EvolutionHealth.care

Home
Main Forum
Managing Drinking
Dealing with Urges
Deciding when moderation doesn?t work.

Advanced Search Form

Deciding when moderation doesn?t work.

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 409

LisaDawn, the first time I tried abstinence after I joined this site, I made it through eighteen days. On day nineteen I decided on "just one glass of wine." It took me a year of the same cycle to get to the point where I have been able to even have the mindset that I must abstain for the rest of my life. You are awesome to have made it through eighteen days -- keep strong!

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 55

Hi all: Thank you for the support. I am doing a little better on day 18. It is true that the rest of life doesn't go away for us to deal with this issue. Guess that's why rehab is necessary for some as I can see. Life is full of those triggers and we all have issues to deal with. I feel a Little down this week but I guess I knew that could happen at some point. I am trying to keep up being positive as I want to see this for what it is. A life changing positive thing. Sometimes we don't see that as we are going through things but I am trying.

I am so glad you all are doing so well. Everyone that I talk to on here seems to be such together people. I know you think yeah right but everyone has their internal issues. You all seem to be dealing really well with what you have been faced with. Without your words I do not think I would have gotten through the last few weeks and thank you for that.

LisaDawn

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 118

LisaDawn, I agree with Dave. I admire you made it through today. Interested to listen to whatever you want to tell. Big thank you for posting because it is inspiring. John

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1009

Hi LisaDawn,

I'm sorry to hear you've had such a rough time of it. It's times like this when I wish there could be a 1 on 1 chat. That being said, BIG respect for making it through today and not caving in. Life has such a crazy way of testing us but it only throws these curve balls at us when we're ready and you made it through and crushed it! That provides a lot of fuel for everyone on here to hold tough when we're faced with the same so a sincere thank you for that. You're doing such a great job with what you've accomplished so keep the faith.

Best regards,

Dave

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 55

Hi all: Day 16. Not a good day. Not a good day at all but shortly to bed but no drinks. I could drink a few bottles of wine now but I will not. Any other triggers today and I would have been done. Very overwhelming day today in too many ways to describe. Will write tomorrow when I feel better. LisaDawn

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1853

Inspiring posts!! Keep up the great work everyone, one day at a time.

LisaDawn, preparing in advance for possible triggers is key to success! Have an enjoyable evening with your friends.

Wishing you all another successful week ahead!

Vincenza, Health Educator

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 55

Hi all: thank you for your support. You all have a great attitude. Day 15 for me. Yesterday was so busy that I couldn't check in at the two week mark. Maybe I also wanted it to pass by quietly to not tempt me so much. A few hours last evening with cravings so they are not gone completely for sure but I made it through and tried to enjoy the evening and when the few hours had passed the evening was nice and quiet with my husband. I will have to face having company in who are drinking which is different then my husband having one or two. I am already thinking about that to prepare myself. I will focus on putting out great snacks and mix up non-alcoholic drinks for myself that look nice. I wonder will I also realize that I was the drunkest one once again even at my house... Take care. LisaDawn

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1009

Thanks John. I too am inspired by your progress and I have complete faith and confidence you will find that feeling as well. You made it over a huge hurdle at the sailing club today so a HUGE congratulations on that. Your resolve is like a snowball. Every time you push past one of these hurdles it gets larger and gathers momentum. Eventually you will crush those hurdles with ease so just on pushing forward. You are doing absolutely fantastic! Keep it up.

Best regards,

Dave

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 118

Dave, it's so inspiring to hear how well you are doing and to hear about the confidence you feel in what you are doing. My mind agrees with everything you are saying, and I just hope I get to the same feeling as you. Today was very hard because I was at my sailing club where I have done so drinking, but I held on. Keep going Dave! John

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1009

Hi Camiol,

You're making great progress so keep pushing forward. It's awesome to hear the positive change in your resolve and self-control.

John, that's huge progress you're making. How do feel now? It will be a month before you know it!

Turquoise, keep up the pace. I'm not far behind. You're an inspiration as always.

All the best

Dave

Reading this thread:

today's top discussions:

This Month’s Leaders:

Most Supportive

Most Active

Most Loved

Deciding when moderation doesn?t work.