Checking in, day 2
Hi all, just wanted to poke my nose in. I hope everyone is having a productive and sober day.
Wanted to say thanks for the support yesterday, I had a rough hangover along with the usual shame, guilt, regret etc. that goes along with it. This site and your words of encouragement were the only bright spot on an otherwise miserable day.
After a great night of sleep, a good day of work, and a few good meals, I feel much better now. I also feel a stronger conviction than ever to stay sober. However I've also learned after my many failed attempts that temptation WILL present itself, and that my addiction will do anything it can to try and feed itself. Knowing this, I won't let my guard down for even a moment.
We all have to be really vigilant and steadfast, ready to stomp out and quickly dismiss those pesky addictive thoughts. Especially in early recovery, when we're at our most vulnerable.