Commitment not to drink
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Commitment not to drink
This is my first time posting in months and I am making a pledge to no longer drink.
Last summer, I attempted sobriety and my life was a lot better – unfortunately I sort of fell back into my old habits. However, I have learned a lot and have a genuine desire to give this another shot. I feel a deep desire and willingness to stay sober.
I know this will be difficult for me, but I know it is necessary to stay sober to live the life that I want to live.
Last summer, I attempted sobriety and my life was a lot better – unfortunately I sort of fell back into my old habits. However, I have learned a lot and have a genuine desire to give this another shot. I feel a deep desire and willingness to stay sober.
I know this will be difficult for me, but I know it is necessary to stay sober to live the life that I want to live.
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I think one of the reasons why I slipped is because some of my closest friends also drink a lot. However, I do have friends who drink less or not at all so I am going to make an effort to plan events with them that do not involve drinking (eg. Going to the movies, etc.)
Another reason why I felt caught in a drinking loop is because there always seemed to an “important event” to celebrate. 4th of July, a friends birthday, a co-worker getting a promotion, etc. --- however I realize there will always be events to celebrate and there is no reason to put off being sober any longer.
I have mild anxiety issues which alcohol seemed to help, but exercise gives me the same benefits and it’s a much healthier way to deal with the problem so I am going to try to go to the gym more.
I’m a little worried about falling backwards but I am going to just take it one day at a time.
Another reason why I felt caught in a drinking loop is because there always seemed to an “important event” to celebrate. 4th of July, a friends birthday, a co-worker getting a promotion, etc. --- however I realize there will always be events to celebrate and there is no reason to put off being sober any longer.
I have mild anxiety issues which alcohol seemed to help, but exercise gives me the same benefits and it’s a much healthier way to deal with the problem so I am going to try to go to the gym more.
I’m a little worried about falling backwards but I am going to just take it one day at a time.
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I used to drink to celebrate EVERYTHING. Think of this:
When I drank, then I ate, then I feel asleep without brushing my teeth.
Ended up paying literally thousands to the dentist and oral surgeon the past year.
2k for laser treatment to get rid of the facial redness, spider veins.
Spent thousands trying to lose the weight, had a personal trainer and I used to drink before AND after seeing him.
Never mind all the crap I bought because I was drunk, online and had a credit card.
Gave almost my entire wardrobe of crap away today to Salvation Army.
Nothing I can do can erase all the times I've pissed people off.
I also could have gotten a DUI, or worse, caused an injury/fatality.
Not-worth-it.
When I drank, then I ate, then I feel asleep without brushing my teeth.
Ended up paying literally thousands to the dentist and oral surgeon the past year.
2k for laser treatment to get rid of the facial redness, spider veins.
Spent thousands trying to lose the weight, had a personal trainer and I used to drink before AND after seeing him.
Never mind all the crap I bought because I was drunk, online and had a credit card.
Gave almost my entire wardrobe of crap away today to Salvation Army.
Nothing I can do can erase all the times I've pissed people off.
I also could have gotten a DUI, or worse, caused an injury/fatality.
Not-worth-it.
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