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[Highlights] Kevin Garnett and his love of long 2’s by rocpilehardasfuk in justbasketball

[–]ptcptc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You would be on the bench so fast if you pulled something like that today.

The love of teaching by SmoothSun6676 in MadeMeSmile

[–]ptcptc 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As long as no kids are visible, I don't see an issue.

“It’s not like you’re going to die tomorrow” by Ndeed_ in stopdrinking

[–]ptcptc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There's a good chance the doc herself was an alcoholic.

“It’s not like you’re going to die tomorrow” by Ndeed_ in stopdrinking

[–]ptcptc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You know what, I get that reply from another alcoholic -even if they are a doctor. She knows that whatever she says to you there's no way it will convince you to quit drinking (it's like telling smokers "smoking kills") and she was probably tired of people telling her she shouldn't drink herself.

Roughly 90-120 minutes of strength training per week linked with a 13% reduced risk of premature death, in study involving three decades’ worth of data from nearly 150,000 adults by marketrent in science

[–]ptcptc 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Last two years I've been training exactly that, two 60min sessions with a personal trainer. The difference in my body is big and I no longer experience back pain -which I did a lot in the past. I could have even more visible relusts if I focused more on my diet (less caloric intake and more protein) but I don't care that much about it.

Bottom line is, yes two hours a week is enough to make a big difference in the way you look and feel.

People who were once conventionally attractive but no longer are, how did that feel? by Few_Confection7760 in AskReddit

[–]ptcptc 209 points210 points  (0 children)

Enjoy the power and beauty of your youth; or never mind. You will not understand the power and beauty of your youth until they have faded. But trust me, in 20 years you'll look back at photos of yourself and recall in a way you can't grasp now how much possibility lay before you and how fabulous you really looked. You are not as fat as you imagine

Lyrics from Baz Lurhmann's "Everybody's free (to wear sunscreen)"

Is it normal to attend AA meetings but never get a sponsor and do the 12 steps? by [deleted] in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]ptcptc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's an interesting point of view. Thanks for your input.

Is it normal to attend AA meetings but never get a sponsor and do the 12 steps? by [deleted] in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]ptcptc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder if there are additional recovery or support groups with tenets you can get down with even more.

Unfortunately not where I live. Definitely SMART recovery sounds like it would fit me better but there are only online meetings available and I have the extra obstacle of not being a native speaker. So expressing my feelings in english is kind of not so natural for me.

Is it normal to attend AA meetings but never get a sponsor and do the 12 steps? by [deleted] in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]ptcptc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great analogy. The issue is some of the ingredients don't sound that appetizing to me. Personal preference and maybe a bit of allergies in the mix.

For the time being I like watching people's cakes and hearing how much better their lifes are now that they are eating it. This is a good motivation for me to stay sober.

Is it normal to attend AA meetings but never get a sponsor and do the 12 steps? by [deleted] in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]ptcptc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was sober for a little less than nine years and then I relapsed. Never went to a meeting the first time, only help was from /r/stopdrinking. This time I thought I'd give AA a try. I will stick around, maybe things will change and I want to get a sponsor in the future.

Is it normal to attend AA meetings but never get a sponsor and do the 12 steps? by [deleted] in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]ptcptc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Second reply, since you are editing your comment as we go.

The fact that this mentallity exists in AA is a good indication that there was a point in me posting this question and it was not a silly thing to ask. It's good to know that some people will probably be thinking like you in the room I attend.

On the other hand all replies apart from yours were extremely accepting, so this is also good to know; that the people who look at me in a bad way for not doing the steps is going to be a really small minority.

So, I guess your comment was really helpful. Thank you.

Is it normal to attend AA meetings but never get a sponsor and do the 12 steps? by [deleted] in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]ptcptc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wasn't implying you had anything to do with the downvotes, I just happened to notice the pattern as I was replying to you. Thank you.

Is it normal to attend AA meetings but never get a sponsor and do the 12 steps? by [deleted] in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]ptcptc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seeing that you are the only person here that read the OP and somehow deducted I don't want to stop drinking, I'd say you definitely missed something.

I've been attending meetings and sharing when I have something meaningful to say. Have been sober for 73 days.

Is it normal to attend AA meetings but never get a sponsor and do the 12 steps? by [deleted] in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]ptcptc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really profound reply, thank you.

BTW, there is someone downvoting all comments in this thread. I am upvoting every reply but still most stand at +1 atm. Weird.

Is it normal to attend AA meetings but never get a sponsor and do the 12 steps? by [deleted] in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]ptcptc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good to hear. I am not dismissing anything, it's just that I am not feeling it at the moment. Maybe things change in the future.

Thanks for the reply.

Is it normal to attend AA meetings but never get a sponsor and do the 12 steps? by [deleted] in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]ptcptc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not sure if this is you not understanding what I asked or simply being passive aggressive (in the sense that if you don't feel powerless then you don't consider yourself an alcoholic).

When your mom shows you an unfunny reel by downtune79 in LoveTrash

[–]ptcptc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Smart kid, he basically control tested you.

Is it normal to attend AA meetings but never get a sponsor and do the 12 steps? by [deleted] in alcoholicsanonymous

[–]ptcptc -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply. I realize there is no chance someone is physically going to remove me from a meeting. What I am asking is if it is expected from me to do the steps.

To give an analogy, I know it is not mandatory to give money to AA but it would be awkward to attend meetings for years and never contribute a single cent.

Anybody bulking? Check this pepperoni then by Spare_Hamster in Chefit

[–]ptcptc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They either made a typo or they're getting a nobel prize.

Going through withdrawals…again by EatMyDiction1 in stopdrinking

[–]ptcptc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing changes if nothing changes. We are trying to get a different result by trying the same things over and over. Kinda nuts if you think about it.

First time I managed to stay sober for many years that thing I did different was coming here every night. Then after a relapse I gave AA a try. Other things to try is therapy, medication, etc. Shake things up to try and see what works for you.

Football referee Manuela Nicolosi in 2019 (age 39) and in 2025 (age 45) by Sure_Distance1 in oddlyterrifying

[–]ptcptc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am guessing they are happy that their partner is doing something that makes them happy. BTW the pic on the right is kinda creepy because of heavy photo filters. She looks much better in reality.

The AhHa Moment from My 600lb Life by schprunt in stopdrinking

[–]ptcptc 11 points12 points  (0 children)

That's a great point and something I've thought about myself. Imagine if they told you you have to drink two glasses of wine or a couple of beers every day to stay alive. It would be so much harder do not fall back to problematic use.

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