jazzfish

I've always heard "nothing changes, if nothing changes". I recently posted that I am tired of being on the alcoholic roller coaster. This morning, I decided I need to do something different. I have looked up a noon meeting and will attend that today. It is radically different than simply sitting around the house hoping that I will make it through the day sober.

For those struggling, what will you do different for your sobriety today?

visch1

Hi. Personally I'd ask the question to people who have some sobriety instead of people who are so far unsuccessful. My reply is don't pick up the first drink and sobriety is guaranteed, next would be remember when. Keep coming is way up there also. BE WELL

doggonecarl

I'm not struggling now, but when I do I pray for the strength to get through it. I also give thanks for the things I have and am grateful for. We have a gratitude thread here on SR that was so helpful to me when I first came to this site, early in my recovery, and struggling.

The Gratitude List - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

As part of my morning reflection I read this in Forward Day by Day:

There is much written these days about the importance of an “attitude of gratitude.” It is good for our mental, spiritual—and even physical—selves. In the January 14 entry of her book Simple Abundance, Sarah Ban Breathnach writes: “You simply will not be the same person two months from now after consciously giving thanks each day for the abundance that exists in your life.”

I believe this and think this would be a great tool for all struggling in early recovery.

OneLessLonely

I did all sorts of different things when I struggled. Drove home a different way to avoid liquor stores. Went to movies instead of sitting in the couch in front of the tv, cried instead of holding it in, came here and read instead of going to the liquor store, drank fruity bubbly drinks instead of alcohol, saved my calories for dessert instead alcohol, didn't go to places where I would be triggered, didn't see people who wouldn't be laid back about my not drinking, walked in nature when I wanted to go to the liquor store or hide in a ball. None if these things were my first choices. This is a great thread because you really truly do have to do different from what your normal instinct is.

FeenixxRising

I'm struggling, and I'm going to do what you're doing--tonight I plan on attending my first AA meeting. Tomorrow, I'm going to attend another, and Friday, I'm going to attend a SMART meeting.

Coldfusion

The noon meeting could be helpful if you share your concerns. Maybe somebody at the meeting will know of a resource for help.