Made it through the weekend! 7 days!
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Made it through the weekend! 7 days!
Been on and off for several months. Mostly fail on weekends.
50th birthday celebration for my brother on Saturday night at a bar...done! Stayed an hour and went home to watch a movie.
NFL championship playoffs party with friends and family Sunday...done! Showed up after halftime. Ate a lot of food.
All usually huge drinking fests that would just melt into one big binge.
Wake up Monday morning not having had a drink all week...Awesome!
I have a plan this time and it is working.
I owned my addiction.
I shared it with those closest to me (many drink).
I made a list on my phone that I check daily to remind me why
I put a photo of me 3 years ago (not drinking) next to a photo of me recently...scary.
I told my children (13 & 17) about why I cannot drink and asked them to help hold me responsible. There is nothing in this world I cherish more than them.
I finally posted on SR and now I am culpable. The first response I received (thanks Vman) validated my promise and moved me emotionally. I wasn't alone.
I am discovering why I turned to drinking so much.
At 47 years of age, I still have a lot to contribute and to discover, about myself and the world around me. I think that is one major contributor to abusive drinking. After 40 I didn't feel like I could dream anymore. Like all the pieces were "set", and there was nothing left to do.
I am a very productive, creative and driven person (except when I am drinking...). I have had success in my career and have a great and loving family and friends. I do NOT need to risk losing any of this to irresponsible drinking.
The fog is lifting and my mind is aching for adventure!
Thank you SR and best to you all.
50th birthday celebration for my brother on Saturday night at a bar...done! Stayed an hour and went home to watch a movie.
NFL championship playoffs party with friends and family Sunday...done! Showed up after halftime. Ate a lot of food.
All usually huge drinking fests that would just melt into one big binge.
Wake up Monday morning not having had a drink all week...Awesome!
I have a plan this time and it is working.
I owned my addiction.
I shared it with those closest to me (many drink).
I made a list on my phone that I check daily to remind me why
I put a photo of me 3 years ago (not drinking) next to a photo of me recently...scary.
I told my children (13 & 17) about why I cannot drink and asked them to help hold me responsible. There is nothing in this world I cherish more than them.
I finally posted on SR and now I am culpable. The first response I received (thanks Vman) validated my promise and moved me emotionally. I wasn't alone.
I am discovering why I turned to drinking so much.
At 47 years of age, I still have a lot to contribute and to discover, about myself and the world around me. I think that is one major contributor to abusive drinking. After 40 I didn't feel like I could dream anymore. Like all the pieces were "set", and there was nothing left to do.
I am a very productive, creative and driven person (except when I am drinking...). I have had success in my career and have a great and loving family and friends. I do NOT need to risk losing any of this to irresponsible drinking.
The fog is lifting and my mind is aching for adventure!
Thank you SR and best to you all.
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This thread was the first I read when coming into SR today and it made my day. I am in the same place as you Final! Today is day eight, I avoided the pitfalls of weekend drinking (which is also the weakest point for me as well), and instead of drinking I hit the gym every day and made a meal plan for my week going forward to focus on instead of drinking.
IT FEELS SO GOOD!
Thank you for sharing. I don't know you but I am proud of you because I know exactly how you feel right now. And you too, SWB!! You are right, we CAN do this.
IT FEELS SO GOOD!
Thank you for sharing. I don't know you but I am proud of you because I know exactly how you feel right now. And you too, SWB!! You are right, we CAN do this.
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What a wonderful, positive & hopeful post, Finalround. I loved it. I felt similarly when I decided to quit - and it worked. (10 Yrs.) We're so proud of you. Congrats on your 7 days.
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Originally Posted by Mavie 
This thread was the first I read when coming into SR today and it made my day. I am in the same place as you Final! Today is day eight, I avoided the pitfalls of weekend drinking (which is also the weakest point for me as well), and instead of drinking I hit the gym every day and made a meal plan for my week going forward to focus on instead of drinking.
IT FEELS SO GOOD!
Thank you for sharing. I don't know you but I am proud of you because I know exactly how you feel right now. And you too, SWB!! You are right, we CAN do this.
IT FEELS SO GOOD!
Thank you for sharing. I don't know you but I am proud of you because I know exactly how you feel right now. And you too, SWB!! You are right, we CAN do this.
Love to hear from some of the longtime members. One day we will pass on your great wisdom and advice to new members as well.
Feeling great!
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