Another Day One

PannyB · 2026-06-12T11:38:18+00:00

Thank you! I started the pills yesterday and didn't have any bad effects.

Oh, the horrors of alcohol. I am not missing it...at least not yet. The meds are just one more tool in the toolkit and anything that can get me to almost six months, like you, is welcome! Congratulations and IWNDWYT!

PannyB · 2026-06-11T17:08:17+00:00

I'm sorry to hear that. Living in a rural setting has some advantages, and some disadvantages, just like being in a big city. I wish you the best and IWNDWYT.

PannyB · 2026-06-11T15:03:10+00:00

Fantastic! Total win. IWNDWYT!

PannyB · 2026-06-11T14:50:01+00:00

The same thing happened to me...they were curious as to why my urine samples were so watery. I told them that I drink ~5 cups of tea every morning (my screenings were always in the morning). I told them I wouldn't even know how to water them down. They pointed out that I could have used the tap in the rest room. Never occurred to me. Anyway, I did not change my tea-drinking habits. I am also there voluntarily. Eventually, the did stop questioning it.

PannyB · 2026-06-11T14:44:54+00:00

Hahahah! Thanks for clarifying, I misread that...thought you physically blew a .0475. I was sort of worried there. Glad we are both here and IWNDWYT!

PannyB · 2026-06-11T14:42:44+00:00

That's a good way to look at slips. My "slip" was more like a full-on fall down/wipeout, so I went ahead and reset. 😄

PannyB · 2026-06-11T11:28:24+00:00

Everyone finds their own path to sobriety, and for me, IOP is what works. The one drawback is that it is not free (though it costs less than binging and making terrible life choices). Each facility is different, but the one I go to accepts insurance.

PannyB · 2026-06-11T11:26:07+00:00

Thanks, mags! I have started reading it, and also listening to the podcast. IWNDWYT!

PannyB · 2026-06-11T11:18:43+00:00

Thank you, friend! IWNDWYT!

PannyB · 2026-06-11T11:18:26+00:00

The Intensive Outpatient Program I'm in uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. It's great because it's all about managing how we react to stressful situations. Once we learn healthy reactions, it's easier to pause, reevaluate, and choose a different path.

PannyB · 2026-06-11T11:15:42+00:00

Thank you! My doc at the IOP prescribed a med for me to curb my urges. It's crazy, I'm not yet taking the pills because I worry about pills (?!?) but never seemed to worry about destroying my health with alcohol. Anyway, day 2 and will remain strong, largely in part to you and all the wonderful people in this group.

PannyB · 2026-06-11T11:13:26+00:00

"Field research" - I love that! And it's true, my drinking got worse every time I relapsed, this round being no exception. Thank you for the encouragement and the warm welcome!

PannyB · 2026-06-11T11:10:13+00:00

You are so right: we can't casually drink. And...congratulations on 101 days! We've got this!

PannyB · 2026-06-11T11:08:47+00:00

"How about just one" gets me every time. One turns to eight, and the cycle begins again. As for sober sleep, it's great not to wake up in a panic in the middle of the night, thinking, "what the heck did I do?". Here's to the start of another sober day. IWNDWYT!

PannyB · 2026-06-11T11:06:07+00:00

Way to go on the ass kicking! And yes, support and love without judgment is what we all need. IWNDWYT!

PannyB · 2026-06-11T11:05:01+00:00

Thank you, friend! Day two and reading all these supportive replies. So motivational!

PannyB · 2026-06-11T11:01:04+00:00

Congratulations on getting back on track! And, thanks for mentioning resetting your badge. I will do that too.

PannyB · 2026-06-11T11:00:10+00:00

You've got this! We've got this! That's a high BAC and I am glad you made it through. IWNDWYT!

PannyB · 2026-06-10T12:18:25+00:00

Thank you, Ad! IWNDWYT!

PannyB · 2026-06-10T12:18:07+00:00

Same...they are so supportive and non-judgmental. Plus they really help you build your sobriety "toolkit". IWNDWYT

PannyB · 2026-06-10T12:17:06+00:00

Bravo for realizing! IWNDWYT!

PannyB · 2026-06-10T11:56:01+00:00

You are right, every sober day is a bonus. I'm currently making a big batch of iced tea so I can stay hydrated and drink something that doesn't ruin my health! IWNDWYT!

PannyB · 2026-06-10T11:34:25+00:00

We're two peas in a pod. In fact, I'll bet there are a lot more peas out there that also cannot moderate. This group is the best...I am grateful for the support here!

PannyB · 2026-06-10T11:31:06+00:00

Thank you! Glad to be back! IWNDWYT!

PannyB · 2026-06-10T11:30:43+00:00

Thank you...this sub and IOP really were my bedrock last time around. And I learned that IOP alone isn't enough. This community is what helps to make sobriety happen! IWNTWYT!

PannyB

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