close call
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close call
After 50 days of no drinking I almost slipped this weekend. It’s
strange how the cravings can sneak up on you. I still can’t believe
I’ve made it 50 days! This would be impossible without SR.....
strange how the cravings can sneak up on you. I still can’t believe
I’ve made it 50 days! This would be impossible without SR.....
Grateful recovering alcoholic
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Blissfield, MI
Posts: 814
Green Tea,
I've been sober for over 14 years - I still sometimes have to fight to stay sober. Though temptation is not nearly as often as it was in early sobriety; complacency is a terrible thing. Just when you think you've got it - it will do everything to get you drinking.
Congrats of 50 days. Keep it one day at a time and be grateful you have today, sober!
Jen
I've been sober for over 14 years - I still sometimes have to fight to stay sober. Though temptation is not nearly as often as it was in early sobriety; complacency is a terrible thing. Just when you think you've got it - it will do everything to get you drinking.
Congrats of 50 days. Keep it one day at a time and be grateful you have today, sober!
Jen
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: The Mohave Desert
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Jen you are so right about complacency... I have found again and again that when I am not working on my recovery (ignoring it, being complacent...) the beast stir's in its sleep.... starts sending me subliminal messages... better to let Sleeping Dogs Lie.
Michael
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: London England
Posts: 291
Green Tea,
Well done on your 50 days that's a great achievment and you should be proud of yourself.
The craving for a drink can creep up on you any time any place and it is something that I try to keep aware of. Complacency or overconfidence seem to be my trigger points. All too often when I think I have cracked this sobriety thing along comes a craving and my mind starts to spin. Far better to be constantly ready and mentally prepared for the attack.
Best wishes
Michael
Well done on your 50 days that's a great achievment and you should be proud of yourself.
The craving for a drink can creep up on you any time any place and it is something that I try to keep aware of. Complacency or overconfidence seem to be my trigger points. All too often when I think I have cracked this sobriety thing along comes a craving and my mind starts to spin. Far better to be constantly ready and mentally prepared for the attack.
Best wishes
Michael
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