Day 2 - Saturday 22nd April 2017

Sober Saturday?

One day down and the rest of my life to go!  Instead of waking up clear headed and refreshed I woke up with a rumbling headache.  This isn't how it's supposed to be!!!  Anyway, I will not be put off that easily.  Two Ibuprofen and I am ready to face whatever the day brings.

I managed to get through Friday evening without a drink - hoorah!  Was it difficult?  In all honesty, no it wasn't.  My motivation is high and I didn't even crave a drink - but I know that won't always be the case so I need to focus and not allow the thoughts and feelings of 'missing out' to rear their heads and take over my rational brain.

So, I have decreed it will be a Sober Saturday today.  I  haven't had one of those since last December.  Thankfully my husband does not really drink apart from the occasional beer but he won't be bothered if we don't have any alcohol in the house and yes, that's the key for me.  The cupboards are bare so there is no pang of temptation when I open the fridge or glance over at the wine rack.......

I am in no doubt that 5 o'clock will be the point at which I crave a glass of wine.  I know that I may even have convinced myself by that point that "one glass will be fine, I don't have a problem, I managed to stay sober on a FRIDAY night so hey, I deserve just one glass."

Why did I start my quest for sobriety on a weekend you might ask?  Why not, is the answer.  There is no time like the present and if I can get through the weekend, seeing numerous picture of friends on social media drinking wine and 'having a good time', I can get through the stresses and strains of a normal week without being tempted.

Not much else to say except I will keep repeating my mantra "no more" to myself throughout today.  I will stay strong and it will get easier.

Big hugs,

Sxxxx