Hello my friends,
I haven't posted something for a little bit since I've been writing on the recovery diary mostly. I wanted to check in and share my 16 days with everyone.
For the first day in awhile, the romance of alcohol was present today. I was at work and as a cautionary measure, I don't come onto recovery boards while at work (I share my computer with others) so instead I instant messaged a very supportive friend and told on myself. I told him I had just received 2 text messages inviting me out for drinks tonight. I told him that I was tempted...we chatted for a little bit and viola....the obsession was lifted. I am realizing that taking a time out and giving myself 30 minutes before responding/acting (this applies in all area's of my life) that historically the knee-jerk reaction subsides....cool, huh?
Anyway, just wanted to say hello and wish everyone a Happy Friday.
Thanks for letting me share,
Zipper
Hi Zipper,
Those invitations can be tough to deal with.... at least they were/are for me... its getting a little easier now to say no. Good for you for standing up to temptation and doing what you needed to do to stay sober... Remember its
one day at a time, Cookster
Those invitations can be tough to deal with.... at least they were/are for me... its getting a little easier now to say no. Good for you for standing up to temptation and doing what you needed to do to stay sober... Remember its
one day at a time, Cookster
Gidday Zipper
Good on ya it works when we work at it,well done and congrads on the 16days
light and love zac
Good on ya it works when we work at it,well done and congrads on the 16days
light and love zac
congrats on 16 days Zipper. You are going great. I can understand where you are coming from about the wanting to drink when you were invited out for drink. It happens to all of us I think. I was invited to a party twice in my first 3 weeks of been sober. Also invited out by 2 other friends to have a drink with them. I could almost taste it.But I hung in there. probably wasn't the best of company to hang out with . I am sure my husband can attest to that lol but I didn't drink. You will feel so much better though when the urge to drink passes and you know that you have conquered it.Hang in there zipper and God bless and be safe
Good Morning Zipper, Happy Saturday!!!
Congratulations, On 16 Days Of Sobriety !!!! Woo Hoo It's A Miracle Everyday We Don't Drink.
Your quite wise to take the time to think about something before automatically responding to your friends. They say it will get easier as time go's on. I hope so. I beleive what other's whov'e gone before me tell me.
For now I'm protecting myself and not going out with people to those kind of social situations. I don't really have many friends and I'm kinda old. I don't have to face these situations very often. Notice I said kinda old, lol.
Good for you!!! You made the right decision!!! Protect your sobriety at all costs. It's your life we are talking about and you Zipper are to beautiful and a precious soul to lose it. I agree be careful with your computer. It's kinda sad because, comp. should offer and encourage our support. After all alcoholism and drug addiction isn't new news is it.
Keep Up The Good Fight You Are So Worth It Zipper. Hug Your Kitty's Today.
God Bless You
Congratulations, On 16 Days Of Sobriety !!!! Woo Hoo It's A Miracle Everyday We Don't Drink.
Your quite wise to take the time to think about something before automatically responding to your friends. They say it will get easier as time go's on. I hope so. I beleive what other's whov'e gone before me tell me.
For now I'm protecting myself and not going out with people to those kind of social situations. I don't really have many friends and I'm kinda old. I don't have to face these situations very often. Notice I said kinda old, lol.
Good for you!!! You made the right decision!!! Protect your sobriety at all costs. It's your life we are talking about and you Zipper are to beautiful and a precious soul to lose it. I agree be careful with your computer. It's kinda sad because, comp. should offer and encourage our support. After all alcoholism and drug addiction isn't new news is it.
Keep Up The Good Fight You Are So Worth It Zipper. Hug Your Kitty's Today.
God Bless You
