beerbgone

Hi Everybody,

I joined SR in early June and this is my first post.

The fact is if I had started posting in June perhaps I would still be on the wagon. I made it through June and July just by reading the posts of others but I slipped in early August.

Today is the first day of my do-over and I'm having a tough time of it! I don't remember this much difficulty in June.

I did have a ritual dumping of all the beer left in my fridge early this morning. I think if I hadn't done that I would be drinking now.

I'm trying to keep busy as a hedge against the urge and it seems to be working but like I said it's tough.

Any suggestions and tips are welcome!

Thanks

least

Welcome to SR! I hope we are able to help you as much as this site has helped me.

robdan

hi welcome you are doing wel 2 hav put the drink down recovery is a hard thing 2 go through hav u tried going 2 a aa meeting just sit and listen they are helpful 2 talk or listen keep updated and keep strong

beerbgone

Hi Robdan,

I haven't been to an AA meeting yet. I did look up their scheduled meetings for my area back in June.

Perhaps I should stop in and visit. I'll consider that.

Thanks

Harry01854

Beerbgone, glad you decided to quit again. If you want to, spend some time reading different posts here and maybe you can get some ideas on what other people did and maybe the same can work for you. Not only that, reading the posts here will use up some of your time also. Continue to come and post to let us know how you are doing.

Keep coming,

Harry

beerbgone

Thanks Harry,

Back in June when I quit I also quit visiting even though SR is what gave me the inspiration I needed at that time.

This go around I plan to be here everyday and I'll post most days also.

Thanks

aasharon90

SR is my lifeline to recovery
along with all the tools and
knowledge I've collected over
the past 20 yrs.

I began with rehab after family
stepped in with an intervention
getting me help that I so needed
at that time in my life.

28 day rehab stay with a 6 week
aftercare program tack on followed
by many many meeting listening
and absorbing all I could as others
shared their own experiences,
strengths of what it was like before
during and after drugs or alcohol.

20 yrs later, I continue on this
journey passing on my own ESH
with newcomers wanting to follow
on the same path of recovery as
myself and many others.

I apply the steps and principles
of a recovery program to my
everyday affairs in order to be
blessed with the promises stated
in our Big Book of Alcoholics
Anonymous.

Many of those promises have
materialized in my life to date
and continue as seen fit.

I can't get back what I dont give away.

I can't keep my sobriety, freedom
from the horrors of drinking, my
health and joys if I don't continue
helping the newcomer sharing the
knowledge that was so freely
passed on to me.

Many have stayed sober and clean
before me and I have Faith and
Guidance one day at a time to
continue on my journey.

Soberrecovery RULES...!!!!!

So can you.

beerbgone

Thanks Sharon,

I hope that in 20 more years I'll be in your position.

LaFemme

Hi and welcome!

I think it's a great idea to hang out here for inspiration! Try and remember how you felt the two months sober you had. You did it once you can do it again!

LaFemme

Saliena

Hey beerbgone...

I am only on day 6 now... so, I can not really say what works and doesn't work for me. Last night was the first true night I struggled and was successful in not drinking. I got out and did something... anything, to help me feel as if I was the one in control. I went for a motorcycle ride... then I made a salad... and then went to bed.

Tonight I am going to work out... and then make another salad...

For me it is all about having a plan and sticking to that plan. And, if I wavier from that plan making sure that I am not wishy-washy... or all by myself... which is when I would normally drink.

So far day 6 isn't looking so bad.

beerbgone

Thanks LaFemme,

It's my intention to be here everyday and post as much as I can.

Those were two wonderful months. I was so proud of myself!

What happened?

I dunno'. But I'll be watching out for whatever it was this time around. Hopefully I'll be stronger.

Thanks again.

beerbgone

Hi Seliena,

Eating and staying busy is the key for me.

My typical drinking day began with coffee all morning and then beer all afternoon and into the night. Then a big meal and to bed. Not very healthy!!!

Today so far I had a small breakfast and a light lunch and I've never seen my apartment so clean!

I gotta' go to the grocery and get some more snacks though. And then maybe I'll start cleaning on the car. LOL

Thank you.

Saliena

LOL Beerbgone... well if you ever want to be a house boy/girl I will send you my address!!

Antiderivative

I would suggest:

1. That you address why you picked up in again in August. Something triggered you. Learn what it was and overcome that trigger.

2. Reach out for help, like you just did. Even though I have the will to stay sober, I still need help from others.

3. Build a support group, even if it is simply coming here to read and post daily. Try an AA or SMART Recovery meeting.

4. Don't beat yourself over your slip. The past is the past and you only have today to focus on.

beerbgone

Very good advice Antiderivative.

The trigger was 6 foggy weeks ago so I really don't remember. I do remember that I didn't want to go buy beer but I did anyway.

I also know I can't allow myself to get hungry! If I eat I won't drink. I also need to keep busy with physical activity. That's seems to keep my mind off drinking.

I plan to make SR my second home.

Thanks a bunch.

Antiderivative

A good diet is very important, especially one that regulates hypoglycemic levels if you are experiencing low blood sugar or sugar cravings from alcohol withdrawal. It takes the body time to restore itself back to equilibrium.

Here are a few short articles on the subject.

Sugar Craving Recovering Alcoholics | Talk Rehab
http://www.brighteyecounselling.co.u...ohol-cravings/

beerbgone

Very good Antidertative. During my two months sober I did crave sweets. And the article gives me an explanation of why if I eat I don't drink.

Thanks a bunch.

Dee74

Welcome to the posting side of things beerbgone

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wpainterw

Well I'd watch a lot of TV to take my mind off it, but stay clear of shows where there's a lot of boozing. Maybe some Westerns, travel, whatever! And you can read but sometimes it's hard to concentrate. Exercise often helps. Try to eat right. Sometimes drinking causes medical problems so it's a good idea to check with an M.D. Going out to a recovery support group, like AA, might boost your spirits. Anyway, try to think up stuff that takes your mind off it and which is fun for you to do. Avoid folks who are drinking.

W.