I think I have crossed the great divide!
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Oslo, Norway
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I think I have crossed the great divide!
Hello guys,
I gave up on Jan 1st and all has been giong well, and yesterday I crossed a huge hurdle (for me), I finished work and stopped by an old-drinking haunt to see a friend who was celebrating a new job, there was wine and beer all around me and I kept being offered it, the usual 'go on, have one', I know from oast experience where this would have led me!!
The great thing is that I said 'NO', and still had a good time catching up with people i hadn't seen since December, as the drinks continued and people got drunk around me, I managed to slip away quietly and have an early night... I was quite proud of myself, things are so much better now, Sleep, relationship, my head is clearer, I am getting things sorted in my life. of course I crave a quick drink now and then but can now see what it was doing to me, I didn't think I could do this and desperatley want to continue being sober!
Hope all you quitters are feeling the benefits too:-)
I gave up on Jan 1st and all has been giong well, and yesterday I crossed a huge hurdle (for me), I finished work and stopped by an old-drinking haunt to see a friend who was celebrating a new job, there was wine and beer all around me and I kept being offered it, the usual 'go on, have one', I know from oast experience where this would have led me!!
The great thing is that I said 'NO', and still had a good time catching up with people i hadn't seen since December, as the drinks continued and people got drunk around me, I managed to slip away quietly and have an early night... I was quite proud of myself, things are so much better now, Sleep, relationship, my head is clearer, I am getting things sorted in my life. of course I crave a quick drink now and then but can now see what it was doing to me, I didn't think I could do this and desperatley want to continue being sober!
Hope all you quitters are feeling the benefits too:-)
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Join Date: Jan 2012
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WELL DONE MARIUS
Major Kudos for your strength .. I'm on Day 20 but couldnt put myself in a pub/drink situation so far due to my realisation that I was weak to alcohol ...
That is .. until now ... tonight I am going out for pizza .. seems harmless but it's in a place known well for their pizza and beer ... even 2 days ago I wouldn't have been able to contemplate sitting there without being afraid that I'd fold and want a beer ... however last night, I turned to my boyfriend and said "do you know what lets go tomrrow" because with all his support staying away from socialising to help me I realise that because i have an alcohol problem he shouldnt be fully made suffer and 20 days into my journey it's time for me to at least attempt being outside my comfort zone ... don't know how it will go for me but I Am willing to give it a go and ur story has very much inspired me .. THANK YOU and well done xxx
Major Kudos for your strength .. I'm on Day 20 but couldnt put myself in a pub/drink situation so far due to my realisation that I was weak to alcohol ...
That is .. until now ... tonight I am going out for pizza .. seems harmless but it's in a place known well for their pizza and beer ... even 2 days ago I wouldn't have been able to contemplate sitting there without being afraid that I'd fold and want a beer ... however last night, I turned to my boyfriend and said "do you know what lets go tomrrow" because with all his support staying away from socialising to help me I realise that because i have an alcohol problem he shouldnt be fully made suffer and 20 days into my journey it's time for me to at least attempt being outside my comfort zone ... don't know how it will go for me but I Am willing to give it a go and ur story has very much inspired me .. THANK YOU and well done xxx
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Good job!
I do the same thing, think that first drink through, and where it will lead. This helps me so much.
You two both keep at it, and if you find a situation where you will be tempted, don't go!
Best to you both.
I do the same thing, think that first drink through, and where it will lead. This helps me so much.
You two both keep at it, and if you find a situation where you will be tempted, don't go!
Best to you both.
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Oslo, Norway
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Hey Isabella, glad I inspired you! That was my motive, this website is great for moral support to get us through those dark moments of temptation! We know we are better off without drink, but it's good to be reminded, have a great evening out and eat the most expensive dish on the menu and think of the money you will be saving!!
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