrogRoman
Did you replace drinking with eating? Alcohol is a lot of calories and if you cut one thing and use another for comfort, nothing will change
TheRealDurdan
That might just be the aging process
betterave
Aging doesn't do that.
TheRealDurdan
It might not seem like it, but I was actually joking
betterave
I stand corrected.
DoingItWrongSince1980
To be fair, most adults are fatter, bitterer, angrier and more depressed than they were 6 years ago.
fudgeface93
Was anyone else slightly attracted to sober #1 ...orrr am i on my own here?
punsmakemehorny
only reason I clicked
riddleriddleriddle
How you doin'?
fudgeface93
Haha hey!
TheBIFFALLO87
From down syndrome Doug to Charlie Hunnam.
themanwhoshallforeverbeknownassquigznorsquibblewarblemax
fo real, that it was actually him for a second
NoFoxLeft
I believe that's @riddleriddleriddle
riddleriddleriddle
Why yes, nice catch.
NoFoxLeft
yesthisisturbo
But I like my beard. And beer.
riddleriddleriddle
Okay, cool. This isn't an order. Did someone tell you it was?
Krackerjax
sober people have beards too sometimes i think
yesthisisturbo
Apparently
SwordsToTheSkyWeRideAtDawn
Plot twist: They quit WoW
jelladelta
3.5 yrs sober. It can be done. I replaced it with LoL, same toxicity, less farming!
Xeverik67
Valpmordarn
Lel
Silkyshadows
One of us! One of us!
TheSteenalizer
I might have to with all these morons that can't run Karazhan
Biimoo
TRIGGGGGERED!
totallyrealname
Ever since I started up WoW again I've cut drinking down drastically. Not that it was problematic to begin with, but now it's even less so.
Lavitzzzzzzzzzz
Hey man words hurt
Piedha
kek
theNameChecker
Top
tatercake
bur
RubberduckyGod
Top kek
cleveranduniqueusername
I think #3 was just addicted to hot pockets.
AndyColton
This is the type of top comment I was looking for
dangerousDoc
You joke about that but it's hard staying off world of warcrack
simpleimgurian
I mean that would work...if WoW was quittable
BerserkQuatch
I literally just relapsed last night, after 15 months
simpleimgurian
Enlisted in the army...only reason i'm stopping is for basic...then I will probably be dragged back to it XD Sorry you relapsed XD
slack3rdav3
That was me 8 years ago. Basic then back to raiding.
simpleimgurian
Hey this sounds like me right now as I leave tuesday xD
Krackerjax
it was easy for me once the first expansion came out. ruined my game and i was free from its spell.
ThisIsNetsu
Up to Legion I actually was pretty much clean of WoW from the end of WotLK. I might be back on it now tho.. -_-
tangowolf
I accidentally quit. Haven't played since the day after Legion dropped. :\ Got too busy with RL crap.
simpleimgurian
probably for the better it's so grindy but there is definitely a lot to do just requires time sorry you don't have time to play!
tangowolf
I have a Warlock and a Paladin to level up. Doesn't look like I'm going to much in this expansion. :(
simpleimgurian
i play warrior/monk arms/fury and WW monk
trilton56
I quit, but legion...it calls to me
eathotdog
Don't bother its just as bad as WoD.
ExoDom
That would imply legion has no content which is not true
simpleimgurian
I mean legion isn't terrible and im not complaining about how their is too much to do but World quests...are meh
Wiredotaku90
Agreed
Zombraina
Depends on your reason for staying. Just addiction? Yeah. If it's your social circle, everyone else has to quit first, lol.
simpleimgurian
both?
Zombraina
I got bored pretty quick when everyone I liked playing with left. Happens for me in other games too. :c
simpleimgurian
see that happens a lot of people i've met over time quit but i've met so many other people before they quit that they just keep adding up XD
fatchicksneedluvintoo
Same here, my whole guild was friends and family. They all quit over time and I was left all alone :(
mimomisu
Sure, cutting alcohol from your life isn't the only part of the change here but it does give you strength to take more care of yourself
NuclearButtPlugFromPlanetX
And here I am...
chadleewadlee
You can do it bro.
UmaroXP
Would be interesting to see one of these where they quit sugar. Only takes like 3 days to look like a different person.
mimomisu
Well, you do know how much calories is in alcohol, right.
UmaroXP
Quitting sugar isn't about calories.
lunchboxgoat
I quit in May. I feel great!
DrFreakBerg
Congratulations
lunchboxgoat
thanks!!!
laboon
If only I drank in the first place. Then I would have something to quit
futureman3000
My advice? Start drinking. Also, have you tried meth? I heard that's a toughie.
getmetofp
Maybe start with something like junk food?
laboon
i mean im not looking for advice. also junk food isnt really a thing for me.
MistahJ
I fell into the habit of drinking most nights a week earlier this year. Decided to start going to my MMA gym pretty much every night (1/2)
MistahJ
instead, leaving me no time to drink in the evenings. On a Friday night, I figured there was no harm in a bottle of wine over the (2/3)
MistahJ
course of the evening. Got a headache from the wine, woke up feeling like I was hit by a train. I don't drink much by myself anymore.
grettbinchleaf
I quit for 2 years starting when i was 21. Ruined my social life and ended up smoking weed and being lonely. But I was guilted into it 1/2
grettbinchleaf
2/2 by my girlfriend. When 23 i gave up weed and started drinking. Loads happier.
popau
It also cuts out a crazy amount of calories from your diet, probably the most significant source of calories if you drink a lot.
MosquitoMotel
6 hours sober after 2 months of manic flip-flopping and ruining my life and my family's. Thanks for the motivation.
mimomisu
Keep it at least for a week. Than you can make bigger plans
MosquitoMotel
It's been 15 days. How big can the plans be? Can I buy super yacht yet?
mimomisu
how's the not.drinking going?
MosquitoMotel
Victorious for nearly 9 months now!
MosquitoMotel
Ur post was clearly an inspiration, I think especially ur attitude, I was standing at a forked road had to be honest with myself
betterave
Strength and focus. Also, time.
N0FatCh1x
Also money. Alcohol is expensive.
WarfritLive
Alcohol is cheap. Bars are expensive
N0FatCh1x
Idk what you're drinking, but ~$10 for a six pack is not cheap.
WarfritLive
If I wanted to drink cheap, I could grab an eighteen pack for $12. My local convenience store also does 2 for $2 25oz rolling rock cans
IwishIwasNeverBorn
I must be missing something. I'm somewhat of an alcoholic myself, i'd like to stop. But when i go 1 week without a drink, i get 0 motivation
magisch
Withdrawals. You need to keep at it to get through that initial valley.
HyperCreations
Yea. It takes a few months to feel better. The first 30 days are terribly miserable. Detoxing from alcohol and all the sugar. Try 30 days.
IwishIwasNeverBorn
I don't feel better at all. I see how it all sucks and i'm more depressed.
laboon
You need a therapist.
MistahJ
I largely started drinking to forget my stress and kill time in the evenings. Starting group activities most nights of the week helped (1/2)
MistahJ
fill that time. Making them physical activities helps with stress and pumps you full of endorphins, too.
IwishIwasNeverBorn
I wanted to start a team sport but my work schedule sucks so bad i couldn't. I'll try to find something next week. I like bows, but ---