Hello, Classmates and welcome Viper & Pebbles! And thanks, Casey for lending your strength and cheer
Still holding on here, 3 weeks plus some days. It's getting a little easier! The new habits are starting to kick in, and the AV ambushes are diminishing in both frequency and duration. I keep myself busy and go for large chunks of the day without that panicky "what will I do tonight without alcohol?" feeling. I'm staying on guard though - with a 4 day weekend coming up I need to be focused. Being somewhat anal, I'm keeping a combination journal / day planner to make sure I've got non-alcoholic activities, projects and meals planned for every day. It sounds silly but it's proving to be a help because it forces me into new patterns, since the old ruts in the road lead straight to the ABC store.
Stay in touch, everyone, and keep posting no matter what!