blueberry2015

Hello!

Just here, recognising my triggers and had a thought to drink. Came in as usual - unexpectedly!

But Ive done a little work on this

Trigger
Regret
Sadness

Why I thought about drinking
To change how I feel

Rationalisation
It is ok to feel emotions, emotions are normal. But that is all they are feelings and feelings do pass. Drinking will only temporarily numb those emotions. The situation why I feel sad and have some regrets cannot be changed. No amount of drinking will ever change the past. No amount of drinking will change the outcome of the situation. One drink will lead you to being drunk. Ride the wave, it WILL pass.

So here I am riding this one out on SR.

Vona71

Well said, blueberry. "No amount of drinking will change the past."

Hawkeye13

It will pass given a bit of time--can you take a walk
or a shower?

those things help me--beyond that- ice cream

PurpleKnight

Keep pushing through Blue Berry!!

sleepie

Hi blueberry. Best thing to remember is learn from it, don't do it again. A lot of people don't seem to mind if they do something regrettable or they just get defensive and justify. You are leaps and bounds ahead.

Soberwolf

What a amazing post not only will this help you it will help others too

Anna

When we recognize that our emotions do not control us, it's a big step forward in our recovery.

blueberry2015

Thank you x I went to bed sober, im a wide awake tho and cant sleep. 7 cups of tea today prob hasnt helped tbh! Need to switch to decaf before I get addicted to that lol x

All in all and up and down day, really helping having a plan when I get a little urge to drink.... so far its working x

Hevyn

Wise words, Blue - I really enjoyed that post. Every word is true.
I hope you get some quality rest soon. Glad to have you with us.