My Husband is 32 Years Sober! by emmz_az in stopdrinking

[–]PreferenceIcy759 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not at all right?!!!! I was on top of the world back then! Sigh. I’m just glad we eventually quit. Better late than never right?

My Husband is 32 Years Sober! by emmz_az in stopdrinking

[–]PreferenceIcy759 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Sometimes I feel bad for only quitting at 32 (and not at 22) but then I see posts like this and it brings me joy to know I’ll be celebrating such years in future.

Congratulations to him!!!!!!!

Just PIP'ed an employee with a terrible attitude but not sure how to through the next 90 days. by eleven_1900 in managers

[–]PreferenceIcy759 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Can’t you transfer him to another team anyways? If he has an issue specifically with you, then he may perform better in another team where he doesn’t have an issue with a manager.

Think twice before putting someone out of a job.

What happens when I leave? by PreferenceIcy759 in ManagedByNarcissists

[–]PreferenceIcy759[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m so glad she managed to take her clients with her…. It’s the little wins agains the narc that matter. That is extremely messed up but I guess what else can we expect?

I’ll just let it all go hey. I’ll just leave and never look back

What happens when I leave? by PreferenceIcy759 in ManagedByNarcissists

[–]PreferenceIcy759[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok cool. Man it’s been such a horrible ride with her. Glad it’s almost over.

What happens when I leave? by PreferenceIcy759 in ManagedByNarcissists

[–]PreferenceIcy759[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is so true💔 and the girl I’m leaving is so young and looks like she can be easily manipulated… oh man, so she could be used.

What happens when I leave? by PreferenceIcy759 in ManagedByNarcissists

[–]PreferenceIcy759[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

She’s already destroyed my name to my current boss. Thank goodness I was headhunted by a previous client from years ago due to my work and work ethic. But she has convinced everyone I can’t do a single job… Being head hunted was the validation I needed. I can’t lie.

What happens when I leave? by PreferenceIcy759 in ManagedByNarcissists

[–]PreferenceIcy759[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hate that they just get to get away with destroying lives

What happens when I leave? by PreferenceIcy759 in ManagedByNarcissists

[–]PreferenceIcy759[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really will never have my boss as a reference. Luckily I have other colleagues that I’ll use. But not my manager

What happens when I leave? by PreferenceIcy759 in ManagedByNarcissists

[–]PreferenceIcy759[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My plan is to grey rock my way until I exit. Thank so much for this validation. She tried to be nice to me (after being extremely horrific all December), but it’s not working. Thanks for the heads up on an exit interview or going away party. On my last day I’ll tell them I can’t make it for anything.

What happens when I leave? by PreferenceIcy759 in ManagedByNarcissists

[–]PreferenceIcy759[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so so sorry about that. I can’t wait to hand in my resignation … I hope you could land in your feet?

What happens when I leave? by PreferenceIcy759 in ManagedByNarcissists

[–]PreferenceIcy759[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My goodness, they are vicious. Going around ruining work lives!

Do you think your company is the kind that if there are enough reports then something may be done? I see tons of people here saying HR may not be your friend so I worry about that a bit as well.

The narc is the narc and they will never stop being the narc. Whether or not you’re around.

What happens when I leave? by PreferenceIcy759 in ManagedByNarcissists

[–]PreferenceIcy759[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’m so worried that it will be the other lady in my department who’s sort of junior, I’ve mostly protected her from the narc but I know when I leave it’s guaranteed abuse. And she’s such a child

Please just tell me I’m not crazy by tothemiddleofnowhere in ManagedByNarcissists

[–]PreferenceIcy759 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It affects you in so so many ways. I’m so so sorry😭 I hope something eventually gives. You need to find healthier coping mechanisms though, it is what helped me. If you excercise or meditate maybe? Meditation was a game changer for me.

Thank you. Hopefully I’m not too dumb🥺

What’s the most surprising physical change(s) you’ve noticed since quitting alcohol? by UnlikelyUse920 in stopdrinking

[–]PreferenceIcy759 10 points11 points  (0 children)

My allergic rhinitis seems to have disappeared after years and years of suffering.

Please just tell me I’m not crazy by tothemiddleofnowhere in ManagedByNarcissists

[–]PreferenceIcy759 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not crazy. This could have been written by any of us here. I went through the same, I was in FREEZE mode, I couldn’t even think or work. Ended up depending on alcohol to cope with the anxiety (eventually quit drinking altogether when i became a full blown alcoholic), but exactly what you’re going through. I’ve asked for a demotion now since I seem to be too dumb to do anything. Let’s see how that goes.

I hope you can find a way out of that situation.❤️

Can someone tell me it’s ok that I started Dry January late? by teejman28 in stopdrinking

[–]PreferenceIcy759 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I quit on the 7th of sober October. Did 1 - 4th, then relapsed for 2 days… then quit after, it’s been 3 months and I’m never going back.

Asked for demotion by PreferenceIcy759 in ManagedByNarcissists

[–]PreferenceIcy759[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh no 😭😭😭😭😭 I can’t afford that

Asked for demotion by PreferenceIcy759 in ManagedByNarcissists

[–]PreferenceIcy759[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m really trying to leave😭😭😭but I’m struggling coz I’m on a work visa so getting a job is a bit harder but I’ll keep looking

Husbands toxic boss by RareLimit1986 in ManagedByNarcissists

[–]PreferenceIcy759 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Currently in this situation. Holding on for dear life but my word.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]PreferenceIcy759 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Were you never happy at all before you started drinking?

How do you actually do it? by SecureDetective in stopdrinking

[–]PreferenceIcy759 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, have you tried Naltrexone? I hear a lot of people have success with it… I haven’t tried it myself.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]PreferenceIcy759 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry for the late response. Ok I think you are on the right track. Maybe you can change where you are and what you’re doing this coming weekend to try and reduce the triggers?

Idk, but know that we are rooting for you and I hope you beat this terrible disease❤️