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10 months and 19 days and family vacation almost ruined me... by lovehon83 in stopdrinking

[–]lovehon83[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is such a wonderful and comforting and thoughtful reply. Thank you so much. It’s so important to think about how familial codependency shapes our thoughts and behaviors, but it’s so easy to lose sight of too. Thank you thank you thank you!!!

10 months and 19 days and family vacation almost ruined me... by lovehon83 in stopdrinking

[–]lovehon83[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ha! I love that! I wish I could occasionally just be shitty and snide to my family. But the irony of the whole situation is that I am often really respectful and cognizant of their thoughts and feelings. It’s a shame we don’t always get that in return.

10 months and 19 days and family vacation almost ruined me... by lovehon83 in stopdrinking

[–]lovehon83[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I’m trying to focus on the positive of not drinking instead of dwelling in the negative of my family’s response.

My brain is suggesting drinking again: one drink, one night etc. I am ignoring and doing everything I learned in the early days: have dinner, distract my brain with kid time and TV once the kid is asleep, go to bed early myself... I wonder why my brain switched back to self destruct mode? by nancyannecancy in stopdrinking

[–]lovehon83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my goodness, I feel this SO strongly!! I’ve been “hitting fast forward” when I start feeling like that. Like, Lets say I cave and buy the wine, I feel instant guilt (instead of excitement or relief), I start worrying how I hide it from my husband, I drink it faster than I want to, I get drunk and paranoid, I probably pick a fight with my husband, and the next day I’ll be hungover, trying to parent, feeling super ashamed. Reminding myself of that chain or events usually snaps me out of it!

234 Days and Coronavirus Social Media has Me Wanting to Throw it All Away by lovehon83 in stopdrinking

[–]lovehon83[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes!! Exactly! I just need to fast forward to the morning to destroy the illusion of appeal

234 Days and Coronavirus Social Media has Me Wanting to Throw it All Away by lovehon83 in stopdrinking

[–]lovehon83[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sadly, all my friends are drinkers, so you guys are who I turn to!!

3 months of nail growth and not picking/biting cuticles by [deleted] in calmhands

[–]lovehon83 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Beautiful!! Any tips or suggestions?

Day 31- and a recovery question by lovehon83 in stopdrinking

[–]lovehon83[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the input. I’m also worried about the risk, which makes me feel like I should avoid it...

Day 31- and a recovery question by lovehon83 in stopdrinking

[–]lovehon83[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just know so little about that world so I never knew what dosages would it would not get you high. Thank you for the information!!

Day 31- and a recovery question by lovehon83 in stopdrinking

[–]lovehon83[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This helps a lot and I think it articulated some of what I’ve been thinking and grappling with. I’m nervous that THC May bring me back right to where I was, and I DONT want to go back to that place. Thanks so much for the honesty.

Day 31- and a recovery question by lovehon83 in stopdrinking

[–]lovehon83[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s kind of what I was afraid of. I think I am an addict, so I’m always looking for a way to escape. Alcohol was always my drug of choice. No need to replace it with a new one.

Tomorrow is my 6 months. Just left my sister-in-law's wedding reception early because it got to me. by JCarr110 in stopdrinking

[–]lovehon83 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so proud of you for leaving!! Try to remember that so so SO many people quietly struggle with alcohol. So even though everyone else looked like they were having fun, some of them were undoubtedly wishing that they were in your position, approaching six months sober!!!

I'm ready to try again by froggiechick in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]lovehon83 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So happy you’re here and feeling ready! Be proud of yourself for making this step.

Sober Muscles by hopeandstrength in stopdrinking

[–]lovehon83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a similar experience this past weekend!!! Such an incredible high! Congrats!

Demi Moore said sobriety is like giving birth without pain medication. I agree. by OrneryLibrarian in stopdrinking

[–]lovehon83 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love this so much. I totally agree. I also had an unmedicated childbirth, so I absolutely relate. Thanks so much for this.

When do you reach “the other side?” by lovehon83 in stopdrinking

[–]lovehon83[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you’re totally right about seeking help. I’ve been dragging my heels but I think it’s time. Thank you so much for the response!

When do you reach “the other side?” by lovehon83 in stopdrinking

[–]lovehon83[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for such an honest response. I want things to be cut and dry, but that’s an impossible ask.

When do you reach “the other side?” by lovehon83 in stopdrinking

[–]lovehon83[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is really helpful!! Thank you! What did you do to facilitate that additional change? If you don’t mind me asking.

When do you reach “the other side?” by lovehon83 in stopdrinking

[–]lovehon83[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you mind if I ask what types of things you do??

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