temptation
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Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 192
temptation
I've had 2 beers which were bought for me by my Dad he is ok with that...
But I have temptation now to sneak more as it's a Saturday night...
I would probably want to get drunk alone in my room watching rock music dvds.
I won't do it though...as I could easily drink a half bottle of vodka alone which is well sad and possibly dangerous and I would get thrown out the house by parents..
I prefer having my wits about me anyway.
But I have temptation now to sneak more as it's a Saturday night...
I would probably want to get drunk alone in my room watching rock music dvds.
I won't do it though...as I could easily drink a half bottle of vodka alone which is well sad and possibly dangerous and I would get thrown out the house by parents..
I prefer having my wits about me anyway.
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Baton Rouge, La.
Posts: 15,238
If you dont mind me asking, but how old r u?
I can't understand a parent buying beer or
alcohol for their child. But then you maybe
an adult. Still....
As a parent of 2 who r now grown and gone,
I never incouraged drinking much less bought
alcohol for them.
Just my thoughts of course.
I was 30 when my little family intervened
on me sending me to rehab where I stayed
for 28 day recieiving the tools and knowledge
of my alcoholism.
My 2 kids were 6 and 4 at that time and Im
grateful to have gotten sober when they were
young. Then with a recovery program in place
I became a positive influence in their lives
in letting them know the dangers of drinking
and drugs.
Im glad my 2 made it safely thru HS and college
with no addictions.
I can't understand a parent buying beer or
alcohol for their child. But then you maybe
an adult. Still....
As a parent of 2 who r now grown and gone,
I never incouraged drinking much less bought
alcohol for them.
Just my thoughts of course.
I was 30 when my little family intervened
on me sending me to rehab where I stayed
for 28 day recieiving the tools and knowledge
of my alcoholism.
My 2 kids were 6 and 4 at that time and Im
grateful to have gotten sober when they were
young. Then with a recovery program in place
I became a positive influence in their lives
in letting them know the dangers of drinking
and drugs.
Im glad my 2 made it safely thru HS and college
with no addictions.
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Upstate New York
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Hello hendrixstrat. I hope the day will come when you won't refer to yourself as "just a bum". I'm sure there's much more to you than that. (I agree with blackgnat.)
When I had just a couple drinks, I always wanted more too. I was never able to control what I drank once I had it in my system. As SoberDrunk suggested, maybe trying an AA meeting would be a good idea - sounds like you need some support and companionship. Let us know how you're doing.
When I had just a couple drinks, I always wanted more too. I was never able to control what I drank once I had it in my system. As SoberDrunk suggested, maybe trying an AA meeting would be a good idea - sounds like you need some support and companionship. Let us know how you're doing.
Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Baton Rouge, La.
Posts: 15,238
26 yrs. old.....your a young man. 
So young with so many opportunities
available to you for the taking.
Temptations are hard to avoid and
when we act upon them then there
are consequenses that follow them.
Agree?
Like drinking or using drugs. Right?
Would you believe it if somoeone told
you that they care about ur well being
to see you throw it all away with drugs
or alcohol?
Some of us may have to turn to someone
other than our parents or loved ones for
care and concern, which is sad in a way,
because we would have hoped our parents
would be better role models for us.....but
many are not.
I grew up in a small town where everyone
knew everyone. I could still be there drinking
my life away, never mounting to a row of beans.
However, that never happened to me thank
God. I left my parents home at 19 and moved
to the East Baton Rouge side driving over the
Mighty Mississippi River.
Once I did that, i never looked back as i went
thru many changes in my life including getting
sober at 30, 21 yrs ago. I relocated, had 2 beautiful
kids, married 25 yrs.
That wasnt the end of my journey as I ended that
marriage, got kids college degreed and return to
my hometown of East Baton Rouge and remarried.
Getting out of the alcohol fog opened my eyes to
a beautiful world we live in and have a purpose in life
helping others still suffering with addiction.
I know im rambling but I do care what happens
to you.
So young with so many opportunities
available to you for the taking.
Temptations are hard to avoid and
when we act upon them then there
are consequenses that follow them.
Agree?
Like drinking or using drugs. Right?
Would you believe it if somoeone told
you that they care about ur well being
to see you throw it all away with drugs
or alcohol?
Some of us may have to turn to someone
other than our parents or loved ones for
care and concern, which is sad in a way,
because we would have hoped our parents
would be better role models for us.....but
many are not.
I grew up in a small town where everyone
knew everyone. I could still be there drinking
my life away, never mounting to a row of beans.
However, that never happened to me thank
God. I left my parents home at 19 and moved
to the East Baton Rouge side driving over the
Mighty Mississippi River.
Once I did that, i never looked back as i went
thru many changes in my life including getting
sober at 30, 21 yrs ago. I relocated, had 2 beautiful
kids, married 25 yrs.
That wasnt the end of my journey as I ended that
marriage, got kids college degreed and return to
my hometown of East Baton Rouge and remarried.
Getting out of the alcohol fog opened my eyes to
a beautiful world we live in and have a purpose in life
helping others still suffering with addiction.
I know im rambling but I do care what happens
to you.
Always, Never & Forever
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Midwest
Posts: 313
From one 26 year old to another, put down the booze, get a job...maybe 2 or 3 of them, get out of your parents' house and move forward with life. If that sounds mean, I apologize, but you seem pretty complacent about your situation. It's easier said than done, but it's also hard but not impossible.
bona fido dog-lover
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: SF Bay area, CA
Posts: 99,784
I lost the temptation/desire to drink when I started being grateful for all my blessings. It was hard at first to be grateful, as my life was in a mess (my doing!) and I saw little to be thankful for. But once I got into the habit of being grateful it changed my whole attitude and I rarely get tempted anymore.
Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Baton Rouge, La.
Posts: 15,238
Good job for not going to buy liquor.
Have you ever wanted to do something
so much or had an interest in something
facinating?
That one thing that you wishing you
could do but dont know how to get there
to do it?
Did you graduate high school awhile back?
Did you try college?
I went to LSU for a few yrs, but i found
partying then and wanting to be a mom
more important than going to school back
in the day.
But that was me.
You, can do anything you want to in life you
know. Even going to get a trade or going to
a techical institute to learn that special thing
ud like to do.
Maybe music. Computers. So many choices
and you dont have to stay there in ur own
community. Travel. Photopgraphy. Maybe
culinary institute.
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Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 192
Thanks again everyone, this thread has stopped me getting drunk tonight as well as a bit of willpower.
As for my plans there's obviously not many jobs available at the moment, but I'm thinking of a college course that starts in January.
Music production/sound Engineering....more of a hobbie type thing I imagine but it's what I'm interested in and I will meet some new folk.
As for my plans there's obviously not many jobs available at the moment, but I'm thinking of a college course that starts in January.
Music production/sound Engineering....more of a hobbie type thing I imagine but it's what I'm interested in and I will meet some new folk.
Self recovered Self discovered
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Toronto Canada
Posts: 5,148
I thought I was drinking out of boredom until I looked closely what I was doing. I would sit in the same spot and take a pull out of my vodka bottle every so often, and I could do this for hours. No TV, no radio, nothin'. Looking back, I can say that drinking like that was the most boring thing I could ever do.
Kick this, make a plan to not drink again, and watch the opportunities open up for you. Life will get so much better for you sober. You have absolutely nothing to lose by trying this out for a while, right? Give it a shot, and keep posting here.
Kick this, make a plan to not drink again, and watch the opportunities open up for you. Life will get so much better for you sober. You have absolutely nothing to lose by trying this out for a while, right? Give it a shot, and keep posting here.
Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Baton Rouge, La.
Posts: 15,238
Morning Hendrixstrat.
Hendrix-strat.....
Why did you chose this name? Are you
a Hendrix fan of his music?
Ive always loved listening to all kinds
of music, but when I got sober, for some
reason the sounds were so clear and crisp.
I'll never forget that first Thangsgiving sober
after returning from rehab, I was cooking
my big dinner for the family and listening
to the stereo, the music for some odd reason
sounded different. Like hearing it for the very
first time. Soooo awesome.
Anyway....
You are here on SR for a reason just like
so many here including myself. It's the
fellowship, support and care of each other
as we help each to not drink or use one
day at a time.
I dont know your story or what brought
you here to SR, but im guessing you want
to learn about ur addiction and how to stop
just like so many here.
As you read others share their situations
you see how they stay sober and clean by
changing things in their lives. Learning ways
to stay away from people, places and things
associated with alcohol or drugs.
Have you been to an AA meeting where you
live? Do you know where they are located?
I guess my wish for you is, ud arm urself
with the knowledge of addiction and how
it affects people in different ways and how
to not drink one day at a time using a
program of recovery to guide you along ur
journey in life.
I hope you stay strong today and not give
into the urge or temptation of poison or
alcohol.
Enjoy another sober day.
Hendrix-strat.....
Why did you chose this name? Are you
a Hendrix fan of his music?
Ive always loved listening to all kinds
of music, but when I got sober, for some
reason the sounds were so clear and crisp.
I'll never forget that first Thangsgiving sober
after returning from rehab, I was cooking
my big dinner for the family and listening
to the stereo, the music for some odd reason
sounded different. Like hearing it for the very
first time. Soooo awesome.
Anyway....
You are here on SR for a reason just like
so many here including myself. It's the
fellowship, support and care of each other
as we help each to not drink or use one
day at a time.
I dont know your story or what brought
you here to SR, but im guessing you want
to learn about ur addiction and how to stop
just like so many here.
As you read others share their situations
you see how they stay sober and clean by
changing things in their lives. Learning ways
to stay away from people, places and things
associated with alcohol or drugs.
Have you been to an AA meeting where you
live? Do you know where they are located?
I guess my wish for you is, ud arm urself
with the knowledge of addiction and how
it affects people in different ways and how
to not drink one day at a time using a
program of recovery to guide you along ur
journey in life.
I hope you stay strong today and not give
into the urge or temptation of poison or
alcohol.
Enjoy another sober day.
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 192
I love music when sober too...
I guess you just can't take it all in when in a drunken state.
I'm a fan of Hendrix especially his last album "First Rays Of The New Rising Sun"
I chose the name cause I had just bought a new Fender stratocaster that's just like the one he played at Woodstock.
I've been to one AA meeting but I wouldn't want to go back, I guess I'm just an old fashioned believer in Willpower to overcome addictions
I guess you just can't take it all in when in a drunken state.
I'm a fan of Hendrix especially his last album "First Rays Of The New Rising Sun"
I chose the name cause I had just bought a new Fender stratocaster that's just like the one he played at Woodstock.
I've been to one AA meeting but I wouldn't want to go back, I guess I'm just an old fashioned believer in Willpower to overcome addictions
Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 79
Hey Hendixstrat , I myself struggle with isolation and boredom , they are probably two of my biggest triggers for relapse . I think what the other posters said about checking out an AA meeting would be a great solution , two birds with one stone as they say . And us Alcoholics know that once we have that first drink , it won't be long till we are flat out intoxicated . We are playing with fire even if we have only one .
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