How to motivate myself to stay strong

Welcome to the community Adam.

It is not an easy road to recovery but it is definitely worth it. Are you doing anything to help you stay sober?

  • Are you going to meetings (in person or online)
  • Would you be open to a sponsor (can find available sponsors at the in person meetings)
  • have you removed all alcohol from your home (not always possible if you are sharing a space but good move if you can manage it)
  • Change up routine(s) so that you are not associating times of day and tasks with drinking
  • Change up social circles so you do not feel triggered

I do love this community for all its support and great advice. Take your time to read the threads and jump in when comfortable. I find the following two threads to be most helpful:
Checking in daily to maintain focus #58
and
Daily Gratitude, The Air Of Recovery #5

We can not do this journey alone - make sure to surround yourself with a good support team and remember a. we can not moderate (can not even have 1 drink) b. we work the urges one day at a time - one hour, minute, second at a time – keep yourself busy to avoid the urges.

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