First weekend back on the wagon

[thatdarncat]

Found out the hard way last weekend that I really cant drink anymore. It makes me ill, fills me with dread and anxiety the next day and makes me a shit person. After an attempt a few months ago at sobriety I am trying again. Handhold please, it’s Saturday night and I’m feeling anxious at the thought. Can’t compensate with nice treats either, someone at work asked me yesterday if I was pregnant (I’ve been trying to lose weight unsuccessfully).

Hello! Here for a handhold. What’s your idea of a perfect end to the evening? Curled up sober in bed with a book? A relaxing bath? Try to focus on that, and distract yourself as much as possible.

This first weekend is the hardest, so do whatever you need to do to get through it.

Thank you. Sober with a book sounds lovely.

Hey!!! Good for you! Falling off the wagon and reflecting on how it made you feel helps along the way!
Screw the person from work and have yourself a treat if you want to! Don't try and do too much at one (although substituting sugar too much can become a habit)

I am about 120 days AF and I have never felt better!

A few tips that have helped me.

Try Dry app to track your progress
Lots of sober podcasts (menace to sobriety, teetotal trainer and dean Mccullough on learning as I go with Scott Thomas is good)
Journal - write about the things you have gained from a weekend AF, or how you are feeling, things you are grateful for
Have an AF buddy who you can get support and accountability for

Weight loss is so much easier AF

Keep checking in here for support if it helps x

How are you doing @thatdarncat ?

Hello! Managed to abstain. Felt great today. No plans for alcohol tonight either.

I’m on day 269 and 30 pounds lighter! I put on weight for the first 5 months as I ate extra chocolate/bread/cheese etc. I highly recommend some Quit Lit - Alcohol explained, This naked mind, The unexpected joy of being sober etc. giving up is one of the best things I’ve ever done. Keep going - you are doing really well!