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Quitting drink/Don't drink

Gr8ful
Gr8ful
When I first put down the drink and people offered me a drink I would say no thanks I am quitting or trying to cut down or other responses. However, in good intention these people would encourage me to just have one, more than likely they did not understood what happened to me when I had that ONE drink. How could they I did not understand it. Having said that there was always a mental battle when I said I am quitting/cutting back etc.

Was talking to a wiser head about this problem when this wiser head said to me from now on just tell them 'I do not drink'. And any response the other person offered just reply I become the broken track, I do not drink, not even one.

This alleviated that battle with others but the really curious and better benefit was how I started to think about myself. I stopped thinking of myself of someone quitting the drink and I started thinking I do not drink.

Even when the thought came to me to have a drink instead of I am quitting drink coming to my mind the words came I do not drink which for me is a more powerful statement for me.

Just some G8 waffling.
billwfriend
billwfriend
Wheres the Like button around here anyway?
Missy59
Missy59
Amazing how what we say or think can be so powerful. I need the like button too!
PJ54
PJ54
That's the kind of waffling that I like. What I have found too is that nobody gives a damn about whether I drink or not - except my wife of course, who cares a lot.
1is2many
1is2many
I don't drink. Great advice
Maggiesmine
Maggiesmine
Yes, great advice. Changes your state of mind from deprivation, to a plain reality, "I don't drink". LIKE....thanks!
Yasabella
Yasabella
I think waffling is my new favorite thing; I am pressing the LIKE button right now. "I don't drink." I love this. Thank you for sharing this Gr8!
Community LeaderExJerseyGirl2
ExJerseyGirl2
It is much more powerful and effective to say,"I do not drink," instead of "I cannot drink." Even if you never say it out loud.
MrEthereal
MrEthereal
I say: "
I'm an alcoholic that does not drink.
I make the choice for my own well being."
okiyoe1
okiyoe1
Rittle me this Batman ...waffling implies tittering on the edge ,not firmly planted, unstable..., unilateral... Or I'm done on both sides wheres the butter and syrup "Most Excellent":))))

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I98KeKV_F9g
okiyoe1
okiyoe1
Or the Duck song Waddle waddle Ha!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECmpUJdgm-g
Guhzoontigh
Guhzoontigh
If you say "I don't drink", it is also the truth with no in between. Saying I don't drink also gives me a new identity to be more courageous as well. Very positive.
DeliAnnem
DeliAnnem
Yes, speaking in that absolute makes others hear it more.

Awesome! How insightful of you! : )
Sosa86
Sosa86
WONDERFUL POINT. It also cuts the potential for more offers in the near future, should you find yourself in that particular company again. As opposed to saying, "I am cutting back" or "I can't tonight". Cuts the chase and is very empowering.
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