My Progress
Hello All - just wanted to ramble a bit. I had one day last week where I drank more than I "planned". Ha ha. Anyway, the next day was my day to start really working on this issue. I did not have anything to drink until Easter, when I had a glass of wine with dinner at my neighbor's house. I just did not feel like explaining myself to anyone - and I did fine. I had the one glass, and was done. There was no urge to have more there, or to go home and continue to drink.
That made me feel better about my ability to control myself. I am not saying I should try to moderate - as at this point that is not even my goal. I just want to be healthy and non-reliant on ANYTHING to make me feel "better".
I am under a lot of stress this week as I am at my elderly parent's house taking care of them - legal issues, doctor appts., etc. and as far have done well.
My only urge happened after my "husband" (we are separated but living in the same home) forgot to take me to the bus that takes me to the airport. I immediately felt sorry for myself for not having anyone that puts me first, blah, blah, blah. I think that's my trigger - lonely feelings. That helps me to know this.
Anyway, thanks for listening! I feel very confident in my quest at this point.