tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post6079988840008187311..comments2024-03-28T14:42:42.958-04:00Comments on Runs for Cookies: "Unwasted" (a book review)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-53638509333970575692018-01-25T23:51:17.335-05:002018-01-25T23:51:17.335-05:00Thanks so much for your input! I have to admit, I&...Thanks so much for your input! I have to admit, I've had that same experience at a couple of parties recently. Everyone else was drunk, which I was completely sober, and it wasn't fun for me. Maybe this will be a good chance to meet some new people with the same interests as me :) <br /><br />By the way, a huge congrats on 11 years!! I am truly in awe. Great job!Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-56045229849793496492018-01-24T11:27:41.786-05:002018-01-24T11:27:41.786-05:00Here's a secret from a sober alcoholic (11 yea...Here's a secret from a sober alcoholic (11 years). No one cares if you drink or not, they don't even notice most of the time! I had a large group of women that I had hung out with most of my adult life, and found out that when I stopped drinking and got immersed in recovery, it was ME who didn't want to hang out with them. Hanging out with drunk and half in the bag people held no chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07539146125496805108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-49870326856766816882018-01-24T11:09:25.709-05:002018-01-24T11:09:25.709-05:00I agree! I've mentioned on the blog several ti...I agree! I've mentioned on the blog several times that I'm thinking of quitting, or that I'm going to cut way back--but stating "I'm done drinking" is so hard for some reason! The thought of really never having alcohol again makes me kind of wistful. So, I'm still hesitant to state the final words, hahaha!Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-53823648074226846992018-01-24T11:06:19.781-05:002018-01-24T11:06:19.781-05:00I understand that! For me, it's the day after ...I understand that! For me, it's the day after drinking that makes me eat more. My stomach always feels acidic and gross, and I crave greasy food. I feel like a bottomless pit when I eat--never getting full! Definitely not good for the diet ;) Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-82243367542205160352018-01-24T11:04:51.128-05:002018-01-24T11:04:51.128-05:00That's great that you are so supportive! Jerry...That's great that you are so supportive! Jerry enjoys his beer, but has no problems with tolerating alcohol like I do. We like to have drinks together, and one of the things I miss is sharing a bottle of wine with him on our date nights. But we'll just have to find other options. Best wishes to you and your husband in your decision!Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-23855007939525988232018-01-24T11:01:44.126-05:002018-01-24T11:01:44.126-05:00I can't imagine NEVER having had a drink--the ...I can't imagine NEVER having had a drink--the curiosity would kill me! But I totally understand that fear of addiction. The addiction rate is high in people with bipolar (usually from self-medicating to feel better when depressed, or calmer when manic), and I can see why. I, too, feel uncomfortable around people that are drinking when I'm not--I don't want people to think I'm a &Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-31692010263309025262018-01-24T10:58:20.470-05:002018-01-24T10:58:20.470-05:00I agree about the dinner parties and spending time...I agree about the dinner parties and spending time with friends. The parties aren't as hard for me, because people may not even notice. But I love to have a friend or two over for wine and chit chat, so that one is hard for me. Also, small dinner parties where everyone has a glass of nice wine (and maybe there is even a toast) make me yearn for a glass. As I get older, these situations happenKatie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-32259923207808145522018-01-24T10:54:42.906-05:002018-01-24T10:54:42.906-05:00Yes! All summer long, I was the designated driver,...Yes! All summer long, I was the designated driver, and Jerry was loving that ;) I'm sure I'll feel more comfortable with the situation as I have more experiences always being the sober one at parties. One of the biggest issues for me is just that I don't want people to think that I'm self-righteous or that I'm judging them for drinking. I have no problem with people drinking! Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-64607413953063926612018-01-24T10:49:16.834-05:002018-01-24T10:49:16.834-05:00You're probably right, in that I'm overthi...You're probably right, in that I'm overthinking it. Also, I'm thinking too far ahead in the future. Instead of worrying about what I'll do in certain situations that haven't even arisen yet, I need to just think about the here and now! Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-62600278118131519422018-01-24T10:47:49.256-05:002018-01-24T10:47:49.256-05:00That sounds perfect for me! It's difficult bec...That sounds perfect for me! It's difficult because I don't really relate to the people whose lives have been destroyed by alcohol, and it's hard for others to understand that I want to give it up for a reason other than being addicted. I'm going to check out the podcast--I need something to listen to now that I'm training again!Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-2287070933668168492018-01-24T10:46:19.900-05:002018-01-24T10:46:19.900-05:00I was up most of the night with insomnia, so I rea...I was up most of the night with insomnia, so I read the blog--thanks for sharing! I do like to read from other people about their experiences, so I appreciate that. Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534758066038264937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-50695379090431437192018-01-24T00:56:45.748-05:002018-01-24T00:56:45.748-05:00My friend writes a blog sharing about her journey ...My friend writes a blog sharing about her journey in sobriety at mistakesbythelake.com Id highly recommend it to anyone thinking about stopping drinking or who has decided to stop drinking. I think you’d like it Katie!Glohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13029988195983753580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-4188430081980226952018-01-23T21:14:20.225-05:002018-01-23T21:14:20.225-05:00Check out the podcast, “Edit: Editing our drinking...Check out the podcast, “Edit: Editing our drinking and our lives”. It’s good for those who don’t necessarily have a “problem” but want to stop drinking because of all the reasons you mentioned. Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01607372543173358295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-92013587039785116372018-01-23T15:25:29.142-05:002018-01-23T15:25:29.142-05:00I never drink because it gives me horrible migrain...I never drink because it gives me horrible migraines. At first I would worry that friends wouldn't invite me out because I don't drink but they still invite me. If we go to dinner I do club soda and lime. If we are at someone's house I will bring some LaCroix. No one even gives it a second thought. Maybe you are over thinking it. I did at first. Now I don't even give it a second Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03792896966752683753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-67322309137223634902018-01-23T14:52:42.140-05:002018-01-23T14:52:42.140-05:00I think you're not alone (obviously) in wantin...I think you're not alone (obviously) in wanting to cut back or even cut out alcohol. When I was preggers or even not, everybody actually LOVED that I didn't drink b/c I was the default designated driver! I have a friend who abstains and it's never weird- as far as my friend group goes, we don't care if you drink or don't. If it's a fancy wine party, bring a bottle of fancyColleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14696781782891832035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-80249209653691366032018-01-23T13:38:17.284-05:002018-01-23T13:38:17.284-05:00You hit the nail on the head with your statement &...You hit the nail on the head with your statement "Alcohol plays such a huge role in our society and it's everywhere." My FIL used to act disappointed, sad even when I would turn down a drink, as well as surprised. Now he's used to it. But I think you also pinned down what the hardest thing for me is - being offered wine at a nice intimate dinner party. Also, its a problem when ICat Weberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10311961836151509632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-40081971319773674332018-01-23T11:06:34.602-05:002018-01-23T11:06:34.602-05:00My perception is a bit different since I have NEVE...My perception is a bit different since I have NEVER had a drink. But I’ve been married to an alcoholic. I’ve always had a fear of addiction, to anything. And being married to an alcoholic (not anymore), reinforced why I don’t drink. But as I get older I find it very hard to socialize as a non-drinker. I feel very uncomfortable when everyone else is drinking. I feel like I’m being judged, or they Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15187499983137223227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-29435952651682210692018-01-23T10:40:45.725-05:002018-01-23T10:40:45.725-05:00Sounds like a good book. My husband has problems w...Sounds like a good book. My husband has problems with alcohol so we are both not drinking since the new year.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04530082890352207794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-47309029305527184352018-01-23T08:57:39.825-05:002018-01-23T08:57:39.825-05:00Alcohol has never been a problem for me, however I...Alcohol has never been a problem for me, however I have pretty much given it up entirely as I find when I do have a drink it is much easier for me to eat off plan. Same thing happens when I have refined sugar. Better for me to just say no :-)Rhonda Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15022444566610808053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-43002427204182391632018-01-23T08:55:09.968-05:002018-01-23T08:55:09.968-05:00Thanks for this post! I'm considering giving u...Thanks for this post! I'm considering giving up alcohol and then get stressed thinking that I'm only considering it - does that mean I feel like I can't? It's a stressful thought for me! I appreciate reading your experience with it.Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18279725385960377816noreply@blogger.com