Day 13 or 14, I think? I don't check the tracker that often because I just don't really think about it. It's like in the TNM... Nancy says once you change the way your brain thinks about alcohol and it starts to create new neural pathways, the booze just sort of fades into the background. It was pretty great going to dinner with my brother and his family last night. My brother and my partner both ordered drinks. I did not even feel any cravings and no urge whatsoever of wanting a drink. Nor did it bother me that they had both drinks. It was a super cool feeling of NOT FEELING ANXIETY!
being in a social alcohol situation with people so close to me. I told my brother that I found myself drinking too much after dad died last year, and I was taking a break from drinking. I let him know I was back to my gym workout, getting my health, heart and mind back on track. He was completely supportive and asked if I wanted him to not drink. I told him, don't be silly. This is my choice to take better care of myself. You do you and do not worry about me. It was an Awesome Night!
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That's great! Being around booze doesn't bother me a bit, either. Let's keep our guard up, though. Thoughts can be sneaky.
Thank you Mike. And my guard is always up. I know exactly how thoughts can cloud your mind. I can never become complacent, but it sure does feel nice not to have that cycling anxiety at this particular time in my sober journey.
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Exactly! I had a huge trigger today on my week 3 AF achievement. It was a passing thought and moved thru my brain quickly, and passed.I made the right decision and plan to remain AF. But yes guards must always be up.