Ekohe

On Friday I slipped after 139 days sober. That said it has in a way been a bittersweet experience, I went out and made the conscious choice to buy some beer (I have been going through a lot of life changes, and I let the AV slip into my head). That said, waking up Saturday I said "So that's what I felt I was missing in my life, not as 'good' as I remember it being." Not to mention the hangover.

I have no desire to drink ever again, and to bolster my defenses I will give AA meetings a real chance, and actually commit to changing more routines in my life, which if I'm honest I haven't really done, I was more "White knuckling" my recovery. I will actually attend mindfulness meetings I have been planning to go to ever since I quit again December 8th, 2017. Also yoga as well as continuing my gym sessions. I am counting the slip, so holding me responsible but I am going to consider this a void in my recovery and keep going as if I was still 5 months healed because I know that time is still not wasted. (a bit confusing I know)

I will check in here often too, as similar to my slip last February, that went on till December I kind of distanced myself from SR, I need some accountability.

Thanks!

NYCDoglvr

So glad you have a plan to protect your sobriety. I couldn't stop on my own and without the fellowship of AA wouldn't have gotten -- or stayed -- sober. It's a simple plan for complicated people. You can do it: just don't drink one day at a time. Big hug!

ScottFromWI

Welcome back Ekohe - sounds like you've got some very good specific plans to work on your sobriety and life in general. White knucking is rarely successful - glad you picked up on that and have a more structured path ahead of you. SR is always here too along the way don't forget!

SoberLeigh

Welcome back, Ekohe. Sorry to hear that you slipped but Well Done on 139 days.

Sounds like you have formulated a good plan moving forward.

Hope that you keep us as a part of your plan

Stay close. We care.

Quit290117

Hi Ekohe, sorry to hear of your slip. What’s good is that you want to get straight back to staying sober. I can relate to your post. I had a similar amount of sober time last year. Distanced myself from SR, convinced myself I’m “not like them”.
Back on day 2 after months of one day binges here and there. Good luck let’s make this the last time.

icandothis20

Good to get right back on track instead of oh well I already messed up! I did that at 5 months last sober streak- and drank for another 2 years of hell. Good on ya!

Dropsie

How is it going?