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Old 11-13-2015, 03:02 PM
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Chris - definitely checkout the links BB posted. Since you asked, here's my plan. Yours doesn't have to mirror this, but you'll get the idea:


1. Don't drink. EVER.
2. Get up early and exercise. Helps with stress and anxiety.
3. Weekly therapy session to address underlying causes and triggers for drinking.
4. Regular mediation. Nothing fancy, just some alone time so I can reflect on things in private.
5. Eat well: cut out caffeine and sodas.
6. Change nightly drinking routine to include teas (e.g chamomile).
7. Read and post on SR for insights, support, and reaching out to help others.
8. Spend time with family: coaching kids, doing planned actives on the weekends (instead of recovering from hangovers).
9. Know what to say when offered a drink in a social situation.
10. Create exit plans for social situations (for example, attending a work dinner but leaving before everyone decides to continue boozing it up afterwards).
11. Letting my wife know that my moodiness is part of my recovery and not her fault.

Add to your plan as you learn more about recovery. The main idea is to create a roadmap for yourself so that you can successfully stay on the path of sobriety.

Hope this helps!
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