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Hope it helps. In early recovery I used to only take the money that I absolutely needed when I went out and also left all my cards at home so that I couldnt get anymore. That way even if I wanted to drink I couldnt buy any.

Whatever it takes

I actually think that's great - change your routine and you won't be so painfully aware of what you're NOT doing. Good luck!

There are a number of people on the alcoholism board who can tell you that attempting to use will power alone didn't work. Most of them are gone. Once a person relapses, it can be years before they get sick enough of themselves to try anything...even AA.

I am sincere when I say I hope you make it but like I said before, alcohol is a subtle foe and alcoholism kills many before their time. It's not a joke. I hope you follow some of the suggestions here. We are a group that really cares for other alcoholics. Like gjm says "peace be the journey". Dianna

Sounds good. You might make an AA meeting part of your nightly routine too. It worked for me.

Hello ForWalt,

I’m with you on this one because I know that I had to try all sorts of crazy stunts before finally accepting that I couldn’t do it. I finally went to an AA meeting and haven’t had to avoid life since then.

I tried having one and done, only have so much money, only to borrow. running out of money, only to count change. schedule a busy day, only to find time to drink, break plans, promises and obligations to drink.

A year ago, I would have read what I am reading from newbies on here and thought they were great plans.

Do what works for you, if it works, great.

Just a tid bit suggestion from a resident drunk(not now) there is no easy way out of this hell hole, if there was, TRUST me, I would have found it long ago.

Keep your driver's license, med insurance card, and emergency notifications with you. Should something unforseen happen while your wallet is at home you'll need basic documentation.

Think about maintaing 2 seperate wallets. One which will prevent you from drinking and the other wallet for use when other outside circumstances will get in the way of your getting a drink.

You could term this the Empty Wallet experiment.

I'm going with the 'empty wallet experiment' ;)

ForWalt: Just checking in to cheer you on. Hope you are doing very well.