copperfield

Ok I just need to vent. I am currently sitting at a table for an expensive fundraiser with rich people with tons of free booze infront of me. And beside me us my ex. and i have to perform. I have so much anxiety. It's day 6 for me...help.

Pigtails

Your posting on here was your first step in staying sober. Your second step is just to not drink!!! I'm so proud of you, I honestly don't know if I could do that. My biggest fears involves being offered/nearly force-fed free booze by the people I used to drink with who want me to still drink with them... and then performing in public, OMG. But you can do it. This is a huge test and you will pass. Stay strong!!!! You'll be my hero.

YVRguy

Stay strong , grab a soda , a San Pelegrino , their finest Orange Juice, or a Mocktail unlss that's a trigger.

You can do this and the event will be over sooner than you think....and you can always leave...I would if I felt I was not going to make it , and I have before at these kind of events at trade shows...

You can do it

Hevyn

Our money's on you, copperfield. Rise above it all. You can make it through, and feel great tomorrow.

seethroughblue

To ease your anxiety/nerves about performing, could u sneak away and do some quick vigorous exercise? Like jumping jacks, punching the air, ir push ups. Anything to get some good endorphins and kinda take the edge off.

Zebra1275

Sounds like a good opportunity to show your ex that you are not the person you used to be.

eJoshua

Hang in there, you can do it.

copperfield

Whew reading your responses is so helping! I just ordered a virgin caeser and its great! Thanks, deep breaths and trying to stay strong!

Pigtails

I like this. I recently had a dream where I WASN'T drinking in a restaurant/bar [I used to dream that I WAS drinking... I'm hoping this is a positive sign as it means a change in my sub-conscience?], and in the dream my ex walked into the restaurant... he and I used to drink a lot together, yet tell each other we wanted to stop, and judge each other for not stopping or the things we each did while drunk [it was clearly a dysfunctional relationship], and I was anxious in my dream to show him that I WASN'T drinking.

north

I know it might not be a very positive-sounding recommendation to make, but it's something that I discovered myself doing without thinking ...

There would almost always be at least one person who had too much to drink at such events, and I would inevitably notice him/her. And, for whatever screwed up reason I might have, knowing that I was not that guy - nor going to end up like that - made me feel better about not drinking.

Dominica2

Stay strong, you have gone 6 days, and you know what? Every day is a victory! Keep up the great work! :o)

feralheart

Hang in there! it's so worth it.

Dee74

We play better sober anyway copperfield - stick with it.

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Threshold

For us, there is NO SUCH THING, as "free" booze, we will pay a much higher price for drinking it than any dollar amount.

It's much better to wake up FREE tomorrow, free of regret, hangover, shame, etc etc etc,

I am so glad you posted here.

awesome

06yz125

Wow Copperfield.. your one strong SOB.
I don't think I could not drink today if put in that situation.
But..maybe..just maybe..if only for today.

Don't Drink..

Stay Strong.

It won't help.

copperfield

Holy Cr*p!!! I DID IT!!!!!!! THANK GOODNESS FOR ALL OF YOU AND FOR ME HAVING A PHONE THAT CAN GO ON THE INTERNET WHILE IM OUT!!! I MADE IT THROUGH MY GIG, SO DAMN HARD AND MY EX MADE IT EVEN HARDER, HAD TEARS ON DRIVE HOME, BUT I DID IT!!!!!!!! IM EATING A LINDT CHOCOLATE BAR IN CELEBRATION WITH CHAMOMILE TEA!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!! I COULDN'T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT SR!!!

06yz125

I'm smiling and crying with you.

Good Job

You will be happy and sober tomorrow.

Dee74

good work copperfield

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Dominica2

GREAT job Copper! you are a real inspiration!

sugarbear1

You are My Hero!!!!!!!

Way to go! On towards day 7!!!!!!!