4mykids723

Tonight I told my guitarist that I would head out to the Bar that they were playing at and sit in with his other band.. I thought "I can do this" so after a long day of housework, I packed my Saxophone and headed to the gig. The cravings and desire to drink started as soon as I saw the first neon sign and got worse... I tried to watch the Olympics on the TV to take my mind off of it but it was too much. I soon noticed every sip of Beer, every toast, every loud drinker at the Bar and every cold Six pack in the cooler. I quietly told my friend and his drummer that I needed to leave and why. Both were very cool about it and so I left..packed the horn back up, got in the van and left. Close call.... I ended up going to see Dark Knight Rises instead and treated myself to Nachos. So here I am officially in Day 8 and keeping on. Just had to get this story off of my chest before bed.

justhadenough

well done for walking away

Sudz No More

Great Job! I know the feeling, it is a shame that drinking gets in the way of us enjoying moments like this. I'm happy for you though that you made the right decision for your sobriety.

I am afraid to do the bar gig thing again for the same you reason you posted. Maybe someday but certainly not yet.

Live2Run25

Great job!

RevivingOphelia

freshstart57

4mykids, you did exactly what you needed to do. You gave it a try, and went with plan B. I know that panicky feeling all too well, the thoughts start to get out of control and there is this sound of rushing water in your ears. I am glad that you made the choice you did, and how well it all worked out for you. You are still to be congratulated, you know. Add this experience to the list of successes, march onward.

Retread59

Well done! I'm sure if I were still gigging in bars this would be a lot tougher to do, especially if I were still in my first few weeks. Glad you resisted the urge.

CarolD

Yes leaving and then treating yourself to food and a movie
was the correct thing to do....glad you shared about it

4mykids723

Thanks all!