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Old Oct 10, 2015, 11:58 AM
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Well, I think the title says as it all... I'm roughly on day 85 of being clean and dry, but today has been a really tough day. Saw a couple old mates I used to drink with, they where talking about a new pub, with; ice cold beer and members of the opposite sex.
Anyway, it is just really hard not to skip tomorrow and the next days dose.
I religiously take it, because as you clearly can see i need to!
Any advise from hardened members would be greatly appreciated!
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Old Oct 10, 2015, 09:49 PM
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Don't pick up that beer! You're at a precarious time in recovery. 90 days can be the hardest time to stay clean. But you can weather the storm! Have anyone you can talk to? A meeting? Stay strong!!!
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Old Oct 10, 2015, 09:55 PM
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Well, I think the title says as it all... I'm roughly on day 85 of being clean and dry, but today has been a really tough day. Saw a couple old mates I used to drink with, they where talking about a new pub, with; ice cold beer and members of the opposite sex.
Anyway, it is just really hard not to skip tomorrow and the next days dose.
I religiously take it, because as you clearly can see i need to!
Any advise from hardened members would be greatly appreciated!
Just have a beer . . I find that now my craving for alcohol is strong but then I'll have drink in front of me and barely sip it- plus, if you just have one beer, it's a good way to learn moderation. You are stronger than your addiction.
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Old Oct 11, 2015, 05:45 AM
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Thanks for all the responses, was having a tough day.
Going to and have to stay on the water wagon, relapse is not an option!
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Old Oct 12, 2015, 02:50 AM
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Hi from another South African. I'm also almost 90 days sober. I'm with you. Relapse is not an option. I've had the in-laws here this past week and it was actually a relief not drinking as for one thing - they would have noticed just how much I was drinking and it would have been tricky trying to hide it. I feel so strong about my sobriety that I won't even have a spirit cooler (and I really wanted one this weekend) because even though I know I can have just one (my demon was hard-tack) - I want to be alcohol free. Going to pubs and restaurants is by far the hardest for me.

Strength to you.
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Old Oct 12, 2015, 03:22 PM
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Thanks, going to still on the water wagon.
Have to, going to.
Thanks for the input
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