James18

I drank over Xmas/New year but managed to control it somewhat. Now it's all over though my tolerance level is back up to stupid levels. Drank a load last night and made myself ill again. I need to try quitting again. I'm back to the same point of the vicious circle again and am fed up.

Odelle

Jump back on board James and put this relapse behind you. So now you know, as with many of us, a break in drinking doesn't reset the tolerance level. Get some sober time under your belt and continue on the path you strayed from.

Skye2

Hey, at least you're still here and fighting The amount of times I got through Christmas and the New Year and then caved when the pressure was off - well I wish I had a quid for each time.

What are your plans for the weekend? Do you have to work or can you use the next couple of days to recover a little?

IOAA2

Hi. I remember when, therefor glad you made it back. I was reminded that there are no guarantees that we can come back which made it scary for me.

BE WELL

James18

Hi Skye, no I don't have to work but have got a full weekend. Going out walking tomorrow and visiting family on Sunday. Hopefully it'll be busy enough to keep me from drinking and easy enough to recover!

Skye2

Well, you can always get SR on your phone if you need us

KateL

I'd be able to retire to the Maldives. x

KateL

Day one is cool. Look after yourself x

gatorgirl67

Glad you're back James!!

Lind

Welome back James! You can do this!!!!

Tang

James you are not alone. When I get a craving I launch the sober recovery app on my mobile. People are always here. Remember that. You can do this and you deserve a better life.

James18

Thanks, and yeah, life really would be better without booze and the accompanying chaos.

Stomper

You can do this James. One step at a time :0)

autan

Never give up, giving up. Each sober is a blessing, even day one. Welcome back

James18

Those are definitely words to live by - simple but effective. Do you mind if I use that for my signature?

ImperfectlyMe

Glad you're back at it James a happy new year to you!

James18

Thanks and same to you!

soberclover

Don't give up James18......sobriety can and does work........glad you are back!!

Kris47

Wsihing you WELL!

ScottFromWI

Welcome back James. Prior to Christmas you had seriously considered trying out an AA meeting or "Stepping up" your work on sobriety in other ways. Did you give any of those things at least a try? I found that just "not drinking" was always a recipe for an eventual return to drinking for me.