Anyone know of an app that can stop drunk texting? I'm a dick and I need one!

[Shameandregret]

He ended it by text message a couple of months ago. We were on and off for 6-7 months. I kept my dignity with a short unbothered reply. Blocked him on FB etc and did no contact. I was so proud of myself because he was a selfish idiot who wasn't very nice to me, he owes me money and hasn't even tried to give it back etc, wouldn't return texts for days etc. I was well rid.

Anyway last night I was a bit drunk and his best friend had been texting me all night as we are going to a music festival together (big group of us, me and his best mate are good friends) and I started thinking about him and all the nice things we did together. I bloody texted him with a drunken 'what did I do wrong, I feel like shit blah blah blah' I got a really crap explanation that he was dumping me for my own good which is bollocks so I guess I am looking for answers. Anyway he's read the message. No response obviously. I could kick myself, my self esteem was tied up in this guy for long and boring reasons and of course it's shot again now.

Anyone know of the apps that can stop you getting into an iPhone to stop this stupidity before I lose every ounce of self respect? I want to ensure I never do it again! Gah!

Not aware of any apps. Gap in the market?

I know it's probably best to leave it now but I'd be tempted to text again with something like: 'discount last nights text, I was drunk. Take care'.

Delete his number. You're unlikely to remember it when you're drunk.

If drinking's causing you to do things that are bad for you, then it's time for you to stop drinking, isn't it?

Last year i looked everywhere for an app for this but there doesn't seem to be one. There seemed to be call blockers but not text ones. I got round it by giving my phone to a friend for a month until the urge to contact passed. Drastic but it worked for me! I needed desperate measures

Good luck OP!

I don't think it's the drinking that's the problem though, it's my attachment to this prick, the not knowing why he ended it and self esteem issues.

I thought there was something out there tweets you had to solve a really difficult puzzle to get into an iPhone which was impossible when drunk? Or did I dream that?
I've got a new job where I work weekends now, first shift tonight! So hopefully will curtail the drinking. I couldn't delete his number on my old phone but I'll be sure not to add him to my new phone, that I got today. I wish I didn't feel so embarrassed, it's really spoiling my day

Yup, drunk text saviour for a start. But far far easier to just delete his number.

I think you're thinking of that film where they're interns at google, that's the app they think up, isn't it?

There was an app which required you to answer semi difficult maths questions before you could text. However, it was only in development stages and hasn't actually made it to the paid app stage if I remember.

I drunk text, usually my best friend with declarations of (friendship)love. Luckily she loves me back so its ok.

You deserve better Shame, any chance you can get answers from his best friend at the festival? If you even want answers that is - surely you are lovely enough that you deserve someone who won't treat you like this. You should also delete the ex's number now to prevent you from texting him again.

been there!

dont know of any apps but thought it might make you feel better to know you are not alone.

Not that I know of, but there is a phone in Asia I think that has a breathalyzer on it so you can't use it if you're drunk :)

I know how you feel op, an app to stop drunk mumsnetting would be good as well.
I started a thread while drunk which didn't make much sense, I haven't been back to the thread since.

Coco - if it was maths I'd be safe. I'm bloody useless ha!

His number is not going to be added to this phone. Then I will be free I guess aslongasidontunblockhimonfacebook wish I could just do a hard restart on my brain and erase him from memory. Would be brilliant!

Thanks vicar, it dies feel like the only eejit alive at the moment

DELETE HIS NUMBER

It's the only failsafe way. I was in a similar situation. I deleted his number almost as soon as we were over. Preventative measures learnt the hard way in previous life

back in old school mode here, twas about 7 years ago this is what I did... had to keep deleting man's number on nights out so gave my sister my online mobile bill password and told her to change it so I couldn't look up his number! he didn't have facebook though so there wasn't that risk... god drunk me was clever i then invented some emergency that I needed to get in to the account, sister not so clever

play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.duesmobile.drunklock&hl=en_GB

textholdem.com/

It's not an app you need - just as many have said delete his number!