What was (is) your go-to tool to stay sober?
Don't Blink
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 342
meetings and just reminding myself that *I* don't want to drink. My "disease" or my "beast" (whatever you want to call it) is what wants that drink. I have the power to say no to those urges. So far its helped a lot.
bona fido dog-lover
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: SF Bay area, CA
Posts: 99,784
My biggest 'tool' in my recovery has been my dogs and cats and caring for them. I know I'm a better person sober and give them the care they need and deserve. I never want to drink again cause it would make me a bad pet owner. 
I stay sober for my dogs and cats and their love is my reward.
I stay sober for my dogs and cats and their love is my reward.
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Dallas, Texas
Posts: 2,459
Originally Posted by least 
My biggest 'tool' in my recovery has been my dogs and cats and caring for them. I know I'm a better person sober and give them the care they need and deserve. I never want to drink again cause it would make me a bad pet owner.
I stay sober for my dogs and cats and their love is my reward.
I stay sober for my dogs and cats and their love is my reward.
Living Sober
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 555
Originally Posted by Tonks
Exercise, exercise, exercise. And even more SR.
Cardio really does make things much easier to tolerate, especially in the beginning. I just can't stress this enough.
Lusher
Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: North East, USA
Posts: 46
This is a great thread.
Reading SR is a big help. I also think about my 3 year old daughter. I feel so guilty for drinking . . . I want to make sure that I'm there for her. Diet Sprite, bite-sized Snickers have helped too.
Reading SR is a big help. I also think about my 3 year old daughter. I feel so guilty for drinking . . . I want to make sure that I'm there for her. Diet Sprite, bite-sized Snickers have helped too.
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