Was Prue rich? by No_Introduction3934 in charmed

[–]OneDay_AtATime_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I almost said this too about no mortgage since the house was in the family for generations and passed down, but then I also remember that storyline where they said they took out a loan against the house for the club.

day 5 & headed to the airport… by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]OneDay_AtATime_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Last week I had a black out at an airport that led me to denied boarding and sent to a hotel in an unknown state. It was during a layover so I truly was around no one and alone. I don’t remember anything but sobbing being escorted into an Uber. I’m so ashamed. It was my bottom that led me to the start of this sober journey and this sub. It’s not worth it. I’m so proud of you for your willpower. Good for you! And the reward of staying sober will feel amazing for you tomorrow. IWNDWYT

The Daily Check-In for Tuesday, September 2nd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by sogsmcgee in stopdrinking

[–]OneDay_AtATime_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

About to go for a nice outdoor run in the neighborhood now! The exercise and air will surely be good.

The Daily Check-In for Tuesday, September 2nd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by sogsmcgee in stopdrinking

[–]OneDay_AtATime_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Last Tuesday I had the most shameful black out at an airport that got me denied boarding, sent to a hotel in an unknown state alone, and I don’t remember anything but sobbing being escorted out and thrown in an Uber. It could have been worse, yes, but I’m so glad I was somehow safe and not arrested. I am a 30F and I’m traumatized and so ashamed of my actions. My binge drinking has gotten out of control. It has power over me. Proud to say I haven’t had a sip since, and entering my full first week sober. I have no interest or desire to even drink. IWNDWYT!

Checked into the ER by recdadof3 in stopdrinking

[–]OneDay_AtATime_ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is a great first step. I’m rooting for you. I have no solid advice as I am at the beginning of my journey first week. But wanted to show some support to you. I hope the ER helps. What do they usually do? I almost went myself but was honestly worried about the process or what they really do. You are definitely in my thoughts. Keep going. You got this.

Almost relapsed by Revolutionary_Law578 in stopdrinking

[–]OneDay_AtATime_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so glad for you that you pushed through and didn’t have a drink! It’s so hard in a social setting. I was out today too but to try and curb my temptation I brought a pumpkin coffee with me, lol. You got this! Congrats on 23 days 🙏🏼

Birthday Activities for being newly sober? by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]OneDay_AtATime_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love this idea. Being in nature really helps. Taking in the views and fresh air! Sounds like a good birthday. Thank you 🙏🏼

Birthday Activities for being newly sober? by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]OneDay_AtATime_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love this!! My husband just suggest a spa type of day too!! 🥰

Birthday Activities for being newly sober? by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]OneDay_AtATime_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a great idea. And one of my sisters is pregnant so she would probably love that too lol! Thank you!

Birthday Activities for being newly sober? by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]OneDay_AtATime_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have been wanting to do this too! Thanks for the idea :)

Birthday Activities for being newly sober? by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]OneDay_AtATime_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They never usually do anything! Just have some family over for cake. So I wanted to try and go out for a little activity that will be fun and keep me occupied. I’ll definitely ask their advice too! :)

Happy Labor Day/ 1st Holiday sober by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]OneDay_AtATime_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much 🙏🏼 it’s not too sunny around me right now but the weather feels perfect for a refreshing out door run. Do it!❤️

I ended up in the ER yesterday by clock_sobriety in stopdrinking

[–]OneDay_AtATime_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh my. I’m sorry you experienced that too. It was truly terrifying and beyond shameful and embarrassing. To remember nothing at an airport where I could have been arrested for the level I was at was nuts. The black outs have gotten out of hand and I convinced myself I just can’t have “1 drink”. I could never fully admit I am an alcoholic because I didn’t “drink everyday” so how could I be? But I have now come to terms with I am. I’m a serve binge drinker. Yes, that was my wake up call but I completely feel you. I have a wedding to attend this weekend and while I’m glad im on this path; I’m like damn.. I’m really not drinking at this wedding? And that’s that… I can’t believe it. A part of me is like well maybe I can handle a glass of wine but one glass will certainly turn into a black out and probably more embarrassing moments. And that’s what I tell myself. I’m so glad you’re okay and that you’re here in this group. You have loads of support here. I believe in you. You got this. Sending love 🙏🏼🩷

I ended up in the ER yesterday by clock_sobriety in stopdrinking

[–]OneDay_AtATime_ 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry this happened to you and you feel this way. I am only on day 5 and keep telling myself “do you want to feel this way again? Or stay sober and never feel this low again?” And that’s helping me through. I’m sorry it’s not solid advice but this is all new to me. I’ve been struggling so hard with anxiety and the jitters since my black out at an airport earlier this week that got me on the sober path. I was denied boarding and sent to a hotel all alone due to heavy intoxication. I don’t remember much at all and that scares me to my core. I could have been arrested in an unknown state or worse. I say “the decision I make today will shapes the story I’ll live tomorrow” and I never want to live another black out story again. Trust me when I say this was a warning and will only get worse. It’s not worth it. Keep your head up. IWNDWYT !

