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Went to a show last night, for the past like 6 years i've been sh*tfaced at almost every single show I went to, hanging out or playing. While driving there i started to feel real anxious like i needed a drink. But once I got there my buddy got a drink at the bar and I got a coke, I felt alright, we went to the car he drank a 40 and I had lemonade. The anxiousness went away and I started talking to all my friends and actually talking and not just being sh*tfaced. Met a bunch of people cuz i was out of state (we all travel for friends bands) Tore the pit up and didnt make a fool of myself. I feel great, so much better sober. Now that I conquered that trigger I'm feeling pretty damn good.

Mizzuno

Very Good. Getting through the urge is empowering. You can do this!! Keep up the good work.

RevivingOphelia

Well, that's pretty awesome! I'm happy for you.

pipparina

great job on the day count and now having a new sober reference. The more things you do sober, the more it will feel like the normal way and the desire to drink will fade.

IndaMiricale

That is fantastic..

Keep it up..

DarkDays

On the social occasions I have been on in the last 8 months, the lead up to it is a million times worse than the actual event, I find when I get there I am totally fine and just so glad that I am doing it sober.

Its the pre event cravings/thoughts that can be quite strong and difficult to deal with, but dealt with they must.