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Inca When this happens I try and play the tape through in my head to realize what would happen if I take that drink. Most likely I would end up right back where I was before I quit.....miserable, anxious, wanting to die. Luckily I don't get the thoughts of wanting to drink too much anymore because of how bad my last relapse was. I wouldn't wish that pain and suffering on anybody and for that, I'm grateful that I still remember that memory.
Thanks Inca - this is helpful. I TOTALLY DO NOT want to be that person who convinces themself to go back out to prove that they haven't hit bottom yet. To squeeze a few more drinking times in before they absolutely HAVE TO stop. I don't have that tape yet...and don't want to make one!