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I need a plan for the weekend

Magpie2
Magpie2
Hello DS! I'm working on my sobriety and it's been pretty good for the most part. Started this journey 64 days ago. I've had 2 slips. Nothing to dramatic. But you know how it is. A slip is a slip until it's a fall down drunk.
I've been working 12 hour days and I have some things coming up this weekend that I've been looking forward to.
I wanted to drink some wine at this anniversary party. Or a glass. Now I know I shouldn't. That is not inline with my goals. I'm going to this party. I've been in tempting situations plenty and have stayed sober. The only time's I've slipped are at home.
I'm sure no one will give me a hard time. We are work out buddies not drinking buddies.
There's going to be plenty of food there. But I don't want my plan to be to eat. That would not go with my weight goals.
Does anyone have any suggestions. As I said
Not going is not a option. Unless I fall ill.
billwfriend
billwfriend
well food is something you control....unless you have real binging issues with food....I hope you decide to keep the plug in the jug and have no more glass of fucking wine any longer....that is just adding to the cumulative effect of alcohol on you...it is a progressive disease it never gets better....only worse....it takes something greater than me to keep me sober so hopefully you are seeking connection to that power greater than yourself...to keep you sober....

have fun with the work out people but stay out of the sugar foods...and the fried foods....that is my suggestion...take along tuna fish casserole to help others stay within boundaries on food too...
deleted_user
deleted_user
Its never a i good idea to place yourself in situations where you think you might drink. I understand social obligations too. I suggest you take a friend or hang out with someone that doesnt drink. This is one of the reasons that we must have a defence against the first drink. I found that if I sipped on some Martinellis it diverted unwanted questions. Eat before you go. Nibbling is permitted.Stay true to yourself and dont worry too much about what others might think. Probably no one is paying attention anyways.
Greg
whodathunk
whodathunk
If you have to go why not drink a lot of water or fizzy water and lime and just snack on veggies?
PJ54
PJ54
Hello Magpie2,

When people talk about a slip it often means that they have already made a decision, consciously or sub-consciously that they are going to have a drink.

Shortly after I stopped drinking I was invited to one of those social events where not going was not an option. I didnt go.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Years ago, my dad stopped drinking cold turkey. For 23 years, he served liquor at his home when they had parties, and he drank iced tea. Everyone in the Rotary Club, the country club and restaurants knew he could not drink. He attended AA and my mother went to Al-Anon each week. They never thought friends or acquaintances would think anything of it. No one ever mentioned it to me even after he passed away!

Choose to make this one life of yours the best it can be. You have lots of surprises and adventures ahead. Please honor yourself with the years ahead, a healthy and happy life.
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