Day 20
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Louisiana
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Day 20
This is the longest I've gone since I took up my drinking career. Thank you guys for all the wonderful support you've given me and for sharing your stories. I feel spectacular. I was asked by someone what has kept me sober for almost 3 weeks. My answer was and is this: It's all about choice. You have a choice to pick up a drink or not to do so. You are ultimately responsible for all of your decisions. You can want to quit drinking, but unless your urge to quit drinking is stronger than your urge to drink, nothing will happen. We are responsible for our own actions. A plan is crucial. Don't go into it saying "oh, I'm just not going to drink." Be prepared for triggers and have alternative actions. I'm not out of the woods, and I'm not going to get cocky or believe I can drink moderately. Know yourself and your limits. I know that it is in my own best interests not to drink, so I choose not to. Once again, thank you guys! 
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: gods own country
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CM you are spot on about choices. Too often it is easy for the addict to blame past issues, or a crappy day at work, low will power or too much temptation. Fact is we chose whether to drink or not, no ne forces us. A plan is fantastic for focus, and developing friendships on here are for me hugely important, having help when I struggled, being there for others when they have, has all helped to maintain my sobriety.
Brilliant on three weeks, keep it up!
Brilliant on three weeks, keep it up!
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Midwest
Posts: 354
Totally agree with you CM. I have to remember every day to take it one day at a time, or I know that I will cocky too. I still haven't gone to AA because I'm not religious, but I think that it would be a good thing to just have other people to talk to.
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