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Old 05-01-2014, 03:05 AM
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Day 4, soon comes weekend ohoh

I'm on day 4 sober. Yesterday was ok / good

But soon comes weekend..
I used to drink especially on weekends. Weekends was my safe zone: "everybody drinks on weekends. let go and enjoy! party (alone)"
Now I think about the beers, and wonder "can I do it? how?"

Any way I can set my mind, that will help getting through the weekend without the old beers?
Willpower is not the thing alone
I want to have a good time and enjoy the weekend

I'm gonna buy a truckload of juice, bubblywater etc. And read my list of pro's to not drinking. That should help some

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Old 05-01-2014, 03:19 AM
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There'll be a weekend support thread popping up any time Mackrellen - and why not join a Class support thread - either April or May?

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Old 05-01-2014, 03:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Dee74 View Post
There'll be a weekend support thread popping up any time Mackrellen - and why not join a Class support thread - either April or May?
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Yes, thank you. I have already joined the april class. Will join the weekend thread

Should I use the class thread for all questions instead of the main newcomer forum? I guess
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You can have two threads going, no problem

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Old 05-01-2014, 03:45 AM
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I think I mean: now that I'm in a class, should I use that for all talk from now on?
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Old 05-01-2014, 03:47 AM
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Makrellen, great job on the four days. I am in my second serious attempt at sobriety. I have found that if I think I'm going to be in a situation where I am weak, I must plan ahead and have a strategy. Weekends are tough and so planning activities, even a walk to a park or something else in nature really helps me. If I see the beauty of the world, and get some exercise, then it's easier to stay sober. I'm by no means an expert; this is just what's working for me. Dee is right that posting and reading here is also a great thing and very helpful. Best of luck to you.
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Old 05-01-2014, 03:48 AM
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You can but there are no rules is what I mean

whatever you feel comfortable with is fine.

Some topics you might like a wider array of responses on?
It's fine to make a thread like this.

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Old 05-01-2014, 04:07 AM
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Thank you. I'm a noob
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Old 05-01-2014, 04:14 AM
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Keep strong and positive, Makrellen, it gets better and better.

How about taking a walk on the beach, being with some "non-drinking" friends this weekend? Maybe planning ahead for what you will do to keep some fun in the weekend and pass the time too?

I found that work helped (ok, pretty boring) but it kept my mind busy and the time seemed to fly?

As our American friends say "rootin' for ya"

All the best,

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Old 05-01-2014, 03:33 PM
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I like the weekend thread. I would drink every night all week ling but especially in weekends. When I got sober I found it helped to plan sober activities in advance and especially at the time I would begin to drink. Now I go to a beginners AA meeting on friday evening. I have found that if I get through Friday the remainder of the weekend is easier.
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Old 05-01-2014, 03:51 PM
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I find Saturdays can be tricky for me. I'm so happy that I didn't drink Friday that I want to celebrate! I found my most successful sober periods have been when I take myself out of my usual go out drinking environment. All day long intensive exercise activities work best for me. Biking, hiking, running, or just exploring a new mall and walking around! Things that keep me moving and interacting with my environment.

Best of luck!
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The more you plan activities that require sobriety on the weekend the better off you'll be. I used to have a movie to go see every Friday night and dinner was eaten at home. I had a to do list made ahead of time for Saturdays too. Do you have an IPhone and like the outdoors? Geocaching takes time and is fun.

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