justinJustQuit

So its day five of sobriety. This ties my record in my quest for sobriety assuming I get past tonight. I feel great as far as symptoms and all that go.

I am finding that I sweat a lot more lately though. I wonder if this is because I started working out or something related to detox.

Mentally, I dont think I'll have an issue tonight, but tomorrow night worries me. We have a programming challenge that goes from 2:00 P.M. Till 10:00 P.M. This will be the first time I've been around alcohol since I quit, and I'm not sure how I'm going to handle watching all my coworkers drink while I am not.

I know not going is the simplest solution, but I have to do it. Have any of you been in this sticky situation? How did you cope?

BeerTooth

That would be tough for me especially during the first week. I would probably offer to drive someone so I could have an excuse not to drink.

KateL

Yeah, I always offer to be designated driver.

least

You can always give some excuse why you're not drinking, but foremost, remember why you quit to begin with.

justinJustQuit

I guess there is motivation in that you don't want to be sloshed in front of your coworkers too...

It just sucks. This is the last obstacle until Christmas l have to deal with.

digdug

Regarding the work function, always have an escape plan. If things are getting uncomfortable, there's nothing wrong with making an excuse to leave early. With 5 days sober, you're really throwing yourself in the lion's den. So mind the exits. Get out of there if you can't handle it.

DoPerdition

If it is going to be an open bar type situation, see if the bartender can't make you a yummy milkshake or non-alcoholic drink that is a real treat. That way you won't feel deprived.

justinJustQuit

I think I'm just going to have to bring a case of red bull and claim the booze will make me tired. Thank you all for the suggestions.