Alcohol is a Reward, I Deserve It!

[@michaelward2082]

Am on Day 11 now, thank you

[@Greg-tj5ce]

Thank you Simon. This was very helpful

[@anicholeRL9861]

I like the idea of substituting alcoholic beverages with nonalcoholic beverages that are “special”. I also like the idea of making compromises with myself to accomplish my goals. So my current goal has changed already just from yesterday. Yesterday the goal was to not drink until a trip we had planned. Then I would allow myself to drink on that trip. Now that I have made it to day 2, and am experiencing cravings during anxiety and stress plus headaches and irritability that makes me seek an escape, I am trying to apply your train technique. It is working but I am allowing myself one drink. It is in a smaller cup than I normally use and I promised myself that if I end up having this one drink, it will be the only one. Only because I am now weaning. My goal has changed now to allowing myself one drink every other night, if the cravings come that often, and in a smaller cup. I know that right now I need grace and mercy and also the option of compromise, but controlled compromise. After this one small drink I am going to drink water and go to bed instead of having more. Normally I would have no problem having 3 more. And every day. Now it is the next morning and I can confidently say that I am powerless over alcohol. I ended up having a second drink last night instead of stopping at the one. Both were strong. So I feel like crap this morning and have to work today. Was it worth it? Absolutely NOT. My kids need me constantly to get ready for school this morning. I regret it.

[@brucelinton5472]

Thanks Simon, your the Best

[@xenacompiling4895]

My reward is that when I do something I hate (like. I’d don’t know) cooking, cleaning. That’s when I drink. Cause I don’t want to do those things but they have to be done. No substitute or 0% will make me think twice

[@Jonqen]

My tactic is listning to something I enjoy while doing those choirs