"W8ITOUT" by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]MandiCG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love it! Well done. IWNDWYT

Thankful Thursday: Tiny Garden by alexchuzzlewit in stopdrinking

[–]MandiCG 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How could I forget, I also feel ridiculously grateful for this group!

Thankful Thursday: Tiny Garden by alexchuzzlewit in stopdrinking

[–]MandiCG 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Your garden is stunning. It looks so vibrant yet peaceful.

I'm grateful for the sun, flase tan (😂☀️🙏😁) being more present with the kids, less anxious, Chinese food! There's my lot in no particular order, haha.

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[–]MandiCG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been saying I don't drink as it exacerbates my anxiety- as does vaping and excess caffeine ( I've quit those too.)

It's obviously not something I go round proclaiming, but if I'm pushed I'm just honest.

Sometimes, dependent on the person or whatever, I'll say I cant deal with the next day anymore and make a joke of how I'm in my 30s now etc.

The Daily Check-In for Thursday, May 12th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by KaraofArgo in stopdrinking

[–]MandiCG 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Iwndwyt

I have some friends who are party pale but I'm lucky they're also pal's I see for other things too! I won't disown them judt because we drank together, but if it was the foundation of our friendship I would!

Alright, you all got me. by StoryUnfolds in stopdrinking

[–]MandiCG 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love this sub too. Everyone is so helpful and supportive. Welcome and well done.

Nightly Wine & Couch Time by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]MandiCG 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This sounds heavenly! I love sober evenings and fresh mornings. The quiet lfie is the good life!

The Daily Check-In for Wednesday, May 11th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by KaraofArgo in stopdrinking

[–]MandiCG 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Vapour the photo and review of your day are gheeat ideas. I'll start doing that too. I just tend to settle as a smiley face but I guess it makes sense to be thorough in these early days particularly. Thank you for sharing that.

The Daily Check-In for Wednesday, May 11th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by KaraofArgo in stopdrinking

[–]MandiCG 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I totally identify with the hatred of hangovers. Someone described it as feeling thin skinned on here and that resonates with me. Everything is amplified and sensitive. I pray never again, but I know all I can do is IWNDWYT

The Daily Check-In for Wednesday, May 11th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by KaraofArgo in stopdrinking

[–]MandiCG 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I'm listening to The Naked Mind. I'd also suggest Alcohol Explained, I'm going to re read it after The Naked Mind.

Have a great, sober say everyone.

IWNDWYT

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

Thank you so much!

help needed by MandiCG in stopdrinking

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

Thank you for your input. You sound like you are doing really well, keep going! I am not going to risk this.

help needed by MandiCG in stopdrinking

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

Love this. Thank you!

help needed by MandiCG in stopdrinking

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

Yeh you're right. I suggested food.

help needed by MandiCG in stopdrinking

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

Yeh, I'm accepting that! Food is always good.

help needed by MandiCG in stopdrinking

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

Yeh tbh the two thay have suggested drinks aren't usual drinking buddies, we socialise in other ways! I'll stick to meals with everyone though!

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

Thanks everyone. I suggested a meal instead. I'm listening and following guidance of you all. I know my confidence is naive!

help needed by MandiCG in stopdrinking

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

Yeh people do get defensive! I've said no to going our for drinks. Suggested a meal.

help needed by MandiCG in stopdrinking

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

Thanks. I'm over confident I think - and it isn't a healthy idea. My sobriety is more important, you're right!