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Alcoholism and Holiday Celebrations
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I take it one day at a time...sometimes I feel overwhelmed by the desire to use...then I have to do it one minute at a time...when I can't get it off my mind I go for long walks and try to get myself strong enough to make it another day. I think I stay clean and sober to prove it can be done..I still have a long way to go.
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@joeyjensen1959 Yep, we do whatever we need to do, to stay sober. I distance myself from situations where there is a temptation. Some days that feels like all interactions with people, then I hibernate! Walking and getting outside in the fresh air certainly does help my mindset, works off excess energy, and helps me focus outside of what civil war might be playing in my mind.
A few times it has come down to arguing with myself. Write down a list of what might be lost if I give in? Write down how that might make me feel? Write down how the struggle would affect me, and what would I do to "fix" things? We both know it wouldn't/couldn't be beneficial to give in to that desire. And the reward is to feel proud of myself for not rolling over and giving in.
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@joeyjensen1959 What a great mindset! One day at a time or one minute at a time. I love the way you have alternative activities planned (like walking) when the desire to use gets too strong.
We all need tools to use when we feel weak, and you have created some good ones!