Well I am almost home and have not stopped at a store to buy a drink or two. Darn it I want to. For what? So I can continue to put poison in my body. Makes no sense. I think I’ll make it through today but Lord knows I would like to have a drink.
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It’s good you didn’t stop at the store that’s half the battle. One day at a time ! I hope tomorrow will be better for you. Stay encouraged.
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One day at a time! You did good!
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Hi Rita, nice job on commiting to your sobriety today! Struggles come and go, and booze makes them worse for me.
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You can do it.
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I drank wine like a fish for years. It actually led to something called axonal neuropathy where I lost the feeling in my legs and had to relearn to walk. I feel like ppl should know about said condition more and that for some reason it is linked to chronic wine consumption 🤷. Also, I can't recommend a medical detox more if you drink a ton every day/night. The detox symptoms can be very serious and I wouldn't do it any other way ever again (I've went through serious alcohol detox 4 times). It was basically just sleeping for 3 days hooked up to an IV but it wasn't the awfulness I had experienced in prior detoxes.
Just something to consider. Regardless, take it one day at a time. You know the stuff is poisonous, so just meditate on the terrible things that first drink leads to after that short period of relief. It is absolutely not worth it. Good luck
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Yay! Keep on adding up those days
Thank you to everyone. I made it home and I’m in bed. One day down. This app has restored my faith back in humanity. I never even heard of that condition. So scary.
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You can do it!! How long ago was your last drink? Every day that goes by it will get a bit easier… go to a meeting. Call some friends.
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I’ve had that thought before as well… I am 56 days sober today, and I think this time I may have it conquered… Praise God. This time it feels real, and true, and like I’ve finally realized what I’ve done to myself by choosing alcoholism. I want my happiness, and my family, and my health. I died two months ago and God brought me back, and all I care about now is showing Him how grateful I am for His redeeming me again. I wish you luck. I will pray for your continued strength and recovery ❤️🩹
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There will be days when your body will want to. For me, I had to practice self control and find a way to handle my triggers/urges. & you're absolutely correct in that it makes no sense, but it does. That's why it's defined as an addiction. You can make it through today and the next day after; only you truly know that. It would certainly be dull for you to be the same person over and over wanting change, but it would be absolutely tragic for you to be anyone except who you truly can be. The struggle is real, but nothing you cannot overcome. Everytime you think of a drink- suck on a warhead 
Stay strong Rita!
Ah, I feel that "quick stop at the store" urge. Fought that one off today, too. Way to power through!
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A single drop of rain in the ocean still adds to it. I really get this. I sat in my car outside a bar for an hour before going home tonight.
Gotta be done for recovery and 12 step programs to work. Old timers would tell me to go out and drink, come back when I’m done 
Awesome!! You should really be proud of yourself!!
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I heard the same thing years ago! There’s a lot of truth to that!
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Day 2. Let’s go!
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You did it! Let's hear day 3 next 
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The few $$$ spent to buy drinks aren't worth your sobriety
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