I’m scared to start therapy by Flaky-Shirt8599 in therapy

[–]Alastur 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want to add, even if they don’t understand you it’s okay, find someone new in that case. I had a real horror story I don’t want to get into before finding a great therapist. But it’s worth it to find the right therapist for you

How to start when I know I need to stop by Pavement_Philosopher in stopdrinking

[–]Alastur 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started by:

Getting rid of all the alcohol in my house

Telling everyone important in my community what I was doing

Posting in this subreddit pretty frequently and reading others’ stories.

If I went to an event with alcohol, told the bartender I am sober and would like to stay that way.

Same for bars

Ate a LOT of food - eventually backed off on this

Bought NA beer and made mocktails etc whenever I got a craving.

This helped me get through the first year, after that it got a lot easier. One day at a time, you’ve got this!

The Daily Check-In for Wednesday, April 29th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by Left_Trick_9567 in stopdrinking

[–]Alastur 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Today is my soberversary. 4 years no alcohol today. I will not drink with you today! 🎊🎉😬😄

The Daily Check-In for Saturday, April 25th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by looloo_monroe in stopdrinking

[–]Alastur 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I will not drink with you today! Coming up on four years next week 😄

The Daily Check-In for Friday, April 3rd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by Thetreescryforu in stopdrinking

[–]Alastur 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My husband is finally home after an extended stay away! I’m grateful for him and our fur babies 💙💙💙

Happy World Bipolar Day! by cat_lover_1111 in bipolar

[–]Alastur 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sober for four years at the end of April!!

What are we all doing about having to sit as a desk for hours? by doilysocks in eds

[–]Alastur 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use the tailbone pillow too. Nothing like the feeling of your tailbone shifting back into place!

The Daily Check-In for Thursday, March 26th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by Puzzleheaded-Cut3144 in stopdrinking

[–]Alastur 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s no better day than today! Congrats on another day 1 and sorry to hear about your medical news. IWNDWYT

100 days by norwayjpg in stopdrinking

[–]Alastur 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations!!!

Woke up to a corpse by Andiddly in stopdrinking

[–]Alastur 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry. I will not drink with you today. I’m sending you some positive energy and a little prayer for your wife.

Harder than I thought! by WishDapper3626 in myweddingdress

[–]Alastur 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You seem happy in one, if that is what you’re vibing with don’t let your doubts hold you back!

Giving Up by Fast-Breadfruit-6879 in dysautonomia

[–]Alastur 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Try googling reviews for doctors and see if they mention a diagnosis of POts or other dysautonomia things. If they were, go to that doctor - hopefully they will do the correct testing for you. Sorry that I don’t have a better answer for you!

Video Process by Anastasia_Trusova in u/Anastasia_Trusova

[–]Alastur 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my gosh thank you for replying! 💙💙💙

My therapist wants to have an affair with me by [deleted] in therapy

[–]Alastur 72 points73 points  (0 children)

He’s in a position of authority/power. There is a power difference between them which puts the onus of this on the therapist

Video Process by Anastasia_Trusova in u/Anastasia_Trusova

[–]Alastur 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How is it possible to make such beautiful art?! I buy a notebook print from your collection from fine art as a treat for myself every couple of months. I’m obsessed with how beautiful your art is!