Day 3 of my journey to overcome my last success of 48 days of abstinence. I was a little over-confident at that point when I was around 48 days and felt I had risen up to a level that I had out-run the urges. I had not had much of any really strong urges for the few following weeks. Until an urge hit me like a freight train out of nowhere and would not stop slamming into me stacking on weight with every surge. That experience taught me that I must remain ever vigilant in this journey no matter the time stacked in my favor of having no urges. If you find yourself at that point of having a long success of having next to no urges for a few weeks, know, don't think, know that an attack is coming and the longer it has been staved off the more forceful it will be when it hits, be prepared and hold your ground. Stay Strong, Hold Steady, Keep Focused!!!
I'm back for 7 day challenge again. I've done this once, but have not been able to make it past 6 my last few times at trying to go longer. I absolutely need to combine this with not drinking alcohol. These 2 addictions/terrible habits of mine seem to go hand in hand, so, it's time I control both. I'm at day zero, about 2 hours in. Didn't drink yesterday, but I'm starting that now also. I'm upset, sad and depressed for letting myself down....again. I'm picking myself back up and moving forward. Gonna continue reading the new book I bought written by Norman Doidge, M.D. "The Brain That Changes Itself". So far, it's a great read. Filled with stories and information about the plasticity of the human brain and how we can be healed. Very positive and uplifting. My prayers are with all of you struggling with addiction, whatever that/those might be. We live to play another day.
