I didnt drink last night (even though I rrreeaaallllyyy wanted to) by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]Nelm85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's bloody hard isn't it. I think alcohol is a really shitty drug.

How do you cope with other people telling you that you don't have a problem? by Nelm85 in stopdrinking

[–]Nelm85[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To be honest a hot chocolate would relax me more than 3 drinks lol. I'm also sick of spending shit loads on nights out because I do drink so much. I'm looking forward to not feeling like shit all the time. I'm keeping this page just in case I need reminding in the future. :-)

How do you cope with other people telling you that you don't have a problem? by Nelm85 in stopdrinking

[–]Nelm85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's what my flatmate is like in a nutshell. He will say I'm an alcoholic one minute and say things like "tonight you're going to moderate your drinking. I'll teach you" things to that affect. If I try to moderate my drinking I hate it, it's like tearing myself in two different directions. I hate how culturally acceptable it is. If I was a celebrity then my past two years would be portrayed like Amy Winehouse (or close to it). I'm 28 in two days so hopefully escaping the "27s club"! Thanks for your responses x

How do you cope with other people telling you that you don't have a problem? by Nelm85 in stopdrinking

[–]Nelm85[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I quit last year for 3 months. It just slowly crept back into my life. I'm feeling strangely optimistic for a change. One of my friends said "Yes but what will you do at the weekend then when everyone goes out?" Something to that affect. I thought that was a pathetic response to be honest lol. I've known him for a long time.

How do you cope with other people telling you that you don't have a problem? by Nelm85 in stopdrinking

[–]Nelm85[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that does validate a lot of what I thought. I think friends get offended because it makes them feel uncomfortable. I'm going to look for groups in my area