OCDDan

just had to say that about ten times to the offer of all kinds of everything, booze, pills, smokables, etc, etc.. still did pretty good hangin and talkin, had to really stay on top of my social skills, but it was ok, whew.. there was one amphetamine that had me thinkin for a second tho.

freshstart57

Well done, Dan, that sober straight muscle gets stronger every time. I focus after a situation like that on my feeling of accomplishment and self satisfaction, trying to make that association in my subconscious. A big pat on the back, if you will. So, give yourself one giant Hearty Atta Boy, you deserve it.

OCDDan

that's funny, I was just thinking the samething how i feel better now after that ordeal, thanks, hopefully things will keep getting better.

oh2exhale

AAAAWWWWWEEEESSSOOOMMMEEE!!!

"No puffs, pills, potions, or lotions that alter my emotions"

aasharon90

Are these offers coming to you from
other people? Friends? Aquaintances?

or....

Are these voices of temptations in your
head? Mind? Brain?

OCDDan

the first one, people.

2granddaughters

The Lord's Prayer says "Lead us not into temptation" ....

You're saying "Never mind, I can find it myself".

You weren't practicing social skills, you were playing Russian Roulette.

Best of luck to you.

Bob

hypochondriac

That sounds exhausting Dan! Do these people know that you've quit? Well done for saying no though! I have one friend who I just can't see because they are constantly smoking pot/taking amphetamines/drinking and can't comprehend what I'm doing at all. They don't necessarily sound like helpful people to be around right now x

Dee74

I tried pretty hard not to put myself in those kinds of situations for a while Dan.

I saw a sig here the other day - when you leave the lions den you don't go back for your hat...y'know?

D

doggonecarl

You came out unscathed this time. Find new "people," new playgrounds. Your old ones are just going to get you in trouble.

OCDDan

you're absolutely right Bob, I knew it was a bad idea. there was no good reason to go there, but the reason i went was a friend asked me to help him move something with my truck, i ended up where i shouldn't of been, thanks for your post, i do believe you are right, a little bit of the wrong substance and i'd be goin crazy again, no dought about it.

OCDDan

they do know, i think everyone i know knows, word travels fast, especially about drinking and doing wild and stupid stuff

OCDDan

I remember seeing that too

duane1

Excellent, keep it going!

Hevyn

Good job on making it over those hurdles, Dan. It's so risky, but you made it.

nonblondechef

Wow - and I thought politely declining a wine list at dinner was an accomplishment!

miko67

You gotta live iv done it too. Tho it is tricky U can b in wrong frame of mind with that temptation and bam ul b wrecked again. I'm half hearted just now n iv hit the skids a few times aready. So well done Dan its shows alot of strenght.

OCDDan

so true, it was close, the urge lasted about five seconds, but they were a critical five seconds

supafox

hay dan your doing your best you can't alwase avoid everyone who's gonna make tat offer so smile pat your self on the back and keep going

OCDDan

Hi supafox, welcome to SR, you found a great place for support and friends, thanks for the post.