Sazzle

Today I'm on day 3, which was where I fell down last time, a few months ago.

I was trying to keep my normal social life but without drinking. In hindsight this was doomed to fail. This month I'm avoiding the bars and pubs until I feel stronger.

Nothing major had happened since last time I was posting. But I'm still drinking 5 nights a week!

I've joined the gym and looking to replace socialising in a pub with the gym.

Anyway, just really wanted to pop in and see how you all are as well

S x

Natom

Hey Sazzle,

Have you looked at any drug or alcohol services or day programs in London. I know theres loads of them.

Wolfram

Hi Sazzle, starting day 3 here too. We are many out there working very hard on our issues. You are not alone.

Sazzle

Hi Natom

I haven't considered any help like that. I suppose I could look into a day/weekend course in London to give me some tools.

Thanks for the advice, I'll do a google later to see what's about.

S x

Sazzle

Hey Wolfram, that's good to know! I know I'll feel s much better when my sober iPhone app says '4 days'. Apart from lent, I've never got over the 3 day hump.

S x

MrsKing

Hi Sazzle,

I think you are definitely right to avoid pubs and bars if you are finding it difficult to be in those situations. I know that when I first got sober I tried to continue with the old social life I had, and frequented the same places with the same people. I found it uncomfortable and boring, and very, very rarely now go to those places at all unless it is for a specific reason, for example someone's birthday. I just have no interest in it now - my social life is totally different now and involves places which don't sell alcohol!

Keep going - you can do this.

Sazzle

Thanks MrsKing. I think I'll be avoiding those places for sure.

S x

Sazzle

I'm going to AA on Thursday evening. I've spoken to a friend who already goes and she's going to introduce me. I'm nervous but if my friend can do it, so can I

Thanks for the support guys, you all rock!

S x

IndaMiricale

Awesome on going to a meeting thursday... Let us know how it went..

I know I will go tonight , tomorrow, wendsday, and then thursday.. why wait till then

Congrats on 3 days. Just dont drink today..

escapist

3 days is GOOD. It will get easier. Eat something. Take a nap if you can. Thats what I did. I have 2 weeks now. You can stop can stop drinking.