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Old 03-12-2015, 05:07 AM
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Ruby2
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Ditto the above, especially what FreeOwl said about encountering social situations and drinking but I will add life situations and changes. My parents are getting older as we all are and my dad has substantial cardiac issues. I'm not willing him into an early grave but how will I handle things when either parents passes? How will I handle a job loss? How will I handle holidays? Vacations? Seasonal changes?

Each plan should have a backup plan. If you mainly use exercise to cope with anxiety, what will you do if you are injured? I've seen a relapse on here when a runner sprained or broke something. Life happens and I needed to be able to shift plans on the fly.

You've a good start to a plan as IoAA said. That's great. Keep it fluid and expanding and it will serve you. As we grow in sobriety the basic plan keeps me grounded but different things will work at different times and situations.
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