Thinking of opening the pool this weekend, finishing my yard cleanup and recommitting myself to staying sober. Not attending any parties but I'm sure my neighbors will be drinking; my fridge is stocked with ginger ale. Normally my kids would be marching in the parade and would be home to give me a good distraction, but they will be traveling with their mother this weekend. :-(
I liked an idea in a post by Dee the other day referencing "urge surfing" as a way to manage urges, something I plan on trying out. Instead of just suffering through the urge to drink or trying to ignore it, take the time to acknowledge the urge, feel it, observe it from outside and then move on.
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...e-surfing.html Urge Surfing - A Cool Skill » Dr George's Blog Mindful Recovery and Relapse Prevention for the Holidays | Mindfulness and Psychotherapy
I really think getting through this weekend can be a turning point for me. I've certainly learned the failed moderation lesson many times over, time to be sober and happy with myself.