CriticalMass

Today is my Day 29. This is important because it is the longest I have gone since I started abusing alcohol. I relapsed on Day 28 not too long ago. I'm so proud of myself now. I'm planning ahead. I'm developing coping mechanisms. I'm following SMART, writing in a journal (occasionally), being held accountable by my partner, and tonight I'm going to meeting. I am one of those people who doesn't believe in all the principles of AA, but that can hardly be an excuse not to go. Just listening to others' stories and being there is conducive to recovery. I am currently taking an Addictions course as well, and it is reinforcing all of my efforts. SR has been a big help too. It's so important to plan, set goals, persevere, and just be grateful for each moment sober. The best treatment for addictions is multimodal. Hit the disease, beast, learned behavior, maladaptive coping mechanism, or whatever you choose to call it from every angle. Smother it. I've made great progress in my self-management skills. I just needed to share.

Practice, Patience, Persistence, & Planning

Well wishes
CR

InsaneHeart

I'm on Day 29 myself, and this too has been the longest I've ever gone since I started a million years ago.

I think you are doing all the right things. I know that If I wasn't working so hard on my sobriety, I would have failed already. Recovery stories, alcoholism documentaries, daily recovery devotionals. Haven't pulled the trigger on the steps, but I will soon.

Congrats Critical! You're doing great

firstymer

Congratulations to both of you! You both sound like you are on the road to success. Well done!!

least

Congrats on your progress! You sound like you're doing well.

CriticalMass

Day 30!

zhaverzky

Today is also day 29 for me. Good work everybody! This barfly hasn't been in a bar in a month. Feels good.

CriticalMass

Seems like there are several of us at/almost at a month! Let's keep each other accountable. Great work!

advbike

Way to go - day 30! Keep it up!