Difficult Evening...
Difficult Evening...
Just got back from Chinese with my friend who said she was "goin home to drink." Have some beers she said. I am sitting here now, trying to do a little work stuff on the computer, and allllll I can think about is how I want a glass of wine... I have only been sober since Monday. I dont even usually drink "every" night or anything, but I think it is more because now I told myself I "CANT" have it, that I want it soo badly! Just venting...thanks...
Guest
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,525
Vent away, Wisc! It really does help.
So what else do you have on hand to drink? Tea? Cranberry juice w/sparkling water? Those are a couple of my favorites. Just think about how GOOD you're being to yourself by having something different.
Take care,
jane
So what else do you have on hand to drink? Tea? Cranberry juice w/sparkling water? Those are a couple of my favorites. Just think about how GOOD you're being to yourself by having something different.
Take care,
jane
It's still early, catch an evening meeting, that will help, maybe even make a new friend. Get some female's phone numbers also, then the next time the craving hits, you will have someone local you can call.
J M H O
Love and hugs,
J M H O
Love and hugs,
It's amazing how the horrible things that happened to us while drinking fade off into the backround so quickly. In most cases of trauma, this is a self-protecting mechanism. In the case of recovery from chemical dependency, it's just the opposite.
So true..... 2 day ago I never ever ever wanted to touch alcohol again, and now... Ugh... But, this is actually the longest at one time I have stayed with the group and I will keep truckin...thanks all.....
you are learning very important tools write now. being honest about your feelings and reaching out for help! AA has taught me invaluable tools that keep me sober. AA meetings, reaching out for another alcoholic, sponsership/step-work!!!
Think it through wiscgirl.. yes, you could have a glass of wine or whatever but before you know it you'll be drunk and doing stuff that you will regret tomorrow. Thinking it through really helps me when I want to drink with the boys here on weekends. I picture myself waking up the next morning with that sick feeling of "On NO, what did I say, do" etc.
You can do this!!
You can do this!!
Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 21
Keep goin. I am right there with ya. Last drink was Sunday night, early monday. So we have gone without for about the same amount of time. Too bad you cant go to meetings. I went to another one tonight and it was good.
Well, I was only going to have 2 glasses, which I can do, but I figured what the heck, might as well go all the way and not drink at all. So, drank my tea, watched tv and ate popcorn, and in bed by 10. Thanks all! It was so weird though, I woke up today feeling that anxiety like "what did I do?" You know when you got really drunk and first wake up in the morning? I dont know why the heck I would be feeling like that. I think it is because I have a vacation day from work and I feel guilty....!
I woke up today feeling that anxiety like "what did I do?" You know when you got really drunk and first wake up in the morning? I dont know why the heck I would be feeling like that. I think it is because I have a vacation day from work and I feel guilty....!
But as time went on, and I would say by the time I hit about 30 days, it was no longer happening, I was in a "new rut" and looking forward to the day.
I hope you have a beautiful 'day off' both within yourself and outside. However, knowing my home state so well, beautiful weather at this time of year can be just a dream, roflmao.
Anyway, ENJOY your day off. Do something NICE for you.
Love and hugs,
Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: uk
Posts: 101
That is so good that you managed to resist drinking even after going out. I have stayed in all week so far but haven't drank even though partner had 4 pints of strong beer last night! he said he would not been drinking any more after that!
Has anyone made any plans to go out this weekend? I was meant to be meeting friends for a meal but have backed out of it. Thought it may be too tempting 4me
Has anyone made any plans to go out this weekend? I was meant to be meeting friends for a meal but have backed out of it. Thought it may be too tempting 4me
I was invited to go to my aunts where we sit and eat and talk all day/night, but have declined... I think right now I will very easily drink if it is right there in front of me....
Last night I watched Grey's Anatomy and there was something on there about blackouts and someone said "You usually black out things you dont WANT to remember." I thought about that comment and I tried to remember if I Had ever blacked out anything GOOD that had happened to me...then I realized, NOTHING GOOD EVER EVER HAPPENS to me when Im DRUNK! Honestly!
Last night I watched Grey's Anatomy and there was something on there about blackouts and someone said "You usually black out things you dont WANT to remember." I thought about that comment and I tried to remember if I Had ever blacked out anything GOOD that had happened to me...then I realized, NOTHING GOOD EVER EVER HAPPENS to me when Im DRUNK! Honestly!
Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: uk
Posts: 101
That is very true!! However, I wish i could completely black out every embarassing thing i ve done. I still get images of it now.
It will be great to wake up sat morning and not have to worry who youve called or radomnly texted. Cant wait till sat. i just have to sip tea and watch tv tonight!! I may order a take out!!
It will be great to wake up sat morning and not have to worry who youve called or radomnly texted. Cant wait till sat. i just have to sip tea and watch tv tonight!! I may order a take out!!
Currently Active Users Viewing this Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)