TennantSmith

Another 24 hours and going on a run in a bit.

I don't feel proud of myself or accomplished. I just feel like I do every week. However, this time I do have a plan for Day 5: My drinking/trigger day. I'm going on a run, having coffee with a friend and a cookout with my daughters.

I've never had the physical cravings for alcohol, just the mental. So, working on changing my mind.

Going on a run today. Endorphins are healing. I truly believe my recovery will mainly be on the road and with squats and Downward Dog.

I'm learning to deal with feelings and life without substances: Neither nicotine, binge eating nor alcohol. It's hard but not life ending. I cry more but reach out more.

I'm sober today. The test will be Thursday: Day 5, payday, dollar night at the bar. But I have a plan and I'm ready.

anattaboy

Congrats TS! I like the almost hidden nature of the inferred "plan" on this site as it goaded me to find mine. Mostly it's just what you said--contingencies for times when I've run on auto-pilot in the past or even the big tapers I plan for myself. Either way it's about me accounting for my time and actions maybe a little beforehand.

ScottFromWI

Congrats on day 4 and having a solid plan for day 5....don't forget someone is always here too if you need reinforcements!

Soberwolf

Congrats TS

doggonecarl

Do you work at a bar?

As for the day 5 failure fear, don't fall for your addiction's desire to trick your mind with a self-fulfilling prophecy. Day 5 is as difficult as you make it...or as easy.

biminiblue

It's just another day.

You've made up this whole "Day FIVE" thing. I get it. If I didn't have a drink in my hand by 3PM, the whole sky was gonna fall.

Hey, I'm at month 13 now! Sky still up there.

FreeOwl

well done!!

Keep it up!!