Originally Posted by
whitejay 
I am so mad at myself. I lasted 7 days sober then I became so bored and wanted someone to talk to so off I went to the local bar. Here I sit the next day crying, upset, feel horrible. Depressed. why why. please stop this madness.
Whitejay,
Next time you think it's a good idea to drink, remember this feeling.
You are choosing to have a better life. Alcohol is not doing anything but hurting you, making you cry and feel upset, depressed and horrible, in your own words.
Next time going to the bar to drink seems like a good idea, challenge that thought instantly. No it wouldn't be a good idea. It would be terrible. I will do something else.
There's a sticky here with ideas, and there are many more. Make your own list and distract yourself. Changing habits isn't easy, but people do it every day.
You are worth it. You deserve better.
Here is the thread I mentioned:
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ething-do.html
For now, put the night at the bar behind you, and move forward. You had 7 days before, you can keep going next time.