snakes

Something I was hoping I would never say again but I screwed up last night. I let extreme work anxiety get the best of me and I drank. I had lots of options to avoid doing it (calling AA people, logging on here) but I took the easy road and now I am back to day 1 and regretting it. Well, all I can do is jump back on the wagon but it is hard to not beat myself up.

huntingtontx

You are doing the right thing coming back here. You can do this. I will keep you in my prayers.

Treerat66

Hey Snakes, we've been there too. Don't beat yourself up.

HeadLump

Beating yourself up is understandable but won't help - it could just drive you back to drinking again.

I'm sorry you've had a slip but you're doing the very best thing by coming here and getting right back on it

ScottFromWI

Glad you are back Snakes. Looking back, what do you think you could change with your strategy so it doesn't happen again?

PurpleKnight

Hey snakes, no point in beating yourself up, it's in the past, but it might be a good way forward to reach out for support BEFORE reaching for that first drink, it gives you a better chance of riding out the craving.

You can do this!!

snakes

I could have used the tools available to me to get through the urge to drink yet I did not. I could have called people from AA. I could have gotten on SR. Today I was thinking it would be helpful for me to get a desire chip. I haven;t gone up to get one because I am embarrassed but I think the chip would help in some way, right?

ReadytoBeme79

Snakes,

I've been right where you are recently. You can pick yourself up and move forward. Just day 4 for me right now but I already feel strong than the last day 4. Use it to your advantage and don't got back.

instant

Good you fessed up . Learn and move on

soberclover

I like the idea of the chip or a token of sorts that reminds you of your sober goal. Work anxiety is real and it will come up again I am sure. Planning now before it happens again may help you stay sober in the future. Awesome that you took ownership so soon!!