flujays

you can do it Jackie, read over a few of your earlier posts, you know, the ones where you were really desparate and in pain. I find that helps me not to drink. You can do this.

jade123

Thanks! Day 4! I was very tempted tonight. I left work and headed towards the bar, not intending to go in but not convinced that I wouldn't either. I just drove. Then I drove around the area a little bit and let myself feel whatever it was I was feeling. I let myself remember how sick I'd felt just a few days earlier and how frustrated I would feel if I went in that bar and drank. How sad I would be after. It really is a struggle this time, a hard struggle. But I just drove around briefly and came home. Ideally of course, I wouldn't have even driven near there, but what's most important is that I am home safe and sound and sober. And tomorrow I can wake up and be grateful to be sober and awake and feeling healthier. I'm already grateful that I didn't give in. Thanks to everybody here too for all your ongoing support.

NewMe32

Congratulations jade123!!

kittycat3

Way to go! Great accomplishment!

FourSeasons

Hi Jade! Though I am a bit late to your little party here on SR I did want congratulate you on Day 4!!

What you described above is "thinking the drink through". Everytime my AV starts screaming out for attention, I think what will most likely happen if I just have that one glass of wine. I already know and I also know it is not pretty.

Being sober is so much better (and easier too)!!

Thanks for your post!!!