MikeM

Day 3 today. Which, until now, was often the day it went wrong. Although I feel entirely different about alcohol and sobriety now, I still want to be cautious. It's 12 noon over here right now. The "danger zone" always started at around 6 and ended when I went to bed.

So I have planned to hang out with my brother today. Just to be sure.

opalblue

You can do this. Are you getting the right support?

MikeM

Yes. This is perfect for this situation. When I hang out with my brother, I have some distraction, fun and someone to talk me out of it. He's coming over in a short while and I think I will give him my wallet. If I need groceries, we can go together and he'll pay. We can do this in this phase until the "danger zone" is over.

Sounds like a solid plan for this.

I'm beginning to make up plans for various situations and this will get me through this one.

waywardson8260

When that craving hits, this is a great place to return to remind you what you are trying to achieve. Sometimes finding a good distraction until your craving passes will help to get to another sober day. Giving your brother your wallet is great!

Meraviglioso

Stay strong Mike. It's good to hear you like this.

Soberwolf

Fantastic Mike your showing great awareness about any potential roadbumps today your taking measures to ensure you don't drink today no matter what happenes do not drink continue to post your experiences on SR and watch the magic happen

Wishing you a great day with your brother

OldSkoolFool

Keep it up!

mns1

Well done Mike!

Nowsthetime

Keep you eye on the prize Mike, work your plan and rely on us as much as needed!!! Remember we are always with you.

Dharma33

Hi Mike,

It's really great to hear your commitment to push through the day sober....you will have some sober muscles to show for it tomorrow!

thomas11

Rooting for you Mike. Stay strong. Post BEFORE you think you might indulge. There are some pretty persuasive people here.

MikeM

This was a good day. The withdrawals have me exhausted, so I'm going to bed soon.

I spent the day with my brother. We had a good talk, instead of walk. The talk was much more needed though.

Interestingly, the cravings didn't come. But I'm still staying cautious, so he has my wallet. I have literally no access to money, which is a peculiarly freeing experience. I don't want to buy beer, but had I wanted to, it would have been impossible.

BD84

Day 3 was always when I was talked into binging by my AV. After getting through it a few times and feeling the WD symptoms winding down it became easy. Working on day 5 and will not be drinking for once on Friday night!

ZeldaFan

Glad to hear you made it through the day. Day 3 was always a tough one for me as well. That and the one month mark so I'm on high alert as I approach that. Way to go on realizing today would be tricky and having something planned out for yourself to keep you occupied!

Dee74

Good to hear you got through Mike - onto day 4

have you started thinking about what your recovery plan might be?

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lisatryingagain

Mike a while ago I got to 14 months ....

I gave my mum my wallet and all my cards for the first 28 days .
I honestly think I would probably be dead now without her help .
I know that sounds overly dramatic , but I was on a death wish spiral.
Congratulations on getting to where you are , and having the courage to reach out to your brother for help . I am sure that it means the world to him to be able to be there for you . Good luck

Hevyn

Day 3 - how great, Mike. Congratulations on making it through a rough one.

mcflurry

So pleased for you mike, you're doing so well

Fervor

How great to have a loving brother to rely on. Good thinking about the wallet. That was a good plan.

Keep going.

X

SoberLeigh

Good to hear that the day went well, MikeM. Hope you get a good night's rest.

Here's to Day 4!!!!!