Old 02-08-2010, 04:44 PM
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north
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I haven't relapsed yet - knock on wood - however I have been asked quite a few times by friends and also family why I "simply can't just have 1 or 2 drinks?". So I have been propositioned, but have not crossed that line.

When I was drinking, I did not drink everyday and when I did, I went overboard "only" every 4th or 5th time. Therefore, they have good intentions at heart when they suggest I just "have a few".

However, very much like Ananda indicates, that would be very much like playing Russian Roulette. The first few times would probably be pleasantly deceptive... and then in two or three weeks *Bang!* back to where I started.

The "drunk dreams" that I still get once in a blue moon (e.g. ones where I dream that I am drinking alcohol and at some point realize I've relapsed) also remind me I don't want to go back there.
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