hez1979

Here I am at day 10... My second day 10 in past month ... Go on holiday sat... Hope I can stay strong... Mentally feeling ok.
Love to all xxxx

FreeOwl

well done!!

do you have a strategy and a sobriety plan for your holiday?

Daily affirmation / reminder of sobriety's importance
Alternative non-alcoholic beverages you will choose when asked "can I get you a drink?"
Physical exercise or daily routine of physical gratitude to honor the wellness sobriety brings
"Go to" response if anyone asks you why you're not drinking or becomes 'pushy' with booze (I'm giving my body a break, I'm fine with water, I don't feel like it today, etc)

Think about the situations you'll be in while on holiday. The people you'll be around. The triggers you may face. Anticipate them and how you want to respond - as well as how you might find yourself feeling 'triggered' to respond..... if you go through this ahead of time and develop a plan and a planned response, your chances of honoring your choice of sobriety will go wayyyyy up.

Too often we wander into high-pressure situations that will kick off our conditioned habits without a plan. The result is relapse.

ScottFromWI

Congrats on 10 days Hez. I'd echo FreeOwl's comments - make sure you have a plan in place for the upcoming weekend. You can log on here if need be, go to a meeting locally, etc. Do whatever it takes to be ready for the temptations when they come.

hez1979

Thanks a lot. I plan to stay sober. Good advice friends xxx

hayley86

Congratulations on ten days!

neferkamichael

Hez1979, doubles figures is FANTASTIC, congratulations. Stay strong, rootin for ya.

Mags1

Congratulations on 10 days hez, have a great holiday xx

PurpleKnight

That's fantastic!! Keep pushing through!!

HeadLump

That's brilliant, hez! Take us with you on holiday and post if you feel tempted. We'll be here to help

gettingbetter64

Good job on 10 days keep it up