I didn't make it.
Sorry to hear that. Obviously the first thing to do is not to beat yourself up. What didn't work this time? Do you have a support network on that end to help you? Know that there is no judgement here, GS...we wanna help. Agree w/Carl...do you have something specific that you can get implemented? Can't recall if you've had a talk with your doc yet. Might be worth a consideration if you haven't. Going this alone is tough...I know.
As always, lean on us, we're here and we get this.
Take care of yourself, k?
As always, lean on us, we're here and we get this.
Take care of yourself, k?
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((hugs)) first of all, you made it if you wake up and have the will (1) to recover and (2) to do better. This is only a failure if you don't use it as an opportunity to learn from your mistakes. You can do it! You're here, and that's a start. I'm rooting for you!
Instead of beating on yourself for your relapse, give yourself a pat on the back for six booze-free days. Then, give some thought to where you went off the rails and figure how to avoid the same thing next time. Shoot for at least ten booze-free day’s next time around. Pretty soon, your days will all be booze-free and won’t you be a smarty😀.
Sweetheart.....you will have a day 6. Really you will.
It took me so many tries to make this my life....so many....I was completely fed up with myself, but I didn't give up. And I am so glad...persist love. Forgive yourself for being human and fallible. Get back up and move on with us. It's worth it honey. ♥
EDIT: Come back to the 24-hour thread and let everyone help....you know there is always someone there 24/7. We all struggle....that's why we do this together. ♥
It took me so many tries to make this my life....so many....I was completely fed up with myself, but I didn't give up. And I am so glad...persist love. Forgive yourself for being human and fallible. Get back up and move on with us. It's worth it honey. ♥
EDIT: Come back to the 24-hour thread and let everyone help....you know there is always someone there 24/7. We all struggle....that's why we do this together. ♥
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Oh hon, I’m so sorry to hear that. You pushed through this whole week and nothing can take that away. To be clear, I'm sorry for whatever feelings you’re going through. I hope you decide to give it another shot. I’m still rooting for you!
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It’s ok, it happens, 6 days is still an achievement. I really admire you for posting here right away. We understand, boy do we! Perhaps treat it as a learning experience to help you make a different choice next time you are faced with a similar situation.
you did well to come here right away!
minimize the damage - stop NOW.
review what changed between "I am now a sober person who does not drink" to "i am going to drink"
realize that there is no day where we've "got this licked" - not 6, or 60 or 600
sobriety is an ongoing process of commitment, reinforcement and effort
you have TODAY, as do we all
minimize the damage - stop NOW.
review what changed between "I am now a sober person who does not drink" to "i am going to drink"
realize that there is no day where we've "got this licked" - not 6, or 60 or 600
sobriety is an ongoing process of commitment, reinforcement and effort
you have TODAY, as do we all
I think you should think of this as I didn't make it this time
There will be a next time, and a day six
You've achieved lift off from Planet Addiction - now you need to achieve escape velocity and escape that gravitational pull.
Think about what else you could do to make your recovery action plan better. Look at what happened, learn from it...and get right back on the horse, or rocket
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There will be a next time, and a day six
You've achieved lift off from Planet Addiction - now you need to achieve escape velocity and escape that gravitational pull.
Think about what else you could do to make your recovery action plan better. Look at what happened, learn from it...and get right back on the horse, or rocket
D
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Weekends were my weakness when I was really trying to stay sober. I was thinking about this yesterday and I don't even really notice weekends anymore. I don't work M-F,so it's just another day(s) to me now. Normally I'd have been at the bar 4hrs ago and still be sitting there for another 4.
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Thank you, everyone, for replying. All the comments about my recovery plan, made me realize how littl of one I actually have. My plan really only consisted of, well, not drinking. I did make a plan to see a doctor and be honest, seek out therapy, tell a friend, post here regularly, and I have done all of those things.
Maybe because I didn't have a day plan, is why I fell back into old habits. I'm new to this, and I'm not sure where to really start with daily plans. Any suggestions would be very much appreciated. I really want to leave planet addiction ( ) for good.
Maybe because I didn't have a day plan, is why I fell back into old habits. I'm new to this, and I'm not sure where to really start with daily plans. Any suggestions would be very much appreciated. I really want to leave planet addiction ( ) for good.
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