jgreen

Today is officially Day 1 for me. I've spent about an hour in trance doing self-hypnosis work on myself, getting rid of my initial anxiety first and then progressively working on the cause of the addiction. It'll take more sessions but I've made good progress.

LBrain

you can do this j,

get sober first and worry about the cause later... maybe?

Si25

Welcome jgreen

Jsbodhi

Welcome!
Day 4 here

RamRat

This is my first day as well. I haven't done anything yet except drink coffee and be grateful I am sober. I think I too will take a little time to become centered.

hayley86

Good for you! You can do it.

Soberwolf

Good luck Jgreen

jgreen

It's a very relaxing process, so it's not worry. And it helps keeping me sober. So I might as well do it.

Copper442

Welcome! It's good to have you here.

PurpleKnight

You can do this Jgreen!!

Hevyn

We're with you J. Good to see you positive and ready to do whatever it takes.

Distraught1

Hi, jgreen. If I can be of help to you, please let me know. I'm new too, and I have no idea what I'm doing. But I have a feeling that most of us are here as a result of pain, and that I have plenty to relate to. Happy 1st day.

Buggirl

One day at a time, you can do this!

jgreen

Thank all! I'm still sober but I'm not looking forward to New Year's Eve. Traditionally our family drink a glass of champagne. It's just one, but one too many. I don't know how to explain it to them since I don't want them to know about my problem. So part of me considers to take that glass, take one sip, grab my stomach and tell them I'm not feeling well because of the snacks. Something like that.

But... It's still a relapse. It may be one sip, but still just one. But it's the only thing I can think of if I really have no other options.

Dee74

Just tell them you're not drinking. And tell them beforehand.

No need to lay your life bare - I usually say no thanks I'd prefer juice or a soft drink.

If you feel you need to explain, tell them alcohol doesn't agree with you/you want to be healthy....whatever.

My advice is not to lie tho - lies are hard to remember and it's not a great way to start a new life- or don't tell people you're on a break, cos breaks end...and people will ask if your break is over every time they see you.

Trust me you can toast with anything - I've toasted for nearly 8 years in a variety of situations.

fill your cup with milk if you like - it's the raising of the glass that's important, not the contents.

D

jgreen

I was visiting a friend today and he offered me a beer but I declined. Usually I would have taken it.

Soberwolf

Way to go Jgreen

I really agree with D's last post

jryan19982

Welcome and congrats on your decision to get sober.

Stay hydrated. Drink a glass of water as soon as you get up. I prefer pedlialyte early in my recovery because it tastes like something- while I find water to be very bland to drink.

But at any rate drinks lots, and eat healthy meals.