Posted by partlycloudy on January 6, 2005, at 12:47:25
In reply to partlycloudy, AuntieMel, alexandra k -- Thanks..., posted by marjorie on January 6, 2005, at 9:03:50
> Since that one time, I've been okay again. Circumstances will prevent me from being tempted to drink tonight, so tomorrow will be my new Day 3. Unfortunately, it will also be the start of the weekend, so that will be hard for me, since that's when I always really want to drink. I would be interested in any tips or advice any of you could share with me that help you get through the weekends (or whatever your trickiest times are).
I have usually planned my drinking for when I get home from work - which route to drive home that will take me past a store, where to put the bag, the whole routine. And when I get in the front door, the first priority is to get the supplies stashed and a glass filled and disguised if needed. My therapist suggested I disrupt my routine by driving home along a inconvenient route; and when I got home to change the routine there, too. So I try to do something different - like a household chore - to get me out of the behavioural pattern. The first time I did this I was a nervous wreck. My hands shook for about an hour after I got home. But it worked. I washed the kitchen floor, then got changed, lit a nice candle, put my favourite music on the stereo, and sat down with a magazine. It really works.
I'm so touched by your post, Marjorie; and I know that all the other babblers here wish you success in this difficult task.
partlycloudy
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