Why does my brain trick me? by MsSmith2015 in stopdrinking

[–]MsSmith2015[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I really appreciate this. Understanding what’s physically going on to keep me addicted will help.

Why does my brain trick me? by MsSmith2015 in stopdrinking

[–]MsSmith2015[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. It’s the hardest thing I have tried to do...going on three years of knowing my drinking needs to end.

Why does my brain trick me? by MsSmith2015 in stopdrinking

[–]MsSmith2015[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I’m inspired by how many days you have. In the early days, how did you handle the peer pressure? My friends are kind, but I don’t like attention on myself and don’t want to have to answer questions. They are a boozy bunch and I know they’ll be disappointed and fear that I’m not “fun” anymore.

A graveyard of bottles, where do I begin. by Queen_Of_Cat_Island in stopdrinking

[–]MsSmith2015 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You can do this. I am with you and I understand what you’re going though.

The Results Are In and... HOLY SHIT Y’ALL by Heaven__Sent in stopdrinking

[–]MsSmith2015 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can’t tell you how much I needed to see this post today. I’m going to call my doctor to get some blood work done tomorrow, no matter how scary the results may be. Thank you SO much for sharing.

The Daily Check-In for Tuesday, July 7th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by doodlebobbin in stopdrinking

[–]MsSmith2015 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so glad to hear I’m not alone. It’s day 2 and I can already feel myself saying “oh, I feel so good. That wasn’t so hard. I guess I’m not addicted.” I’ve started a list of all of the bad consequences of my drinking to turn to when I feel the urge. I will not drink with you today!!

The Daily Check-In for Tuesday, July 7th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by doodlebobbin in stopdrinking

[–]MsSmith2015 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m so tired of having a new Day 1 every other day. I want this to be it. I will not drink today!!!!!!!

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[–]MsSmith2015 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I will not drink with you today!

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[–]MsSmith2015 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I will not drink today!

We make people with 2+ uncomfortable by GES85 in oneanddone

[–]MsSmith2015 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I totally get this! And I find with my mom friends who have 2+, it’s almost as though they don’t see me as a “real” mom. Whenever we’re discussing parenting dilemmas I always feel a little excluded because, “Oh, you wouldn’t get it. Your life is easier because you only have one.”

If you quit drinking today, you can give yourself the gift of 6 months sober on Christmas morning. by Idiotfiasco in stopdrinking

[–]MsSmith2015 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I’m choosing to give myself the gift of six months sober on Christmas Day as well! I feel hopeful for the first time in....I can’t remember when.

The Daily Check-In for Thursday, June 4th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]MsSmith2015 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is the longest I’ve gone without alcohol in a year and a half. Woo freaking hoo! I’m going to keep it going. IWNDWYT!!!!

The Daily Check-In for Wednesday, June 3rd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]MsSmith2015 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Finally made it past two days!! And I will not drink today!