C23

Today kinda sucked. I woke up in a bad mood, had a underlying headache most of the day, and thought about drinking when about 1PM rolled around. I of course didnt drink today but I told my wife what was going on and she said she knew something was wrong. The body is kinda of crazy with what it will put you through to convince you to drink, but today I stood strong. I won this battle, and I will win the war.

"I do believe that when we face challenges in life that are far beyond our own power, it's an opportunity to build on our faith, inner strength, and courage. I've learned that how we face challenges plays a big role in the outcome of them." - Sasha Azevedo

Antone

Hi C23, thanks for your share. I'm 27 days in and am having some tough days. The next morning, though, I'm always relieved I didn't drink. I'm noticing that the depth of my commitment is different this time. Before, I'd challenge myself to go places folks were drinking and criticize myself if I felt tempted or of course gave in and picked up. Now, I'm willing to do whatever it takes.

Aysha

Glad you made it.
Good job. Hang in there.

Rella927

Great attitude! C23 awesome progress!

Inner strength will come and the tough times will get easier!

Keep posting we are here for you!

four812

great job...I'm starting to become more open to the difficult moments...almost embracing them as much as the "feel good" moments. But when extremely difficult moments come I tend to fight them still.

I will continue to practice surrender when I can.

and acceptance

Itsmytime

The inner battle with ourselves is soooo hard. Each craving passed is another step closer to freedom.

Take care,
IMT

Tazman53

Kind of neat being able to say no to the beast, congrats!

Fubarcdn

Way to go C.
This time is your time.
I woke up today in a bad mood so I will have to be vigilant too.
If you can do it so can I. You have inspired me today. Thanks.

Tazman53

One of the very reasons I feel AA worked so well for me, I did not understand, nor did I gain hope from someone picking up a 30 year chip, but in early sobriety I did gain hope from some one picking up a 30 or 60 day chip, I knew I could do that if they could. Today I do understand how some one gets 20 or 30 years sober..... the same darn way I stay sober today..... one day at a time! Of course taking the steps have made one day at a time much easier.

lulukat

Congrats! Your victory over day 8 touched me. I can truly sense your determination and it inspires me. :ghug3 Thank you for sharing.

KindBird

Way to go C23 and thanks for sharing this with all of us.. There is some power in this group and seems we all have our ups and downs at different times and just reading your post to day was a big reminder of the really tough times and a reminder of how hard it can be when it hits.

Your overcoming the urge is very inspiring.. All of us get stronger when one of us gets stronger - THANKS!

Missymae737

Good job on resisting the urge to drink...As more sober days continue, the easier it gets to resist those nagging temptations.

You can do this...:ghug