Good luck marylizy -- just be true to yourself! And JP, I agree that an all-inclusive resort (with unlimited alcohol) would probably be rather dangerous. A warm beach certainly sounds heavenly, though...
I am very proud of you, Camiol, for recognizing your drinking patterns and being cautious. That fact alone has already kept you from drinking yourself to oblivion many times since you joined.
You know, by putting my personal drinking patterns and alcohol issues into words so often here, I am so much more aware of my triggers and strengths than I was before before I joined. Also, being accountable to my Moga friends has frequently kept me from overdoing it or breaking my pledge when I know I'll have to 'fess up. Another thing is realizing what has become my favorite current motto: "Relapse doesn't begin when I take that first sip, but when the obsession takes over."
Drinking moderately is only possible for me when I follow the rules that I've learned work for me. Having a generous supply of wine available when I start drinking is a blindingly obvious trigger. Keeping it in the house means drinking often and without planning or much thought. Letting my glass be refilled before I've finished is a great way for me to not pay attention to (and quickly not care) how much I'm drinking. Keeping a breathalyzer handy to know my BAC before I have a second drink. Or a third. I set myself up for failure when I stop paying attention to the rules that work for me.
Anyway, I have successfully made it through day eleven of my 28 day sobriety challenge. Almost halfway there! Honestly....it really isn't as hard this time. Huh. I'm amazed. Thanks Mogas, for your help.
