johnc

I made it to my second day! Of course, I'm afraid to leave my house, for fear of ending up at a gas station to pick up beer! It's about 6pm, but I feel tired, and almost want to go to bed now, just to get past the evening (I sometimes drink from noon on, but always and daily in the evening).

Driving home from a late lunch with co-workers (who rarely drink, and didn't today), I actually stopped my car, and contemplated turning around to get alcohol. Somehow I convinced myself to go home. I don't know how I did it. I was convinced that it would be a good drunk after taking a day off, but tried to remember being so sick two nights ago-
Whooo- not easy!

Bikeguy

Stay strong you can do this. Go to bed, go for a walk, just don't pick up a drink!

EmeraldRose

Well, good for you! Glad to hear that you avoided the temptation. One day at a time.

Dee74

No it's not easy but support helps John

If you think you need more support - real life support - here's a link to some of the main recovery players

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...formation.html

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johnc

I don't see a link, but thanks for the message-

Anna

You know that each time you get through one of those situations, the easier it will be the next time.

WatchTheSky

You did a great thing by convincing yourself to go home! My cravings were pretty intense at first too. I had the distinct advantage of being underage, so I couldn't just walk into a store and buy alcohol. Are you going to meetings? Avoiding temptation is good, but isolating yourself isn't. Meetings would allow you to get out of the house after work and work on your recovery at the same time.

jessiecat777

It can be exausting but the whole one day at a time thing...if you really disect it....helps quite a bit....I am here for you brother...

recoverywfaith

Keep up the good work one day at a time.

Missy7

I'm starting to feel like it's okay to just go to bed. Six is perfectly reasonable. Bring a book. Go to bed. Take care of yourself. Imagine how long your body needs to recover from everything that has been done to it. I'm sitting here while my husband works around the house. This is my work right now. And I'm doing it.

Welcome to SR. Glad you made that U-turn.

iliveforyou

Great job John on making that decision to NOT drink and turn to go home. One day at a time - keep posting and whatever you do, don't pick up that drink!

johnc

Thanks everyone! I'm on my third day! Of course- the evenings are the toughest. I need to go out for a bit, but I'll plan to post when I get back. I'm glad for the support-

jessiecat777

lots of love johnc...be safe and see ya when you get back!!!!

artsoul

Way to go on getting 3 days in - that's about the time I started to notice some improvements..... The days sure seemed long at first (and the nights longer!), but it really does get better. I agree with Missy that you have to pace yourself and not get too overwhelmed right now...... a little R&R is best!!

iliveforyou

Way to go John!! Keep up the great work