Comments on: The “Whoa” Factor

By: Brooke

Brooke — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 21:34:38 +0000

Thanks so much for stopping by Nikki and for your words of encouragement. It’s gotten a little bit better already ; )

By: Nikki

Nikki — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:27:54 +0000

Hi! I just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to tell you that it does, in fact, get easier with time (I know, people probably tell you that all the time…but it really does!) My sob. date is 12/13/08 so I’m pretty new to this whole process myself and would love to chat with you

have a beautiful day!

By: The Editor

The Editor — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 06:44:53 +0000

Is a propensity to addiction a definite sign of an addictive personality? I know that craving for that buzz but why must we seek it destructively? Is there no way to quench that desire positively? I do think you are right about not even going there…the problem with the addiction always comes once you start. I think the influence of alcohol destroys your willpower but what is my excuse for all other things where my tendency is to think, “a little is good, a lot would be GREAT!”????

Kudos to you for holding on.

By: Brooke

Brooke — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 13:43:55 +0000

Among emails regarding payments due and work to be completed…seeing notices of your comments is such a heartwarming treat. thank you for your continued support.

By: seekingelevation

seekingelevation — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 08:12:46 +0000

I can’t imagine how difficult that must be. Thank you for posting this and for encouraging us all to think about what we’re doing when we drink.

By: mollyell50

mollyell50 — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 01:46:09 +0000

Oh yeah. I so relate to never having enough once you start. It’s not pretty to remember that feeling. I am proud of you for quitting and sticking with it, without AA no less.

By: madame butterfly

madame butterfly — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 07:24:56 +0000

I was visiting my estranged hubby the other day (I’ve bored you with the details before) and in an effort to come to terms with his current state asked him why/what it was that made him want to drink; he said “Boredom, disappointment and because it was there.” Its not great to be told that your so boring (or disappointing?) to be with that you’ve turned someone to drink but I realised that wasn’t what he meant – he meant the excitement that he felt as the first drink of the session hit him; the disappointment is that you only get that buzz on the first drink – after that its all an anticlimax. I’m running the Brighton Marathon this weekend – the buzz is already hitting me and it will last much longer than any drinking session! Sorry to always sound so preachy but I’ve seen this stuff effect my whole family and I don’t want it to ruin you and yours.

By: Coma Girl

Coma Girl — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 02:27:30 +0000

Something about the word temptation makes me think of that prayer (yeah, I don’t know which one) and I wanted to add an Amen to that comment.

Darn that Catholic brainwashing.

By: Coma Girl

Coma Girl — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 02:25:36 +0000

Very proud of you for not giving into temptation.