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It’s the Holidays. How About Just One? - Proof Blog - NYTimes.com

I was destined to read this article today, as I've been bothered by cravings to drink, and not just to drink, but to get smashed. I know I won't give in, but the fact that my alcoholic personality still tries to get me drunk really bugs me. I KNOW I CAN'T HAVE even one drink as it'll lead me back to the 'bad ol' days' and it will be hard to get myself out of it.

A merry clean and sober Christmas to all!:ghug3

Astro

Awesome least, thank you for sharing it with us.

NewDayNow

JIT

Just In Time - Thanks Least

Ed

Jakey

Thanks least! Great article.

Hevyn

I can't thank you enough, Least. I'll take anything that helps get me through the next few weeks. I loved the line, "A certain euphoric recall about the drinking life remains lodged in the psyche of any drunk, no matter how many years he's remained sober." That's what many of us have said often on here, but it helps to read it re-stated. I know he's dead-on when he said he crossed over from psychological to physical addiction somewhere along the way. I know that's what happened to me. Thank you so much, my friend-I doubt I'd have seen this if you hadn't posted it.

warrens

Least

Terrific article. Thank you! I read the NYT every day and never noticed it.

You sound just wonderful. I am so happy and in awe of you. 6 months ago you sounded little more than a scared child, today you sound like a powerful and resilient woman. An anthology of your posts would make an incredible book.

Best to you Susan, and beware overcondfidence.

warren

NOMOMERLOTMAMMA

Thanks Least..great article.

I have my partner's Xmas party this weekend. I'm seriously thinking about asking her if she mind if I beg off. It's at someone's home, and I know that the wine will be flowing (which was my personal DOC). I just had a drinking dream last week, so I am wondering whether I should just bag it. I'm going to talk to her about it.

FizzyWater

Spot on Warrens.

Mariposa18

I'm so glad you posted this! I know nobody around me will understand why I can't "have just one" but reading that reassured me why I know I can't and most importantly why I WON'T! =) I don't care what anyone else thinks anymore, I don't drink is all I need to say and whoever doesn't like it too bad!

Thanks so much Least =)

scaredykat

Great post Least. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Tryingto

Thanks for posting the link. I read through it. It was a good read.

Pelican

Excellent post, Least!

Thanks for sharing.

coffeenut

Besides, my newly wired brain doesn’t really have the interest to try. I’ve worked too hard at this, learned too much, have too much pride in accomplishing something that a lot of folks with this problem don’t — a solid sobriety that has lasted at least as long as my addiction did — to risk a relapse.

Excellent article, Least.