Dim

Thought I'd post here instead of going to the bottle shop.
So I went to rehab Monday before last after a 7 day alcohol, valium bender and stuck it out for 3 days and 4 nights before thinking it was just a glorified daily AA meeting. I haven't drunk since (12 days sober) however today I had I really felt the need to stop in and grab a couple of singles to take the edge off the anxiety I'm feeling. I chose not too but am pretty restless thinking a couple would be perfect right now. I know for a fact that it will be more than a couple ( I'm a binge drinker, never been a daily drinker) so I'm doing whatever I can to distract myself. To give a little background I've been off work for 3 mths for depression/anxiety and have had several of these binges over this time. I seek to hit the 2 week mark and then relapse. what's the solution to this? does anyone have any tips to stay on the wagon? I know it will get easier as time passes but I can't afford to blow it this time as i'my in danger of losing my partner and family as they've told me the next time I relapse I'm going into a long term rehab program far away. I know I can do this without rehab and the thought of being away from the world adds to the tension.As always, thanks in advance for your advice

Dim

PurpleKnight

Great job on posting Dim!!

We got you here on SR!! You can do this, keep pushing through!!

BixBees505

There have to be a million stories, tips, and strategies here on SR, Dim. I am 12 days, myself. So far... I can recommend you read here, make a sober plan and use it, and get some exercise. That is all I know so far!

melki

Great choice coming here instead! One foot in front of the other, every day. It will get easier, just keep doing the right thing.

Dim

The mind is a powerful tool and I'm finding myself convincing myself that I'll be fine if I have a couple even though I know it will kick start the pathetic cycle again and break the same hearts that I've already broken multiple times. not to mention do more damage to my body and mind. I'm the type of person that gets something in their mind and has to do it (ie. leaving rehab) and if only I could harness it in a positive instead of destructive manner.......

hopefull24

Hi im on day 12 aswell and in the same boat as you... my anxiety is crazy and i feel so frustrated. .. we can do this together

BixBees505

It sounds like you know what to do, Dim. Don't pick up. Now, learn how.

soulpower89

I'm really impressed by the determination people like you have. Keep busy!!! Find things to do that you enjoy... positive things, something you can lose yourself in. Keep coming back here too!

SoberLeigh

Have you seen these threads, Dim?:

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-cravings.html

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...e-surfing.html

Dim

I have now SoberLeigh. appreciate the support mate. safe to say the craving is gone for now but will surely rear it's ugly head at some point. appreciate the tools for when it does.
thanks again for the advice
So glad to be on this forum.

Dim

sva777

I was on the endless merry go round you are currently talking about. I would binge over a few days, dry out and repeat. This went on for too long, all the while knowing deep down I should and wanted to quit. The anxiety and restlessness were awful at times which was why I kept failing. Know this, I have been clean almost ten months and the anxiety will fade away over time along with many of the other bad side effects. I look back now with a clarity I have never known before and am so happy to be out of that fog, you can do it with support a plan and some discipline

Soberwolf

You done great Dim reaching out like you just done is gamechanging

Congrats bud