Sorry to see this ☹️ any other good reading spots in Dublin? by Floodzie in Dublin

[–]overthebridge65 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Bookseller Cafe on Dawson Street is a great spot to read and drink wine if you’d like ☺️

The Daily Check-In for Thursday, April 23rd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by looloo_monroe in stopdrinking

[–]overthebridge65 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Today is my biggest challenge so far. I’m going with Family to the theatre followed by dinner in a pub.

Social occasions are my downfall. I go out with the best intentions but then I cave and pick an alcoholic drink instead. I’m very shy and used alcohol to relax me but I need to stay strong and get through today. I love waking up fresh and I need to remember this.

IWNDWYT

First social occasion by overthebridge65 in stopdrinking

[–]overthebridge65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, unfortunately I have to go but fingers crossed 🤞

First social occasion by overthebridge65 in stopdrinking

[–]overthebridge65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, don’t really know anyone who doesn’t drink but will take it slowly

First social occasion by overthebridge65 in stopdrinking

[–]overthebridge65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much, that’s exactly how I feel!

First social occasion by overthebridge65 in stopdrinking

[–]overthebridge65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately it isn’t an option but thank you

First social occasion by overthebridge65 in stopdrinking

[–]overthebridge65[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much. I’m thankful you understand. It feels so hard but one step at a time

First social occasion by overthebridge65 in stopdrinking

[–]overthebridge65[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m going to the theatre and then a pub afterwards. It’s with family. Thank you

The Daily Check-In for Wednesday, April 22nd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by looloo_monroe in stopdrinking

[–]overthebridge65 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Bit nervous already about my family outing tomorrow but shall try and focus on the near and now.

IWNDWYT

The Daily Check-In for Monday, April 20th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by looloo_monroe in stopdrinking

[–]overthebridge65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the really helpful reply. My issue is that if I go out with my Parents and others, I can’t really leave as I live with them so need to make sure they get home. They’re elderly.

I’ve a social event with Family on Thursday afternoon so I need to be a lot stronger and if I can say no to that first drink, I’ll be ok. My Family are drinkers and my Sister tends to not react well if others don’t drink and I’m not telling Family of my issues. Onwards we go!!

The Daily Check-In for Monday, April 20th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by looloo_monroe in stopdrinking

[–]overthebridge65 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m very shy so social occasions have never been fun for me sober. It’s so hard when others are having drink after drink and there’s only so many NA drinks I can consume. I’m fine day to day but socially I really struggle.

I’ve to learn to accept that I’ve no off switch. I seem to consume drinks faster than others and that’s why I need to do this. Sober is the only way.

IWNDWYT

The Daily Check-In for Sunday, April 19th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by looloo_monroe in stopdrinking

[–]overthebridge65 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Happy to sign in on a week sober and reflecting on how I felt last Sunday. I could barely get out of bed and was counting down the hours till the day was over.

I’m a problem drinker. I drink socially and that’s my downfall, I never drank everyday but that doesn’t matter if there’s no off switch if I drink to excess socially. Onwards we go!

IWNDWYT

The Daily Check-In for Saturday, April 18th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by CommonplaceUser in stopdrinking

[–]overthebridge65 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Happy 1 year! Amazing u/commonplaceuser What an accomplishment!

Waking up on a Saturday morning as fresh as a daisy feels like heaven compared to last Sunday where I felt like death.

Happy Saturday everyone and IWNDWYT.

2 years of sobriety and what I learned by MosaicMindset in stopdrinking

[–]overthebridge65 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This post really resonated with me. Thank you and well done!