Moderation is non-existent for me
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I do the same thing. I stop for a few days. Then I buy a couple of beers. Then it gets back to my previous level of only drinking beer and not eating on non-work days. And the scary thing is that it feels normal. I don't get into any trouble, except when I have to go without drinking. The medical consequences are not to be ignored.
I feel normal when I drink, and abnormal when I don't... to the point of being unsteady on my feet and wishing I could just go lie in bed, even though I have no hope of getting to sleep.
The beer helps me get to sleep after I've stayed awake longer than I should have, but then in 4 hours it wears off and I can't get back to sleep.
I feel normal when I drink, and abnormal when I don't... to the point of being unsteady on my feet and wishing I could just go lie in bed, even though I have no hope of getting to sleep.
The beer helps me get to sleep after I've stayed awake longer than I should have, but then in 4 hours it wears off and I can't get back to sleep.
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Hey Cat - in just two days you have helped me so much with your quick, kind and encouraging words. Cannot say enough how glad I am you are here on this journey with me. You sound like a smart and sassy person who should allow people to enjoy you without the fog of alcohol.
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Originally Posted by TTBABP 
Hey Cat - in just two days you have helped me so much with your quick, kind and encouraging words. Cannot say enough how glad I am you are here on this journey with me. You sound like a smart and sassy person who should allow people to enjoy you without the fog of alcohol.
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Originally Posted by Anna
Cat, it sounds like you are committed to staying sober and recovering. Good for you!
You said, "Finally, I need to be in control of any stressful situations in the future and not let those cause me to fall week to alcohol." This is my experience - trying to control situations that are not under my control was a constant trigger to drink. I had to learn that the only thing I could control was my reaction to what was happening in my life. So, I don't believe you can control all the stressful situations in your life, but you can choose to not let them drag you back into alcoholism
You said, "Finally, I need to be in control of any stressful situations in the future and not let those cause me to fall week to alcohol." This is my experience - trying to control situations that are not under my control was a constant trigger to drink. I had to learn that the only thing I could control was my reaction to what was happening in my life. So, I don't believe you can control all the stressful situations in your life, but you can choose to not let them drag you back into alcoholism
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It's never worked for me either. I'm two weeks in & spending lots of time these past few days trying to convince myself otherwise. Thanks for the thread, it has once again reminded me that I cannot go down that road again. If I could be a "normal" drinker I would have done it long ago & avoided all of the lying, hiding, & time spent planning my life around my next drinking session.
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Originally Posted by lyddie
Welcome Back to SR Cat. I have thought about you and wondered how you were doing. I am glad to see you back here and posting.
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I have to admit it's been a great 3 days going through detox. Wha wha what?! Who ever says that? I've focused my time on being here reading and posting encouraging words as well as sharing some of my previous horror stories.
It all really comes to light as a reminder that alcohol is so destructive in our lives and we must abolish it all together for a safe, healthy lifestyle.
Peace out and stay sober!!
It all really comes to light as a reminder that alcohol is so destructive in our lives and we must abolish it all together for a safe, healthy lifestyle.
Peace out and stay sober!!
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Originally Posted by cat1961
I have to admit it's been a great 3 days going through detox. Wha wha what?! Who ever says that? I've focused my time on being here reading and posting encouraging words as well as sharing some of my previous horror stories.
It all really comes to light as a reminder that alcohol is so destructive in our lives and we must abolish it all together for a safe, healthy lifestyle.
Peace out and stay sober!!
It all really comes to light as a reminder that alcohol is so destructive in our lives and we must abolish it all together for a safe, healthy lifestyle.
Peace out and stay sober!!
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