I monumentally fucked up

I know how you feel. The embarrassment is what is fueling much of your negative thoughts. It will pass.

I agree with checking in with your doctor. May recommend In patient. Thats what was recommended for me. I was against it at first but it was the best thing i did to help stay sober.

You got this!!

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You guys are genuinely the best. Here I am checking in. I woke up this morning sad and broken but have decided to start doing little things like tidying and cooking. Just little tasks to get me going. The thought of leaving the house is terrifying though. The thought of bumping into people who may have seen me at the weekendā€¦

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Keep in mind that once you get past the next few days youā€™ll never have to have that feeling again if you choose sobriety, and itā€™s great

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Youā€™re right, thatā€™s a very good uplifting point. Itā€™s just about taking it one day at a time I guess. Getting through these next few days. Thank you so much for your support

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Iā€™m in the same boat, messed up Saturday night, but now Iā€™m more determined than ever.

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Maybe try a meeting they help wish you well

People will forget. Just focus on being kind to yourself.

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I heard a good quote this morning. It goes ā€œThou shalt not judge and thou has fucked up at some point alsoā€ and it made me think although Iā€™m embarrassed, Iā€™m sure the people who saw me and probably did judge me and laugh, well Iā€™m sure theyā€™ve felt the same as me at some point in their lives.

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And I think thereā€™s some quote out there that says something along the lines of: Whenever you think people are thinking about you, realise that theyā€™re actually busy thinking about themselves and what other people think about them.

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I didnā€™t go to my staff Christmas party this year, but I heard one staff got so drunk they wandered out and passed out on the lawn! It might be the hot gossip for a while but itā€™ll fade eventually. Just focus on being sober and getting better, and donā€™t give them anything to talk about except how awesome youā€™re doing!

I got pretty smashed at my Christmas party last week too. I am embarrassed and ashamed. I feel guilty about it every day. Today my director asked to talk to me. Apparently he was asked to speak with me about my behavior, some comments I made to executives, and me running away from security while they tried to catch me. I have severely damaged my reputation and trust at work and likely cost myself an opportunity for professional growth for quite some time. The silver lining though is that Iā€™m not fired and I probably wonā€™t see the people I severely offended for another year.

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How are you doing today? Hope the feelings of guilt and embarrassment have dissipated. You messed up and youā€™ve admitted it (as opposed to being in denial). Thatā€™s huge. Letā€™s focus on being strong together. Focus on the days you donā€™t drink instead of on those you did. We can do this! Be kind to yourself.

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Iā€™m sorry to hear about that. I didnā€™t do a Christmas party but I lost my last two jobs for coming in drunk. Did you get fired or are you embarrassed? How is you husband acting?

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Donā€™t do it again, next couple weeks there will be more tests.

Definitely mixed emotions today. At work and thinking about my career I have a pit in my stomach. However, I find myself working even harder now to prove myself, even though my coworkers are not the ones I offended or pissed off.
I have reached out to my therapist to start up again and I continue to read and post in these forums. Day 6 sober and doing better with not drinking than with not beating myself up emotionally, but Iā€™m getting there. Thank you for asking @JN1121.

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Learning to view myself with love and positivity in the midst of my regret and feelings of shame is something Iā€™m walking through and learning about as well. It takes time, but youā€™re not alone. Keep the sober days coming :slight_smile:

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Hey guys, how is everyone doing? I havenā€™t checked in for a while. Iā€™m still sober, on my 7th day of sobriety. Instead of hiding I decided to speak to my family and work and explain whatā€™s going on (or try to) and theyā€™ve been completely supportive. I donā€™t know why I thought any differently or why it took me so long to speak out. I have lost a couple of people along this journey because they donā€™t understand why Iā€™ve stopped drinking and think Iā€™ll be boring. But they donā€™t matter. Thank you so much to all of you of getting me through my first week. You are the best group of people. WE CAN DO THIS :muscle:

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This is so full of awesome! Having a supportive family is so priceless. Kudos for applying your courage to open up to people, it can be tough because it opens you up to the unknown, but as youā€™ve learned for yourself it also reveals things about others to you ā€“ the support they have for you, or the lack thereof. Thatā€™s useful information you can act on. Happy sober week to you, weā€™re cheering you on towards two weeks as well :slight_smile:

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Iā€™m so glad you are still here. :heart: Tell people was a scary decision for me but having a support system makes this journey much easier. Proud of you keep up the amazing work.

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Thank you! Your support means so much. I know we can do this!!! Wishing you positive thoughts :raised_hands::muscle::+1::heart:ļø