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I Will Stay Sober
One Day At A Time Wow, there have been some tough days this week. Enough so that I contemplated grabbing a bottle of wine on Tuesday to help me ‘forget’. Pleasant experience it was not. That night, thankfully I chose not to drink “I Will Stay Sober” but it was difficult. Deep down I knew I would only wake up worse for wear with anxiety running wild. Instead I stayed sober and I slept well, woke with a calm mind ready for the day ahead. It’s funny that this day almost triggered me because also this week I had two alcohol dreams. Having had them before when I tried to…
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Addiction to Sobriety
Addiction to sobriety. Personally I feel I become addicted to many things, not just alcohol do you? Is it addiction or if it is more of an obsession? Whenever I begin a new phase in my life I have to go all out. Like ‘the gym’ A new program lets say, I become consumed by it. Thinking of when I can get my next session in to developing a stronger lift as soon as I can. Then there are work ideas, I get lots, some good, some not so good. However as soon as I have these ideas I cannot seem to let go unless I realise it is impossible.…
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Alcohol – Do I Really Have a Problem?
It’s been a few days since I have written anything, don’t worry, I am still soberI am on Day 47 and feeling strong. Do I Really Have a Problem with Alcohol? Reading Helps I am at the beginning of a new book that I have had to renew 2 times already. So thought it best to make a start and I’m happy I have. The book is “How to Murder Your Own Life” It’s pretty nitty gritty from the start. It has hooked me in so yes I would recommend it if you have a problem with alcohol. Keep in mind the beginning is not a book for the faint-hearted.…
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Getting Sober
2 years in the making, that’s how long it has taken so far. Not for lack of trying or wanting to give up. However, with the pressures of daily life, family members point of view and the general questioning of what if I really am missing out? Let me start at the beginning, why would I want to get sober? Well it came from a health prospective.Originally, it was more about my diet and weight loss not even considering alcohol and my endless drinking was part of the problem. Around 5 years ago frustrated with my body image, at the grand age of 43 I was doing everything I could…