Chucklehead

Sheesh, this is no fun. I feel like there's one and only one thing I'm supposed to be doing right now. I mean, I guess I could try to distract myself by reading, or watching a movie or TV, or tinkering with the cars/motorcycles, but I'm just too distracted thinking about meeting my buddies at the bar.

Funny, I always thought that I didn't get these kind of urges; that I could just not drink when I wanted to not drink. But I guess it's impossible to know the urges are there when I would start drinking before I got them.

As much as I want a drink now, I want so much more to not be hungover and full of self-loathing tomorrow, and the day after. This is a minor speed bump and I will get through it.

huntingtontx

Good for you Chucklehead. It is good to know what you want and go for it. Keep up the good work.

ClaireFraser

You can do this! It'll be worth it in the morning!

Chucklehead

I ended up getting so bored that I dropped in on a poker game at a friend's house. I knew it wasn't the best idea, due to the fact that I knew they'd be drinking, but oddly enough, I had no temptation to drink once we started playing. I guess the game itself was enough distraction for me. Probably was a risky move, but all's well that ends well. Made it through day seven.

Good night, all!

Ghostlight1

Good job!

Also good for you for thinking those drinks through to the end. That's what I do. It's worked for quiet awhile now. No more fear anxiety and remorse.
You did get through it, keep it up.

Best to you.