What phony line did your Addiction try to feed you today?
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Originally Posted by AlisonW 
bignd - awesome on the quitting smoking!
My AV told me today, that because I haven't lost any weight yet since I stopped drinking, that means I really couldn't have been drinking that much, and so it would be ok for me to go back to drinking again... what?!? I just laughed - at least my AV is hilarious!
My AV told me today, that because I haven't lost any weight yet since I stopped drinking, that means I really couldn't have been drinking that much, and so it would be ok for me to go back to drinking again... what?!? I just laughed - at least my AV is hilarious!
Remember no gain is a loss!
enjoy yourself this weekend. ...drink...
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a big thing for me lately (its only my first month of sobriety as well) has been my ex girlfriend. broke up with her 6 months ago. want to just forget about her (we broke up cause i couldnt stop using) but today i find out she might have cheated on me. my addiction pretty much went "now you're all angry and infuriated over something that may or may not have happened 6 months in the past, i know how to fix that. just need a pill or two" annoying :/ not gunna let it win this time though!
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Today while I took a drink of orange juice at work, my AV said:
"Wouldn't it be great if this OJ had some vodka in it? You could finally relax at work and laugh and not be all morose and flat like you have lately."
I was shocked. "AV", I said, "I never drank at work! But because I have been so unhappy at work, you saw this as my weak spot, didnt you? So you thought you'd try it? Well that just shows me you ARE desperate. I don't feel NEAR as desperate as YOU must feel to try this trick! Haha. Sucks to be you, AV."
"Wouldn't it be great if this OJ had some vodka in it? You could finally relax at work and laugh and not be all morose and flat like you have lately."
I was shocked. "AV", I said, "I never drank at work! But because I have been so unhappy at work, you saw this as my weak spot, didnt you? So you thought you'd try it? Well that just shows me you ARE desperate. I don't feel NEAR as desperate as YOU must feel to try this trick! Haha. Sucks to be you, AV."
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Today I was told that some wine would help me feel better about a friend passing away. Even that everyone else was going to drink, so why not you? Ha! Drinking would only numb me and screw up everything and I should e feeling things now so I can grieve NORMALLY!!!
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Today I was so anxious about my divorce hearing - I wanted a drink SOOOOOO bad! This has been going on for nearly a year. Today was the 1st time I went to court, SOBER. Yes the other times I would have a few drinks to calm my nerves. (yea I know another excuse - I've got tons of them!)
But today as scary & crappy as it was & as much as something kept saying man I could use a drink before this. I had my Diet Mt Dew & faced it.
... and only to get another court date
But today as scary & crappy as it was & as much as something kept saying man I could use a drink before this. I had my Diet Mt Dew & faced it.
... and only to get another court date
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Today I got approval for a week off next month and immediately my AV popped up:
"You have to drink, you can't have a weeks vacation and not drink, in fact its OK for you to socially drink now, you deserve the reward, in fact I can't even remember why you had to quit anyway, that was just a whim of yours..."
Me: "Well I remember why I had to quit!!! Where the hell did you come from AV? Anyway I can plan ahead to make this a wonderful healthy fun time off without alcohol. Thanks for reminding me I have to plan something good and fun for myself!"
"You have to drink, you can't have a weeks vacation and not drink, in fact its OK for you to socially drink now, you deserve the reward, in fact I can't even remember why you had to quit anyway, that was just a whim of yours..."
Me: "Well I remember why I had to quit!!! Where the hell did you come from AV? Anyway I can plan ahead to make this a wonderful healthy fun time off without alcohol. Thanks for reminding me I have to plan something good and fun for myself!"
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"hey its Friday, you should unwind with a drink. You've proved yourself now, been sober for 2 weeks, you can just drink on Fridays, couple of glasses of wine to unwind, end of week"
nah mate, my SR buddies and I - would beg to differ!
nah mate, my SR buddies and I - would beg to differ!
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Greek nameday celebration
"Today is your Nameday and it's a tradition to go out and buy your friends a drink. You should also have one yourself! You don't want your friends to think that you are impolite or a wet blanket."
Oh please... They are my friends and they love me, they don't need me to buy them drinks or drink with them to prove my friendship. And we don't have to drink alcohol in order to have a nice time!
Oh please... They are my friends and they love me, they don't need me to buy them drinks or drink with them to prove my friendship. And we don't have to drink alcohol in order to have a nice time!
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Originally Posted by EternalQ
What phony line did your addiction whisper to you today? What is your answer back?
Today my addiction tried to tell me that I can't meet new people and still not drink.
I answered: That day isn't here, and when it is, you are not welcome. In fact, you're not welcome any day, so get out!
Today my addiction tried to tell me that I can't meet new people and still not drink.
I answered: That day isn't here, and when it is, you are not welcome. In fact, you're not welcome any day, so get out!
I am incompetent in my job, blow off the meeting tonight you deserve to rest. It won out today but i didn't drink or use so I am still a miracle.
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AV: "When you drank you weren't this immobilized. When you drank you had courage. It calmed you down so you could act."
Me: "That is total bull**** AV... and you know it. Alcohol is the coward's way out."
Me: "That is total bull**** AV... and you know it. Alcohol is the coward's way out."
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