Shooting4sober

Today starts day 22 and I am proud to be able to say that because this weekend was terribly rough. Well at least Saturday was rough. During the day I was having bad anxiety about a going away party for a close friend that I had to attend later that evening. Completely freaking out worrying that I would slip up and drink. I ended up going to the basement and lifting weights for the first time in in a couple of months and that definitely helped get my mind in a better place. (So very sore now, but that's my fault for slacking off on exercise.) Anyhow I drove myself to the party to reinforce the idea that I can't drink. It was a complete rager and the urge to drink was rearing its ugly head something fierce. I ended up leaving the party early. I felt bad but knew if I stayed I would have ended up drinking. I know that I did the right thing, but man I was so close to caving in. You know those thoughts you get, "maybe I'll just have one" or "it is a special occasion." You know the ones I'm talking about.

Long story short is I that I didn't drink and I feel because of that today.

Nonsensical

Well, done!

I gotta get back to exercising also. It's gonna hurt!

Shooting4sober

Thanks Nonsensical. It hurts so bad that brushing my teeth is painful. Haha, I think I may have pushed a little to much. But it got rid of my anxiety for the time being. Even trade if you ask me.

Nonsensical

Even trade? Getting through a raging party sober seems like a positive return on investment to me.

Shooting4sober

Agreed!

Jeni26

Well done, a really good move.

The resisting a drink I mean...I still haven't found the motivation to exercise...it must be buried somewhere way down deep...!x

Dave42001

Great post!! Congrats on 22-23 days! I went to a big family party Sat night too.. I made it through without drinking.. Everyone was loud and obnoxious.. Kinda turned me off..

Keep up the great work!! Pat yourself on the back, nice job!

Shooting4sober

Thank you Jeni! I'm sure you'll find it. It's there.

Shooting4sober

Way to go Dave! And thank you. I hear ya on the loud and obnoxious part. Makes me kind of wonder about myself in the past... Oh boy.