Back on track (again)

Why would you do it to your self??

I’ve done it a million times, got into sobriety a good amount, then let myself have that treat (it’s fine, it’ll be fun, it’s a one off occasion… blah blah blah blah… Whatever the voice thinks I need to hear)

Shut that voice down instantly.
Tell your friend you will not be drinking, tell her why you will not be drinking. If she’s a good friend she’ll support you. If she doesn’t, bin her off.

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First and foremost, congratulations on your 90 days. That is fanfrickentabulous :wink:. These types of thoughts are normal but they are just thoughts. Don’t put any action toward them and they will pass. How are you doing/coping when around those that drink? Do you have safety plans for yourself?

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Thanks Michelle :upside_down_face:
I have alcohol in my house for friends and my son drinks a beer once in a while. I don’t care about that or seeing other people drink. I like AF beer and that’s not a trigger for me. It’s more the thought of having a glass of fancy wine at a restaurant. I have to tell myself every day I want to be sober. I didn’t think about a safety plan though, what’s yours?

I make sure I have AF beverages. I won’t go somewhere without my own means of leaving in the event my sobriety is in jeopardy. I don’t hang around anyone who doesn’t respect my choice of sobriety. If the thought of going is uncomfortable, right now I just don’t go. My sobriety is my #1.

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Day 96
I was taking an online personality (introvert/extravert) test and noticed I changed. I used alcohol to fit in socially, I never really looked at myself and my needs. I saw myself as an outgoing party girl with a big mouth, who like to have fun and wasn’t afraid of anything.

Without alcohol I’m starting to see who I really am. I like to be alone or with one person at a time. I love to read, to be active in nature, to hike, to travel. I feel best when I sleep early and wake up early. I dislike small talk… Even my taste of humor has changed, I’m less sarcastic. I also pay more attention to other people and how they feel.

I’m vulnerable and insecure, but I am growing. I begin to like myself more. It’s like I’m becoming the real me for the first time in my life. No short cuts or escapes, just the real deal.

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I was just saying today how in my active addiction I didn’t lose my job, lose my house or lose relationships but I lost me. It is such an amazing feeling to have yourself back isn’t it.

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Exactly. And the funny thing is, I quit for other reasons, but will stay sober because of this new feeling I never had before (not even when I was sober before).

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Day 100
Triple digits, the longest I’ve been alcohol free since I was 15 (except for my pregnancy).
I’m leaving tomorrow to go hiking in the Swiss Alps, no better way to celebrate.
I told some people about my milestone, but they didn’t get it. Why be so happy about 100 days no alcohol? They have no idea! :sweat_smile:

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Awesome job girl. Triple digits are amazing and you should celebrate the milestone. Hope you have a great trip and I look forward to hearing all about it when you get back.

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We get it!! 100 days is absolutely amazing! Congratulations and keep up the hard work.

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Thanks Michelle @Squirt and Lisa @Lisa07! :sunflower:

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Day 110
Had an amazing (sober) week and christmas in the mountains, sun and snow!
I did struggle a little yesterday on new years Eve. I was home alone because I’m in quarantaine and i have to admit the thought of drinking crossed my mind. But I took a walk and thought about what it would bring me. One glass won’t help, I would drink out of loneliness and drinking a whole bottle would only make things worse. So, a lonely and sober new years it was. Not my best time but I’m happy I stayed sober.

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@littlemisschatterbox Newbie on TS, but not on sobriety. Glad you joined!! :pray:

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Day 118
I’m gonna take some time off TS. I want to cut down on screen time and the forum takes too much time.
Wish you all the best, and… I’ll be back!

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Thanks Laura, take care and see you in a couple of weeks or so! :hugs:

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Awesome job on the 118. See you when you get back. :wink:

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Day 141
Today I felt so happy, I thought: jeez, I’d love to have a drink to get in an even better mood! Smacked myself in the face and treated myself on some french cheese and dried meat instead. So, back here writing it down to get it out of my system.
Hope everyone here is alright!

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Day 7
I started drinking again… Looking back I romanticed and accepted the idea of drinking again days before I took the first sip. I already made my mind up. So, I’m back at square one. Focussing on work, gym and studying, but i feel disappointed in myself.

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Welcome back.

Find some stuff to make you feel good sober too.
We often tend to skip booze and switch to being the most productive or healthy human being, but truth is sober people can have fun à take it easy too.
Take it easy… you haven’t lost those 150ish days.

You’re here making choice for yourself.
Happy you’re back at it !
Take care

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