Old 10-16-2011, 02:37 PM
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onlythetruth
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Originally Posted by AprilMay1895 View Post
Am I being a whimpy, whiny pushover with this? Acting like I have no power when I do? Denying my own ability for self-control just because it's "hard" to say no to what I want? Lacking the confidence to believe in myself and my own power over my own actions?

I think so. If I REALLY want to quit drinking SO BADLY like I say I do, then I should just quit. No if's and's or's or but's about it. And this is all you've all really did...just quit and took no other answer from yourself. Even when the "whimpy, whiny, poor me" kicks in, you're answer is still just NEVER.

Let me know if I'm wrong.
I'm not the expert on this, and don't mean to butt in, but I'm going to bet that TU is going to say that yes, that's exactly it. To a certain extent it's pure stubbornness at first: the option is off the table, REALLY off the table and not subject to discussion.
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