SOBER SOCIALIZING - Is that an oxymoron??

[fooluvamom]

Day 3 and hanging on.  Still wondering why I didn't just find a way to get more to get through this month.  The thought of hosting parties and attending parties sober really sucks.  I guess the good thing about feeling so physically crappy though is I have been too sick to drink!!  I am really dreading the thought of SOBER SOCIALIZING  UGHHH!!!

[Savas]

Nah, it's not an oxymoron, just seems at first like it's very boring. :)

Try to rediscover the sense of whimsy you had as a child. Besides making for great fun, it's a freeing of the spirit, and much better than drinking to gain a sense of social freedom.

[nogie1717]

I think skipping would be a good idea.  I find my self doing bad things, if you know what I mean, when I go to other peoples house.  

[allaboutmary]

You might just surprise yourself.  Laughing seems to come alot easier off the pills.  Keep an open mind. A good time might just sneak up on you.  Happy holidays.     Mary

[fooluvamom]

Everyone at every party I will attend will be stone cold sober....i think that's why I never could be.  Of course they never knew I wasn't so they will probably just think I'm an ornery wench this year instead of the fun girl.

[lovebuckets10]

well you could always cut most parties this year... say you have the flu. so far its worked for me. plus nobody wants to be around me b/c of getting it. i had a couple of drinks on day 6, i was fine but the next day was not, just think wds with a hange over. well ok i had more than a couple, but i did feel better for a while. but you will get a lot of comments that drinking is bad as well.

[addictedme]

Ya might want to attend social where everyones clean

[Imtired]

Great that your on Day 3!  And yes, the impending parties are on my mind as well.  You have a jump start on it all.  It was so easy to chat and be happy about everything before.  Hang in there and keep in mind that you have done more than alot of people you will be socializing with.  I'll try to pratice what I preach!  lol.