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Old 11-24-2012, 03:46 PM
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I just realized...

I just realized that I am sitting cross-legged on my bed, with my back leaning against some pillows, computer on my lap, with a giant bottle either firmly clasped in my left hand or resting in the nook of my arm as I type. That bottle used to always be booze. This time it's mineral water.

I am still enacting a nightly ritual to the tee, just with fizzy water instead of the booze. It's funny how I still find the physical presence of the bottle comforting even though it's not filled with what my addiction craves.

You think I would grow up and get a glass with some ice, but for now I like that fizzy mineral water bottle right where it is.
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Old 11-24-2012, 03:48 PM
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I am in the same situation and position but it is a zero calorie protein drink.
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Old 11-24-2012, 03:53 PM
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I think having the bottle and the ritual the same, but the drink different (and non-alcoholic) is nice because it reminds exactly of what I am NOT doing right now, which is ruining my life
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I carry a bottle of water with me all the time....Come to think of it....I always had a beer in my hand too.
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water is my new best friend!
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Old 11-24-2012, 03:58 PM
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I'm drinkinking a LifeWaterZero not an add but very good and going from SR to music videos and back. Not bad.
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Old 11-24-2012, 05:09 PM
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If I followed my usual ritual, I'd have to keep the bottle hidden...under the sofa, in my laptop bag, in my trunk, under the bed, stuffed in a shoe....
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Ahhhh...the fizzy bublegh. Beats booze any day!
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Old 11-24-2012, 06:11 PM
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I'm in the same position only with a big glass of iced tea!
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Old 11-24-2012, 09:13 PM
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I now have ice water, I have become a big fan of fat free hot chocolate or low fat chocolate silk. Figure the calcium is good for my almost 42 year old bones!!!

I love coke zero and have made the mistake of drinking it at night, not wise when falling asleep is already an issue for me!
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Old 11-24-2012, 09:15 PM
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When I stopped smoking..i would hold cinnamon sticks in my hand and sometimes pretend to puff on them..it helped me alot. I never returned to smoking. Holding a bottle of water is great and it if helps or soothes you..do it ..whatever works
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