10r

So I’ve been sober for about 3 months.
to be honest it’s been the best thing that ever happened to me.
It is a new outlook on life and so much fun.
Especially exploring the “new me”. Getting to know myself.
I did in patient treatment for 6 weeks.

I screwed up for one day. Why I dont know. It was a few beers.

I’m upset with myself. Ya my wife noticed right away.

I”m venturing back into my recovery books and I wanted someone to talk to.

It is too late for a meeting in my time zone.

Dee74

Hi 10r - welcome back

You posted in our chat room forum which is not the chat room - so I moved your post here to Newcomers where you'll find more support.

Most of us have made that mistake at some time.

What you do now determines your future path...
Maybe hit an international zoom meeting if you think you need one?

D

10r

Ok thank you.

Im not really computer friendly so I will try the chats.

10r

So I misread sorry.
Im the newcomers.

10r

I agree it is what I do from this exact moment on to determine my future outcome.

That is why I’m reaching out.

10r

sugarbear1

try a meeting in a different time zone

glad you found SR!

TiredCarpenter

Old habits die hard they say. I was told by some sort of trainer that a habit takes five months of diligent work to change. You’re still working on that change. Often the slightest stressor or uncertainty can get us going back to what we know.
Don’t beat yourself up too much over it.
I’m sure that you’ve not found any answers in those few beer.
Good that you’re diving back into your recovery tools: the forums, books, and seeking a meeting.
You know that being sober is the best option. Your addiction took a round, but if you keep doing the next right thing you’ll take the bout.

Stay well. Keep posting.

Dee74

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AJ143143

Hi Same thing happened to me... I got back up and I am feeling great again. Good job coming here

Mizz

Sobriety is not linear. It is the rare person that does not relapse after stopping their addiction. It takes what it takes. Our loved ones, who don't suffer from addiction, do not understand the process. We don't really understand the process either.

I went through a series of relapses on alcohol until I firmly received the message that alcohol is not meant to be in my life. I suffered a lot but I am grateful that the message was FINALLY received.

I encourage you to have compassion for yourself while you go through this process of unlearning. Its okay. Keep your eye on the prize and know that you will get there. Believe in your ability to change your life. I have found support to be the greatest gift. We are here for you.

Zebra1275

I’m upset with myself. Ya my wife noticed right away.

They always do. My wife has a 6th sense.

If she were 1,000 miles away and I had 1 beer, I'm pretty sure she could smell it on my breath. (Or more likely, she could tell from my voice that I was feeling incredibly guilty about something).

lmvalentine

Welcome 10r. This is a good and safe place to be.

My XAH occasionally quit drinking and I could tell it was coming before he smelled and tried to hide it. Unfortunately I used that as an excuse to drink myself.

Many of us have relapsed and got back up into recovery.

Bobbieka

10R,
Glad you're here. Don't beat yourself up. 3 months is fantastic. Now you pick up where you are and move on. The big take on this is - what did you learn from it? What were signs leading up to it? You can use this to grow.

You got this.

Anna

10R, I'm glad you posted. You can stay sober today and work on a plan for how to stay sober long-term. We're here for you.

Hevyn

Hi 10r. I'm sorry for what happened, and glad you posted.

That has happened to many of us, so don't feel alone. For me, it made me even more determined to never experiment again. It wasn't fun or relaxing - it made me sad & miserable. Now you have further proof of that. Congratulations on your 3 months of sober time.

silentrun

Welcome and well done nipping this before it turns into a relapse. I drank 3 drinks at 3 months as well. I didn't have a plan in place for the F-its. It only happened once as I learned my lesson. One thing I did was promise myself I would come here and fess up I planned on drinking before I could drink. It saved me because I logged on here and said I was going to but changed my mind. Telling a bunch of people in recovery that I planned on drinking really took all the fun out of it.

VikingGF

It's OK, 10yr- you slipped. You got back up. Now just to keep from slipping again, right? Stay close to SR, we are here to help. The number one thing is- don't drink again- build up those days and keep on going. There are a lot of falls at 3 months- and I was one of them too- but unlike you, I stayed away far too long and wasted lots of time. Use this relapse as an opportunity to strengthen your resolve to stay sober. Commit to a monthly class-- October or November- and lean on them as much as you need to. You can make it- you already did it for 3 months- use what you learned in that time and keep on going. It is so significant and positive that you came right back- good work. You can do this!!

Farrier

Not the same but all sorts of online Zoom type AA meeting's being held about every 30 minutes somewhere in the world. I use them often when I can't or don't want to go outing the world.

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