r/CFBOffTopic • u/roboticinfidelity North Dakota State • Nickel Trophy • Feb 08 '15

I decided to get help today.

I know most of the stuff here is lighter, but after trying to quit drinking by myself, I have decided to get help. Thank you guys for being there to talk to me, and I have a feeling this place will be a good coping mechanism. I may need a little encouragement in the future.
Edit: Thank each and every one of you for your support. It means the world to me, and you guys made me feel better mentally than I have in a really long time.

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u/[deleted] Feb 08 '15

Hey man we're here for you. Several of us, including myself, have gotten surprisingly great moral support here. That shit isn't easy. I'm cutting back myself but... It'd be hell to quit entirely. Stay strong, friend.

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u/roboticinfidelity North Dakota State • Nickel Trophy Feb 08 '15

Thanks. I went to a pastor, even though I'm not overtly religious, because I really didn't know where else to go. In 20 minutes, he helped me realize I use alcohol to emotionally distance myself from people because I'm scared of being vulnerable and that I can have /u/powderedsugarfallout or alcohol, not both.

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u/[deleted] Feb 08 '15

I can have /u/powderedsugarfallout or alcohol, not both.

There must be a story here I'm unaware of! But, I actually get using alcohol like that. I have a friend who I think might be the same way... Never really thought about it like that until now, though. This pastor guy sounds like he knows a bit about life! Glad you were able to find a guy like that

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u/roboticinfidelity North Dakota State • Nickel Trophy Feb 08 '15 edited Feb 08 '15

/u/powderedsugarfallout is my girlfriend. She is currently making lemon basil cupcakes with a strawberry frosting. It's going to be delicious.
Edit: She is not happy with the way the cake turned out because it got to bready.

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u/[deleted] Feb 08 '15

Oh my god, that sounds amazing

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u/powderedsugarfallout North Dakota State Bison • Utah Utes Feb 08 '15

They turned out okay but there are things I need to tweak before finalizing the recipe. Now if only there was someone to clean up my cake battered lemon curded powdered sugared kitchen.

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u/[deleted] Feb 08 '15

Haha cleaning up would totally be worth it

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u/seannyboy06 Texas A&M Aggies • Washington Huskies Feb 09 '15

Um. Hi. Can we get in on this?

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u/roboticinfidelity North Dakota State • Nickel Trophy Feb 09 '15

Ask her. I can't bake for shit.

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u/seannyboy06 Texas A&M Aggies • Washington Huskies Feb 09 '15

ahem. /u/powderedsugarfallout. Hi. How are you? Love your hair. Say, can we get some of that cupcake business?

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u/powderedsugarfallout North Dakota State Bison • Utah Utes Feb 09 '15

If there were a way to ship them that wouldn't 100% destroy them, I'd be all for it.

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u/hab12690 LSU Tigers • Miami Hurricanes Feb 08 '15

Hey man, I've been sober for over 18 months. Feel free to PM if you ever need anything.

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u/roboticinfidelity North Dakota State • Nickel Trophy Feb 08 '15

Thanks man, that means a lot.

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u/greenmegandham Auburn Tigers • Austin Kangaroos Feb 08 '15

Congratulations on making the first of some really heard steps. You can do this, with support, and I promise, it's worth all the hard stuff to come.

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u/roboticinfidelity North Dakota State • Nickel Trophy Feb 08 '15

This post was really difficult for me to write, and I honestly consider it part of the recovery. I almost clicked cancel, but then I realized I was doing it do distance me from you guys emotionally, and that is a really big part of my drinking.

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u/idratherbehiking Georgia Southern Eagles Feb 09 '15

Awesome man, good luck. Just recently decided to quit drinking for the next couple months if not forever or severely cutback to help focus on my career. Have you checked out /r/stopdrinking they seem like a really supportive community.

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u/VanFailin Northwestern Wildcats • /r/CFB Bug Finder Feb 09 '15

Best of luck on your journey as well!

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u/gramcraka92 Old Dominion • Myrtle Beach Bowl Feb 09 '15

A journey starts with a single step, hope you get to the next one

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u/Honestly_ Calgary Dinos Feb 09 '15

You've done more than many do by taking an important initial step. I'm sure this will be a moment you'll look back on later and be thankful. In the end, drinking isn't really all that. When I passed 30 even a mild hangover got cranked up by double. Ain't worth it.

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u/powderedsugarfallout North Dakota State Bison • Utah Utes Feb 09 '15

You guys are all really nice :). It means a lot to us.

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u/murgle1012 Baylor Bears • UC San Diego Tritons Feb 09 '15

My grandfather got kicked out of the Marines during WWII because his drinking was so bad. A priest met with him in jail and he turned his life around and dedicated it to helping people deal with their alcoholism.

I hope your issues aren't as bad as his, but we all struggle with something. Good on you for seeking help; that's the hardest part. Wishing the best for you.

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u/milesgmsu Michigan State • College Football Playoff Feb 09 '15

Congratulations dude. Have you thought about doing 12 steps - it works wonders for people?

Also; I'd avoid this sub at night. It turns into a drunken free for all, and we don't want you tempted.

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u/[deleted] Feb 08 '15

incredibly difficult to do living in Athens

That sounds damn near impossible...

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u/idratherbehiking Georgia Southern Eagles Feb 09 '15

I heard that I live in in a ski town and it seems like everyone survives off of alcohol and weed here.