It's so easy, the way to stop drinking is....
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It's so easy, the way to stop drinking is....
I've said it to friends, myself, etc. It's so easy.......
The way to stop drinking is: to not drink.
I have found that IT IS NOT EASY.
Boredom, job stress, free time, bar friends aka
people who mire in the world you/we are in.
A lot of the people we socialize with in bars or
that type of atmosphere are just like us, but
don't acknowledge a problem, don't want to,
or don't yet recognize it.
Alcohol is a powerful thing and I'm still dealing with
it. I've found myself in places and situations
(some really fun and exciting even hilarious,
but looking back, many very bad, dangerous
potentially dangerous, and costly).
I related to a story I read wherein
a woman said that good things happened when
she wasn't drinking , but 90 percent of the
bad things - alcohol was somewhere in the mix.
I've been reading the soberrecovery forums for months.
Why? It's good to realize that people go through
similar experiences I have.
What turns me off: the holier than thou
people who get validation in being the experts in
their recovery. Some of the people on these
forums are just downright nasty, sharing their experiences
with great expertise on how to deal,
but with a huge twinge of anger in
that they can't drink.
Nevertheless, I appreciate a place like this
where I can read and share in the similar experiences
of the average Joe. The "newcomers" seem the
most honest and unassuming. They express their
fears, concerns, and questions without the
AA bias, religious bias, expert bias, etc.
Just my two cents. Not looking for replies.
For those "newcomers" to this forum...
Good luck. I hope you find a way to work
your way through hardship, and I hope I
can find a way too. This websit has been
very comforting in many ways. Just
skim past the charlatans.
The way to stop drinking is: to not drink.
I have found that IT IS NOT EASY.
Boredom, job stress, free time, bar friends aka
people who mire in the world you/we are in.
A lot of the people we socialize with in bars or
that type of atmosphere are just like us, but
don't acknowledge a problem, don't want to,
or don't yet recognize it.
Alcohol is a powerful thing and I'm still dealing with
it. I've found myself in places and situations
(some really fun and exciting even hilarious,
but looking back, many very bad, dangerous
potentially dangerous, and costly).
I related to a story I read wherein
a woman said that good things happened when
she wasn't drinking , but 90 percent of the
bad things - alcohol was somewhere in the mix.
I've been reading the soberrecovery forums for months.
Why? It's good to realize that people go through
similar experiences I have.
What turns me off: the holier than thou
people who get validation in being the experts in
their recovery. Some of the people on these
forums are just downright nasty, sharing their experiences
with great expertise on how to deal,
but with a huge twinge of anger in
that they can't drink.
Nevertheless, I appreciate a place like this
where I can read and share in the similar experiences
of the average Joe. The "newcomers" seem the
most honest and unassuming. They express their
fears, concerns, and questions without the
AA bias, religious bias, expert bias, etc.
Just my two cents. Not looking for replies.
For those "newcomers" to this forum...
Good luck. I hope you find a way to work
your way through hardship, and I hope I
can find a way too. This websit has been
very comforting in many ways. Just
skim past the charlatans.
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: san jose, ca
Posts: 5
Originally Posted by charlieinthebox
I've said it to friends, myself, etc. It's so easy.......
The way to stop drinking is: to not drink.
I have found that IT IS NOT EASY.
Boredom, job stress, free time, bar friends aka
people who mire in the world you/we are in.
A lot of the people we socialize with in bars or
that type of atmosphere are just like us, but
don't acknowledge a problem, don't want to,
or don't yet recognize it.
Alcohol is a powerful thing and I'm still dealing with
it. I've found myself in places and situations
(some really fun and exciting even hilarious,
but looking back, many very bad, dangerous
potentially dangerous, and costly).
I related to a story I read wherein
a woman said that good things happened when
she wasn't drinking , but 90 percent of the
bad things - alcohol was somewhere in the mix.
I've been reading the soberrecovery forums for months.
Why? It's good to realize that people go through
similar experiences I have.
What turns me off: the holier than thou
people who get validation in being the experts in
their recovery. Some of the people on these
forums are just downright nasty, sharing their experiences
with great expertise on how to deal,
but with a huge twinge of anger in
that they can't drink.
Nevertheless, I appreciate a place like this
where I can read and share in the similar experiences
of the average Joe. The "newcomers" seem the
most honest and unassuming. They express their
fears, concerns, and questions without the
AA bias, religious bias, expert bias, etc.
Just my two cents. Not looking for replies.
For those "newcomers" to this forum...
Good luck. I hope you find a way to work
your way through hardship, and I hope I
can find a way too. This websit has been
very comforting in many ways. Just
skim past the charlatans.
The way to stop drinking is: to not drink.
I have found that IT IS NOT EASY.
Boredom, job stress, free time, bar friends aka
people who mire in the world you/we are in.
A lot of the people we socialize with in bars or
that type of atmosphere are just like us, but
don't acknowledge a problem, don't want to,
or don't yet recognize it.
Alcohol is a powerful thing and I'm still dealing with
it. I've found myself in places and situations
(some really fun and exciting even hilarious,
but looking back, many very bad, dangerous
potentially dangerous, and costly).
I related to a story I read wherein
a woman said that good things happened when
she wasn't drinking , but 90 percent of the
bad things - alcohol was somewhere in the mix.
I've been reading the soberrecovery forums for months.
Why? It's good to realize that people go through
similar experiences I have.
What turns me off: the holier than thou
people who get validation in being the experts in
their recovery. Some of the people on these
forums are just downright nasty, sharing their experiences
with great expertise on how to deal,
but with a huge twinge of anger in
that they can't drink.
Nevertheless, I appreciate a place like this
where I can read and share in the similar experiences
of the average Joe. The "newcomers" seem the
most honest and unassuming. They express their
fears, concerns, and questions without the
AA bias, religious bias, expert bias, etc.
Just my two cents. Not looking for replies.
For those "newcomers" to this forum...
Good luck. I hope you find a way to work
your way through hardship, and I hope I
can find a way too. This websit has been
very comforting in many ways. Just
skim past the charlatans.
But its late and I'm cranky... Other than that, yes I agree with your post
Ah well, g'night all and lets see who's president tomorrow.-Kauai
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Okay, kids--let's be nice. The fact is, some people have different styles, different personalities, different takes on what works in recovery and what doesn't. However, we are all the same in one very key way--we all want to recover from our addictions and learn a new, better way of life, and we want to help others do the same.
Charlie--quitting drinking is SIMPLE, not easy. It takes much longer for some people to surrender to the idea that they have a disease. It sounds like you are well on your way.
Hope you all have a wonderful, sober, day!
Charlie--quitting drinking is SIMPLE, not easy. It takes much longer for some people to surrender to the idea that they have a disease. It sounds like you are well on your way.
Hope you all have a wonderful, sober, day!
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I have to say my experiences in here have all been good.The people in here are very supportive.But remember we are all human beings,far from perfect and in various stages of recovery.I love AA and NA.But even there I see it all.People gossiping,13th stepping,I have even seen fist fights.When someone complains or has something to say about another member I like to remind them and often have to remind myself this isnt the board of mental health. :spin
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