day 5 and im scared for tomorrow, help?
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day 5 and im scared for tomorrow, help?
Today is day 5 I have been super busy which is great and I just had a lovely bath. I'm also having a day out with my partner tomorrow but that will be a testing day as it is Thursday and I'll be out, I am already having slight thoughts of using. Any tips for me for tomorrow?
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I'd say keep yourself busy and avoid triggers or places where you'd be tempted. If it's too much to handle, I would avoid going out in the first place if you think it will compromise your sobriety. Sobriety has to come first! Stay strong. =)
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Hi Laura,
In early sobriety I avoided anything I possibly could that I felt would test me. Anything and everything including certain people, activities, and even certain music. It might have seemed like a sacrifice at the time but it was well worth it in the long run. Short term loss for long term gain. I trusted my gut and if I was even the least bit nervous about it I didn't do it. Hang in there.
In early sobriety I avoided anything I possibly could that I felt would test me. Anything and everything including certain people, activities, and even certain music. It might have seemed like a sacrifice at the time but it was well worth it in the long run. Short term loss for long term gain. I trusted my gut and if I was even the least bit nervous about it I didn't do it. Hang in there.
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Laura, you're doing great, but if you think that tomorrow, being out with your partner, is going to be a problem, maybe reconsider. Maybe you could go out another day or do something totally different.
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5 days is great and got to agree that if you feel you are going to be tempted then ditch the plans and tell your partner that it is not a good idea at the present time, no point putting yourself under such pressure.
For me the same as sg1970 all bets were off and many still are, maybe for a good while yet too.
For me the same as sg1970 all bets were off and many still are, maybe for a good while yet too.
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Yes i understand what you mean but he goes back to work soon and works away hense the day out. I dont feel tempted or that i will relapse this time as such im just nervous. But i love talking on here u guys are my rock xx
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if you have no PLANS to drink, if you are COMMITTED to not drinking at all, under any circumstances, period - then you will NOT drink.
but if you have left some back door open, a few excuses reserved, any reservations whatsoever, i assure you that you WILL drink at the first "opportunity".
if you are at all concerned, you can CHOSE to not go "out" with the partner, do something else instead. it is one day among many......
but if you have left some back door open, a few excuses reserved, any reservations whatsoever, i assure you that you WILL drink at the first "opportunity".
if you are at all concerned, you can CHOSE to not go "out" with the partner, do something else instead. it is one day among many......
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