I have just had my first AF day. Most difficult thing to remember is not to have a drink. Thankyou to those of you who gave support yesterday, this is something I have been lacking. This weekend I am going away with 2 other girls and the original was a drinking weekend. I couldn't wait until next week to stop as I am an expert in finding excuses. I am worried that I could get sucked into drinking and don't want this to happen. I have to go as this is to celebrate a goal that one of the others has acheived. This trip has been an incentive for her. I really need some coping skills to get me successfully through this akward weekend.
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Girls Weekend Away
Hi Caroll. Congratulations on your decision not to drink if drinking has caused problems in your life. Checkout the tool box thread which is a "sticky thread" at the top of this section (Monthly Abstinence) for lots of great ideas.
The most important thing heading into this weekend is to have a solid plan worked out in advance. What WILL you drink? What will you tell your friends when they offer you alcohol drinks and/or encourage you to drink alcohol? What will you do if an intense urge creeps up? Are there lots of activities planned - I find I think less about alcohol when I am busy with other things.
Best wishes to you on your journey.
DGSobriety Date = 5/22/08
Nicotine Free Date = 2/27/07
One day at a time.
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Girls Weekend Away
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