Resisted First Thoughts of Relapse
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Resisted First Thoughts of Relapse
Yesterday I had a break through, I was having mood swings so bad I was crying but forced myself to go out to our downtown town gathering concert (essentially an excuse for 5000 people be able to have open containers). I went as the dd and brought two cans of pop so I would be drinking SOMETHING. It worked and I stayed the whole time and didn't drink. I felt so proud of myself. I slept horrible with about 3 hours of sleep last night but I woke up in good moods. I have felt amazing all day. I don't know if this is a fluke but I was in high spirits with a lot of energy today. I got home on a friday to see all my roommates and as mid-twenty something year olds do they immediately popped open beers after work. I honestly felt so great all day what would one little beer hurt.I'm young and its Friday! After a bit of thinking about it I realized I felt so good today because I had been detoxing BECAUSE I have a problem. One little beer would have turned in to 14 little beers by the end of the night. I wanted to thank you all for your support and kindness with words. Without this forum I know that I would now be in the middle of lil beer 7.
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Ya. Drinking only happens with our permission, and we do not give ourselves permission to drink. We don't drink here, that's the whole idea. You get it! That is a true accomplishment, ChasingJ - the voice, the thoughts, they do not need to become actions because we are in charge of the actions. Because of your success today your sober muscle is getting stronger and the next time can be easier. Well done.
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Congrats on day 5 and GOOD JOB avoiding that pit fall! It is so easy to get tripped up by former routines and habits, even without the cravings. You proved that YOU are the one in control of your choiches. Way to Go!
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