Well, fridays, amiright?
For me it’s the hardest moment to keep sober. So if you have some inspirational thoughts, I will be happy to hear them.
Thank you.
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Maybe try a meeting they will help helped me stay sober wish you well
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I’m just chilling out staying away from the liquor shops letting days past it should become Easyer block it out
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Remember Friday night is just another night. There are no special characteristics that make drinking or using a more desirable option. If you are thinking about the next day being off work, it is SO much better to get up at a decent time and actually eat and do stuff.
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Yeah Friday…I know that at the moment it doesn’t feel that way but it will. In the early days I made sure to keep myself busy. Changed up my routines like cleaned the house at night so I didn’t feel urges.
This place was incredible as I was attached to these threads like glue. I really needed to feel connected and reading the stories helped me stay on course.
You’ve made it through the week…it’s just another day friend. Take it one moment at a time and know the cravings do pass. 
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Motivation for me in early days was being on here CONSTANTLY and engaging with threads. I also changed up my routine, lots of baths, walks and working out. Slept as much as possible, put myself to bed early if needed. Took it one minute at a time.
You might find some inspiration here for Friday …
Another thing to maybe consider is there is always going to be an excuse/reason to drink…Friday, Saturday, day ends in ‘Y’, wedding, dinner, funeral, party, game, bad day at work, good day at work, work is over, you name it, folks drink at it. The thing about getting sober is understanding that that is only how we have been socialized or how we grew up. There honestly are billions of people who don’t drink and we can and do learn how to navigate our lives and situations without alcohol. Strange, but true! 
We start working our sober muscles and they grow. 
You can do this!
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Some Fridays I just put myself in bed and listened to AA zoom meetings in the dark. That sounds awful and sad, but it was actually really pivotal in making me feel less alone on a Friday night with a problem that millions all shared. Took away the shame of having an addiction I couldn’t control. And bed was the best place for me for lots of Fridays. I only met friends in the daytime and encouraged wholesome child friendly venues with their kids, or meals out where I would get water. I still believe you can taste food better with a pint of cold clear water beside it; wine pairing is a cruel and lucrative joke (one I would happily throw month towards as an alcoholic being encourage to spend drink and eat). I used to read in bed until my eyes would crust closed. Some weeks I did hours and hours of craft miniature house building as I would lose time like magic.
It’s just a day. Perception can change with time.
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I like replacing partying with something else so I don’t feel like I’m missing out on a good time.
- working out
- watching movies
- cooking a nice meal
- walking
- 12 step meetings
- visiting a friend
- serving others
You could also try making plans early on Sat so that you know you need to get good sleep/rest to get up early
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I set a milestone in the app for first sober weekend in a long while. That helped. Talking on all the threads even if i felt like i was a bit much and leaning on ladies i met in aa meetings.
Its possible. You can do hard things. You need to make a change to feel and think differently. It will be uncomfortable but it wont be that hard all the time if you put work into yourself.
I highly recommend annie grace “the 30 day experiment” free online resource that kickstarted my curiousity on living a life without my addiction
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Thank you everyone. I really appreciate your help.
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