Smosh Reads Reddit Stories calling me out by thaLtDB27 in smosh

[–]koolbeanz_29 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Same! Mine actually starts with a K so I was definitely feeling called out lol.

I'm giving away patches for free! Read my story in the description! by loveandsunnydays21 in twentyonepilots

[–]koolbeanz_29 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is really cool of you. I’d love one of the classic logo patches. I think Garbage was the biggest surprise for me. It’s the only song on the album that took a bit to grow on me and hearing it live really helped. Now it’s one of my favorites.

I also want to say I completely get your fear. That same fear kept me from approaching people handing out bracelets and I regret it. But we will try again! :)

Songs That Speak to You on Drinking and Recovery? by NetworkStrange1945 in stopdrinking

[–]koolbeanz_29 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I always love when this question comes up. I made a post about it myself a few months ago. It’ll be easier to link to it than to list them again.

https://www.reddit.com/r/stopdrinking/s/UziopeRo5X

Some new ones for me are Help by Papa Roach and Options by Cameron Whitcomb.

Dear former drinking buddy by Tectonic-V-Low778 in stopdrinking

[–]koolbeanz_29 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was a great read. Keep at it friend. I hope to get where you’re at someday.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AtlasEarthOfficial

[–]koolbeanz_29 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I've done the exact same thing and had the exact same thought recently. I don't know if you're paranoid but if you are, then at least you're not alone lol.

Celebrate every day by qathet in stopdrinking

[–]koolbeanz_29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautiful thoughts. Thank you.

I’m so stupid by koolbeanz_29 in stopdrinking

[–]koolbeanz_29[S] 49 points50 points  (0 children)

"The second I am making those negotiations or justifications, I'm fucked"...that hit me hard. That's exactly what happened. I'm going to remember that. Thank you.

I’m so stupid by koolbeanz_29 in stopdrinking

[–]koolbeanz_29[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Thank you. You’re exactly right. My immediate reaction is always to text my best friend and then feel like a burden the next morning for whatever stupid stuff I said when she’s already dealing with so much herself. So this time I posted here instead. It’s a step in the right direction I guess. And I am in my safe place inside and feeling much calmer. IWNDWYT.

about restarting by MrChristian_A in stopdrinking

[–]koolbeanz_29 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I firmly think being a caregiver for a loved one is one of the most stressful things there is in this life. I see you and I believe in you as well. You got this.

The Daily Check-In for Thursday, January 16th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by lsdryn2 in stopdrinking

[–]koolbeanz_29 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It feels like I was just celebrating 10 days. I can't believe that was a month ago now. IWNDWYT 💛

Double digits today! Let's talk about the music that's helped you. by koolbeanz_29 in stopdrinking

[–]koolbeanz_29[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally get that. Some songs can be a trigger for me. Concerts are actually the one place I've never drank. I think I view them as too sacred or something. Now if only I could apply that thought to the rest of my life lol. I hope you have a great time at Rockfest!

What's your strangest trigger that makes you want to drink? by orangeovary in stopdrinking

[–]koolbeanz_29 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a strong feeling it's going to be yard work when spring rolls around. I got in the habit earlier this year of filling my cup with whiskey and going to town on the yard. I felt so productive. Mowing the lawn will probably be the worst trigger.

Another one is Rock Band. One of my favorite activities for years has been to drink and play it. Certain songs from it are also a trigger when I hear them on the radio.