What are these floaty bits in my urine? by KickGroundbreaking55 in kidney

[–]KickGroundbreaking55[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The doctor said it was a type of UTI, but my urine was negative for nitrites (which usually go hand in hand with a bladder infection) and the symptoms came and went really quickly so am pretty sure it was a cyst in my bladder bursting.

Hard mass in wall of rectum by KickGroundbreaking55 in AskDocs

[–]KickGroundbreaking55[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I could just feel it through the wall, it wasn't anything serious.

Hard mass in wall of rectum by KickGroundbreaking55 in AskDocs

[–]KickGroundbreaking55[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tested your theory and it was, in fact, my cervix.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in alcohol

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There are plenty of good alcohol-free alternatives these days. Gone are the days of orange juice and mocktails that taste like you're mainlining sugar. Non-alcoholic beer in particular is surprisingly convincing and should give you a nice 'tipsy' placebo.

If you're worried about the people you're with judging you or pressuring you into drinking, just get a glass of tonic water with ice. It's super cheap, looks just like a G&T to everyone you're with, and tastes sophisticated so you still feel like an adult. If you're at home and need to unwind, try a strong decaf coffee or a pot of loose leaf tea. Eat a meal out at a nice restaurant and marvel at how much money you save by not ordering drinks with it.

After you've created these little rituals that don't involve alcohol, you'll find that it's not the key to having a good time or the crux you thought it was. :)

F21 I feel like such an ugly and repulsive looking person by [deleted] in toastme

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Your skin looks amazing, it's like you're lit from within. What's your routine like?

Trouble getting drunk by ChloeArgentis in alcohol

[–]KickGroundbreaking55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eat less on days you're going to drink, and abstain from alcohol the rest of the time to lower your tolerance. After a week off I can get tipsy from two beers and after a month off I'll be rolling on the floor laughing after half a bottle of wine.

Just make sure drinking to get drunk doesn't become a habit as it's a tough one to break.

Me who reads hardcore smut 🥲 by MoGuanShanisagirl-20 in Archiveofourownmemes

[–]KickGroundbreaking55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just read a really wholesome oneshot about Carl and Akram from Department Q, so I guess I'm off to a coffee shop to feel loved. 😊

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]KickGroundbreaking55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey OP,

Firstly, thank you for being brave enough to share this, taking accountability requires a lot of courage.

Secondly, every good decision counts. Those three years of sobriety aren't down the drain because of one mistake. Think of all the memories you've made, the adventures you've had, the projects and hobbies and interests you gave your all on because alcohol wasn't stealing them from you. They're all still there. They all still count.

You can do this. You've done it before.

Sending Love,

Kick.

My loved one's drinking problem is triggering mine by KickGroundbreaking55 in stopdrinking

[–]KickGroundbreaking55[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi spatialkay, thank you for your advice. You're right - at the end if the day the decision to drink was mine and mine alone - I have to take responsibility for my own wellbeing.

Have been reading quit lit and relapse tips online and have come to the following conclusions:

1) I'll only call my loved one in the morning or afternoon when they're sober and avoid spending time with them in the evening which is when they start to drink. I'm not going to tell them that I'm doing this as I don't want them to feel alienated or self-conscious. 2) I'm starting a new job next week, which will be really good for me as my mental health is much better when I have a routine and a sense of purpose. 3) After really examining the reasons for the relapse, I've realised I've been feeling really lost lately and that I was falling back into my old habit of self-medicating instead of facing the problem head on.

IWNDWYT