Trading binge drinking for binge watching TV series
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Trading binge drinking for binge watching TV series
I'm only on day 8 I've tried to be sober before but I would start to feel good after a week or 3 then go back to drinking and start the vicious cycle again. This time feels different though. I'm having cravings pretty frequently but I'm learning how to say no to them. Anyway I started binge watching the office on nextflix since last week lol. Besides going to work,socializing,exercising I feel like I traded my binge drinking for binge watching tv lol. I feel like it's been a really good distracting for me and it makes the time fly by just like drinking did. Anyone else find a show they like so much and just start binge watching it?
So funny that you mention this!
Ok! Weird. I just googled to find which network the series 'The Wire' is shown after reading the raves on Oldselfagain's thread about boxsets...
There are 5 seasons!!! My first reaction was 'Oh no'! If I like the show, and I think that I will, this means I will be sleep deprived for the next few days
It IS a full moon tonight. Time to do something a little crazy (Hah! PurpleKnight, put the kettle on), right?
There are 5 seasons!!! My first reaction was 'Oh no'! If I like the show, and I think that I will, this means I will be sleep deprived for the next few days
It IS a full moon tonight. Time to do something a little crazy (Hah! PurpleKnight, put the kettle on), right?
Hey Bimini, perhaps they will add a 'Netflix Addiction' section on the SR site...that way we could all talk about it and offer regular support
Gettingbetter - congrats to you on your 8 Days and learning new skills!
Gettingbetter - congrats to you on your 8 Days and learning new skills!
Last edited by Verte; 05-14-2014 at 07:38 PM. Reason: Props to thread starter
Ha! I did the same thing. Sons of Anarchy, Breaking Bad, Nurse Jackie. In the beginning that's all I wanted to do. Lie on my bed at night and get lost in those series. And it works! I see no harm in it. I did get to the point where I felt I was over doing it and cut back. Now I spend my time reading these posts!
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I'm only on day 8 I've tried to be sober before but I would start to feel good after a week or 3 then go back to drinking and start the vicious cycle again. This time feels different though. I'm having cravings pretty frequently but I'm learning how to say no to them. Anyway I started binge watching the office on nextflix since last week lol. Besides going to work,socializing,exercising I feel like I traded my binge drinking for binge watching tv lol. I feel like it's been a really good distracting for me and it makes the time fly by just like drinking did. Anyone else find a show they like so much and just start binge watching it?
I watched a couple of the Addicted episodes on Netflix. Lol
Now trying more lighthearted stuff - re-watching Parenthood, and going to try House of Cards.
Can't wait for season 2 of Orange is the New Black.
Enjoy!
Now trying more lighthearted stuff - re-watching Parenthood, and going to try House of Cards.
Can't wait for season 2 of Orange is the New Black.
Enjoy!
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I did the same binge TV watching only mine was NYPD Blue and Law and Order. They both kept me sober the first few weeks.
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