166 Days
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166 Days
I know, odd number to be excited about, but I just went to my first function where evryone was drinking and I made it through. My daughters engagement party where it was an open bar (that I paid for) and everyone was drinking and having a good time. I actually bought a slushy machine (love slushees) from sams and had slushees all night. Some people used it and put alcohol in them but that was fine. Had a really intense alcohol dream last night but thanks to this place and you people I found that this is normal and i'm not crazy. Thanks again everyone.
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Awesome to hear! I just reflected on "166 days" like "That's almost 6 months" and kinda paused and reflected on what that would feel like and mean to me (at day 12 now). It, um, tingled. Pretty cool. It really can happen. Thank you! 
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Originally Posted by Samson1 
I know, odd number to be excited about, but I just went to my first function where evryone was drinking and I made it through. My daughters engagement party where it was an open bar (that I paid for) and everyone was drinking and having a good time. I actually bought a slushy machine (love slushees) from sams and had slushees all night. Some people used it and put alcohol in them but that was fine. Had a really intense alcohol dream last night but thanks to this place and you people I found that this is normal and i'm not crazy. Thanks again everyone.
I have done the same no.craving ,no.alcohol.but was a big cheerful ceremony .I loved to.see what others were doing .Saw the effects of alcohol on other people mindfully.
All fun happened without any regret !!
COOL !!!
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Me too... 166 days today. Congratulations to you (and to Sophie)!
I'm starting to handle more challenging situations myself and making steady progress on all fronts. I'm wary of complacency though - the AV still pops up from time to time... Onwards...
I'm starting to handle more challenging situations myself and making steady progress on all fronts. I'm wary of complacency though - the AV still pops up from time to time... Onwards...
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I’m on 166 days too. I think the coincidence is due to the 1st January being 166 days ago. I didn’t intentionally give up on this date. I was just coming back from holiday on a long-haul flight and had one beer. I’d cut down before that point, but once back home I decided to quit forever.
I always say this. Once you commit to abstinence - and it is heartbreaking at first, like splitting with a partner - it all falls into place and is easy. Trying to do things by halves, having “just the one” or having a session at a party or whatever will kill any plan to give up. I also always say this. The choices for anyone who’s alcohol dependent are simple:
a) Give up 100% for life
b) Accept you’ll be a heavy drinker for life
There is no option (c). No one can revert to moderate drinking. Option (b) is a miserable life for you and your loved ones, but option (a) is by far the easiest and best 😀
I always say this. Once you commit to abstinence - and it is heartbreaking at first, like splitting with a partner - it all falls into place and is easy. Trying to do things by halves, having “just the one” or having a session at a party or whatever will kill any plan to give up. I also always say this. The choices for anyone who’s alcohol dependent are simple:
a) Give up 100% for life
b) Accept you’ll be a heavy drinker for life
There is no option (c). No one can revert to moderate drinking. Option (b) is a miserable life for you and your loved ones, but option (a) is by far the easiest and best 😀
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