Gave in to the drink and weed again over the last few weeks at the weekends as pain has been getting the better of me and without taking medication i covinvced myself drinking would be good but it just isnt. I feel like crap after over indulging yesterday and have woken up super early feeling anxious and regretful … ive missed this app as it was very helpful before i covinced myself drinking was ok so i ended up deleting it. But im back and ready to start over again.
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Welcome back, @Leebg79. I had a similar experience, convincing myself that I could drink again. I couldn’t, and in fact it made me feel worse than it ever had, anxious, regretful, shame-spiralling, and fearful about the future if I didn’t change the course I was on. I got back on here regularly, and put some other supports in place, and have over two years sober time now.
One day at a time, friend. Take note every morning how good it feels to wake up without hangxiety, and no matter how hard the day is, how proud you are to put your sober head on the pillow.
We’ll see you tomorrow. Sound good?
I believe in you. 
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Thank you! Its people like you that make this app useful or helpful. you dont have to reply or leave a comment but you did! Its encouraging and somewhat reassuring and helps me to remember im not alone. Bless you 
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Back at’cha! The opposite of addiction is connection, it’s been said. So all of us, showing up one day at a time, no matter how many days any of us have - well, that’s how we do this.
Onward! 
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Welcome back Lee
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Thanks Eric 
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Welcome back, my man. Get back in here and start again.
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Hi and welcome back,
Yes, didn’t we all: regret having that drink?
Because it didn’t was one drink, but many?
Because we can’t do one?
That’s why we are here, that’s why I’m here.
Being here every day after my relapse kept me sober for many years now. First year of my recovery I was here every day, no matter what.
But even today, with a few sober years, I’m here much. This place is my AA.
Checking in every day helped me to keep me focussed and connected. You find the daily check in thread here, feel free to join:
It’s a very surportive thread, they welcome you there!
See you around! 
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Welcome back. Now the question becomes what new tools can you add to your sobriety toolbox?
Welcome back! 
Getting sober is the easy part, staying sober is where all the hard work comes in. Are you willing to go to any lengths to stay sober? I was asked that same question in early sobriety and I had a list of things I wasn’t willing to do. That list included rehab, IOP and AA. Hopefully, you don’t have a list like I had. I finally accepted the fact that my best thinking kept me in addiction. Surrendering was my only hope. I did end up going to IOP and AA and it’s helped me get to 5 years, but I do keep an open mind about rehab if it’s needed at some point.
For your pain, have you considered Chronic Pain Anonymous?
I’ll post a link below to a platform I use for AA but they have CPA meetings on Friday nights at 8pm EST. Maybe give it a try.
Welcome back @Leebg79. Addiction is crazy - we do things that are crazy and foolish, until we decide we don’t want to do crazy and foolish things any more
Have you reached out to join a recovery group? Accountability helps. There’s a list here: Resources for our recovery
Thanks and for tools i think i need to explore different avenue s i.e meetings etc
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Lisa thank you, this looks helpful except im in the Uk but will definitely do some research
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Thank you Matt!
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