The Sober Squad- Alcohol Free Living

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  • Drummer913
    Drummer913 Posts: 20 Member
    @RubyRed427...Funny you should mention Madness! It is my favorite song they do, and they played it at the concert, so it was great then too! He actually wrote it about his relationship with his then wife Kate Hudson. That song strikes a chord with me (no pun intended) in many ways. Anyhow, music is sometimes great therapy. I often am listening to music while I run. I just kind of wonder between my conscious and subconscious, if that makes any sense at all! :p
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,413 Member
    NormInv wrote: »
    Day 8 today and feeling strong. I feel like I'll be in the clear after day 10

    We always said day 10 is a turning point. So happy for you!
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,413 Member
    Drummer913 wrote: »
    @RubyRed427...Funny you should mention Madness! It is my favorite song they do, and they played it at the concert, so it was great then too! He actually wrote it about his relationship with his then wife Kate Hudson. That song strikes a chord with me (no pun intended) in many ways. Anyhow, music is sometimes great therapy. I often am listening to music while I run. I just kind of wonder between my conscious and subconscious, if that makes any sense at all! :p

    I love that song! I am always listening to music too. I have to have music as well when I jog. I didnt know he was married to Kate Hudson! Song makes sense then. LOL
  • NormInv
    NormInv Posts: 3,303 Member
    Drummer913 wrote: »
    @NormInv...Congrats on day 8! Day 10 is right around the corner! Stay strong!
    RubyRed427 wrote: »
    NormInv wrote: »
    Day 8 today and feeling strong. I feel like I'll be in the clear after day 10

    We always said day 10 is a turning point. So happy for you!

    thank yous :))))))
  • NormInv
    NormInv Posts: 3,303 Member
    ElC_76 wrote: »
    Sorry people's, I have been trying to tell u ppls a few times on here that I made it last night with some hassles at the start, but for some reason it's not posted.

    ..with envious sister in laws a particular one being rowdy and forceful I managed to slip out of their grip during the course of the first drinks going around.
    I didn't have to worry much after that. They were enjoying their own company. I kept myself occupied with food prep and cleaning up.
    The travel home was a difficult one bc dense fog had set in so I was glad I had a clear head.

    Well done @Norminv ,... your helping me keep strong. Always nice to know your not the only one going through a tough time. :)

    I have lost track when my last drink was ,its on here somewhere. I feel I need to go one day at a time during these tough periods. And the more I think about days and drinking the more I feel vulnerable.
    I think keeping myself busy is helping .

    good job elc
  • SunnyDays930
    SunnyDays930 Posts: 1,577 Member
    Well done, Friends. To those of you staying strong, congrats. To those that may be silently following and have NOT stayed sober, that's OK, we still welcome your insight. We've all had to start over at one time or another. I've got yet another holiday ornament exchange party tonight which I am sure will be full of wine and God knows what else. I will not be tempted as I am getting blood drawn Monday morning and I know that having any booze in my system will just make me feel lethargic and dehydrated and can't risk that. Plus I am driving, in the dark, to an unfamiliar place, and I need my wits about me. Wishing you all a happy Sunday.
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,413 Member
    JenT304 wrote: »
    @RubyRed427 I've not only left my cc in a bar, but forgotten if I had even paid and went back to retrieve it and sheepishly inquire if I paid and tipped the bartender. It are these small humiliations over the years that have made me say, "is this actually worth it?"
    I've been debating whether to bring wine to this party tonight. I've decided I'll bring an appetizer and a couple bottles of Pelligrino. If I am considered cheap, so be it. I need to be true to myself.

    I have brought Pelligrino to parties lately. I get the glass bottles to fancy it up a bit. But I think an app and the sparkling water is a wonderful thing. Xo
  • NormInv
    NormInv Posts: 3,303 Member
    For those struggling with sleep, try ZMA supplement, it works great....it does give you very vivid and weird dreams tho
  • ElC_76
    ElC_76 Posts: 3,054 Member
    edited December 2018
    Hope they're nice ones..lol :D
  • SunnyDays930
    SunnyDays930 Posts: 1,577 Member
    So I am glad I brought the Perrier to the party tonight as there were NO non alcohol options! Nothing! Not even a jug of water out. Well we all reminisced and caught up (college friends) and when it came time to open the ornaments, the one I chose turned out to be a miniature wine glass. :o Oh well. I said, "Oh thank you, it's so cute!" but this will never be going on my tree.
  • ElC_76
    ElC_76 Posts: 3,054 Member
    JenT304 wrote: »
    So I am glad I brought the Perrier to the party tonight as there were NO non alcohol options! Nothing! Not even a jug of water out. Well we all reminisced and caught up (college friends) and when it came time to open the ornaments, the one I chose turned out to be a miniature wine glass. :o Oh well. I said, "Oh thank you, it's so cute!" but this will never be going on my tree.

