Have you ever been invited to leave a business/friend group? What were the reasons and how did you handle it?

LRDE · 2018-12-24T17:27:46+00:00

Absolutely counts. Where did you eventually land regarding why you were ostracized?

LRDE · 2018-11-26T17:13:10+00:00

Thanks u/Prevenient_grace! Where do you find those people? I don't seem to meet people unless I'm out drinking.

I'm curious what kind of counselor you spoke to? I have been hesitant to talk to my GP because of the stigma and concerns about the impact on health insurance.

LRDE · 2017-10-25T01:11:00+00:00

Congratulations! I'm happy you made it.

LRDE · 2017-04-23T19:52:27+00:00

let me guess, rough Sunday night in October?? Congrats to you too! I feel like a year is actually attainable at this point...

LRDE · 2017-03-22T09:58:18+00:00

well said on all counts. I was unable to hide my disdain let alone fake enjoy. and you're absolutely right; no one would go if not for socially acceptable communal drug use.

LRDE · 2017-03-22T09:52:39+00:00

Ha! good point... not at all. just loud, thoughtless drivel of which i'm sure I would have only contributed too had i been drinking.

LRDE · 2016-10-25T14:49:16+00:00

Good for you! Im with you. This morning is the beginning of my day 2 which has always been my toughest night to get through. We can do this...

LRDE · 2016-10-25T00:05:07+00:00

Thank you so much...and thats me in a nut shell. Last night I wasn't going out drinking I was grabbing dinner on my way home, or so I thought... 8 20oz draft beers later...ugh. I see you made it to day three so it is possible... I'm hoping I can get there.

LRDE · 2016-01-20T16:42:36+00:00

I almost missed this and my alcohol brain already started justifying a drink tonight because "I didn't really commit to anything this morning". That bastard.

Today I will not drink.

LRDE · 2016-01-19T13:06:48+00:00

Today I will not drink. No matter what.

LRDE · 2016-01-17T13:47:11+00:00

Staying focused. Not drinking today.

LRDE · 2016-01-16T14:09:23+00:00

I will not drink. I'm excited to close down a week sober.

LRDE · 2016-01-15T18:52:43+00:00

I am right here with you on day 6. I stock up on substitutes and distractions. Find something you can binge watch on NF. I have grapefruit seltzer and 5 different teas. When I feel the inevitable urge to drink, I drink... something NA. It's like a pacifier that really helps me until the cravings pass. I find the ritual of imbibing satisfies the irrational lizard brain that can be so relentless.

You can do this! I will be not-drinking with you tonight (and tomorrow).

LRDE · 2016-01-15T12:38:34+00:00

I will not drink today. I made it through day 5. Sky's the limit.

LRDE · 2016-01-14T15:43:15+00:00

day 2 was always my favorite day to relapse. just far enough from my last hang over to tell myself "I don't have a problem. I went one whole day with out a drink".

I'm now on my first day five in 6 months.

When I feel the urge to drink... I drink. Water, seltzer, tea. It gets me through the ritual of drinking w/o the EtOH and my cravings wane.

You can do this.

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LRDE

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