27 days sober...In new territory

digderidoo

I would just like to give an update on my sobriety, as i have had one or two pms regarding it.

This time last year i went almost 4 weeks without a drink but found it incredibly hard each day, so eventually went out one night to see a live band in a pub and started to drink again. This time feels different, in that i have the support of the AA and people pn this board to help me out. I am not saying it has been easy but i have felt better for it. I have had the results of a blood test come through for any alcohol related damage and have been given the all clear! This is the first time i have been so long sober and i hope it continues.

Yours Paul

dinah

Good job, Dig!

Glad to hear your in good health as well. I know it hasn't been easy.

digderidoo

On a further point relating to this i have been out a couple of times while others have drank, but i have kept to the pop. I have a weekend booked up in Feb with a few friends where i know i will find it difficult, but i have had some good advice as to how to get through it and still have a good time without drink.

I have geared my social scene away from the pub by getting heavily involved in a scuba diving club that i am part of. Funny thing was i went out early sunday morning at 8.00 am on a dive, i didn't dive myself but just helped out behind the scenes so to speak and had a great time. Met new people, had a laugh with friends, I came away thinking that could have been a fri or sat night socialising, what's the difference?

I realise that it is hard work but i am determined more than ever to get it right.

Paul

OnTheWayOut

When you fall down, get up again.

Glad you recognize the problem and a solution.

PM me if you need a phone call to help you out.

Eyes Open

It's the first I've read of it myself, Paul. Well done and all the best with the new territory!

momzcrazy

Wonderful!! Good for you.

momz

AWAKE&WATCHING

*HUGS*

Good on ya - one day at a time is sometimes hard. Break it up into hours or minutes when you have to.

I'm proud of you, keep the positive outlook on entertainment and socializing, that will help tremendously.

snowbird

You can do it!!! One centimeter at a time until it becomes kilometers. Woohoo!!! You go, Paul.

Sylvia

snowbird

I hope you'll forgive me for a totally unrelated question:

Is that gorilla in your avatar SMOKING???!!!

Sylvia

orangefatcat

First knowing you have a problem and addmitting it is the first step to recovery. This is great news. I am very happy for you. Yes it is a hard road to travel. I wish you the very best on your quest to conquor your demons.

And I am absouletly delighted you are taking up Scuba diving. Goodness I have always wanted to be a scuba diver and travel to Australia and go along that Great Barrier Reef. They say it is magnificent. What amazes me is this, the Great Barrier Reef continues all along the ocean floor t o the Carribean. No that is something to brag about. I will think of you often.

Be very proud of yourself and you mile stones. May I suggest keeping a journal as this will help you and more than likely be a comfort for you as you travel the road to continuess Sobriety.

Digdreidoo, keep up the good work and if you need to speak to anyone any time don't hesitate to take up the offers friends have made for you. I know with the utmost confidence you will do this. And just remember if you do slip don't browbeat yourself, start over immediately and always know someone is just a call away.

your friend anytime day or night.

Orangefatcat

27 days sober...In new territory

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