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Why can’t I stop drinking after a couple drinks? Social drinking
Addiction & Recovery | Last Active: Jan 21, 2022 | Replies (28)Comment receiving replies
@viola, @jennymja, @roch, @dmcdaniel1, @rathdowney, @soberkat11, @marye2, @fiskenmorder
As Thanksgiving approaches, I really want to thank you all for the support you have provided to each other this year in this Addiction discussion. You have shared your addiction/recovery journeys and supported each other.
At the end of the year, holiday parties and family get-togethers can add stress to our journey of wholeness and sobriety. I'm wondering, how are you doing?
For those of you who are new to this recovery process, share with us how you are preparing for this time of the year. To those of you who are "experienced" with years of sobriety, please share with others how you face the holidays and the temptations that it offers.
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November 16 marked 4 months alcohol free for me! I am so thankful for the clarity sobriety brings and the cognitive therapy that helps me maintain it. I appreciate Laurie’s suggestions too. I think they are right on the mark. Especially bringing your own drink and setting reasonable expectations. For me that means setting no expectations and focusing on just being present and being my alcohol free self not worrying about pleasing or impressing anyone. I impress them enough by saying how long I’ve been alcohol free! Lol… Drink wise, if anyone likes the taste of beer, there’s plenty NA beers out there. Bud Zero says 0% alcohol, while others like WellBeing say less than .5%. I personally like tonic water with lime and some ginger ale, or tonic with lime and ginger ale and cranberry juice. Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and sending good vibes out to all those who are struggling. Stay strong, you are not alone, and always remember people you don’t even know are rooting for you and support you on your sober journey! We’re a special extended kind of family💛