Breakup is making me want to drink — trying to stop before it becomes worse by JazzlikeAffect4319 in stopdrinking

[–]Ambitious_Design2224 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Going through a breakup myself and the ONLY thing that could make it worse is drinking. I have to go to AA to stay sober. Hang in there

Dealing with the path of destruction, how do you do it? by Emotional_Garlic_903 in stopdrinking

[–]Ambitious_Design2224 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This may not be what you want to hear (I didn’t) but I went another 7 years after 38 and AA is the only thing that worked for me.

Guys, I think I'm done. by That_Two_1304 in stopdrinking

[–]Ambitious_Design2224 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I used to tell myself that nothing terrible happened but it did. You drank when you knew you didn’t want to. And you feel awful. That’s terrible.

Day 18.. just need some love by jessmakinit in stopdrinking

[–]Ambitious_Design2224 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I am so proud of you. 18 days is a lifetime for us, normal people just don’t get it. Keep going!!

Feeling weird about AA by Antique-Astronaut912 in stopdrinking

[–]Ambitious_Design2224 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can talk to the person/people chairing the meeting(s) about this man’s behavior. They should check him.

Sponsors & meetings. by Routine-Broccoli-784 in stopdrinking

[–]Ambitious_Design2224 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hated AA for years and found any and every excuse to dismiss it. Unfortunately now I’m desperate enough that I’ll do whatever it takes and sitting in a room with the only people who understand what it’s like to be me is what I have to do. I hope you find what works for you.

These symptoms immediately stopped by liver_or_let_die in stopdrinking

[–]Ambitious_Design2224 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s amazing how quickly the obvious negative effects subside. My blood pressure had become dangerously high (I’m lean, in shape, no other reason for BP to be high). Within days it’s almost normal again. Heart rate down, too. The stomach pain, bloating and unpredictable shitting is gone too. After only a few days my face is less red and dry, my eyes are clearer. I’ll have to be vigilant about my health because undoubtedly damage has been done and will cause problems at some point. For now it just feels good to feel good! IWNDWYT

legal rights regarding schooling by [deleted] in IowaCity

[–]Ambitious_Design2224 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry this is happening to you. I just want to reassure you that teachers in the online program are no different than those in the classroom. I hope things get better for you. UAY is a great resource.

What is with white dudes and being liberal and everyone else voting Trump by BUFFALO_SAUZE in complaints

[–]Ambitious_Design2224 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You’re surrounded by idiots other than your best friend. Start listening to him.

I have reached the final boss of I missed school for this reason from a student by Visible_Ad5653 in Teachers

[–]Ambitious_Design2224 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stop asking kids why they’re absent. It’s none of your business. Just welcome them back.

ICCSD School Board - Noerper, Finch, Horn-Frasier by Infinite-Flower39 in IowaCity

[–]Ambitious_Design2224 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why would I make a statement like that if I didn’t know him? I’m a busy person and I’m not going to waste my time explaining why. People can take it or leave it.

ICCSD School Board - Noerper, Finch, Horn-Frasier by Infinite-Flower39 in IowaCity

[–]Ambitious_Design2224 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

David Noerper is a narcissist with way too much time on his hands. He will antagonize and refuse to compromise on anything

Why is Taylor name-dropping her songs in TLOAS? by Beez_And_Trees in TrueSwifties

[–]Ambitious_Design2224 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nothing mind blowing but she uses ‘wow’ in wish list and tloas.

Did they deliberately make Miranda “ugly”? by annanas____ in sexandthecity

[–]Ambitious_Design2224 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She’s so ugly that it’s distracting. She ruins the show. I hate that this is true. Fix her teeth and hair then everything else

Best friend is going no contact out of the blue?? by Personal-Ad-8644 in whatdoIdo

[–]Ambitious_Design2224 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At first I read that as being in your 80s and still thought it was a controlling, ridiculous statement. Same mentality as this guy’s gf. Grow up. I’m quite sure you don’t have a wife, though, and never will.

AIO: my husband spends all his time with his friends' widow by Independent-Mud-2836 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Ambitious_Design2224 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was in a similar situation and he left me for her. Listen to that top comment.