Originally Posted by Matteeboy
(Post 11583727)
Well I seemed to fall over less than some and I didn't offend anyone.
I've done the OTT thing many times in the distant past and its grim! |
Originally Posted by Matteeboy
(Post 11583707)
I never lose control; I have a very effective "off" button. I hit it just in time. No loss of control; I had to look after the wife!
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Originally Posted by zip106
(Post 11583921)
You're better at that when you're sober, clearly.... :lol1:
I guess I don't tend to mingle with those that spend their lives stalking others on the internet. :lol1: |
Settling down to a nice ( ish) glass port :)
I usually go through a bottle over xmas |
Originally Posted by john banks
(Post 11583737)
I am probably 70% introvert 30% extrovert sober. Each unit moves the balance by about 10%. I have never had quite enough to see what happens at 0%/100% and don't wish to. I doubt respectful company would like me much beyond 30%/70%.
That's a good description, I'm good fun at about 50/50, any further towards extrovert and things can get a bit hairy!:lol1: l |
I've a mate having a home detox starting 5th Jan. He's terrified, poor bloke! Anyone care to share their experiences of detox? I appreciate it's very personal, but I think these things are very helpful for others. My sister always backs out at the last minute when she's been booked-in.
I'm back to sobriety now after last weekend - it was how it should be: fun and sociable rather than necessary and I've had no desire to drink this week at all. |
I'm not sure iv ever got to that stage
Does it involve something up the jacksie |
Originally Posted by dpb
(Post 11587031)
I'm not sure iv ever got to that stage
Does it involve something up the jacksie |
Ah ok
Mates (aloholic) girlfriend may or may not be out hospital for xmas. :) She's been detox on account of tripping over a road surface imperfection, in July All sorts of complications, Inc bone infection ( week in ICU) Still, she'll have 6 months dole to splurg |
Presumably there's some psychotherapy
This one's dad had bit of habit, but that's no excuse Neither is losing job in inland rev or splitting up with (possibly ) abusive marriage partner of 3 weeks, possibly due to her drinking Impossible to get the whole picture from an alci |
Originally Posted by dpb
(Post 11587064)
Ah ok
Mates (aloholic) girlfriend may or may not be out hospital for xmas. :) She's been detox on account of tripping over a road surface imperfection, in July All sorts of complications, Inc bone infection ( week in ICU) Still, she'll have 6 months dole to splurg
Originally Posted by dpb
(Post 11587080)
Presumably there's some psychotherapy
This one's dad had bit of habit, but that's no excuse Neither is losing job in inland rev or splitting up with (possibly ) abusive marriage partner of 3 weeks, possibly due to her drinking Impossible to get the whole picture from an alci I'm not sure it's impossible to get the whole picture from an alcoholic, although it certainly can be difficult. I think once someone is determined and they feel they can trust their supporter, they'll be brave enough to be completely honest. A trained listener (or a particularly gifted amateur) will know how to engender that trust. |
Originally Posted by dpb
(Post 11587080)
Impossible to get the whole picture from an alci
I've bought one Stephen Fry's new book as a Christmas gift for someone. I had a sneak read before wrapping it, as I always do; without dog earing the pages. He talks about his coke indulgence- " I didn't take coke because I was unhappy (at least I don't think so). I took it because I really, really liked it." That's ^ one sort of picture. |
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