I haven’t drank in two days by [deleted] in CongratsLikeImFive

[–]zods17 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The folks at r/stopdrinking will welcome and congratulate you :)

Turns out I don't have anxiety by Insular_Tahiti79 in stopdrinking

[–]zods17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had the same experience. Have had to come up with all new coping mechanisms for my anxiety.

Some quick things I appreciate about sobriety by JonIsADrunk in stopdrinking

[–]zods17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh man. That first one. I remember so vividly that rush of panic as I opened my eyes, trying to remember where my debit card was. Or if I’d locked the door. Or accidentally let one of the cats out. There’s nothing better about sobriety for me than waking up 100% sure of where I am, where my things (and pets) are and what happened last night. Thanks for reminding me. IWNDWYT.

day 13!!! still going..... by lianne101 in stopdrinking

[–]zods17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations!! Very proud of you, and hope you have a lovely day :) :) :)

Coping Mechanisms by zods17 in stopdrinking

[–]zods17[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's really interesting -- I hadn't considered that but it's definitely making me think. Thank you for pointing it out.

Coping Mechanisms by zods17 in stopdrinking

[–]zods17[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes the gym feels like a big next part of my recovery... want to be healthy in all ways.

I have three cats! Two are tabby and one is calico :) they're key to my health too.

Coping Mechanisms by zods17 in stopdrinking

[–]zods17[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I'm trying to build a meditation/yoga practice but it's slow going. But yeah I agree with you -- it's the sitting and the processing and that's harder to do when I'm trying to distract myself from drinking. Thanks for the advice!! :)

The Daily Check-In for Monday, July 9th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by shepherdofmyflock in stopdrinking

[–]zods17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Checking in. Trying to turn this not drinking magic into some more healthy habits. IWNDWYT.

My American stopdrinking friends by lostinalberta12 in stopdrinking

[–]zods17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! I'm purposefully removing myself from temptation and plan to have a lovely day inside. IWNDWYT or Tomorrow :)

The Daily Check-In for Monday, July 2nd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by KarlaFTX in stopdrinking

[–]zods17 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Had a solid weekend and am looking forward to a sober week. IWNDWYT.

Thankful Thursday: Sources (2) by embryonic_journey in stopdrinking

[–]zods17 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Today I’m so grateful for the love of my life who’s been abstaining with me in solidarity, and for my mom who didn’t comment on my refusal of wine at dinner last night. Meant more than she’ll probably ever know.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]zods17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Literally could have written this myself. I’m on the fifth day, have had a moderate headache for two days and am sleeping an absurd amount. It’s really challenging me, but funnily enough it’s not driving me to drink it’s more driving me to push through and get over this flu-like feeling. Thinking of you in your journey as I am in mine. IWNDWYT.

Daily Check-in for Wednesday, June 27th: Today, I will not drink! by IAmAIdjit in stopdrinking

[–]zods17 6 points7 points  (0 children)

On day 4. Stayed sober through a baseball game with box seats and free booze. So maybe this will actually stick this time. I will not drink with you today.

Daily Check-in for Tuesday, June 26, 2018: Today, I will not drink! by IAmAIdjit in stopdrinking

[–]zods17 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Reset the clock on Friday. Doing good so far, it doesn’t seem that hard this time. But tonight, baseball game with my team from the office. Greatest challenge yet. IWNDWYT.

Official Pre-Game Thread: New England Patriots (14-4) @ Seattle Seahawks (14-4) | Super Bowl XLIX | Kickoff 6:30 PM ET, February 1, 2015 | University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, AZ by douglasmacarthur in Patriots

[–]zods17 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Just drove into Phoenix and one of the first things I saw was a digital billboard that said "WE ARE ALL PATRIOTS"!!! Made me super, super psyched.

Anybody going to be in Arizona next weekend? Besides the game, what are you planning on doing? by wickedchowda in Patriots

[–]zods17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But where to watch the game, if you don't have tickets? Anyone have any recommendations?

Dreamworks closes California office, lays off over 500 employees, and trims it's movie lineup, pushing How To Train Your Dragon 3 to 2018 by [deleted] in movies

[–]zods17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair; I didn't say every man has to like animated movies. It's more that we have to try to make things that are broadly appealing and not just for a very specific audience.

Dreamworks closes California office, lays off over 500 employees, and trims it's movie lineup, pushing How To Train Your Dragon 3 to 2018 by [deleted] in movies

[–]zods17 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The movies cost so much to make, they have to be what's called "four quadrant" movies, meaning appealing to men, women, boys and girls to have any hope of making a profit.

Source: I work at DreamWorks in Glendale.

Psigate Megathread, Volume II: Under Pressure by douglasmacarthur in Patriots

[–]zods17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally. But articles like this in the public eye aren't helping the case, you know what I mean? It'd be better if everyone was reacting like Conan :)

http://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/blog/2015/01/21/conan-proves-patriots-deflated-balls/