I feel good tonight!
I had a busy day at work and it was a successful day. I did have a crew try to blindside me into giving a different answer (yes as opposed to no) than my predecessor in this job. However, I was able to push back and I think they realize now I won't be a pushover either.
Had my usual witching hour cravings but I tried some techniques from this book about REBT (Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy) that helped me deal with them by talking back to them rationally. ("I know you want a drink but you will do better without one for these reasons: health, career goals, personal growth, absence of trouble....) Anyway, it got me in the door and there's no wine here.
I had a reprieve from my son's math homework (yay, he didn't have any). He is having a hard time so I've been walking him through it every night--not doing it for him though, I hate when parents do that. But he gets frustrated and it's a bit exhausting for me. Then I did 35 minutes on the treadmill at a fast walk. When I finished I felt great! Need to keep that feeling and remember when tomorrow's cravings come.
Then enjoyed a lovely late fish dinner while staying on my WW programs. I feel successful today.
posted by Redhead Gal at 10:50 PM
3 Comments:
REBT rocks! You won't hear many 12-Steppers say that, but I will use any and all techniques, practices, programs, and prayers to stay sober. My program of recovery is AA, but I always remember what our primary purpose is: To stay sober and to help other alcoholics to achieve recovery. Whatever works, use it!
I'm glad that you had a good day.
What Lyman says I agree. I use AA, and now I go to help others. My stupid pride has kept me sober since June 21 1987.
My story is in my archives May 15 2004 to Aug 5 2004. I was a fun drunk and now I am a fun sober old lady (56). I've been known to laugh too much during meetings.
Nice to meet you!
Hey congrats on another sucessful day! Which book you reading? I'm investigating this type of approach and I think theres is a lot in it. I think we drinkers are far too prone to negative thinking and changing thought patterns can work. I go round chanting little mantras in my head! The things you do to get through!
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