Things you do to stop yourself

[alco]

So I had a pretty significant relapse over the weekend. DH in his own words 'left me to it' stopped drinking yesterday.

But I have lost my phone, most likely I have hidden it from myself. Cancelled my cards, and handed over my keys to DH for a few days.

I would like to go get a bottle of wine but I live 5 miles from town and I'm too lazy to walk. Also more importantly I know I will feel this crappy tomorrow.

I had a really good run for most of 2023 I just go and sabotage myself then. I know exactly what triggered it this time, I mc'd over the weekend. But no excuse is good enough for me to have a drink, none at all!!

@alco I am so sorry about your mc. How are you feeling this evening?

I'm rubbish at suggesting anything that would stop you getting wine, as nothing would have stopped me. Until I got to a place so dark that i never ever want to go back there.

Pls be kind to yourself take your time and get back on track if that's what your aiming for Xx

Stay strong OP
Getting rid of your cards and keys are a good start
AA meetings
Counselling
Online support groups
Non alcoholic wine
Food
Plan a trip
Save the money you would spend on wine in a jar and then use that towards something nice for yourself
Walks but not near any shops
Online groups
Reading/gaining/sewing/arts and crafts/ etc
Tv series
Lavender in all your rooms
Self care
Change your living room around/bedroom around

You say online groups .. can you suggest any please ?

@Easterdaffsx I only ever did AA online during lockdowns. I found it very helpful at the time. I know there are others like SMART recovery, but online groups can also just mean on here chatting.

@90DaysLaterBrightspice it would be anything that makes me feel bad I suppose. I didn't like how it made me feel so I tried to drown it. I have gone through a few other things since stopping drinking and have 'rode' out the feelings. It is uncomfortable but a lot better than drinking and feeling crappy for days