rascalwhiteoak

Take care of yourself sweetiepie. There were some days early on where the only thing I felt like doing was sorting laundry. But, even small tasks create a sense of accomplishment. Accomplishment is good

sweetiepie32

I'm not more concerned about what my friends will think, however myself and them alike are tired of hearing the same story about how I'm taking a break from drinking when I know good and well I'm not ready to back that up completely. Because of this I think it would be best if I avoided situations that would put me around alcohol. I have a drinking problem and need to address that. Rehab is not off the table for me I intend to follow up on more options on Monday..... like I said I'm still working on my recovery plan.....not trying to deny my problem.

Meraviglioso

Hi sweetie and a belated welcome to you. I understand what you mean about not wanting to declare your sobriety just yet. I too had made so many promises to cut back or not drink and then ended up doing it anyway. I was embarrassed to say it yet again. So I now generally don't talk about it. I say I don't drink but don't really get into it.

Regarding your rehab questions, rehab was one of the best things i have ever done for me. Not just the help getting sober- which was obviously the number one goal of my stay there, but just taking a month away to do it. I got into good habits of eating well and regularly, sleeping on a regular schedule and had a chance to meet several times a week with the psychologist there to talk about other issues. It took me a long time- too long- to bite the bullet and go but I am so glad I did. I kept a running thread throughout my stay there if you are interested.
https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...ab-report.html (The rehab report)