tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2370806816189738825.post5290839986656753185..comments2023-05-15T03:41:26.209-07:00Comments on It's different now: Sober Day #61: Powerless over alcohol? NO!!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02321547766936093369noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2370806816189738825.post-65645119751176949012014-11-12T09:53:44.824-08:002014-11-12T09:53:44.824-08:00It seems like you have a strong sense of control. ...It seems like you have a strong sense of control. That is a good thing, because you won’t easily get yourself taken over by the influence of alcohol. Others might think that it’s easier said than done, but it will always be yourself that can make the first move to avoid getting swayed by the effects of alcohol.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.outpatientrehabstlouis.com/go-to-credible-drug-rehab-centers-in-missouri-to-address-heroin-abuse/" rel="nofollow">Donnie Benson @ Midwest Institute</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15006396940688672195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2370806816189738825.post-91839035100976338742014-01-01T05:03:02.818-08:002014-01-01T05:03:02.818-08:00Two minds pondering the same dilemma. Someday whe...Two minds pondering the same dilemma. Someday when you have the time, it would be very helpful to me to hear some details of how your last moderation attempt didn't work well. I will be experimenting with this myself, and probably coming to the same conclusion!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02321547766936093369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2370806816189738825.post-12670805679313801192013-12-30T06:19:29.502-08:002013-12-30T06:19:29.502-08:00I wrote a very similar draft yesterday morning, wi...I wrote a very similar draft yesterday morning, with the exception of moderating my drink. I went down that road and failed miserably. I'm jealous of those who can moderate and wish I could. That's the beauty of the blogging world vs the meeting world - it isn't cookie cutter.<br /><br />Hope your day is fabulous!Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08032255209884107019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2370806816189738825.post-40481518255332843102013-12-30T03:06:10.493-08:002013-12-30T03:06:10.493-08:00TJ- It may be for me that thinking of some form of...TJ- It may be for me that thinking of some form of moderation is just wishful thinking, wanting to have my cake (sobriety) and eat it (drink alcohol) too. What I've learned so far, though, is world-shaking for me: I don't need alcohol every evening in order to continue my life, and I CAN have fun without alcohol. Someone who's never had problems with alcohol might snicker at these- but for me they are major discoveries. And you are right, I may just find it is easier to stop for good. Time will tell!<br /><br />Congratulations on your 1st hundred days, and best wishes with the next challenge!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02321547766936093369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2370806816189738825.post-76382737651929370262013-12-30T02:58:27.851-08:002013-12-30T02:58:27.851-08:00Lucy- I have a feeling that I will eventually com...Lucy- I have a feeling that I will eventually come to the point of maybe some wine just every once in a while- But for that to work, it has to be an organic choice, not something I force on myself. I think. But as you say, that may be just Wolfie trying to claim a spot in my brain. My reading of these wonderful blogs suggests that most (who continue to blog, anyway, lol) who try moderation eventually come to total or near-total abstinence. And there is that 'Sober is the new Black' attitude, that makes it very satisfying to say, Oh, No thanks, I don't drink! So bottom line for me: I am a process, in evolution. But that being truthful with myself? That is non-negotiable for me!<br /><br />HUGE congratulations on Day #100!! Please keep posting- I love reading your blog!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02321547766936093369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2370806816189738825.post-42358710743459496892013-12-30T01:30:45.305-08:002013-12-30T01:30:45.305-08:00Interesting Carrie. I still don't know the an...Interesting Carrie. I still don't know the answer to this one as when I am actively drinking I feel pretty powerless to stop. I don't consider myself an alcoholic either because, having worked on an alcoholic liver disease ward, for me that is a person with a physical dependency. I definitely had a psychological dependency but it was never physical. Others would argue that this is just semantics! But like you I believe in self-determination so I do have the choice - and right now that choice is drinking or not drinking. I wonder if there is a third way too but am not sure if that is just wolfie speak or wishful thinking on my part. The thing is alcohol is a toxic drug like many others peddled by corporations in their rose-tinted marketing view of the world so for me it is more than just me and drink. I'm at day 100 today and will be continuing from here. Forever - that I don't know but definitely for a full year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2370806816189738825.post-41716270206974873192013-12-29T17:41:53.677-08:002013-12-29T17:41:53.677-08:00I totally agree with you on this. Taking responsi...I totally agree with you on this. Taking responsibility for my drinking has probably been the most positive step I've taken in a long time because it has made me really look at it carefully. Interestingly, I completed the 100 day challenge and like you, was not sure I was ready for "forever". It has been a slow slide back to the point where I am thinking of recommitting to another 100 days and then possibly a year. My drinking is not worse than it was before, in fact it is probably a little "better", but it is still bothering me. I am starting to question whether maybe it would be easier to just stop for good... I will follow with interest to see where this takes you. TJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16125285048653456803noreply@blogger.com