What phony line did your Addiction try to feed you today?
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What phony line did your Addiction try to feed you today?
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!
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I haven't heard anything lately, but it used to throw some good ones on me. One of the craziest was "Maybe you're meant to live your life as a practicing alcoholic as a part of your spiritual journey." huh?? 
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I like the signature line too! It brings to mind another funny line from the Batman show, "Let's leave discretely - through the window."
My mental obsession keeps me on my toes - today it was, "Hey, you're not counting days. You don't know how many days. So, there's no real KNOWN record to break. So, you can break it."...snort....
My mental obsession keeps me on my toes - today it was, "Hey, you're not counting days. You don't know how many days. So, there's no real KNOWN record to break. So, you can break it."...snort....
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My addiction tells me daily that I wasn't as out of control as I really was and if I just find that mythical way to "moderate" I will finally figure it out.
Even typing that reminds me how cunning and evil my addiction is. It fights very diirty and will use any means necessary to try to win. Cunning and baffling indeed.
Even typing that reminds me how cunning and evil my addiction is. It fights very diirty and will use any means necessary to try to win. Cunning and baffling indeed.
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"Your air conditioner is suddenly not working, and it sure is hot in here. Wouldn't a cold beer be nice? Just this once, it'll be fixed tomorrow and back on the wagon you go!"
I'm having a Snapple instead, and the urge settled right down.
I'm having a Snapple instead, and the urge settled right down.
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Great thread EQ
And I think a great exercise in identifying how our AV tries to manipulate....and how we counteract.
EQ, I think your posts prompt great thinking....sometimes we may think that we're just answering a simple question that you pose, but I believe it does some great underlying therapeutic work for us
So thank you
And I think a great exercise in identifying how our AV tries to manipulate....and how we counteract.
EQ, I think your posts prompt great thinking....sometimes we may think that we're just answering a simple question that you pose, but I believe it does some great underlying therapeutic work for us
So thank you
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Originally Posted by Fernaceman 
My addiction tells me daily that I wasn't as out of control as I really was and if I just find that mythical way to "moderate" I will finally figure it out.
I think now, though, I have a secure, safe place deep down where the truth can live.
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Today my addiction almost had me convinced that I could have just one drink. Nobody else would know and how bad could it be? I almost believed it. The fact of the matter is, one drink is NEVER enough, I would be that person that would KNOW that I did it and as far as how bad it could be goes, I also know it's NEVER good. Me and booze = BAD news.
Guess what addiction? Screw you! I will not let you win! I have made it 36 days, today and tomorrow will be yet another battle won. One day at a time.
Guess what addiction? Screw you! I will not let you win! I have made it 36 days, today and tomorrow will be yet another battle won. One day at a time.
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Mine was very sneaky today. First time it tried in a week. Went to lunch with friends who were drinking, I was fine no AV. Then they had a drink before the movie an I smelled the mint in a mojito, AV said "you can just chew on the mint from his glass". I Disengaged and drank my diet coke.
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Originally Posted by Fernaceman
My addiction tells me daily that I wasn't as out of control as I really was and if I just find that mythical way to "moderate" I will finally figure it out.
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my loving wife is out of town at a yoga retreat. My AV said that historically I can tie one one tonight. finally, I stayed here and met that line of thought head on. My wife being gone should be an excuse to better myself as a man when she gets back. not clean up and hide empties and pretend that I did something other than drink. I used to listen to the moderation lie. thank god thats over. now I can at least tackle the real deal.
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