So here it is, my 2 week mark! I can’t believe I’ve been sober for 14 days when I was drinking almost everyday. I’m very proud of myself but very anxious. I get moments where I think ‘well I’ve proven I can go to without alcohol for a number of days… One won’t hurt…’ Of course I am trying very hard not to succumb.
For me one of the challenges is that I am 26 and it’s almost expected that I should be going out with my friends and I should drink. Everything is centred around alcohol. I’ve been avoiding seeing friends because I know the temptation will be high.
But on the positive, I feel so much healthier already. I can get up on a morning at a reasonable time and feel fresh, I can shower, get dressed, go out. All in all, I feel happier
First congratulations on getting 2 weeks sobriety!
I hope that when you feel weak and tempted you come here and talk about it with us. I’ll be 26 next month and I understand feeling like drinking is part of who we are supposed to be right now.
I thought about that for awhile and actually tried to rationalize it…to make it feel like truth , but then I remembered my whole family/alot of friends get together and have some drinks on birthdays, holidays, get togethers…drinking is actually just what people do regardless of age.
I’m almost at 2 months now and I caught myself in the store thinking…okay you’ve done 2 months without it you can now enjoy the holidays, buy yourself some beer , some pumpkin flavored beer, you deserve it.
Then suddenly I remember that one drink will always lead to more, next thing you know your back doing the same things and feeling regret in the morning.
I think you should focus on things that make you happy, If you enjoy reading, being artsy, walking on the beach, watching TV, excercising, listening to music…do those things. Your friends should be supportive of your desire for growth, period. If you do choose to go out and try sobriety let us know.We are here for support.Ive done it a few times but I’ve also rejected alot of invitations to go out knowing I’d eventually cross the line if I go out too much.
