Originally Posted by
strangeangel 
I'm focusing on formulating that plan today. I thought I could do it with out Antabuse, but I guess not. I will not drink today and then will start Antabuse tomorrow. I just need to "play it through" when I think having a drink is ok.
Yeah, that "play the tape" helps. What really helps me stay on track is reading through all the newcomers to recovery posts.
Wanting to get rid of my depression (and anxiety, but still have that with some particular things) was a big motivator for me to stop drinking. Drinking seriously had my emotions so out of whack, I felt so crazy. I even went to a psychologist who referred me to a psychiatrist. I realized i didn't want to be over medicated if i didn't have to be- and realized it was all linked to my drinking. Thats when i got sober and now my depression is gone and i'm 21 days sober.
Well sorry i know you didn't ask for me to talk about myself.
I tend to do that.