I have a question about drinking. I have read alot on here about complete abstinance once you quit the pills. So I guess I am wondering is can I never have a drink again?? I never was a big drinker (except when I got bad into the pills and drank to give a better high) But usually I only would drink a few times a year when we went out. I don't keep wine in the house and have vodka in the freezer that usually stays in there for many months. So if you drink does this mean you have relapsed or can a pill addict have a few drinks. I respect the opinions of everyone on this board and so am wondering where you fall on this topic especially those in NA what is said about drinking there. What about other addicitions like to cafeine or ciggarettes. Just wondering as I want to do whatever is best not to jeopardize my sobriety now day 17. Thanks guys
Roxy
Roxy-I see alcohol as a mind altering drug and so in order to keep my sobriety,I don't drink.My conviction has a lot to do with the fact that living in recovery has given me a new freedom so that the need to change my now is not an issue anymore.
I know I'm probably in a minority here but everyone has to come to their own truth about this.
One thing I have observed in my life is that once I put down one substance,another one started looking better and better.Regardless if I had a prior history with it.It also reafirms my belief that drugs and alcohol are not the real problems.
Good Luck
I know I'm probably in a minority here but everyone has to come to their own truth about this.
One thing I have observed in my life is that once I put down one substance,another one started looking better and better.Regardless if I had a prior history with it.It also reafirms my belief that drugs and alcohol are not the real problems.
Good Luck
Roxy, this subject has been debated here a lot. I don't personally have an opinion on it one way or the other. Some can drink socially, some cannot. I think that I could as alcohol was never a problem for me, but I've decided not to try and find out. I never really liked the taste, anyway.
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At this point in my life, I believe that for *me*, using is using, and if I am seeking to get a buzz, or high, whatever, I am probably awakening urges that for me are destructive.
I have had drug and alcohol abuse problems my entire adult life, I just never got physically addicted to anything until I found the pills, so for me, the issue is all of a piece. I abuse mind/mood altering chemicals whenever I find one I like, and it is destructive in my life. It is a way for me to be in denial of what is really going on, it is a lie, ultimately meaningless, and always brings misery for me.
Remember that line from War Games? "Strange game. The only winning move is not to play." That just sums it up for me. But I also agree with Tim about each of us finding our own truth about this issue. I could understand physical dependency issues with the pills not necessarily translating into full-blown addiction the way that I have experienced addiction.
I have had drug and alcohol abuse problems my entire adult life, I just never got physically addicted to anything until I found the pills, so for me, the issue is all of a piece. I abuse mind/mood altering chemicals whenever I find one I like, and it is destructive in my life. It is a way for me to be in denial of what is really going on, it is a lie, ultimately meaningless, and always brings misery for me.
Remember that line from War Games? "Strange game. The only winning move is not to play." That just sums it up for me. But I also agree with Tim about each of us finding our own truth about this issue. I could understand physical dependency issues with the pills not necessarily translating into full-blown addiction the way that I have experienced addiction.
Roxy,
Now that I am clean, I consider myself to be fortunate in that my body cannot metabolize alcohol. The last time I had a sizeable amount to drink (quite unintentionally someone spiked my drink with grain alcohol) I blacked out and the next thing I knew, a paramedic was yelling, Gina! Breathe!
Im grateful not to have that temptation. Im an addict. I addict to everything yoga, ballet, drugs, food, this board, self-destructive behaviors. Moderation seems not to be in my behavioral vocabulary. Youll have to decide for yourself if you can be a social drinker, but my advice is be very careful and listen to the folks here with quality sobriety, like Tim and Kat. Theres a reason they have the clean time they do.
Love,
Gina
Now that I am clean, I consider myself to be fortunate in that my body cannot metabolize alcohol. The last time I had a sizeable amount to drink (quite unintentionally someone spiked my drink with grain alcohol) I blacked out and the next thing I knew, a paramedic was yelling, Gina! Breathe!
Im grateful not to have that temptation. Im an addict. I addict to everything yoga, ballet, drugs, food, this board, self-destructive behaviors. Moderation seems not to be in my behavioral vocabulary. Youll have to decide for yourself if you can be a social drinker, but my advice is be very careful and listen to the folks here with quality sobriety, like Tim and Kat. Theres a reason they have the clean time they do.
Love,
Gina
Thanks guys that is food for thought. Tommorow we are going to my favorite italian restaurant. I usually have a few drinks with dinner and thats it, but I don't want to jeopardize my clean time so I will have to think about it.
Roxy
Roxy
Hi Roxy....
18 days is huge! Your doing an awesome job...My advice to you about drinking is why don't you let your body continue to heal for awhile from the pill abuse and later on down the road, if you don't think you have a problem with alcohol, then it's your choice to drink or not....
I know for me, when I CT'd the pills, it took months before my body was almost back to normal so I'd hate to see you go and drink and possibly go backwards....
Take it easy and have a nice dinner....
Stacey
18 days is huge! Your doing an awesome job...My advice to you about drinking is why don't you let your body continue to heal for awhile from the pill abuse and later on down the road, if you don't think you have a problem with alcohol, then it's your choice to drink or not....
I know for me, when I CT'd the pills, it took months before my body was almost back to normal so I'd hate to see you go and drink and possibly go backwards....
Take it easy and have a nice dinner....
Stacey
Hey there Roxy...really proud of you for making it 18 days. That's awesome. My feeling about booze is that it's a drug and I can' t do drugs anymore. I can easily exchange one substance for another, I've proven that over and over so, it's best that I stay away from it all. You have to make up your own mind but my suggestion is that you need to let your body and soul heal before you start on a path that might not be the answer. Stick with paths that are. Take care, Lisa
