Carver

Hi all,

I'm on day 124, and for the past couple of days I've been struggling. Been under a lot of stress and while I've been focused on that, the AV has snuck in the back door, and it's STRONG sometimes.

I don't want to start day 1 again. I'm not sure I could start again. So I'm putting this here for some kind of accountability. It's nearly midnight here so I guarantee I won't drink today

JD

Good for you. You know drinking isn't going to do any good for that stress. See you in the morning.

casey27

one day at a time.

Anna

Carver, I'm glad you posted.

You know you can get through this. Hopefully your stress will ease up.

JK130

Focus on the reasons you needed/wanted to rid your life of alcohol. Think about the good that has happened already - for you, your family, your health, your budget... Think about the damage that lurks in drunkenness that you want to, and can, avoid.

You can do this! YOU are worth it!

You are doing so well! It's great that you are safe for today, so that you can get up sober and stronger tomorrow!

Be well!

Della1968

So glad you got through the night and posted! You can do it.

Tooshabby

Stay strong, Carver. Keep posting through this period - it will pass :-)

DobieGirl09

So glad you posted! I hope you get a great night sleep and things look brighter in the morning. Or at least, I hope your AV will shut up come morning.

dwtbd

Keep kickin that AV butt! Sorry to hear that slime weasel is being noisy, rooting for ya

Frank14

Newbies like me (Day 18) are looking for you to show us the way! You're a veteran, you know it will pass and tomorrow will be a new day.

Sorry to put pressure on you, but you said you wanted some accountability

On The Road

Carver, you got this. Be proactive over the next few days. Schedule time with yourself to either focus on doing something you really enjoy or something totally relaxing.

Fluffer

You can do it, bro. We've got your back!!

Carver

Wow, you're all awesome, thank you.

I'll let you know how I get on tomorrow, going to sleep now (sober)

Thank you

Dee74

Hi Carver

with the way you ratted your AV out I think you'll get through this.

Stress is a problem for a lot of people, alcoholic or not. There are some good ideas here I think?

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...44-stress.html

PurpleKnight

You got this Carver!! Keep pushing through, onwards to another day!!

Soberwolf

Hang in there Carver when the waters are chopping stay close to your support network

good on you keeping yourself accountable

Carver

Hi All, thank you again for your quick responses, they really helped.

Today I still have the same stress going on but I'm stronger to deal with them sober. I'm not out of the woods yet, but I can do this with such great support.

(Thanks Dee for the links, very useful stuff. Glad to see you back. I hope you're feeling better)

Thumbelina

Hope today was less wobbly for you Carver.
I think you're doing brilliantly!

DoubleFelix

Way to go, Carver. Lean on us all you need to.

SoberLeigh

Greart job shutting your AV down, Carver.

Times like last night are difficult but every time you power through, the stronger you become.

Glad you posted about it, Carver. I'm sure your AV hated that.