My first Sober weekend away

[damo180]

As I approach 6 weeks AF tomorrow, and just back from my first sober weekend away EVER !!!, am feeling a bit proud tonight

Usually after a holiday or weekend away ,I would be on a big downer and feel depressed when I get home after numerous days heavy drinking and dreading returning to work with the very red eyes.
But not tonight had a lovely weekend away with extended family for my Mothers birthday and had a nice time. I feel refreshed, happy , and ready for a new week.

I was dreading this weekend as I thought the cravings would increase as I was the only person not drinking . But it wasnt nearly as bad as I thought it would be, and it has been noted that it looked like I enjoyed myself, which I did.

Still early days, but onwards and upwards,am loving this sober life.
The big thing for me is DONT BE COMPLACENT, one drink is not an option. If I have one, I know within a week I will be back to my old ways.
:thanks: for listening....goodnight from Dublin xxx

[Doggygirl]

My first Sober weekend away

:goodjob: That is a fabulous report about your weekend! Keep up the good work!

DG

[madmans]

My first Sober weekend away

Nice one Damo , Its a great feeling to know that it can be done and that you can enjoy yourself with out the drink

[one2many]

My first Sober weekend away

DEADLY!

Up the Dubs!

[Anjicia]

My first Sober weekend away

:goodjob: Well done Damo so glad to hear you had a great weekend and you're feeling refreshed instead of facing a hangover.

[vintage girl]

My first Sober weekend away

That's fantastic damo, and so inspiring to know that it can be done! :goodjob:

[hillsidetime]

My first Sober weekend away

Hi Damo, great job on your first weekend out of town. I am really glad you enjoyed yourself, and you understand how great life can be sober. It sounds like we are a lot alike. I know that I cannot have one drink. Keep up the great work.
Hill

[mollyka]

My first Sober weekend away

Aaah, just spotted this!! I'm delighted for you Damo -we Dubs really do rock!! I also found once I had broken down the barrier of having a sober weekend/holiday, the next one seemed so very much easier - more normal.
My son (29) called in last week after a weekend in Brussels with his mates - he looked awful. Jittery, anxious, headachey and I could see he was thinking 'is it worth it'??

[Peacefull]

My first Sober weekend away

That's awesome and to not feel like crap after a nice weekend away is a huge bonus. Thanks for the post it is a reminder to all that life is indeed so much more enjoyable sober. I, like you now know that one drink is not an option, may be good for a night but within weeks I was back to the old drinking habits.

[GBSS]

My first Sober weekend away

well done to you. I remeber what it was like after a weekend away with lots of heavy drinking, waking up in a hotel room and wondering how i back there from the bar I was in, dreading getting up for work the next day, counting to cost of my mini-bar exploits. Too sick to even get up to eat breakfast.

Now that I am sober and when I go on vacation I always bring a good book with me. I find that I look forward to going to bed to read the book!. I also make a point of getting up early when on vacation and going for a run, that way, come the night time I ready for sleep.

It took me a while to figure out how to relax on a weekend away and return home rested and fresh, ready for the week ahead.

[damo180]

My first Sober weekend away

thank you all for your kind words, am in a really good place at the moment.
I promised myself at the start of the year, that above everything else, I am going to give it my all to quit the booze.
There have been times when I really wanted to have a beer but those times are lessening.
If I keep working on this, I beleive I can stay sober.

Thanks again
Up the Dubs
Damo

[Softy]

My first Sober weekend away

Inspirational

that is the only word - well done and good luck in keeping it up. I am Day 17 AF and tomorrow go for 3 niughts away on a city break so I hope that I can report a similar story on Friday.:goodjob:

[damo180]

My first Sober weekend away

do it softy, stay on the soft drinks this weekend, i am rooting for you, well done on getting this far, be ready for the cravings, but thats all they are, you CAN do this......all the very best

[Softy]

My first Sober weekend away

As I type

Sat on the bed in a 4 star hotel - wife watching telly - we are both full of food after an amazing three course feast - not a drop of drink taken - Day 18 today - BRING IT ON!!!:H

[madmans]

My first Sober weekend away

Good for you Softy, everyday AF will make you that bit stronger/happier . MM