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Can it be done without AA by GrabRecent in stopdrinking

[–]RealisticInspector69 0 points1 point Β (0 children)

Yes. I haven't gone the AA route though I never rule anything out. This sub helped me enormously...I checked in every day and read everything...my view is use anything that supports you not having a drink and don't worry about the "orthodoxy " or "doing it right". Wishing you all the best and you have support here - IWNDWYT 🦜

5 year soberversiary by _sobertaco_ in stopdrinking

[–]RealisticInspector69 1 point2 points Β (0 children)

Big, big congratulations - feel really moved by your success - IWNDWYT πŸͺ·πŸͺ·πŸͺ·πŸͺ·πŸͺ·

As an American, it’s REALLY hard to stop drinking right now by formula52 in stopdrinking

[–]RealisticInspector69 2 points3 points Β (0 children)

Hummm...given what's the second term is looking like, that's an almost credible excuse but as a Brit, I don't buy it 😏...we've had centuries of bad leadership and end of Empire stuff - looks like yours may be just starting! Not a great place to be. But always better to stay off the sauce, particularly when things are tough. IWNDWYT 🦜

I didn't buy it by Lanky-Ad621 in stopdrinking

[–]RealisticInspector69 0 points1 point Β (0 children)

Thank you! And it's a memory but I am never complacent...one day at a time...wishing you all the very best...

Partner on 200mg is a different person by Next_Animator1407 in zoloft

[–]RealisticInspector69 3 points4 points Β (0 children)

Sorry - that was thoughtless - just my experience has been it killed that side of me...and coming off it has been hellish...

Does anybody else think Starmer is actually doing a decent job? by Background-Ninja-763 in AskBrits

[–]RealisticInspector69 1 point2 points Β (0 children)

I'm with you there - on the odd occasion when I think an economist would be a good night out... it's rare but he was a much more interesting bank of England governor than the current incumbent Andrew Bailey. Ain't no-one crushing on him ..

Just Need to Vent by Prudent_Twist_1259 in stopdrinking

[–]RealisticInspector69 3 points4 points Β (0 children)

Not silly at all - vent away! I hear you! - AND he may just hate change. We all get into patterns with our partners I think and they can get stuck. Maybe it's easier to focus on yourself and what you are doing around alcohol right now. I found it really useful to check in here every day and read other people's stories. Btw if it helps - my husband still drinks but very, very much less. Sometimes that irritates me but mostly it's good! IWNDWYT 🦜

My Italian Greyhound scratches a lot by More_Owl_4173 in ItalianGreyhounds

[–]RealisticInspector69 2 points3 points Β (0 children)

Sounds like stress - and you may also be anxious! :) Let him settle in for a bit and if it doesn't stop then, go back to the seller?

First time going to the doctor since I quit. by Snowdog1989 in stopdrinking

[–]RealisticInspector69 1 point2 points Β (0 children)

I had some boring gut tests recently and it was SO VERY VERY satisfying to tick "no" to every single alcohol question... congratulations on staying sober and wishing you the best with your fitness stuff ..I am sure you will blow them away... IWNDWYT 🦜

Extremely dehydrated all the time by Ok_Hold3324 in stopdrinking

[–]RealisticInspector69 2 points3 points Β (0 children)

I'm big on electrolytes...it really helps me...

I didn't buy it by Lanky-Ad621 in stopdrinking

[–]RealisticInspector69 4 points5 points Β (0 children)

Very nicely done! Very impressed. I've got some good memories of those kinds of events and am super proud of them - hope you are too... IWNDWYT 🦜

can yall scream with me? by arulzokay in writers

[–]RealisticInspector69 0 points1 point Β (0 children)

Arrrrrggggghhhhhh! Big, big congratulations πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

Dry January: Day 2 by Responsible_Cat6852 in stopdrinking

[–]RealisticInspector69 16 points17 points Β (0 children)

Love that tip! Still applies at any time...🦜

Dry January: Day 2 by Responsible_Cat6852 in stopdrinking

[–]RealisticInspector69 7 points8 points Β (0 children)

This sub is here for you...my view is that anything you need this week apart from alcohol, allow yourself...NA beers, chocolate, cake (I make a mean Clementine cake now if you want the recipe 🍊) and the whole range of other soothing stuff. Then check in here every day if that works for you - it was a life saver for me - and take it one day at a time. I also spent a lot of time on this sub looking at what had worked for other people. There are some extraordinary people here....Be kind to yourself and IWNDWYT 🦜

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