    Good on you, Jen, for thinking of taking something incase. U would have been REALLY in a spot of bother. U did awesome, and well done putting on a brave face opening your ornament ..x
  • ElC_76
    ElC_76 Posts: 3,054 Member
    edited December 2018
    Well, next lot of bithdays thats coming up is this Saturday and then 3 consecutive days from 25 -27 , then the 6th, 22 and 26 of Jan. One of them being mine. And of course the new year , and christmas day being a 'double banger' amongst it, I think I'll be ok. I have had this experience of the last one to hopfully be able to reflect and prepare myself. I want to be able to say I've done it for the first time. It would be probably since I was young if I do, do it. :);) .. so ive set this MASSIVE chellenge for myself. *flex* ;)
    ( I just have to picture myself 'blowing up like a balloon', while sitting on the couch / seat drinking .. that's REALLY really a scary thing for me. I don't like that part AT ALL!! That'll be enough :s ) :D
  • ElC_76
    ElC_76 Posts: 3,054 Member
    mjolnir81 wrote: »
    It's great having a read through this thread. I often think about giving up alcohol, I don't drink it too often but generally do it as the "norm" when we eat out or if we are at friends or something.

    At the start of this year I was diagnosed with Sjogren's syndrome and have realised that I no longer know how alcohol will affect me. I have had 4-5 drinks in one night and felt fine the next day, however I have also had 2 drinks and felt like I had the worst hangover the next day. I'm seriously thinking it's just not worth it. I've always said to my husband that if I only have 250 calories left for the day I would much rather have a bar of chocolate over a glass of wine. We'd probably save a lot of money too as when we go see family in Manchester if we have a drink we have to stay over in a hotel or if we go out for a meal and have a drink we have to get taxi's. If I drove on those occasions we would easily save a few hundred pounds a year. I'm thinking of just biting the bullet and going totally alcohol free.

    Hey, that sound a great decision. Even if u just give it a go. We always have fails but we just start over. :)
    I'm sorry to hear ur not well but even if u lessen it to start off then bit by bit , day by day take it as far as u like. It is by far better without. But there isn't any hard and fast rules.
    Some can take it but not all.
    Welcome to our chats, I'll be interested in knowing how you go.. :)<3
  • lorrainequiche59
    lorrainequiche59 Posts: 900 Member
    Hoping everyone has a great week <3
  • htimpaired
    htimpaired Posts: 1,404 Member
    Drummer913 wrote: »
    @RubyRed427...Funny you should mention Madness! It is my favorite song they do, and they played it at the concert, so it was great then too! He actually wrote it about his relationship with his then wife Kate Hudson. That song strikes a chord with me (no pun intended) in many ways. Anyhow, music is sometimes great therapy. I often am listening to music while I run. I just kind of wonder between my conscious and subconscious, if that makes any sense at all! :p

    I love Muse, going to see them in Toronto in March. I saw them at a music festival a few years ago-awesome. My favorite song they do is Hysteria-I just close my eyes and listen to those guitar solos....
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,413 Member
    @NormInv Is it Day 10 yet? Xo
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,413 Member
    edited December 2018
    JenT304 wrote: »
    So I am glad I brought the Perrier to the party tonight as there were NO non alcohol options! Nothing! Not even a jug of water out. Well we all reminisced and caught up (college friends) and when it came time to open the ornaments, the one I chose turned out to be a miniature wine glass. :o Oh well. I said, "Oh thank you, it's so cute!" but this will never be going on my tree.

    That is ironic to get that ornament!!! Good work bringing the Perrier. Better than drinking plain water , for sure.

    Tonight, I was out with some teachers. A fellow teacher said her son is turning 21 soon and she’s going to make him a “shot ski” to celebrate. I love this lady but I felt kind of sad that she would want to encourage drinking like that.
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,413 Member
    NormInv wrote: »
    RubyRed427 wrote: »
    @NormInv Is it Day 10 yet? Xo

    yes ma'am, day 10 today....all is well, thank you for checking in

    Awesome!!!
  • CarvedTones
    CarvedTones Posts: 2,340 Member
    NormInv wrote: »
    RubyRed427 wrote: »
    @NormInv Is it Day 10 yet? Xo

    yes ma'am, day 10 today....all is well, thank you for checking in

    Nice!