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Delighted to hear Seep, glad you are enjoying your new found sobriety. Just one thing i remember being told in early recovery. Be as careful around the highs as the lows because what goes up must come down. We call it the honeymoon period, for some it can go on for ever but others including myself get a short enough time. I think mine lasted about 9 months, I picked up a shopping addiction with all the spare cash and was spending more on useless crap then on drink. I found myself not having enough money for bills , mortgage etc. Just a word of caution as it really is all about balance for me anyway, I'm well aware every ones journey is different and I hope your honeymoon period lasts for ever but if it doesn't just remember drinking on it will only make things a hell of a lot worse. Just think of these words as quoted from AA Big Book "This too shall pass" I find there is great depth and meaning in those 4 little word. Anyway again well done you are doing great, keep soldiering on :) |
Originally Posted by zerothehero
(Post 5733328)
When I start thinking I could moderate I hear the voice saying things like: I never got arrested. I never had relationship problems due to use. I never had financial problems due to use. I held the same job for over a decade while I was drinking. I never hit bottom. I used to go days, sometimes more, without drinking. I like to party with friends and I like a good buzz. I had a good time until I just let myself become miserable. My friends don't think I'm an alcoholic and don't understand why I quit drinking. But the truth is: I was freakin' lucky I never got arrested. Alcohol made me a narcissist and I'm lucky my wife stuck with me (all previous women did not). Yes, I kept my job and didn't have financial problems, but I have a union job and got away with it. Yes, I never hit bottom, but my low was plenty low enough. Yes, I had periods of sobriety, but they were shorter, fewer, and farther. YES - I feel all of this! Thank you! So helpful |
Great stuff Seep!! Day 7 is fantastic!! :scoregood |
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