tnman1967

Well, I'm alone in the house for three weeks, I have been alone many times before but then I was drinking and actually looked forward to being alone so I could drink uncontrollably, go out to bars and drive home drunk or sleep in my truck. Coming home not remembering anything and hoping that I have all my belongings back home with me. I need some support and strength through this forum since it's my chosen support. I don't post a lot but read almost daily on here.

I"m coming up on ten months next week. First time alone without drinking, wish me luck.

least

Congrats on ten months sober! You can get thru the next three weeks without drinking. Keep in mind the reasons you quit drinking in the first place. And come here often. Post if you have the urge to drink. You can do this!

Stoogy

Hi, I can totally relate, I will be alone for 2 weeks very soon and like you I would always look forward too times like this as free drinking time, but now I am getting anxious about this time on my hands and doing everything I can to remain focused. Maybe we can help each other through this time.

resolute50

My advice would be to keep busy.
I was the same way. Alone= drink uncontrollably.
Now I come up with a plan to keep busy. Have something planned for the day.
Even if it's rotating the tires.
And by all means,visit here often.

* I'm coming up on 10 months soon as well.

Stoogy

Well done on almost 10 months, being alone I'd one thing but unfortunately the company I work for is closing just days before this which means unless I can find something quickly I will be alone 24/7 for 2 weeks which seems difficult right now truth be told.
I'm strong enough not too drink, I have proved that already to myself.

tnman1967

Yes, I check in here almost every night, I'm in Tennessee so I'm on eastern time.

Chicagoan

Hello Tnman and congrats on your sobriety.
Like our friend said, stay occupied, even
if it means going to Wal-Mart. When I
am not on this site, I'm doing something,
anything to keep that mind busy and
that voice inside my head muffled.

tnman1967

Well, one day almost done, this evening should be fine, don't feel as bad as yesterday. One day at a time,

yeahgr8

Is this like a Mum going away for a few weeks on holiday scenario?

I always went nuts when this happened when i was younger, i think it is the not having to be accountable to that parent figure and the freedom! Funny how living with the parent figure keeps us in child mode, suppose it makes sense in a way!

Just enjoy the house to yourself, watch some films and chill out on SR:-)

Dee74

A good recovery shouldn't be dependent on someone else being there

You can do this tnman - you're a non drinker with a good recovery.
Just keep doing what you've done for the past 10 months man

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