Planning for my first sober vacation

We vacation around this time every year. My birthday is July 13, and I cannot think of the last time I didn’t drink on my birthday or even leading up to it.

I am feeling the pressure, irritated and concerned that I won’t be able to “relax” while on vacation.

Luckily, I am on Naltrexone and Disulfiram, so drinking isn’t an option, but I am feeling extreme FOMO.

Anyone have any ideas/tips on how you’ve vacationed successfully without drinking alcohol?

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Your going to have fun without it but you don’t know until you try

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Thank you, Laurie! I’m believing that. :slightly_smiling_face:

Just wait for the belly laughs you forgot about feeling. It’s going to be fine and fun

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It's going to be different and you already know that going in. I made sure I had some seltzers I liked. I brought some books I wanted to read. I also found a meeting beforehand so that I knew I'd have that support. The exciting part was that I was fully present and remembered everything that happened. I hope you have a wonderful vacation and birthday!

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Thank you! I’m packing some alcohol-free beverages and plenty of books. :slightly_smiling_face:

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You’ll wonder why you ever included substances on previous vacations! Believe me!! The PRESENCE you’ll feel vacationing sober is unbeatable :blue_heart:

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Thank you! I’m looking forward to experiencing it!