Beeraholic

Hi everyone,
You've likely seen me post here lately.

But this is it. I had a rock bottom moment last Tuesday which I posted about and I was already back drinking Thursday.

Then Friday through Sunday was a nice 8 beer/day binge.

My supportive wife was amazing in April/May when I had a sober month (29 days actually). I then worked on convincing both of us that I could handle a few beers here and there leading up to a beer festival. And since then I have tried to quit 4 more times but never really clued her in to that because I know deep down that letting her know I am quitting makes it real and I can't go back on it. I do not lie to her and will not drink when she knows I am quitting. It's exactly what I need but I keep not doing it.

But today I told her I am done drinking and she is her usual supportive self. So I fully expect this to be the for real moment. Rock bottom happened, wife knows I am quitting, and I am really excited about sobriety.

Thanks everyone, as always I enjoy reading everyone's posts!

CaseyW

What's the plan the next time an urge to drink hits?

Beeraholic

Glad you asked. Now I have to think about it. The plan is to distract myself from it. I remember my month sober, the first several days were really really hard. But even with alcohol in the house and my wife out of town I resisted and got through it. Plan might be to eat and eat!

doggonecarl

I hope so, for your sake and the Mrs.

Actions speak louder than word. Have a plan to back up your intention. A plan of what you are going to do to support your decision.

Good luck.

PurpleKnight

You can do this Beeraholic!!

thomas11

Good decision beeraholic. I was wondering how you were doing.

Dee74

I think you've made a good decision - but I think you need way more than distraction if you want this time to last, beeroholic?

There's some great info here on recovery groups, cravings and recovery plans
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...at-we-did.html
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saoutchik

It would make it easier if you removed any alcohol from your house Beeraholic, it would prey on your mind a lot less

Congratulations on quitting - I hope you stick with it