Jtmlk

So it's day 12 today and I have to say it's been the hardest day out of all of them. I seem to have had a whole day craving. I didn't give in and went for a long walk with the kids- something previously I would never have done. I felt unsafe tonight as well so I watched the rugby at home rather than tempt myself by watching it elsewhere.
Not sure why it's been so bad- maybe because it's a Saturday, maybe because in the past if the kids got to much I would just go out and leave them to my wife.
I'm glad I didn't drink though- I know today 1 pint would have easily turned into 10.

JD

Good for you for not going out and having that pint. Tomorrow's another day and every day it gets a little bit easier.

soberclover

It drove me nuts when people said that "it would get better" or "things will get easier".....but it really is true. Each day you stay strong and deal with the feels you are having.....you truly become more easily able to let go of the craving to drink.

Soberjoy1

Glad you made it through. Weekends can be so hard when we're starting out.

Anna

I'm glad you got through that. Next time will be easier.

AdelineRose

Congrats on staying strong! Each hard day you get through the less hard the next one will seem at least in my experience. Before anytime anything happened- good, bad, exciting, sad, etc. we always just ran out and used but once you continually not turn to drinking or drugs the more natural it will be for it not to seem like a knee jerk reaction.

You made some really good decisions today, be proud of yourself!

Soberwolf

You done great congratulations on day 12 Jtmlk