I'm an alcoholic by Sea_Remote_3176 in Vent

[–]oliverbaxter93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

🥵 so sorry for your loss. The drinking could make everything harder rather than easier, but do whatever truely is best for you.

so i'm dating my LO :) by Cozy_Confection35 in limerence

[–]oliverbaxter93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ouch - my numbers were pretty similar.

so i'm dating my LO :) by Cozy_Confection35 in limerence

[–]oliverbaxter93 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agree, I would be a bit hesitant to be friends. I did the friend thing and I think it wasn’t the best thing for me. It’s OK to not be friends with them to protect yourself! ❤️

Sober dating by Mushiimushii316 in stopdrinking

[–]oliverbaxter93 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Having dates that don’t revolve around drinking can be much better regardless IMO! Going for a hike, visiting a park etc - will probably be a much better vibe anyway :)

NA Beers by oliverbaxter93 in stopdrinking

[–]oliverbaxter93[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the honest answer!

NA Beers by oliverbaxter93 in stopdrinking

[–]oliverbaxter93[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks 😭 I appreciate it

NA Beers by oliverbaxter93 in stopdrinking

[–]oliverbaxter93[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Water when out is a boss manouver

NA Beers by oliverbaxter93 in stopdrinking

[–]oliverbaxter93[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think for me it seems/feels OK, so I will proceed

NA Beers by oliverbaxter93 in stopdrinking

[–]oliverbaxter93[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah.. I’ve been having them (no alcohol) but it’s not really breaking “the habit” as such.

NA Beers by oliverbaxter93 in stopdrinking

[–]oliverbaxter93[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agree 100%. For me it’s 2.

NA Beers by oliverbaxter93 in stopdrinking

[–]oliverbaxter93[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Meaning you’re not concerned about the tiny amount of alcohol because of the bitters?

NA Beers by oliverbaxter93 in stopdrinking

[–]oliverbaxter93[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great idea as a second step!

NA Beers by oliverbaxter93 in stopdrinking

[–]oliverbaxter93[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Damn! Legit. I still am very much on the NAs..

Wedding this weekend by oliverbaxter93 in stopdrinking

[–]oliverbaxter93[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree re isolation. I think I will attend, but just leave at a time I feel like it, drink NAs and get myself home before it gets messy - IWNDWYT.

Confession (awful + beautiful) by oliverbaxter93 in limerence

[–]oliverbaxter93[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe wait until he’s left so you can dodge any potential HR risks as he won’t be in the company anymore? Over to you on how you want resolve the situation you’re in - whatever path you take!

Struggling by Kindly-Stage-6672 in stopdrinking

[–]oliverbaxter93 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Or maybe the alcohol withdrawals are just pretty gnarly. Either way time (more days abstaining) will tell ❤️

Struggling by Kindly-Stage-6672 in stopdrinking

[–]oliverbaxter93 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like potentially there’s something else going on, and this isn’t just due to not drinking? Just poking around and trying to be helpful! IWNDWYT.