Originally Posted by Berrybean

Might be worth acknowledging that this isn't just 'last' payday that this happened. It's a bit more of an ongoing pattern than that isn't it?

Minimising leads to rationalizing, and often rationalizing (straight up excuse making in my own case, as i can see now in hindsight) leads to justifying that first drink.

If smoking and drinking are linked for you, then it might mean you're best to avoid either, as smoking might trigger the drinking.

Meetings. Talk with your sponsor. Prayer & meditation. Avoid crazy people (one in particular) like the plague. Gratitude lists. Don't take the first drink. Don't go near slippery places. Pay bills as soon as you get paid. Post here BEFORE you drink and wait for people to respond .... I dunno SC. We can all suggest things, but you gotta want it enough to push through the discomfort and choose not to act on those lies your AV feeds you.

What do you intend to do? What is your plan?

BB