Day Four - made it!
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Day Four - made it!
Well, I made it. Tough afternoon. On the West Coast for a family wedding this weekend. Everyone's been hanging out at the bar since 4pm (me included) and then moved to one of the hospitality suites where there is more booze. But all I had was club soda! I just told everyone I was taking medication and could not drink while on it. Didn't feel like dealing with it any other way right now. Too early and do not want to detract from the happy occasion. Everyone seemed cool with it. I had a BIG craving around 6pm which is my usual time to drink and I thought I would cave, but the feeling passed. Once I got past it, it did not come back.
Repeat this tomorrow for the wedding and reception and I will be that much closer to a week!
Thanks everyone! I am glad I came back to this site for support. It's been a big help as I try to beat this thing while on the road.
Repeat this tomorrow for the wedding and reception and I will be that much closer to a week!
Thanks everyone! I am glad I came back to this site for support. It's been a big help as I try to beat this thing while on the road.
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Marine28, it is great that how you just let that craving go away by itself. They do that. They are feelings and feelings are temporary.
I am only on day 9 myself, but still I feel so much better than when I quit. And also quit a bit better than on my own day 4. I hope you stick it out and build yourself a happier life! You can do it!
I am only on day 9 myself, but still I feel so much better than when I quit. And also quit a bit better than on my own day 4. I hope you stick it out and build yourself a happier life! You can do it!
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Marine. Wow day 4 already huh? That's great. Stick with the on medication great excuse. Do anything you have to not to drink. Have fun watching people get drunk and imagen you being drunk and acting like an ass. Then go look at yourself in the mirror and see the new you. The not drunk, in control adult. And BE proud.
You can make it through this and maybe you'll find out that most people don't care if you drink or not. I was surprised by how many people don't care if I drink or not and the ones that do I believe have a problem or are on their way.
Enjoy the wedding and we're here if you need support.
You can make it through this and maybe you'll find out that most people don't care if you drink or not. I was surprised by how many people don't care if I drink or not and the ones that do I believe have a problem or are on their way.
Enjoy the wedding and we're here if you need support.
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Congratulations Marine. Recommend you come up with a game plan to get through the impending event. As suggested an escape plan, relapse prevention thinking, a sober friend to call or hang out with at the wedding. Also, constructive thinking might
include: thought stopping - I am not going think about that; I've already made my decision. Thought substitution - I'm in danger - I'd better be alert; Challenging your addictive voice - Where is the evidence? Is this thought or belief true or
valid? How does this thought serve my best interest? Coping Statements: this feeling will eventually pass; It's hard, but not too hard; Positive Affirmation: I have said no to myself before - I can do so again; I'm going to treasure my sobriety. Review of Goals: I want to stop drinking; it's my goal. Reviw of negative consequences: I cannot have a few drinks without taking many more and getting drunk; the years I have wasted being drunk and/or hungover. Reframing: Look at the situation from another angle or another person's viewpoint (a sober person). Look at the benefits of choosing not to engage in the addictive behavior. Rational Emotive Imagery: Imagine yourself behaving or feelng differently about the situation (focus on the joyous and fesitive ocassion).
include: thought stopping - I am not going think about that; I've already made my decision. Thought substitution - I'm in danger - I'd better be alert; Challenging your addictive voice - Where is the evidence? Is this thought or belief true or
valid? How does this thought serve my best interest? Coping Statements: this feeling will eventually pass; It's hard, but not too hard; Positive Affirmation: I have said no to myself before - I can do so again; I'm going to treasure my sobriety. Review of Goals: I want to stop drinking; it's my goal. Reviw of negative consequences: I cannot have a few drinks without taking many more and getting drunk; the years I have wasted being drunk and/or hungover. Reframing: Look at the situation from another angle or another person's viewpoint (a sober person). Look at the benefits of choosing not to engage in the addictive behavior. Rational Emotive Imagery: Imagine yourself behaving or feelng differently about the situation (focus on the joyous and fesitive ocassion).
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Thanks, it will be challenging but I think I will be okay. The wedding and reception is about 5 miles from the hotel and there is a shuttle service back and forth, so people don't have to drink and drive. So I am not dependent on anyone for a ride back. The early morning flight back home is also a good excuse when I need to leave the "after party."
Have a good rest of the weekend.
Have a good rest of the weekend.
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