Reaching the 2 month mark and dealing with temptation.... with positivity...
Hi peeps!!
Calixto here, and it's been 7 weeks without a drink!! The naltrexone has helped dampen my cravings, but I find if my self-esteem drops I have to be extra committed. I have been very determined to do this and am proud of myself.
The benefits are that I go to bed earlier (often because I feel frustrated that I can't have a drink, and therefore may as well sleep!), and wake up feeling more positive. Obviously an absence of hangovers is great.
I have been exercising 3 to 4 times a week, and have lost nearly 4 kg weight. (Being overweight was one of my main reasons to give up the booze).
Now, I have a friend's wedding to go to this weekend. I don't know anyone else going and therefore it would be very
tempting to drink to ease social anxiety. I feel I have done so well thus far that I should continue the same positive behaviour. If the night feels unbearable without the drink, I will just keep holding off, and holding off on that first drink for as long as I can, and then the night will hopefully be over
If I do slip up I will take it just as that and carry on without the alcohol as I have these past 7 weeks. However, I willnot take that as an excuse to slip up.
I need some advice. What could I respond with when people ask me why I am not drinking, or why don't I drink? I need something sensible but not negative or condescending. I don't want to get on my high horse. Previous social events I have been to everyone drinks, and if someone is not drinking, it's usually because they are pregnant or driving home. I am not pregnant and I don't wish people to assume so. There is a bus to and home from the event so I can't say I'm driving.
Thank you so much for listening, this post is a bit long I realise. Any suggestions for my dilemma are appreciated.
Good luck to all,
Calixto
Oh, and guess what, the wedding is at a winery.