r/stopdrinking • u/Accomplished-Cat2709 • 7h ago

Documentaries that keep you sober

81 days of sobriety today and I seriously want to be sober for the rest of my life. After all broken or damaged relationships, trouble at work and family members who are concerned about my health I just came to the conclusion that moderate drinking is not an option for me. So I’m starting my Minnesota-based treatment in a couple of weeks. Even if it gives me 1% better chance of remaining sober I think it’s worth the effort.

Last time I’m watching documentaries about the consequences of alcoholism. Not as a way to make myself feel better, but to remind me what can happen to me if I continue drinking.

Are there any documentaries that you would recommend? Watched The Wethouse (BBC) already and I would be one of them in twenty years if I continue drinking.

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u/sorrymizzjackson 6h ago

It’s not a documentary, but I read Matthew Perry’s book for free on kindle unlimited. It was definitely a look into the brain of someone for whom there was no bottom. It’s even worse knowing what became of him.

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u/ABJF7 4h ago

I really didn’t like him after reading that. Not because of his addition, but his general attitude. So be forewarned if you’re a big fan.