Yikes, what a night
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Yikes, what a night
Well, I caved at an after work party last night and had one cocktail.
The good news is that it was just one and no more.
I can't believe how hard that one cocktail hit me and the awful reaction
and night that came afterwards.
In my past one drink would have been nothing and now my physical tolerance is so low it ended up being a truly awful experience.
Mental/physical anguish, poor sleep and really beating myself up for it all. Awake at 2 AM and just trying not to freak out.
It's good that it was just one but it truly reinforced how bad this stuff is and how much I have detoxed.
Sharing this out of embarrassment but also in hopes that it will help someone facing the same challenge.
No one at the work party gave a hoot if I was drinking or not and I could have easily just had a sparkling water or something.
Have a great day everyone.
The good news is that it was just one and no more.
I can't believe how hard that one cocktail hit me and the awful reaction
and night that came afterwards.
In my past one drink would have been nothing and now my physical tolerance is so low it ended up being a truly awful experience.
Mental/physical anguish, poor sleep and really beating myself up for it all. Awake at 2 AM and just trying not to freak out.
It's good that it was just one but it truly reinforced how bad this stuff is and how much I have detoxed.
Sharing this out of embarrassment but also in hopes that it will help someone facing the same challenge.
No one at the work party gave a hoot if I was drinking or not and I could have easily just had a sparkling water or something.
Have a great day everyone.
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How long sober were you?
it's great you didn't go on to have lots more drinks but one is still too many. You seem to be taking it quite lightly as though it's no big deal. I'm not suggesting you beat yourself up of course 😃 but hopefully use this to step up your sobriety plan.
it's great you didn't go on to have lots more drinks but one is still too many. You seem to be taking it quite lightly as though it's no big deal. I'm not suggesting you beat yourself up of course 😃 but hopefully use this to step up your sobriety plan.
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Yes, the mental anguish alone has been enough not to mention the physical.
I have been off alcohol eight months and off CBD/Cannibas for over two weeks.
The anxiety and depression has been the hardest part for me, not cravings so much.
I have been off alcohol eight months and off CBD/Cannibas for over two weeks.
The anxiety and depression has been the hardest part for me, not cravings so much.
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I did think I could handle one, which in a way I did but it made me feel very ill.
I need a better way to cope with emotional overwhelm, work stress and depression.
The physical cravings are gone.
This is after resisting drinks at many work and social gatherings over the last few months.
It is completely absurd that I put myself through this.
As far as a plan? To not drink, be better prepared for social situations and remember how sick that one drink made me feel.
I need a better way to cope with emotional overwhelm, work stress and depression.
The physical cravings are gone.
This is after resisting drinks at many work and social gatherings over the last few months.
It is completely absurd that I put myself through this.
As far as a plan? To not drink, be better prepared for social situations and remember how sick that one drink made me feel.
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I'm sorry you drank Melski but I'm glad you came straight back.
Having a good recovery action plan is one of the best ways to be prepared
https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...very-plan.html (What exactly is a recovery plan?)
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Having a good recovery action plan is one of the best ways to be prepared
https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...very-plan.html (What exactly is a recovery plan?)
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