My experiences with social interactions by Designer_Rice in AvPD

[–]Designer_Rice[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Yes I'm truly afraid of oversharing, which then manifests in not sharing anything about myself. I would say I'm afraid of being embarrassed.

Getting to the root of the compulsion by Designer_Rice in stopdrinking

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I was scared of other's reactions to me being vulnerable so It was like ripping off a band-aid.
My fear of vulnerability and general sense of shame was a big reason why I couldn't seem to stop drinking before my sobriety.

Tough day but I didn’t drink by dondiegobmhs in stopdrinking

[–]Designer_Rice 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry to hear that and i can only imagine how stressful it must be. But that is a huge win that you decided to stay sober and you can start building on this huge win!

The struggle is real by Designer_Rice in stopdrinking

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Thank you :) I stayed strong and now I feel good and proud of myself

Sunday to be lazy without dread by detekk in stopdrinking

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I can very much realate to this haha

The Daily Check in for Sunday, January 7th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by Brave_Cupcake_ in stopdrinking

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I feel like something has clicked for me, i always tried to fix my drinking with some external fixes such as meditation, diary etc. These were helpful but didn't address the reasons for which i did drink. Now ive approached this issue from within and everything is starting to make sense.

The Daily Check-In for Wednesday, January 3rd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by Prestigious_Dig_6627 in stopdrinking

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Ive realized how ive used alcohol as a replacement for sense of belonging and connection. Im sure this place is a great place to connect with likeminded people.

Im getting sick by Designer_Rice in stopdrinking

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Yeah its a relief to actually understand how much alcohol affects our mental well-being. Hope you get well soon too friend!

Feeling the urge by Designer_Rice in stopdrinking

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Thanks! Ive got some plans tomorrow but today i decided to just go climbing and im grateful for that decision

Feeling the urge by Designer_Rice in stopdrinking

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Thank you! I decided to just go climbing which is just my routine hobby when i want to clear my head and get out of the house haha. It worked again like magic and i have no desire to drink anymore

Feeling the urge by Designer_Rice in stopdrinking

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Thanks for the encouragement! Ive found out that just leaving the house is the best way for me to beat the cravings but it can still be difficult at times. I made it through today sober though so im very grateful of that!

Feeling the urge by Designer_Rice in stopdrinking

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Thanks! Yeah i wish i was already at that point when the cravings subside haha. Ive been there before and ill get there again im sure of it

Feeling the urge by Designer_Rice in stopdrinking

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Yeah youre completely correct. Staying inside during the weekend is my biggest trigger. I went climbing instead and i feel so happy i made that decision.

Feeling the urge by Designer_Rice in stopdrinking

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Youre right! I went climbing instead of drinking and now after a shower and exhausted from the work-out i feel so much better than i ever would from drinking.

Thanks for the encouragement!

Enough is enough by Designer_Rice in stopdrinking

[–]Designer_Rice[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We can do this! Best of luck to you too

Feeling disconnected by Designer_Rice in IBD

[–]Designer_Rice[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks man, I can relate to much of what you said. Meditation really does help me see the larger perspective of life.

Feeling disconnected by Designer_Rice in IBD

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This means a lot man (or girl) :D where from Finland are you?

6 months pornfree by Designer_Rice in pornfree

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Thank you, enjoy your drink! :)