WG3

Hi all,

So I had a slip up last night, at a bday party with free drinks and for some unknown reason I gave in... Although I managed to reign myself in before I did too much damage still very disappointed... I had made it 6 days and really had no cravings or anything until this party, maybe I just wasn't ready for the social aspect yet. Two positives I did take from last night: when I started to feel a bit of a buzz, I really didn't enjoy it and thought to myself "I really don't want to feel like this" which is when I stopped. Also, watching some people staggering around made me realise the stuff really is good for no one and I got absolutely nothing from those few drinks... So...
Day 1 again today!

least

Welcome to the family. I'm glad you're starting sobriety again.

Raider

Yay!!!!

Hevyn

Hi WG. Sometimes it takes a few tries to get it right. You're more determined now - you can do this.

doggonecarl

Here's something else to take away from last night: Being around alcohol isn't conducive to sobriety.

I found success in my recovery when I changed the things I did, the places I went, the people I hung out with. Anything that the "old" Doggone would have done was pretty much off limits.

Look at where your risks are, and make the changes you need.

Good luck.

Thepatman

Changing your lifestyle might be key. If you put yourself in party situations in the beginning might not be a good idea.

WG3

I definitely took that out of last night also, it's going to be a lot more of a total lifestyle change than I first thought. I do have friends who don't or rarely drink so that's not an issue. I have organised a ride to a meeting tomorrow morning and am genuinely looking forward to it.. this has made me much more determined to live the life I really want.. Thanks for the support guys

GotGrace

Good job, WG. Back at it!