Made it through a challenging Day 3.
One day at a time...
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Philadelphia
Posts: 45
Made it through a challenging Day 3.
Historically, day 3s are when I slip back into the bottle. Day 1 and day 2 go just fine, then by mid-afternoon on Day 3, the urge kicks in and takes over, a half bottle of whiskey later, you know the rest.
Today was day 3. And I went to a wedding. Dumb, right?! I can't remember the last time I've gone to a wedding and not drank my face off. My mom was there, who is a psycho hose beast and whom i havent spoken to in years. The temptation was there in front of me, staring me in the face, begging hard for just one beer, which would have easily turned into 12.
I beat it. I brought a nice big hot cup of coffee with me, a good cigar, ate right away, and the urge slinked its evil, nasty ass back down into the abyss. I had a great time catching up with other family that I hadn't seen in years, and most importantly, I'll remember all of it tomorrow, and for the rest of my life.
I know three days sober is nothing compared to a lot of others' achievements, but damn if I'm not proud of it, because I was dreading today. It's a small win, but a win is a win. Looking forward to day 4!
Today was day 3. And I went to a wedding. Dumb, right?! I can't remember the last time I've gone to a wedding and not drank my face off. My mom was there, who is a psycho hose beast and whom i havent spoken to in years. The temptation was there in front of me, staring me in the face, begging hard for just one beer, which would have easily turned into 12.
I beat it. I brought a nice big hot cup of coffee with me, a good cigar, ate right away, and the urge slinked its evil, nasty ass back down into the abyss. I had a great time catching up with other family that I hadn't seen in years, and most importantly, I'll remember all of it tomorrow, and for the rest of my life.
I know three days sober is nothing compared to a lot of others' achievements, but damn if I'm not proud of it, because I was dreading today. It's a small win, but a win is a win. Looking forward to day 4!
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: SE Michigan
Posts: 1,066
Don't EVER compare yourself to others here when it comes to time sober!
When I say I think day three is awesome, I mean it. I couldn't string together 24 sober hours, let alone three days, for a long, long time.
So, good job!
When I say I think day three is awesome, I mean it. I couldn't string together 24 sober hours, let alone three days, for a long, long time.
So, good job!
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 6
Hi, from a member of the same boat you are in. I find that three days into sobriety is as far as I seem to get. I've had months of sobriety, and recently, it's just days.!As I've been shown what I can look forward to if I continue to drink as an alcoholic, I'm taking all the suggestions I can get.
Maybe we can help each other? Most people I've met in the rooms haven't relapsed and I think your experience can help me.
Be safe.
Maybe we can help each other? Most people I've met in the rooms haven't relapsed and I think your experience can help me.
Be safe.
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