nova84

I am so grateful to be in bed and sober. Have had a horrible day of anxiety finished off by a family meal out where I was the only one not drinking...I used to use alcohol to numb the anxiety and get me through family gatherings...today I had to get through both without alcohol. I used meditation, breathing exercises, napping and a hot bath to try to manage the anxiety. I recited my Sobriety Affirmation and read through the reasons I have chosen to embrace sobriety in preparation for this evening.

I'm pleased to be ending an all round crap day ☹

DarklingSong

It is over....and you are sober. Well done.

Anna

Good job on getting through the difficult day. That's how to do it!

BixBees505

Mac4711

Your day is done and you’re sober. Guess who’s today’s winner? Congrats, Nova!

CreativeThinker

I've found that every time I've gotten through a tough time without caving, I become stronger. The next time will be easier.

Great job!

Dee74

I'm really glad you got through Nova - another little building block in your new sober life house.

I hope tomorrow is better for you

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MelSober

Congratulations. Each time I manage not to jump headfirst into a bottle of Cabernet I feel a little stronger. Meditation is a good thing. I must try that more. Way to go!

anxiousrock

You did it and that is excellent!
It is 840 here right now and I just finished a huge meal (I eat a lot when I don’t drink).
I’m ready for bed, no drinks. Spin class in the morning.
Congrats on your night and staying sober.

Hevyn

Nova - please be proud of yourself. Each time we make it over one of these hurdles, we grow stronger. You did a good thing - and it will get easier.

Stronger2017

Well done Nova.

Upstairs

Great job! I hope it will be easier on you the next time 😀

Gottalife

According to your bio, you are 1 year and 9 months sober. Doesn't it bother you that a meal out with the family is such a drama for you? Do you have a really badly behaved family, or are you struggling in sobriety?

If it is the family, I wouldn't be going to such an event. If it is fear of alcohol in a social setting, I would suggest you may have more work to do on your recovery. Untreated alcholism is bad news and has us handling most situations in fear and uncertainty, very stressful indeed.

It is great you got through it, but did you have to go through what you did. Couldn't it have been a more pleasurable experience. Didnt' you deserve that?

nova84

Thank you all for your supportive words...I truly appreciate them...and you 💜

Today is a new day

Gabe1980

Well done Nova. Sounds like you nailed it! Days like that are really rough. I was there with you last night and am delighted we both woke up fresh and sober. Everyday we learn a bit more.