OCDDan

I guess when people tell me they will do something, and then not do it or be late, it's a trigger because i came within seconds of blowing my sobriety out. I was so mad my head was pounding, somehow, i was able to sit in a recliner and fall asleep pissed w/o eating anything for diner (big no no, trigger in itself not eating). so I'm still in tack, today is my day with the therapist so I'll be talking about this with him but now i do remember being told at one point in one of my rehab's than "nothing in life is guaranteed" have a great day everyone.. dan

Dee74

Sometimes people will let you down Dan - it's a good idea to have a healthy plan for dealing with that that doesn't involve alcohol or drugs?

D

OCDDan

Thanks Dee, That was pretty scary last night, I had no plan, just plain lucky that i out smarted it one more time, the problem has been getting worse, i didn't have this problem up until a week or so ago, i think i need a refresher course on being scared straight

JaneLane

I'm glad that you fell asleep and didn't pick up!

I hope the appointment with your therapist goes well :-)

OCDDan

Thanks Jane, I wish you well too

Notimetoloose

Going to bed ridiculously early and sleeping was in my arsenal to stay sober in the early months...great job on being sober..

Staying aware of HALT really helps..(hungry, angry, lonely, tired.)

CaseyW

Glad you made the decision to not take that first drink no matter what, Dan! Maybe next time you can come here on SR and vent when the problem first pops up? I know that's helped me a ton so far.

Soberwolf

What D said