I wanted to mention something I have been thinking a lot about lately; newbie?s and slips. When I started this program, I slipped and slipped a lot. Everyone else I know with any significant time of sobriety has done the same. It is not easy to change a behavior, especially if that behavior is an addiction. For many of us our lives have been built around al. Our spouses enjoy al. Some spouses need help too and booze is nearly impossible to avoid.
I can?t tell you how many bottles I?ve dumped down the drain just to go buy another one a few days later. I can tell you that as I have massed sober days I feel better. I look better and my life is changing for the better. My personal relationships are improving and life is moving in a direction I like. Since last March, I have learned a ton of helpful information from this site. I will mention a bit of it and am hoping some of the others can do the same. I consider this life saving stuff.
Write down stuff like;
The reason/s you want to be al free.
How bad physically and mentally you feel after an adventure with al. (be graphic)
A list of your favorite al free drinks.
Triggers that make you want to drink and be aware of them.
There are so many more?.. When I am tempted to drink, I look at the list?I look at it a lot.
Have a weekend plan, I always plan my weekend so it does not include al.
Exercise
New hobby
Sort out you mental/emotional baggage. (not an easy one)
There are some many more tools you can use. I know the other regulars here can help with the list as I have learned so much from them.
If you are a newbie and are struggling, do not give up. If you have a slip, keep trying, it can be done. If you haven?t done so, read the book. You can get help here and can help others too; this site makes it a little easier. You are always welcome here.
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