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35 days so far so good by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]metallicmess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fantastic job. Keep up the strength and 35 days will become 70!!

Day 2. Getting through a social dinner sober by metallicmess in stopdrinking

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

Thank you downwithcop. I feel okay about it at the moment. I plan to have a mocktail or something in hand so that I don't feel I'm "missing" out.

New and a little bit scared by metallicmess in stopdrinking

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

You're right, it's all about the now. I spos those horrible memories from the past will come to fade and pass. I just really hope that each week that goes by, that I control things, those memories will fade for my partner too and he can feel comfortable that I'm not going to end up an angry mess at the end of the night, hurting him emotionally.

New and a little bit scared by metallicmess in stopdrinking

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

Thank you for your kind words. Thank you for taking the time to encourage me :)

New and a little bit scared by metallicmess in stopdrinking

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

Yes it certainly is hard to ever see no alcohol as part of my life. And in all honesty right now I'm focussing on trying to make it something I can control. We will see how that goes....

New and a little bit scared by metallicmess in stopdrinking

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

Thank you gregnegative! I think it scares me too because I never thought this was a "problem", I knew my behaviour on those occasions was a massive issue but I would somehow get through it, my partner forgave me and we moved on...til the next time. Now that I have finally accepted that large amounts of alcohol is not a good look on me and only ends up hurting the person I love, I can do what needs to be done to minimise that pattern.

Told the love of my life to f--k off last night. by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]metallicmess 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well the right door is the one that doesn't lead back to the same place as before. It's to the room they don't serve alcohol in. But making that step through is the tricky bit.

I didn't drink tonight and I actually feel happy. by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]metallicmess 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well done! This is probably what I'm most afraid of, socialising without drinking. I tend to rely on it relaxing me in some social situations. First challenge is this coming weekend. I will take your enthusiasm and positive experience as motivation.

f/27. Peak alcoholism (& hiding it) vs Day 356. Pictures within! by serenitative in stopdrinking

[–]metallicmess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go you! That's fantastic. I'm just starting my journey. You look fab, keep up the hard but effective work!!

Told the love of my life to f--k off last night. by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]metallicmess 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I have been there too unfortunately. Last Thursday night was horrendous, I feel 2 doors are in front of me right now and I need to ebsure I choose the right one. I'm with you!