Do I need a new plan?
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Do I need a new plan?
I was doing well for a while and recently went about 5 weeks without drinking. I drank again about a week ago, and then a little again today. I did not drink in excess, however, either time. I do notice that since I drank I again, slight cravings have come back.
Should I try to revert back to the old plan that got me 5 months? Or try something else? To be honest, I tend to drink out of boredom and/or stress.
Should I try to revert back to the old plan that got me 5 months? Or try something else? To be honest, I tend to drink out of boredom and/or stress.
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I do notice that since I drank I again, slight cravings have come back.
that is the concerning part. there are many posts/threads here from people that had the same experience . many of them ended up worse off because alcoholism is progressive.
should you revert back to the old plan?
idk- maybe some tweaking of it. might want to think about what led to the drink and what wasnt done to stop it from happening.
that is the concerning part. there are many posts/threads here from people that had the same experience . many of them ended up worse off because alcoholism is progressive.
should you revert back to the old plan?
idk- maybe some tweaking of it. might want to think about what led to the drink and what wasnt done to stop it from happening.
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Originally Posted by YCDT2 
Should I try to revert back to the old plan that got me 5 months?
If it didn't account for boredom and stress you will need to add to it.
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Hi YCDT 
I think the great thing about plans is you can change them - keep elements that work, discard elements that don't....
obviously you learned some stuff about what makes you drink by 'going out' again - why not incorporate some of what you've learned into a new plan?
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I think the great thing about plans is you can change them - keep elements that work, discard elements that don't....
obviously you learned some stuff about what makes you drink by 'going out' again - why not incorporate some of what you've learned into a new plan?
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Originally Posted by YCDT2
I was doing well for a while and recently went about 5 weeks without drinking. I drank again about a week ago, and then a little again today. I did not drink in excess, however, either time. I do notice that since I drank I again, slight cravings have come back.
Should I try to revert back to the old plan that got me 5 months? Or try something else? To be honest, I tend to drink out of boredom and/or stress.
Should I try to revert back to the old plan that got me 5 months? Or try something else? To be honest, I tend to drink out of boredom and/or stress.
Boredom and stress are everyday parts of everyone's life, so you likely need to find a more effective way of dealing with them than drinking alcohol.
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Originally Posted by ScottFromWI
A couple of questions I'd ask before answering yours: What was your plan? And - were you still following it when you decided to drink?
Boredom and stress are everyday parts of everyone's life, so you likely need to find a more effective way of dealing with them than drinking alcohol.
Boredom and stress are everyday parts of everyone's life, so you likely need to find a more effective way of dealing with them than drinking alcohol.
I dont think that was the sole reason, but it didnt help for sure.
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Originally Posted by tomsteve
I do notice that since I drank I again, slight cravings have come back.
that is the concerning part. there are many posts/threads here from people that had the same experience . many of them ended up worse off because alcoholism is progressive.
should you revert back to the old plan?
idk- maybe some tweaking of it. might want to think about what led to the drink and what wasnt done to stop it from happening.
that is the concerning part. there are many posts/threads here from people that had the same experience . many of them ended up worse off because alcoholism is progressive.
should you revert back to the old plan?
idk- maybe some tweaking of it. might want to think about what led to the drink and what wasnt done to stop it from happening.
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The bottom line for me is I don't drink - no matter what.
Crashing computers, getting a $3000 repair bill, my cat dying, an argument, getting a bad diagnosis, breaking a bone, going to a wedding, having a milestone birthday, going to a rock concert, losing an online diary or a treasured piece of jewelry, none of those things are things over which I drink.
There can't be any loopholes in that plan.
Crashing computers, getting a $3000 repair bill, my cat dying, an argument, getting a bad diagnosis, breaking a bone, going to a wedding, having a milestone birthday, going to a rock concert, losing an online diary or a treasured piece of jewelry, none of those things are things over which I drink.
There can't be any loopholes in that plan.
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Originally Posted by biminiblue
The bottom line for me is I don't drink - no matter what.
Crashing computers, getting a $3000 repair bill, my cat dying, an argument, getting a bad diagnosis, breaking a bone, going to a wedding, having a milestone birthday, going to a rock concert, losing an online diary or a treasured piece of jewelry, none of those things are things over which I drink.
There can't be any loopholes in that plan.
Crashing computers, getting a $3000 repair bill, my cat dying, an argument, getting a bad diagnosis, breaking a bone, going to a wedding, having a milestone birthday, going to a rock concert, losing an online diary or a treasured piece of jewelry, none of those things are things over which I drink.
There can't be any loopholes in that plan.
AV at bay and remind myself that I have a problem, but its always trying to sneak back in there like "nah, no problem...your fine" lol
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Originally Posted by YCDT2
AV at bay and remind myself that I have a problem, but its always trying to sneak back in there like "nah, no problem...your fine" lol
and for every problem there is a solution,correct?
a solution that doesnt involve alcohol,right?
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If your old one worked while you worked it, then maybe just make sure you keep working it. I suppose you could add some more things in so that you're less reliant on technology maybe. No need to chuck the baby out with the bathwater though. Sounds like the problem wasn't with your plan, more that you did what a lot of people do , and got a but complement when you started to feel some relief (I know I did that myself at times). If it works when you work it, then work it, you're worth it!
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