SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information (https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/)
-   Newcomers to Recovery (https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/newcomers-recovery/)
-   -   Getting through special occasions! (https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/newcomers-recovery/309431-getting-through-special-occasions.html)

river2013 10-02-2013 05:13 PM

Getting through special occasions!
 
I had a thought today, I am only 5 days into not drinking, I thought about all the times I would say, oh I will stop after the 4 of July, or after labor day or after the wedding I am going to. All those events mean drinking to me. And when I think back on the past ones I can remember a drunk time. Not to proud of most of them. But next year. I will be able to remember each event as a sober event. How nice that will be.

river2013 10-02-2013 05:45 PM

Only 5 days. Huh that's a big deal!!:c011:

GotGrace 10-02-2013 05:58 PM

Five days IS a big deal! Congratulations to you! I agree that it will be great to experience a lot of formerly alcohol soaked events sober. I know, for instance, that Thanksgiving will be stressful. But I keep thinking how nice it will be to wake up on Friday morning NOT hungover and NOT fed up with all the house guests just because I need a nap!

Congratulations again and enjoy the perks of being sober!

Kizzer49 10-02-2013 06:38 PM

Im only on day 5. I find it extremely easier not looking soo far ahead... I like signing into the 24 hour club. Just look forward to being alcohal free for the next 24 hours. Its helping me.

Oh i guess i didnt really answer your question.. But i guess I will look forward to actually being able to remember those special occasions.

longbeachone 10-02-2013 06:47 PM

I'm always harping about self fulfilling prophesy, or seeing your future in a positive light, seeing yourself where you want to be. It's such a powerful way to help ensure that your life stays on track. It's great that you visualize yourself sober in the year to come. Congratulations on 5 days!

Dee74 10-02-2013 06:48 PM

congrats on 5 days :)

D


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 03:31 PM.