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CrispyQ

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32. At one point I realized I never regretted not drinking, but I often regretted the opposite.

Reply to LuckyCharms (Original post)

Sat Dec 27, 2025, 12:05 PM

Dec 27

Also, you sleep like shit after drinking. Sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your body.

Hang tough, dude! You'll be glad you did.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] LuckyCharms Dec 26 OP

Don't do it. This feeling/temptation will pass. You'll feel real shitty about chicoescuela Dec 26 #1

I won't do it. LuckyCharms Dec 26 #2

It's the right thing to do today. chicoescuela Dec 26 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author LuckyCharms Dec 26 #8

Right, don't burden your wife. chicoescuela Dec 26 #11

I keep a log Marthe48 Dec 27 #24

I wrote something down the other day on paper LuvLoogie Dec 27 #28

Maybe a walk in nature will help imaginary girl Dec 27 #33

I'm sober too and better off for it. Rizen Dec 26 #3

Congratulations. chicoescuela Dec 26 #5

I rarely drink for health reason myself CentralMass Dec 26 #6

Scary stuff. I'm amazed my liver is in good shape considering the abuse chicoescuela Dec 26 #14

... Aristus Dec 26 #7

. LuckyCharms Dec 26 #9

Former vodka and wines enjoyer. Squeaky41 Dec 26 #10

You got a good quit going. No point in having alcohol drag down your health. applegrove Dec 26 #12

This message was self-deleted by its author LuckyCharms Dec 26 #13

Aw. I'm sorry you are having a bad time. Going applegrove Dec 26 #16

Hang in there, LuckyCharms! MIButterfly Dec 26 #15

I just passed my first yr booze free in Sept. proud patriot Dec 27 #17

Congratulations! Absolutely worth it. yonder Dec 27 #23

Booze is a depressant JMCKUSICK Dec 27 #18

I hope you are safe and well. Hope22 Dec 27 #19

Go to bed Figarosmom Dec 27 #20

I would advise doing exactly what you are doing right now Skittles Dec 27 #21

Hang in there, LC. Bit by bit. Hope you are sleeping now. electric_blue68 Dec 27 #22

Good Saturday morning, LuckyCharms Grim Chieftain Dec 27 #25

I have no advice. Just a wish for you to find peace. Scrivener7 Dec 27 #26

You can "stir up some shit" better if you are sober. LoisB Dec 27 #27

When offered a drink, I say no thanks, I'm allergic to alcohol. multigraincracker Dec 27 #29

It doesn't sound like anyone is offering Lucky a drink, mgc Niagara Dec 27 #31

i'M 49 years sober, multigraincracker some_of_us_are_sane Dec 27 #34

I also don't consume alcohol and I'm not an alcoholic either Niagara Dec 27 #30

At one point I realized I never regretted not drinking, but I often regretted the opposite. CrispyQ Dec 27 #32

Sometimes lately I feel like that, too. Similar history to yours. I stopped after realizing I liked the Vinca Dec 27 #35

Best to stay home, Emile Dec 27 #36

The last time I drank an alcoholic beverage... Morbius Dec 27 #37