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Old 01-21-2017, 12:31 PM
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Poppy79
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Hello
About 3 months ago I didn't think I could go more than 2 days without drinking myself to oblivion, so you are doing great having gone 27 days.
Add some more tools to your recovery tool box and you got this!
Maybe change up your normal routine especially around the times you feel triggered to drink?
I found the above suggestion works for me, currently at 73 days sober.
I also resonate with others' suggestions to 'play the tape forward' - how will you feel after a bender, how much money will you have wasted etc.
You could see your GP and ask for some meds to assist in the recovery process - my doc prescribed antabuse which I found super helpful because the choice to drink was taken away from me in the first few weeks. I still take half a tab every few days just to keep it in my system. (I hear this medication doesn't work for everyone though as it doesn't stop cravings, it's more of a mental deterrant).
Whatever you do, I hope you succeed

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