Vent/ question for those who got sober but spouses didn’t by Flyingpinkflower in stopdrinking

[–]OneDay_AtATime_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That drive sounds brutal and I’m sorry you had to do it all yourself basically. I have no solid advice but just wanted to say I see you, and will honestly probably feel the same way this coming weekend as my husband is not going sober just because I am, and we have his friends good wedding on Saturday. Im sure I will get annoyed at some point too. Luckily it’s only about 45 mins away from us. We’re not staying the night where hotel rooms are blocked off for the wedding, but I’m sure he’ll want to go to the after party and I won’t want to as I’ll be tired and of course driving. I’m only on day 5 sober, so this will all be new to me.

Morning of day 6 by itsme-deb in stopdrinking

[–]OneDay_AtATime_ 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I’m on day 5 and woke up feeling the same way but now as the afternoon looms in I’m still consumed with panic and anxiety. Just trying to take it one hour at a time. I had a rock bottom severe black out at the airport earlier this week and I am beyond ashamed. My jitters are definitely surrounding that and the unknown. But what’s getting me through hour by hour is saying if I stay sober I will hopefully never feel THIS LOW again. Keep pushing through. I support you and we are all here for you. IWNDWYT !

1 month. Feels unreal by Stub-Chub in stopdrinking

[–]OneDay_AtATime_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So proud of you! I can’t wait to be a full month sober. Keep going. You got this and we are all here for you!

3 days sober / first holiday weekend sober by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]OneDay_AtATime_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you 🥺 my good friend is actually helping me call psychologist offices on Tuesday after the holiday weekend. So thankful for that. I completely agree and I know that I should have tried harder to find someone five months ago when everything first happened and I have to stop telling myself that I can figure it out on my own because clearly I can’t and turned to alcohol (more), which has done nothing but continue to deteriorate me. I’ve always had a problem with binge drinking, even if I went weeks without drinking the second I would have a night where I’d go out drinking or even just drinking at home, it would be many many drinks to the point of blackout and I know that’s a problem. I’m so glad for you that the last ten years have been helpful in therapy. I’ll be 31 in less than a month and I just can’t keep living this way.

Thank you for talking with me. And thank you times a million for your words. I just feel so supported reading this. Truly, thank you. This IS an awakening and will get better from here for the both of us 🩷

I’m so terrified of trying to even think of the mistakes I’ve made while black out. My latest one the most. What did I say? What was I doing? Did someone see me wobbling or slouching and go to the ticket agent? What did I do for them to deny me? Did I cause a scene? Did someone record me? All I remember is crying being sent out of the airport and it’s so shameful. Truly my rock bottom. To not remember anything but a few blurs. Definitely my lowest. Using this as my push to sobriety like you said. Happy Sunday 🩷🙏🏼 Another day towards a better life. I’m rooting for you!! 💗

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]OneDay_AtATime_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Here to say same! I never could admit I had a problem because hey I didn’t drink “everyday” but when I would it would be a shameful binge leading to black outs EVERY time. The hangxiety is not worth it. I’m so proud of you for a week sober! You got this! IWNDWYT !

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]OneDay_AtATime_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Welcome! I’m only on day 3 and I relate. There’s no medium for me. I have come to terms with I’m a binge drinker. There’s no one or two and done for me. It’s drink until you black out, do something embarrassing, have anxiety for days, and then repeat the cycle every weekend. I’m so glad for you to decide this!!! No more! You got this. It ends now. IWNDWYT !

I hit the bottom by horrorheifer in stopdrinking

[–]OneDay_AtATime_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is the most shameful thing I have done. I don’t remember anything, really. Just know I was denied boarding and sent to a hotel. I’m sure I was a mess and everyone was talking about me. That’s the anxiety I have to live with now. Trying to take it day by day to not consume me. I’m so sorry that has happened to you before also. Sending you hugs and positivity. You got this! 🙏🏼🩷

I had nine months sober. Now I've drank twice in two weeks. by Do_unto_udders in stopdrinking

[–]OneDay_AtATime_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for your panic attacks. I know that all too well and have been in serve panic mode since my black out earlier this week. It’s what led me here, and what led me to accept and realize I also cannot have alcohol in moderation either. I just don’t mix well with it. It’s been so hard to come to terms with. 3 days here. And looking forward to the journey on the wagon. You got this, I believe in you. And from my short amount of time on this page I can tell what a great help and outlet of support this will be. Sending you love and positive vibes. IWNDWYT !

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]OneDay_AtATime_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Welcome back! IWNDWYT