I got a spa package today that included a glass of sparkling wine. While I waited for my waitress, I sincerely considered it. “Just one since it is included. Then water.”
WTF. I just went through the “just one” thoughts 2 weeks ago. I remember where that got me but here I was thinking of trying it again.
Even if I had just one, once the alcohol gets in my blood, I start craving. I start obsessing. I start thinking of nothing else but wanting that numbness.
Instead I asked if there was anything nonalcoholic I could get with the package. “Of course. We have a sparkling juice instead with orange juice, lemon juice and grenadine.”
See. Just ask. You will be surprised how many places will accommodate us that can’t booze.
365reasons2sober 
Excellent choice. I completely relate to what you said.
I’ve been having those same thoughts, “I can have just one or two and that would be it!” How do you push through those thoughts? I read what you write but how do you force yourself to make the right choice? Willpower? Specific thoughts? Texting someone? I’m only 85 days sober and it seems the longer I go the more the thought of drinking like a normal person comes into my mind.
Willpower. I remind myself what happened last time. I think of how I spent the day craving for another drink and all the money I wasted drinking that day and the next time 3 days later. It is not easy. My alcoholic mind tries to trick me into forgetting. I can’t swear I will always have this willpower. That is why I decided to get a sponsor and do the 12 steps when I get home. Relying on just willpower worked for a year and 4 months for me. In the beginning, reading blogs and writing blogs helped a lot. Now I am trying to find real world support.
Couldn’t agree more. If our willpower were reliable, we’d have been able to moderate from the start.
“Just one” has never worked for me. I lose all sense as soon as I have that one. I just avoid that first drink altogether. It’s great that you asked for something else instead! Kudos 🙂
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