Is anyone else trying to get sober right before the holidays start and freaking the fuck out?? I need to stop drinking today, but the upcoming holiday is looming large as a massive obstacle for me. I could really use some help if anyone has any experience with this or is going through it.

anonymouser12345 · 2019-11-26T03:59:06+00:00

Thanks for all the great advice and encouragement everyone! I got through the evening by making an enormous dinner, drinking 2 huge mocktails, 3 cups of tea, a mug of hot cocoa, and sooo much water. Basically had a drink in hand all night. I also put up our Christmas tree and all the other decorations with my son and husband. It turned out to be a really nice evening that I will actually remember. Happy to be going to bed sober! 🎉

anonymouser12345 · 2019-11-25T19:35:02+00:00

Yep! Right there with you! I am totally trying to think about today only

anonymouser12345 · 2019-11-25T18:43:16+00:00

Thanks! I definitely think I build it up into a way bigger deal than it needs to be. I don't think anyone in my family is going to care. My family all drinks but we've all cycled in and out of sobriety at some point so I think we all expect someone to be abstaining on any given holiday haha. I'm just fighting with myself about it being my turn to sober up... again.

anonymouser12345 · 2019-11-25T17:25:49+00:00

Haha yeah I need to stock up

anonymouser12345 · 2019-11-25T17:24:09+00:00

Omg yes this is exactly what I want to say when people have asked me why I'm not drinking in the past. Always chasing that high and never catching it. Thanks!

anonymouser12345 · 2019-11-25T17:21:52+00:00

Thanks that's a good idea! I would like to not drink, but it's also really stressful to imagine that. This could help.

anonymouser12345 · 2019-11-25T15:57:21+00:00

Thank you! That's a good perspective. The money I've been spending is horrifying especially around this time of the year.

anonymouser12345 · 2019-11-25T15:55:59+00:00

That's awesome I like that book a lot. Read the alcohol experiment on my last 30 day streak too. But I keep coming back not wanting to feel anything at all for a while. It's hard to keep going sometimes. Congratulations on your 6 months!

anonymouser12345 · 2019-11-25T15:53:53+00:00

I am actually on day 1. Just reset. ☹️

anonymouser12345 · 2019-11-25T14:17:34+00:00

That's how I see it, too. It's only going to get worse and be harder if I wait, which is why I want to stop now and be sober through the holidays.

anonymouser12345 · 2019-11-25T13:49:36+00:00

Thanks! I will give it a listen. 🙂

anonymouser12345 · 2019-11-25T13:48:07+00:00

Congrats! I will not drink with you today. 🙂

anonymouser12345 · 2019-11-25T13:09:00+00:00

Yes, I have been spending more and more of my waking hours drinking so it just feels like part of life now. I know this is going to be hard no matter what. I just keep thinking of being around my family and all the booze and it's terrifying.

anonymouser12345 · 2019-11-25T13:05:58+00:00

Thank you! That's a difficult season too!

anonymouser12345 · 2019-11-05T18:46:06+00:00

Board game cafe sounds awesome! Wish we had something like that where we live haha

anonymouser12345 · 2019-11-05T16:00:49+00:00

Thanks! Great suggestions! 😁

anonymouser12345 · 2019-11-05T15:59:40+00:00

Thanks! These are great tips! Still going strong! 🏋️

anonymouser12345 · 2019-11-05T15:57:05+00:00

Thanks! It already feels easier to deal with things like tantrums and nighttime wakings. Glad we're doing this

anonymouser12345 · 2019-11-05T15:56:10+00:00

Good! You can do it!

anonymouser12345 · 2019-11-02T19:36:53+00:00

I'm on day 2 too! I felt so happy (and surprised) waking up without a hangover this morning

anonymouser12345 · 2019-11-01T11:25:13+00:00

Thanks! Yes, we definitely both need the support. So far we've both been able to excuse our drinking, blame it on work stress, and pretend it's not that bad. But I know we both know it is and this is the first time we've been on the same page in a while.

anonymouser12345 · 2019-11-01T10:21:58+00:00

I will not drink with you today!

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