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Fighting temptation

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TheToad
TheToad

Hi. I've been proud of myself for staying sober for nearly 10 years, but for some reason the urge to have a drink now is quite strong. Maybe the time of year, or the fact that I'm approaching a major milestone (10 yrs) and will be able to control my intake? I just don't know. I had no problem stopping, no medication or withdrawal symptoms. I know I shouldn't, but the 'need' to have just one social drink is always in my thoughts. Any ideas out there? 

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  • gwen45436
    gwen45436 TheToad

    Posted

    Hi john - after reading all these posts, I don't think I would want to chance it.  It would really make me cross if one drink started me off again on that old rocky road. 

    Stick with the guys advice - all the very best for 2017.

    G.

    • TheToad
      TheToad gwen45436

      Posted

      Thanks Gwen. Posts like these do help. I feel as if I would be letting myself down as well as those who have posted, even though I'll never actually meet any of you. I got through New Year ok,so now it's the Summer holiday time when a cool, refreshing beer would be quite pleasant. But I won't. 

  • TheToad
    TheToad

    Posted

    5 pm now on 11 Feb 2017 where I live. Exactly 10 years since my last drop of any alcohol. I'm not looking for any more 'well dones,' I just want to thank those who encouraged me recently during the last 2 months or so when a voice kept saying, 'one little drink won't do any harm!' With your help I told it to get lost and now look forward to a booze free future.

    Keep fighting! confused

    • vickylou
      vickylou TheToad

      Posted

      Sorry john I know you said you didn't want any 'well dones' but I'm giving you one big  WELL DONE

    • Robin2015
      Robin2015 TheToad

      Posted

      hi joHN...I have 5 years to go yet to achieve 10 years like you. Amazin life and good for you.. Robin
    • Nat666
      Nat666 Robin2015

      Posted

      Well done Robin .It's an amazing feeling isn't it.I wish I had kept at all those years ago.You feel sooooo good about yourself and life 😃

    • vickylou
      vickylou Robin2015

      Posted

      Robin "you are our inspiration " to use the words of corporal jones from Dads Army. You'll definitely reach your ten years and more. Brilliant example to everyone.

    • Nat666
      Nat666 vickylou

      Posted

      That sums Robin up perfick Vickylou 😋

    • TheToad
      TheToad vickylou

      Posted

      Accepted with thanks vickylou and Robin. We have an annual ritual on the anniversary at 5 pm when I throw a soft drink out the window, except it was Whisky back then and say 'I don't want any more!' She then hands me a note with an estimation of how much money I have saved. Surprising amount too! I got a smiley face drawing this time as well. All part of the support she gives. I still shudder to think of how I behaved when drunk. A very tolerant wife! 

      Best wishes and health to all out there. 😍

    • vickylou
      vickylou TheToad

      Posted

      How nice to read a post with a happy ending. Best wishes to your wife as I'm sure her support over the last ten years has been invaluable

    • Sober_As
      Sober_As TheToad

      Posted

      Hi John.  I am so happy to know that you made it to the 10 YEARS, ALCOHOL-FREE... no " well done", from me...WOOPPPEEEE !

      Your booze free future is safe.  No going back..... ever.

      What a Wonderful Achievement.

      You are an Inspiration.

      CONGRATULATIONS.

      Alonangel 🎇

    • TheToad
      TheToad Sober_As

      Posted

      Thanks for the WOOPPPEEEE! Made me laugh. And for your support. I can't ge back now, partly because as well as letting myself down, I would be letting all you wonderful people down as well! I'm really glad I found this forum. biggrin

    • Nat666
      Nat666 TheToad

      Posted

      And also John why on earth would you want to go back to undoes all that bloomin hard work .Take a bow young man ☺
    • vickylou
      vickylou Nat666

      Posted

      Couldn't have put it better myself nat!

    • TheToad
      TheToad Nat666

      Posted

      Yep. I found my December birthday and the Christmas and New Year times a bit difficult this time for some reason. Then of course the 10 year mark. Maybe as I wrote before, because I was wondering if it was now under control. But reading other posts made me realise that it wasn't worth the risk. I'll be ok now. Other things on my mind like my 9 monthly check with my cancer nurse on Friday. Should be ok. But that's another forum! Thanks again. X 

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