Just when you think you're home free, a huge urge will hit you!

[Alpeduez21]

4. Definitely have a battle plan.

I got up at 6:05am today so I have been sober for about 4 hours today. On the other hand, I haven't had a drink in 29years8months and 8days. I was taught to put off that drink until tomorrow and stay clean and sober today. Wake up do that again

My plan is do the next right thing. Distract myself with fun things, video games, learning to play banjo, staying busy and reaching out to my support group. If I do today what I did yesterday I've got a good shot at remaining clean and sober.

My disease is always only so far away. Used to be it was a heavy weight just crushing me. When I first got clean it was this heavy burden I carried around. Was able to put it on the ground and drag. Then into a shopping cart and push it around. As time and practice being clean went on it became lighter and an easier weight to manage. Now it's just a helium balloon tethered to my wrist. Doesn't slow me down or impede me in any way but it is still right freaking there. When I lose awareness of its proximity that's when it catches me off guard, anymore.

Know you're battle plan, adjust it accordingly and put it to action. Good thoughts. Thanks for sharing and hang in there.