Prion

I knew I was not strong enough to go to bar . I knew I should have stayed to the hotel and not go out. I hate travelling for that reason, I feel like I have to go out an get drunk to have a good time. Then I make a foul of myself and feel crappy and anxiety all over again and can't remember half the night so I worry intensely.

I'm sorry I let myself down and I really feel guilty an ashame. How to prevent that? What tool do you use to avoid these temptations?

Prion

Pondlady

Prion,
Maybe you've learned something from this experience ? Can you think of a better plan for remaining sober when you travel?

TorontoGuy28

Get to a local AA meeting wherever you are traveling...

Sobriety has to come first. Always.

I avoided people/places/situations that reminded me of drinking for for first 3-4 months.

It can be done... Now I travel on business all over North America, get out to great dinners, parties and ALL WITHOUT ALCOHOL ! I had many many mornings like yours back in the day....

Good luck.

least

A very wise woman here used to say "you have to want to be sober more than you want to drink." Maybe you haven't decided yet how badly you want to be sober. Give it another try. Never give up.

Richierich777

When I travel I will fly later on in the evening and get to the hotel and go to bed. The next day go to work and then get back on a plane and leave. I know there is a bar in the hotel but I don't need to go get a drink. I can also do work in the hotel or get ready for the next day. Next time just plan ahead all of your steps.

Prion

Yes i learned something, i learned that I really cant handle alcohol like a normal person do.

Richierich777

If you have a laptop and get to the hotel read the Big Book. They have an on line copy. Take notes

Zebra1275

AA helped me.

No matter where you travel there are likely several AA meetings to choose from. Go to one, and at the start of the meeting when they ask if anyone is visiting, raise your hand. You will quickly have some new friends who can help you stay sober.

Vastreaction

If I have to go out of town, I like to research the surrounding area that I will be in beforehand to examine local activities. Maybe there is a movie theater near the hotel you'll be at? Anyplace that doesn't serve alcohol, and provides some sort of entertainment, is a good place to go.

Glad you came here, and good luck on your sobriety.

Coldfusion

If I were traveling, I would look up an NA meeting. CAUTION: There will be drug addicts at this meeting. Those folks saved my life by volunteering and coming to my detox program.