Trying to pass time this evening

[looking for peace]

Just a little on edge. Trying to avoid a drink. I'm just feeling anxious, sad and lonely. I am so glad it's Sunday and the liquor stores are closed at 5 pm. And it's almost 5:30. I'm hoping this feeling subsides. I just rented the Heat with Melissa Mcarthy and Sandra Bullock.... I need something to lift me out of this mood. I wanted to post so I can keep my resolve and get some encouragement to stay on track until beadtime

[nicelife]

Trying to pass time this evening

Hang in there LFP! K9 says something like a craving passes quicker than any hangover. Think forward to tomorrow morning when you wake feeling damn proud you didn't give in to the beast!

Look at the positives of NOT drinking. You will be more focussed on your movie, you will sleep soundly, your mouth won't taste like the bottom of the sewer when you wake up.....the list is loooong. For me, the best positive would be that when I woke up I would have WON the war!!!

Now, right a list of why you SHOULD have that 'one' sip.....I bet it isn't as long as the list of why NOT!

Hope this helps a little......it's sent with much respect and love!!!

[scottish lass]

Trying to pass time this evening

You can do it Looking - you obviously really want to....focus on how you will feel tomorrow, try not to think about today...I sometimes look for posts made be peopel in timezones ahead of us and I post on tomorrows thread - that way I get rid of the witching hour....if not, I will sometimes just head to bed way too early, but whatever it takes....
Sunday evenings can be really tough for sure - just know you can do this, ok???:l:l

[looking for peace]

Trying to pass time this evening

Thank you SL and Nicelife. I needed every boost I could get yesterday. This morning I felt good and grateful that I did not drink last night. I was able to get to my errands done and I plan on working out, if I would have drank last night, I know this morning would have been way different.... Regrets, shame, embarrassment, fear, self loathing, non productive, canceling plans, not to mention some level of hangover to ruin my day, until at least 3 pm.

Next time this happens, I have to sit quietly and close my eyes and play out both scenarios to myself. I will look at my future self and decide which me I prefer to be the next morning.

[scottish lass]

Trying to pass time this evening

well done - I love that morning feeling, just have to work out how to make it last in the evenings!
I see you have been around a little while - we have a nice thread called fresh start where there are a few us us who are repeat offenders :H come join us....

[mama bear]

Trying to pass time this evening

Good Job!!!!