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Old 09-16-2015, 08:31 AM
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Saskia
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KeyOfC, happy to hear you are taking your sobriety very seriously and are setting specific limits. It does get easier over time but early on I have found it helps to avoid drinking situations. I also applaud you for being willing to tell some people why you don't drink. I get concerned when people say they feel they can't possibly tell anyone. Addiction loves hiding.

For me, being open about my addiction has helped me to accept it and deal with it more effectively. When I slipped once in the past 13+ months, I went straight to my pdoc, told him exactly what was going on and got immediate help. That made all the difference. Had I not been able to talk about it, I doubt the outcome would have been the same!
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