Things that ur happy about

[metallimuse]

In reality well done. It must be extremely hard for a young person (in their 20's) to think they may have a problem and have the balls to do something about it. After I read your story the other week you really have my respect and admiration. Well done :-)

I've come to the conclusion recently that as a 28 year old man I probably have a problem with various substances.I've mentioned it to one other person on here and tonight I finally opened up and admitted it to a friend who was understanding and great about it but the end comment was "You don't have a problem,we just like to Cain it".I guess that's how most people I know will react if I say it.I've decided I want to attend counseling and meetings about it as I know I have a problem and want to change.Thing is I function well and I doubt anyone realizes but at the age of 28 I've come to realize I've never really lived life,it always revolves around not being sober.

[kaosmark2]

well fuck you then.

Edit: with a big fat winky smile. I always froget the emoticon.

[AcademicPistol]

well fuck you then.

Edit: with a big fat winky smile. I always froget the emoticon.

Rufus what have I told you about using emoticons!

But well done Kaos, are you going completely cold turkey?

[Spindles]

@metallimuse, hope it works out for you.

I have drunk less than 20 units of alcohol in the last 2 years and have quit smoking (everything). I had started to have concern as to whether these things were causing me any issues.

As luck would have it, they weren't. My physical and mental health remain unchanged, but I do feel "brighter" and I don't miss hangovers. Right now I am weaning myself off morphine and when that's done I'll be like a bloody monk

My "happy" news is: I am going back to work tomorrow! Fuck yes.

I'm really grateful both to those who have provided advice and support around here as well as those who have put up with me spamming the fuck out of this forum in utter boredom for the last couple of months. Cheers lads and lasses.

[kaosmark2]

Rufus what have I told you about using emoticons!

But well done Kaos, are you going completely cold turkey?

Yeah, completely cold turkey for a good while at least. I can't see how being half-arsed about it could do much good.

[Spindles]

Whatever works for you, good job

[AcademicPistol]

Whatever works for you, good job

^ This

Go Kaos!

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

Off to Spain tomorrow for 5 days. Am happy to be getting away from work for a while.

[Rufus Gwertigan]

Off to Spain tomorrow for 5 days. Am happy to be getting away from work for a while.

Away from work for a while? You always seem to be on holiday ;-)

Have a good time mate :-)

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

Away from work for a while? You always seem to be on holiday ;-)

Have a good time mate :-)

I'll give it my best shot. Thanks Rufus

[BlackHole2006]

Only a few days till my gig, seeing my friends for the first time since the end of last term tonight, and going to their house warming party on Saturday. YAY!!!

[LondonTom]

Going out to Canary Wharf tonight to see what's going down there. Hope the bars aren't too Sw*nky Mcw*nky, but I'm not holding out for much, as it is Canary Wharf.

Late now but I saw and though I'd chime in about it, as I frequent it on a friday

Best place is the Spoons (Well Lloyds No 1. Bar which means it has music, quite good on a friday), everywhere else actually around Canary Wharf is a bit shit apart from The Cat and Canary but that's a bit on the expensive side but decent if your only out for a a couple of pints. There's a pub opposite Crossharbor called the George (I think?) which is decent but I wouldn't go there unless you know a regular

I secured Muse tickets this morning from the production seats so I am happy

[BlackHole2006]

Late now but I saw and though I'd chime in about it, as I frequent it on a friday

Best place is the Spoons (Well Lloyds No 1. Bar which means it has music, quite good on a friday), everywhere else actually around Canary Wharf is a bit shit apart from The Cat and Canary but that's a bit on the expensive side but decent if your only out for a a couple of pints. There's a pub opposite Crossharbor called the George (I think?) which is decent but I wouldn't go there unless you know a regular

Thanks for this, we didn't end up going to Canary Wharf as it was a bit late when we went out as my mate kept on holding us up so but the time we went out it was too late to think about wandering around London looking for somewhere to drink! In the end we went out to Angel to this really horribly overpriced cocktail bar, and my mate kept on buying these fishbowls that were ridiculously expensive.

I think we're going to use the weekends to explore new places so when we go to Canary Wharf which is a must do for us, we'll bare in mind that if all else fails there's a Spoons!

[Ed209]

Canary Wharf is a terrible place to go out. Terrible bars, overpriced restaurants and terrible people. Just don't bother.

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Canary Wharf is a terrible place to go out. Terrible bars, overpriced restaurants and terrible people. Just don't bother.

100% agree, if you are a suit you will be happy but everyone else will fucking hate it.

[LondonTom]

100% agree, if you are a suit you will be happy but everyone else will fucking hate it.

My dad a builder enjoys it over there more than me Main reason i go is its about 15 minutes on the DLR for me and without a decent local it provides a quick place to go for a couple.

There is a high percentage of actual c**ts in suits there mind.

I did find a fairly nice and reasonable cocktail bar in Shoreditch the other week if your looking for places, it's called the Shoreditch and is on Shoreditch High Street (just bit further along from the underground overground station before you get to Cargo). Happy hour before 10, with 2 for 10 quid cocktails which are pretty decent. (They had a beer offer to, something like 5 bottles for a tenner ) Nicely set out, with fragranced candles and stuff and some seats outside for smokers

[feral chile]

Yes! Not only did we win our appeal, discussed above, that I wasn't expecting to be upheld, but we're going to get a substantial refund, that's equivalent to a month's pay to me!

result!

Edited September 28, 2012 by feral chile

[The Nal]

Out till 4.30am drinking whiskey and in work for 9. Alright 9.30 but I feel ok!

Probably because I'm still completely pissed up.

[BlackHole2006]

Tonight is the night of my headline gig in Camden, to say I'm excited about it is an understatement.

[BlackHole2006]

Camden where?

The Constitution mate

[Rufus Gwertigan]

Yes! Not only did we win our appeal, discussed above, that I wasn't expecting to be upheld, but we're going to get a substantial refund, that's equivalent to a month's pay to me!

result!

Nice one :-). Drinks on you then?

[feral chile]

Nice one :-). Drinks on you then?

it'd spill in the post

[Rufus Gwertigan]

it'd spill in the post

Homebrew kit?

[feral chile]

Homebrew kit?

Ah ingenious

[Spindles]

Grats feral and good luck blackhole2006, try not to have too many confidence boosters before hand

Finally back at work, after all the hassle, all the stress, all the problems, they just ended up doing exactly what I had been asking for all along. Recovery here I come.