Army Thread, Saturday 25th May
Yep siren....folks don't lke it if a person drinks too much and they don't like it if a person drinks too little either. They don't like it if a person is in some way different or doesn't conform to societal norms. But, as sweetie said, it's their problem. If they're uncomfortable with a person not drinking, all they have to do is keep their distance from said person.
JackieClaire;1510424 wrote: Reccybear. SW tip for you. Chop up a great big bowl of fruit and keep it where you can see it and snack on that. Loads and loads and loads of water.
Oh and JC's tip for the next few weeks. Don't stress the eating thing. You're body is prolly crying out for food when it's been used to getting it's calories from alcohol. Luckily once we've given up the poison we've got the rest of our lives to concentrate on our bodies.
Afternoon Jackie
Thanks for your suggestions and thoughts ...I will definitely take them on board.
2 and a half weeks is brilliant foxy! :goodjob: Glad the AB is helping.
Siren136;1510438 wrote: Satz, I felt the ire burning up the back of my neck at the nerve of someone in your business enough to be commenting on the AF drink you were daring to have. When I was drinking I was constantly worried that people were silently judging the amount and talking about it behind my back, never bothering to mention I might have a problem. Now they are confronting out loud about your AF drinks!?! Seems a bit backwards, doesn't it? I would have to come back with a sarcastic, slightly rude response like "Yes, soda water, is that OK with you? I was going to order the 'bucket o' moonshine' special but I wanted to save something for Friday night." to make them realize that their comment is inappropriate and really what I drink is none of their business. Grrrr.
Oh and JC's tip for the next few weeks. Don't stress the eating thing. You're body is prolly crying out for food when it's been used to getting it's calories from alcohol. Luckily once we've given up the poison we've got the rest of our lives to concentrate on our bodies.
Afternoon Jackie
Thanks for your suggestions and thoughts ...I will definitely take them on board.
sweetpea29;1510404 wrote: Hey Satz- sorry about the problem others have with your lack of drinking. But maybe that's it, is it THEIR problem? If you are happier without, then you don't owe it to them to drink just to make them feel better nor do you have to explain yourself. But that's just my humble opinion.
That's a very good point, sweetie. It's their problem. A lot of folks are uncomfortable when they're drinking AL and they see someone who isn't, but recovering alkies shouldn't feel the need to justify themselves if they choose to remain sober. Satz...maybe you could turn the question round and say "why are you drinking AL?"
Enjoy your day in the garden, piddlepants
Firefox;1510416 wrote: i'm bout 2 and half weeks without a drink which is ok so far still no longing to drink or cravings coarse the ab helps.
That's a very good point, sweetie. It's their problem. A lot of folks are uncomfortable when they're drinking AL and they see someone who isn't, but recovering alkies shouldn't feel the need to justify themselves if they choose to remain sober. Satz...maybe you could turn the question round and say "why are you drinking AL?"
Enjoy your day in the garden, piddlepants
Firefox;1510416 wrote: i'm bout 2 and half weeks without a drink which is ok so far still no longing to drink or cravings coarse the ab helps.
Siren136;1510438 wrote: Satz, I felt the ire burning up the back of my neck at the nerve of someone in your business enough to be commenting on the AF drink you were daring to have. When I was drinking I was constantly worried that people were silently judging the amount and talking about it behind my back, never bothering to mention I might have a problem. Now they are confronting out loud about your AF drinks!?! Seems a bit backwards, doesn't it? I would have to come back with a sarcastic, slightly rude response like "Yes, soda water, is that OK with you? I was going to order the 'bucket o' moonshine' special but I wanted to save something for Friday night." to make them realize that their comment is inappropriate and really what I drink is none of their business. Grrrr.
Defo go for it :goodjob:
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