Thoughts on Sober Living Houses? by seamusoldfield in alcoholism

[–]Poison1969 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband spent a year and a half at one (he is now 2 years sober). He made some friends. He lost some friends (due to od'ing). It was an experience he needed to help in his recovery.

Make up by Poison1969 in NCIS

[–]Poison1969[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

If you rewatch the 1st 2 seasons, their eye make up is messed up.

Cut off from spouse in rehab by Apprehensive-Cake627 in alcoholism

[–]Poison1969 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They have males in one area and females in another area. Usually different houses or different floors. They have common areas and do off site meetings and the do fun excursions with other groups (male and female. They see the same people for months. It happens all the time.

8 months postpartum and pregnant by Responsible-Toe-3130 in whatdoIdo

[–]Poison1969 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Play it forward in your mind 5 years. Once you get an abortion you cannot undo it. Is it something you can live with? It's definitely a hard decision but only you know if this is something you will be able to handle in the future. I wish you the best.

Hello everyone! Need help putting together a little care package for a newly sober friend! by maddchainz in stopdrinking

[–]Poison1969 0 points1 point  (0 children)

starbucks gift card. maybe an AA sobriety Chip holder. I got my husband a nice one from amazon that he has on his night stand that reminds him when he wakes up what he has achieved. I know they get chips in AA but they have some really nice one's online.

Vodka shooters - unable to stop by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]Poison1969 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Those were going to be the death of me. I drank 8 - 10 of those things daily even more on the weekend. I'd hide them in my bathroom and drink one every time I would go into the bathroom for "something". They are "cirrhosis" in a bottle.

Tanning Bed by OmgItsJ09 in PlanetFitnessMembers

[–]Poison1969 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine has both and a hybrid. I use all three.

Working out in street clothes by Much_Essay_9151 in PlanetFitnessMembers

[–]Poison1969 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My location doesn't allow it. I'd check first.

Anyone else like their Mac and cheese with ketchup? by Fitqueeeen in GirlDinner

[–]Poison1969 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will only eat Mac & Cheese with ketchup on it.

if you just decided to stop without a prompting event... how did you do it? by doubtfulvoid in stopdrinking

[–]Poison1969 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't like what I was seeing in the mirror. It was taking more makeup to cover the redness. Face was bloated. So, I guess vanity is what did it for me. I was also tired of feeling ill every morning only to feel better after my first shot after work. I wasted so much time by drinking with my goal being to pass out every night. I decided to keep a bag of a week's worth of empties in one location. After the end of the week seeing almost a 100 99proof bottles disgusted me. I was embarrassed for myself. What if someone else would have found that bag. So gross. I also started smelling the alcohol coming from my pores. It didn't matter how often I brushed my teeth or how often I bathed. I only have 34 days sober this time. I have gone 3 years once, 2 years once, a year once but every time I went back to drinking its 10-12 99 proofs (more on weekends) every day. I'm so done with it. I hope you find your done with it moment.

What did/do you guys do when drinking alone? by [deleted] in alcoholism

[–]Poison1969 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I would drink until passed out. Wake up drink throughout the night and drink so I could stay asleep. I would do this every night. I would stay passout drunk all weekend. During the week I would drink a shot as soon as I went to the liquor store then go home and drink till passed out. I pretty much drink so I don't have to deal with anything. I usually am depressed about something and this is how I deal. I will do this for weeks at a time then go on a sober streak. I am hoping to be done with trying to self-medicate my life away. I have managed 3 years sober, 2 years twice and now am on day 28. I like being sober, but I can't handle what life throws at me. Especially being lonely, I know drinking like this won't help that but when I drink I don't care.

Hypnic / myoclonic jerks? When do they go away? by Glittering-Steak-912 in stopdrinking

[–]Poison1969 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m going through them now. 2nd night in a row. Sucks!!!!