Smelling like alcohol when you haven't been drinking
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Originally Posted by lostsoul82 
I try not get a resentment but it's the second time my sponsor has had someone from the fellowship say that they thought they smelt alcohol on me however I have had to yet again prove otherwise? Any help or guidance? I will keep doing what I'm determined to do, I got to 9 months last time.
to SR. Not to worry you but you might want to get a medical checkup. Smelling of alcohol is sometimes a side effect of diabetes associated when blood sugar is not being processed correctly.
Trudgin
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Originally Posted by lostsoul82
I try not get a resentment but it's the second time my sponsor has had someone from the fellowship say that they thought they smelt alcohol on me however I have had to yet again prove otherwise? Any help or guidance? I will keep doing what I'm determined to do, I got to 9 months last time.
Just so you know that AA has a sense of humor, btw - page 69 in the book deals with what other than ..........sex conduct.
There does exist the possibility that someone is being untruthful - that could be the other member(s) who said that to your sponsor, or could it be your sponsor pushing your buttons because they are suspicious ( wrongly so).
Just a thought.........
Truth just is - I'd look em straight in the eye and say that's not factual. I don't drink and leave it at that. We have enough to work on getting sober without concerning ourselves about wagging tongues or untruths from others.
Glad your here with us!!
keep coming back!
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Join Date: Jul 2015
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Originally Posted by JerryFish
It's detox. I've had something like that as well in the beginning. My sweat smelled weird. In hindsight it could have had an alcohol smell as well. It reminds me of when I quit (heavy) smoking. The first couple of days, my sweat smelled like tar.
Btw, are you planning to get sober?
P.S. Do go see your doctor.
Btw, are you planning to get sober?
P.S. Do go see your doctor.
Thats exactly what it is, hes sweating the alcohol out of his pores. I had this happen to me, this smell made me sick, it was everywhere. House, Car, street etc. Drink lots of water and flush your system it will go away...
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Join Date: Jun 2015
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Originally Posted by lostsoul82
Thanks. Feel more at peace with it now I've aired it. I was warned of the unfortunates that feel like they need to continue to harm others in early recovery.
I'm concerned about the doctors though?
I'm concerned about the doctors though?
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at 69 days there's something else going on I think. I hope you do get that checkup lostsoul 
Just remember - if you're sober, you don't have to prove anything to anyone.
If people in your life are being negative, maybe it's worth looking around for more positive folks?
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Just remember - if you're sober, you don't have to prove anything to anyone.
If people in your life are being negative, maybe it's worth looking around for more positive folks?
D
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[QUOTE=Dee74;5482606]at 69 days there's something else going on I think. I hope you do get that checkup lostsoul
Just remember - if you're sober, you don't have to prove anything to anyone.
If people in your life are being negative, maybe it's worth looking around for more positive folks?
Thanks again been great help. I don't choose who's in the rooms but I can correct the way that I feel. Also there is know doubt on my part in what I do. Keeps me coming back stronger.
Just remember - if you're sober, you don't have to prove anything to anyone.
If people in your life are being negative, maybe it's worth looking around for more positive folks?
Thanks again been great help. I don't choose who's in the rooms but I can correct the way that I feel. Also there is know doubt on my part in what I do. Keeps me coming back stronger.
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