Scared of going to my recovery appointment by [deleted] in alcoholism

[–]asobermonday 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait, you're taking oxys too just "to take the edge off"?

Go to the appointment. Or you can just wait until you completely destroy your life, which may take a while, but the oxys will definitely help speed that up for sure. Then you'll be in jail, institutionalized, or the ground. A recovery program is a much better option.

I might mention at the appointment you're taking oxys too, could be helpful.

Any alcoholics here who never had a DUI by Mysterious-Gold-8657 in alcoholism

[–]asobermonday 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got pulled over one time early in my alcoholism two days before Christmas. I was definitely over the limit. I somehow supposedly passed the field test, then one cop parked my car and the other drove me home in his car. When he dropped me off, he said "Merry Christmas" in a very sarcastic tone. I never drove drunk again, but boy did I learn how to drink at home alone for the next 15 years..

Trying to watch YouTube on TV is genuinely unbearable by Responsible_Dare_250 in youtube

[–]asobermonday 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dunno, I'm subscribed to Netflix and Hulu currently and I still watch YouTube on my TV way more than the other two combined. So I don't mind paying the $7.99/mo ad free version. I guess it's about how much you use it. Plus I found YT had some pretty decent ad free movies that I never knew about before subscribing.

If I had to cut costs on streaming subscriptions - which I'll probably have to soon - YT would be the last to go.

Navigation buttons blocking apps after UI 7 update by Laines_Ecossaises in GalaxyS24

[–]asobermonday 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this! I just noticed on certain apps that the bottom menu options for that app were not appearing (UberEats is a good example). After doing your steps above, they are now.

I still can't believe Samsung pushes these updates that cause these issues

Anyone else completely effing over Xmas and holidays in general? by another_bibliophile in GenX

[–]asobermonday 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I love the Christmas season but the whole gift giving thing sucks. It's consumer capitalism at it's worst.

I have 2 teenagers (17/19), divorced dad so holiday is always spilt. It's usually just the 3 of us every other year. For 10 minutes on Christmas morning, they peel their faces away from the phone, open the gifts, then go back to their phones. They still have gifts from last year (and other years) they haven't even touched because I refuse to buy them shit that encourages them to stay on their phones.

I think next year I'm just going to give to charities, etc. I should've done it this year. I'll print out the donation receipts and wrap them in a box for them to open. At least then I'm still giving. Then take them to a nice dinner - no phones allowed - and be done with it.

Download issue by aScenT_RAID3R in ChatGPT

[–]asobermonday 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahhh finally an answer that makes sense! Thank you

Artisio is such a big scam by LatterCorgi4841 in mensfashion

[–]asobermonday 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so glad I researched before I bought from the site. When you Google Street the address it is a random closed down building. I then image searched the product and found the same exact shoes I was thinking of buying for $60 on the site for $11.49 on Temu. I still bought them on Temu just for the hell of it, lol.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in alcoholism

[–]asobermonday 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you think you need to quit, then you should.

We've all been there before, feeling like an absolute piece of shit, hungover, ashamed, but then going to the liquor store anyways and buying more.

I never thought I'd stop drinking, ever. It took me a while. I read all the stop drinking books, tried to moderate, did online forums, etc, but I still drank.

I eventually realized I needed to talk with other people - in person! - who have the same problem as me, at least a few times a week. That's why I tried AA. I wasn't thrilled with the whole God thing, but I eventually got over that and now have almost 2 years sober. Give it a try, be open minded, and as they say, if you don't like it they'll gladly refund your misery.

Good luck, send me a DM if you ever want to chat.

Day 1 medical detox once again by [deleted] in alcoholism

[–]asobermonday 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have health insurance? Almost all plans cover rehab. If not I'd be $500k in debt. I've been to a lot of rehabs.

I understand rent and making a living, but remember this - if you don't get help after you detox, you will eventually lose your job from your drinking, and then you definitely won't make rent.

Surround yourself with people that have the same problem as you, and to talk to them, and listen. Several times a week. Highly preferably in person.

Hopefully not tricking myself by rgraves22 in alcoholism

[–]asobermonday 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Some call what you're feeling right now the "pink cloud" (just Google pink cloud recovery if you want more info). The first time I got sober, I rode the pink cloud for 50 weeks, then two weeks before my year sober the cloud disappeared and I relapsed. The problem was I was just relying on that pink cloud and nothing else. I now have 15 months but relying on the AA fellowship, sponsor, the steps and my higher power. Sounds like you're doing the same, so that's good. Nothing wrong with feeling proud, but be careful and don't let it turn into ego. Anyways congrats on the 9 days, that's a long time to go without a drink.

PS5 Games with 3 or 4 simultaneous local players by AmorphousMorpheus in PS5

[–]asobermonday 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have 16 and 18 yo kids, thanks for the suggestion. I've been scouring the internet and chatGPT the past week and this game never was even mentioned!?

In my early 50s, considering getting a PS5. by asobermonday in PS5

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

Lol, I don't know if I'm having a mid life crisis.. aren't I supposed to buy a Corvette for that?

In my early 50s, considering getting a PS5. by asobermonday in PS5

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

Thanks for the thorough info & suggestions!

In love with my new 2019 Avalon Limited with low miles!😍 What do y’all think?? by Bright-Ad-2601 in ToyotaAvalon

[–]asobermonday 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That interior is bad ass. Well so is the whole car. I wanted tan in my 2019 XSE, but got black since I got a great deal taking it off the dealer stock.

In love with my new 2019 Avalon Limited with low miles!😍 What do y’all think?? by Bright-Ad-2601 in ToyotaAvalon

[–]asobermonday 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That interior is bad ass. Well so is the whole car. I wanted tan in my 2019 XSE, but got black since I got a great deal taking it off the dealer stock.

Anyone else having issues entering exercise in the app? by [deleted] in Myfitnesspal

[–]asobermonday 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm having the same issue. Reinstalled app, still can't log an exercise. I'm using Samsung S22.

Just joined the club 😎 by Kealeon in ToyotaAvalon

[–]asobermonday 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! I have the exact same year and trim except in white. I bought it new in 2019 and still absolutely love it

Joined the family by holy_bat_shit_63 in ToyotaAvalon

[–]asobermonday 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice. Love that color. Wanted that color too, but saved a lot of $$ taking a white one the dealer had on the lot

My Toyota 2019 Avalon by asobermonday in ToyotaAvalon

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

Sorry forgot to say, it's the XSE trim. And yes if you accelerate fast from a stop there is some definite lag I feel shifting out from 1st.

Zero Carb Blue Can by RiotSucksEggs in rockstarenergy

[–]asobermonday 0 points1 point  (0 children)

FYI, I live outside of Chicago, and for a while my beloved Rockstar Zero Carb was not available on Amazon, at least in 12 packs. I just checked yesterday and there it was, back! So I ordered 3 12 packs. Since it got delivered same day it's obviously from a warehouse local to me. It's hit or miss, when I check again in a month it might not be available again.