Alcoholism Support Group
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I have had 19 days clean behind me as of this morning.
The last 9 days have been easier / tougher at same time.
Major thing - I told my mum - who knew but chose to ignore it. So I have her support, shes told my dad but thats it. None of the rest of my family are to know at my choice.
I have had my partners support and he'd check on me every night. Last night I was tempted after a really tough day at work but didnt.
Now my problem - From tonight until next saturday I am away on business I will be staying in hotels. So noone will know... I also have always had a binging eating problem - so cue expense account, no supervision, boredom, privacy etc - Im frightened as these are all big triggers for me.
I am an all or nothing girl - so if i go for a takeaway I will drink and vice versa.
I am really frightened I will fail, I want to stay sober.
How do others cope with their triggers?
The last 9 days have been easier / tougher at same time.
Major thing - I told my mum - who knew but chose to ignore it. So I have her support, shes told my dad but thats it. None of the rest of my family are to know at my choice.
I have had my partners support and he'd check on me every night. Last night I was tempted after a really tough day at work but didnt.
Now my problem - From tonight until next saturday I am away on business I will be staying in hotels. So noone will know... I also have always had a binging eating problem - so cue expense account, no supervision, boredom, privacy etc - Im frightened as these are all big triggers for me.
I am an all or nothing girl - so if i go for a takeaway I will drink and vice versa.
I am really frightened I will fail, I want to stay sober.
How do others cope with their triggers?
Fabulous work!! Congratulations on getting through the first night there! So that makes it 3 weeks for you today, right?
Somone told me (in the context of quitting smoking, I think,) that it takes 3 weeks to psychologically either break or establish any habit. I don't know if that's true or not, but if it is, you are now officially IN THE HABIT OF NOT DRINKING ALCOHOL!!! Isn't that great??!!
I KNOW you can do this!! Keep it up!!!
I have tonight, wed, thur night and Im home on fri - so far its going great.
Tonight I found myself in the hotel supermarket and accidently in the alcohol section (as Ive never been there before) I panicked for one second then stared to the end of the aisle and fixed my eyes on something random and walked real fast until I got there and safe. :)
Im finding the site keeping me strong too, even though I havent posted much.
Thanks everyone for your support. And I agree, I would know if I cheated which is why I dont want too. I have wasted years lying to others but much longer lying to myself.
*hugs to all*
I go home today - 5 nights in hotel, bar at hand, restaurant and expense account and I DID IT!!!
Im so happy with myself for surviving. Now its day 25! :)
A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to you!!! I KNEW you could do it!!! I'm so proud of you!!
that may sound wierd but its true....I love to hear stories of success....you should be very proud of yourself:)
And I think I learned something new....I always need to have plan at my key times during the day when i want to drink or am used to grabing a drink (after work).....If I have a plan then I can change my routine.....
Thanks for sharing...you have been an inspiration
I am proud of myself.