I can completely empathize. And this was perfect timing for me. I'm stuck at home with a sick daughter. The rest of the family is away. I've had the thought: I could go to the liquor store and just drink all afternoon. It's a beautiful day. I have interesting things to do, and they would be much *more* interesting with a drink. Just one day--that's all it would be. I could start again tomorrow. But also: just one day. Just this day. I won't drink just this day. Thanks for the virtual meeting!
"I’m exercising every day, meditating, going to therapy, and working with my doctor to deal with these depressive episodes." Yes yes yes yes!! Well done! 🙏Just the next 24... 😌
You just wrote the last 5 years of my life. It doesn’t get easier, and each relapse gets worst as you say. The shame, guilt and self hate is real. Not only that, but everything around us we take down in the ball of fire with us. No one is safe.
I can completely empathize. And this was perfect timing for me. I'm stuck at home with a sick daughter. The rest of the family is away. I've had the thought: I could go to the liquor store and just drink all afternoon. It's a beautiful day. I have interesting things to do, and they would be much *more* interesting with a drink. Just one day--that's all it would be. I could start again tomorrow. But also: just one day. Just this day. I won't drink just this day. Thanks for the virtual meeting!
I almost slipped last week, brought a bottle to the cashier and said no thank god, then I ran home. Replay the tape.
the just one day thing gets me everytime. I just want a break from myself for one evening to relax and I'll start fresh tomorrow.
Where I'll end up after just one night, nobody knows.
Nice to meet ya bill!
Looking forward to sobriety chats with ya
"I’m exercising every day, meditating, going to therapy, and working with my doctor to deal with these depressive episodes." Yes yes yes yes!! Well done! 🙏Just the next 24... 😌
Right! one day at a time, going to a first step meeting now :)
I have 17 years, one day at a time. You can do this.
You just wrote the last 5 years of my life. It doesn’t get easier, and each relapse gets worst as you say. The shame, guilt and self hate is real. Not only that, but everything around us we take down in the ball of fire with us. No one is safe.
Hang in there brother.
Its rough man but theres light at the end of the tunnel if we stay sober.
Congratulations!