BlueBlueBird

So I found this place a few days ago and was 4 days into sobriety. On day 5, yesterday, I slipped.

A couple of things I've learned:

1) My AV, which I've decided to name Norma, is conniving and manipulative.

2) it's easier to stay sober if I'm super busy

3) if I am going to be successful, I'm going to have to fess up to the important people in my life. I'm not there yet but I'm working up it.

4) even though I slipped last night, I was able to stop myself rather than drinking until I passed out. Baby steps.

5) today is a new day. I have been able to keep Norma at bay with only a little focus.

Tomorrow is my second Day 2. I can't plan too far in advance but I know I won't be drinking tonight.

BBB

hopefull24

Hi, i found day 4 hard aswell and i slipped...... i gave up on the day counting cause it just made me feel bad when i had to go back to day 1 again.. so now im just saying for the next 24 hours or the next 10... baby steps stay strong.. we can do this together

FLCamper

Good Job, BBB and you too, hopefull24.
Those are some good observations. Being busy and changing my routine was important for me especially the first few weeks.
Very early on, I told only a few people who already knew about my problems. I still have not told anyone else. (I'm at 14 months).
Keep posting and let us know how you are.

Dee74

I recommend posting everyday BBB - at least - and several times a day if you need it

You'll get out of this recovery what you put into it

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Soberwolf

Good job stopping hope this is it for you

Delilah1

Welcome BBB, glad you came right back on SR and posted. You will find lots of support on here. You should join the April class.:-)

Vinificent

BBB it is so AWESOME that you are learning from your lapse and getting right back to your plan 👍

You did 4 days so you CAN do this!

Stay strong 💪