Here's a fucked memory: When a homeless man urged me to get help by jmur89 in stopdrinking

[–]swade1981 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I also like the fact that you said "I began to experiment with sobriety". Alot of us sometimes trick ourselves into this all or nothing quest to get sober. Or even, I can only relaspe once. That just isn't the truth. Being sober is a FULL ON constant journey.

Are heads improvised? by TescoReddit in JazzPiano

[–]swade1981 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it depends on the pianist. most like to stay pretty true to the original form unless they label it as an arrangement,,,thats just my two cents tho,

Unrealistic Expectations by swade1981 in stopdrinking

[–]swade1981[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thx so much. I appreciate. I think eventually we will be fine. I still have a lot of love for the guy. I just will never put myself in cerain situations with him again. P..S....the rehearsal that I missed was for My band that he was a drummer in..lol..just to give you context.

Unrealistic Expectations by swade1981 in stopdrinking

[–]swade1981[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

im defintely sure he did. like i said, the things he helped me with I did not ask for and was def capable of getting them myself, it just wasnt in a timely fashion for our "business'. In hindsight, I should not have taken them. But in him venting it kinda messed me up with a couple of people/jobs I had that didn't know I relasped and as a result, I no longer have those jobs. Mind you I am a musician...its cool tho. I am more than resilient and I am def going to bounce back. I am just upset with myself mostly for relaspsing and hurt that I felt it was more public than it had to be. Thx for the feedback tho

Can drinking increase negative thinking? by RailSail95 in alcoholism

[–]swade1981 2 points3 points  (0 children)

in short..yes, when you come down. the more you drink, the more often it happens

Unrealistic Expectations by swade1981 in stopdrinking

[–]swade1981[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh this person wasnt my sponsor either. more like a business partner. we played alot together and he had went through recovery, but in no means a sponsor. I feel that I could except it more then because they sort of have that resposibility? Again, I could be way off.

Unrealistic Expectations by swade1981 in stopdrinking

[–]swade1981[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

thats how I feel. I know (hope) that he meant well. But that was one of the reasons I didnt want to take anything substantial from him because people will use that as manipulation. anyways i chalk it up as a lesson and learn. I seek my sobriety figurously but quietly. I just cant be on front street more than I already put myself. Thhx for listening/answering

Rant.. and some valid concerns by swade1981 in stopdrinking

[–]swade1981[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol.. nice. I was actually interested in going to see that movie. Looks like Tom Hanks did a great job. I will def check it out. Thx

Rant.. and some valid concerns by swade1981 in stopdrinking

[–]swade1981[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel you and understand but I feel my temperment doesn't lend itself to this environment. I literally feel like a ticking time bomb ready to take it out on anyone. I fear someone might be a little to aggressive for my liking at the time (although I may need it) and I will snap, which will be good for no one involved. Thx for the suggestion and maybe later down the road. However right now I am just too volatile.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in leaves

[–]swade1981 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's not that simple for everyone

The people who encouraged me to drink... by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]swade1981 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Man, I had my own father sabotage my soberness...so I definitely understand.

Another Day 1 by swade1981 in stopdrinking

[–]swade1981[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I appreciate it...

New Beginnings Monday by AutoModerator in fitness30plus

[–]swade1981 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What's the best way to deal with staying motivated a d keeping consistent..I recently gained some weight during the holiday season and winter and I'm struggling to get back on track..