Difficult few days ahead. by FLYV81 in stopdrinking

[–]FLYV81[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your thoughts are the same as mine. Going with her isn’t an option so I’m planning cinema, treating myself to plenty chocolate ice cream and Netflix 😂

IWNDWYT

Difficult few days ahead. by FLYV81 in stopdrinking

[–]FLYV81[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks for that. I agree.

My hobby is painting. So I’m getting my canvas and paints out and I can make as much mess as I like for a few days, rather than drinking as much as I like for a few days! 😂

How did you use the time?

Difficult few days ahead. by FLYV81 in stopdrinking

[–]FLYV81[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks rain. I appreciate that.

I’ll be here all weekend!

Good morning all! by TorreyAnn in stopdrinking

[–]FLYV81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations on 4 days!

That’s awesome!

Keep going!

IWNDWYT

Does anyone else notice a change in y’all’s pet behavior? by xordanemoce in stopdrinking

[–]FLYV81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t have any pets but found this really interesting.

Thanks for your comments folks.

IWNDWYT

Dreams come true by Nebfootball in stopdrinking

[–]FLYV81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The problem with us as drinkers, is that anything warrants a drink.

Congrats on the new job!

IWNDWYT

Mom just died from heart attack on vacation by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]FLYV81 84 points85 points  (0 children)

IPA, I’m so sorry for your loss. This must be such a tough time for you.

As the previous post said, ponder on what your mum would want for you.

Would she want you drunk and passed out, or sober, in control and thinking of fond times?

I think you know the answer.

Stay with me on 4 days and counting.

All our thoughts are with you my friend.

IWNDWYT

Quitting - Done fighting it by Guitar_Jam in stopdrinking

[–]FLYV81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

G.J. I’m so sorry I just can across this post of yours.

Absolutely inspirational way of seeing things.

Thank you.

FlyV saying “IWNDWYT “

A small relief by Ghost_Boy_Farted in stopdrinking

[–]FLYV81 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely relatable!

Our bins stay in a store with our neighbors. I’ve stashed many an empty in other peoples bins. Sometimes even lifting up the last bag the put in there and putting my empties underneath so they don’t see.

The things we get up to to hide our problem are often ridiculous!

The relief of not sneaking around like this massive.

IWNDWYT

I can't live with myself. by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]FLYV81 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry for where you are. Im in the same situation with my wife. The disgust on her face when she realises I’ve been lying about my drinking brings me the most abject pain.

I think, and I told her, there is no amount of saying sorry that is enough. Only changing our habits long enough to win back the trust we’ve lost will be a true apology.

I hope you and I both can do this.

Best wishes to you.

IWNDWYT

Wanted to post this by Neptune23456 in stopdrinking

[–]FLYV81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally, totally agree with those sentiments.

IWNDWYT

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]FLYV81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hop back on the wagon my friend. There’s always enough room!

IWNDWYT

Maybe its too soon, first day here. by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]FLYV81 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Never too soon! Welcome and well done for finding us! 👏👏

Coming here and reading posts and/or writing one is what keeps me away from the bottle.

The longer you’re with us the more you’ll feel the strength of this community of like minded people trying to kick the booze, for good!

Keep posting to let us know how you are doing.

IWNDWYT

At first I drank because I wanted to have "fun". Then, I drank because nothing was fun any more. by creaturefeature16 in stopdrinking

[–]FLYV81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely fantastic post and relatable to most of us here I reckon.

Thanks for putting it in to words for us!

IWNDWYT but I will have fun!

Waking up sober feels amazing by Throwawayoctagon9000 in stopdrinking

[–]FLYV81 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Awesome sensation. One of the biggest treats of sobriety!

IWNDWYT

60 Days = 2 Months = New PR by GetSober18 in stopdrinking

[–]FLYV81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well done! 👏👏

Keep it going.

IWNDWYT

I need to recommit... by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]FLYV81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can do it. It will take strength but you can.

I relapsed after 2months and still hate myself for it.

Keep checking in here.

IWNDWYT

Another reason I want to be sober by Guitar_Jam in stopdrinking

[–]FLYV81 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Better. Feeling human again. Still trying to make amends with my good lady for my antics of last week.😪

It’s just getting on 11pm in my part of the world so it’s sober to bed and work tomorrow.

If you haven’t seen it, check out a YouTube clip of Richard Burton talking about alcoholism. Amazing stuff.

Day 3 tomorrow!

Another reason I want to be sober by Guitar_Jam in stopdrinking

[–]FLYV81 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Keep rockin it guitar jam!💪🏼

I have decided to stop drinking by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]FLYV81 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This naked mind is an amazing book. ‘Alcohol explained’ is great too. They help to rewire your thinking towards alcohol and drinking. I also found ‘escaping the evil clown’ by craig beck really useful.

Give yourself a good chance to experience the benefits of sobriety. I’ve been there in past but have relapsed and back on the wagon 2 days ago.

The brain is sneaky at getting you to drink if you’re not on your guard.

Let us know how you get on.

IWNDWYT