Sober Tony

About Sober Tony

Tony is the founder and editor of Daily Recovery Club. He is a widely respected authority (in his own mind) and likes to be called Dr. Tony Relapse.

This blog is not professional or medical advice, rather a support community for others suffering from alcoholism. We are all experts on failure, starting over, and trying to laugh at the absurdity of it all. Find him on Twitter @soberTony

What’s going right (so far)?

Posted by Sober Tony on February 22, 2019 3 Comments

Wahoo 🎉 today is just over 3 weeks without a drink. My recovery started over two years ago. The longest win streak was 100 plus days, but most of the time I've been a mess. It always "feels" different this time... I want to make … [Read more...] about What’s going right (so far)?

I need help and can’t manage my own recovery

Posted by Sober Tony on October 24, 2018 8 Comments

I'm getting sick of writing bullshit "I'm starting over" kind of blog posts. Addiction gets old .... It's no wonder family and friends lose all faith in our recovery. We admit we're powerless then get some time sober we … [Read more...] about I need help and can’t manage my own recovery

I’m getting real good at “quitting” but not so good at staying sober

Posted by Sober Tony on February 11, 2018 4 Comments

It's been a full year since my rock bottom. And only a week since my last "drunk." Damn it's a pain to admit, but I'm still an alcoholic. Sobriety has been great, but I always find a way to get that first drink. Sometimes it's dramatic, … [Read more...] about I’m getting real good at “quitting” but not so good at staying sober

The Alcoholic Hymn (The Spirit Bears the Curse) by Derek Webb

Posted by Sober Tony on October 15, 2017 1 Comment

I'm not sure I want to post this, so when I take it down tomorrow you'll know why. It's a new song by Derek Webb, an artist I've enjoyed for many years. Speaking from his own personal struggles, he pens a beautiful hymn to … [Read more...] about The Alcoholic Hymn (The Spirit Bears the Curse) by Derek Webb

Can Wellbutrin Help Me Quit Drinking?

Posted by Sober Tony on September 18, 2017 1 Comment

I sat nervously on the exam table and fumbled for the right words. The young nurse had asked a simple question and I was nearly in tears. Do you have any other questions? It was only a routine checkup for my blood pressure medicine, but I … [Read more...] about Can Wellbutrin Help Me Quit Drinking?

Relapse was like attempting suicide

Posted by Sober Tony on September 15, 2017 3 Comments

I never sobbed so hard in my life. It felt like I was choking. It was middle of August and my divorce had just gone final. Despite the 9-month process, the official “decree of dissolution” was the lowest point of my life. It had been my … [Read more...] about Relapse was like attempting suicide

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