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Hi . This is my first post . Today is day six for me . Which is the longest I have been without a drink in a long time ( usually two bottles of wine a day ) I am loving hangover free days and being fully present at work and for my kids , but today is Monday my day off and I know this evening I will want to drink . My AV will tell me I have done so well , worked hard over the weekend I deserve a glass of wine . So I thought I would post here as the support you all give each other is amazing and I need to be reminded to NOT pick up a bottle of wine . I deserve a hangover and guilt free day tomorrow.
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Powers Lake, Wisconsin
Posts: 21,718
Welcome to SR, Chippy! Glad you found us!
Today is a great day to start making your Recovery Plan!
First, post your 24 hour commitment to a sober day! It help to keep you accountable. And it is nice to see your name on the list!
Then, join a class. You can join September '19 or if you want to be with newcomers join the October Class.
Have a plan. Did you get rid of all the alcohol in the house? Replace it with non-alcoholic beverages that you can go to when you are thirsty. And fill your fridge with healthy food!
You need to understand your triggers. H.A.L.T.
Hunger, Anger, Lonely, Tired. There are many more so learn to know why you are craving a drink.
There is also, playing the tape forward and picturing what will happen if you pick up that drink. Recalling all the negative effects on your body, mind and soul!
Post often especially if you want to drink! We are here for you 24/7.
There is no judgement here so feel free to express yourself. We all have been thru many, many experiences and are here with compassion, wisdom & understanding. Stay close to us!
Today is a great day to start making your Recovery Plan!
First, post your 24 hour commitment to a sober day! It help to keep you accountable. And it is nice to see your name on the list!
Then, join a class. You can join September '19 or if you want to be with newcomers join the October Class.
Have a plan. Did you get rid of all the alcohol in the house? Replace it with non-alcoholic beverages that you can go to when you are thirsty. And fill your fridge with healthy food!
You need to understand your triggers. H.A.L.T.
Hunger, Anger, Lonely, Tired. There are many more so learn to know why you are craving a drink.
There is also, playing the tape forward and picturing what will happen if you pick up that drink. Recalling all the negative effects on your body, mind and soul!
Post often especially if you want to drink! We are here for you 24/7.
There is no judgement here so feel free to express yourself. We all have been thru many, many experiences and are here with compassion, wisdom & understanding. Stay close to us!
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 2,872
Hello and welcome and congratulations on six days.
Yes, you have worked hard, that's exactly why you don't need a drink.
Can you imagine the regret, anxiety and remorse you'll feel if you drink?
You've worked hard, you deserve NOT to drink. You'll be there for your kids and work.
Yes, you do deserve a hangover free day. You deserve a hangover free life.
You can do it. We can help.
Hang around here, it's great to have you. Remember, you never have to drink again.
Yes, you have worked hard, that's exactly why you don't need a drink.
Can you imagine the regret, anxiety and remorse you'll feel if you drink?
You've worked hard, you deserve NOT to drink. You'll be there for your kids and work.
Yes, you do deserve a hangover free day. You deserve a hangover free life.
You can do it. We can help.
Hang around here, it's great to have you. Remember, you never have to drink again.
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Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: UK
Posts: 9
Thank you . I have been telling myself the same things . Really helps to hear it from someone else . Going to cook a healthy meal for me and the kids tonight and stock up on some non alcoholic drinks . Looking forward to day seven!
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Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 5,169
Originally Posted by Chippy 
My AV will tell me I have done so well , worked hard over the weekend I deserve a glass of wine .
Congratulations on your 7 days tomorrow. How's that for optimism?
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: canada
Posts: 7,242
welcome, Chippy.
what was useful to me was to get rid of the entire concept of "deserving" as far as rewards, as that concept perpetuated a bunch of negatives associated with sobriety and also wasn't addressing me as the person i really am. which is the person who doesn't have one nice, relaxing evening drink.
way to go on day 6!
what was useful to me was to get rid of the entire concept of "deserving" as far as rewards, as that concept perpetuated a bunch of negatives associated with sobriety and also wasn't addressing me as the person i really am. which is the person who doesn't have one nice, relaxing evening drink.
way to go on day 6!
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Join Date: Sep 2019
Posts: 45
Originally Posted by Chippy
Hi . This is my first post . Today is day six for me . Which is the longest I have been without a drink in a long time ( usually two bottles of wine a day ) I am loving hangover free days and being fully present at work and for my kids , but today is Monday my day off and I know this evening I will want to drink . My AV will tell me I have done so well , worked hard over the weekend I deserve a glass of wine . So I thought I would post here as the support you all give each other is amazing and I need to be reminded to NOT pick up a bottle of wine . I deserve a hangover and guilt free day tomorrow.
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
Watch at least two good movies. I say two because that's, give or take, 3-4 1/2 hours of distraction. Choose something not centered around bars/partying(not easy, I know). Or fast forward through any such scenes. It may sound cheesy, but it will help.
Good luck and enjoy your day off.
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: W Washington
Posts: 11,589
if there WAS such a thing as a test to get in this "club" it would likely be:
What is a good way to reward yourself for NOT drinking for X number of days?
if you answered, with a drink of course, then you're in!
glad you are here. do whatever it takes to stay sober. and don't let go!
What is a good way to reward yourself for NOT drinking for X number of days?
if you answered, with a drink of course, then you're in!
glad you are here. do whatever it takes to stay sober. and don't let go!
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 568
Hi Chippy! Welcome and Congrats on 6 days! I was a 1 - 2 bottle of wine a day girl as well . My trigger seemed to be 4:30pm because I get off work at 5:00pm. What helped me was getting on here and posting when I felt like I really wanted to drink so for like the first week I was posting here every day at 4:30 pm and just talking about how I wanted to drink and there was always someone here to talk me off the ledge. I am 1 year and 9 months sober 
It is a good feeling waking up and not being hungover!
It is a good feeling waking up and not being hungover!
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