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Yesterday my office cleared out at 1:00 but I stayed until after 4:00. A few minutes after 1:00, I got a diet coke out of a fridge with several beers in it. I was back at my desk before it occurred to me that I would have considered that a pretty substantial test a year ago and I didn't even blink. There was literally no one else in my wing of the office, the fridge is just a few doors down and I have a private office. Only a couple of people know I quit drinking and I knew for sure they were both gone. Even thinking all that through just made me smile; I didn't have the slightest urge. That's almost weird; I wouldn't be ashamed of having to suppress a small urge in that situation.
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Wow UpDownAround, that's great that you weren't even tempted. I know I'd probably think about it.
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I can't say that I didn't think about it, because I wouldn't have posted if it had completely escaped my notice. So some part of me still picked up that there was alcohol available to me even though I didn't consciously feel any temptation. And I realized it while it was still available to me. Sneaky subconscious...
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Not sure if this fits here but anyway today I have started to take tablets so I can give up smoking. I have been smoking for almost 40 years, I have tried the patches and gum but was unsuccessful. I have heard that these tablets are really good. So day 1 for me.
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Lavender, Good luck with quitting smoking. I've heard it's really hard to do. Hope the med helps.
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Congratulations childofchaos831!
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#410
Congrats. 21 days is quite an achievement.
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Way to go childofchaos. Keep it up.
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It's very promising that you sought help and got right back on it again. Congratulations on the progress!
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Another milestone today - 17 months!
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way to go UpDownAround.
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I had a really good day yesterday, finally finding a new room mate. But the even better part is I didn't even think about having a drink to celebrate. I just texted my friends the good news.
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Great! Is your new roommate likely to be supportive of your goals? Or at least not offering constant temptation?
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We didn't talk specifically about drinking, but I don't think there will be a problem. She's very involved in her church, and is a bit older - I know that's no guarantee, but I don't think she'll be a big drinker.
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Today I am sober 1234 days haha
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LOL greentires4me,
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