Still struggling on weekends.

[bif]

Monday just can't come soon enough. I just want to go to bed early most Saturdays. And some Fridays too. But I usually hang in there and head up to bed early with a bowl of ice cream and watch something amusing on my laptop. I used to really look forward to weekends. Now I hate them!

[Skittles]

1. go to bed early and read a good book

that kind of relaxation can help to take your mind off of things

[magicarpet]

2. Treat yourself kindly, it will get easier as time goes on.

[Timewas]

3. The program

Is filled with cliches but they are all true..this too shall pass....etc. one day/hour/minute/sec at a time. You can do it....we all have faith in your ability..

If sleep helps then sleep, if watching comedies helps then watch away... whatever it takes is what it takes

[cayugafalls]

4. Sorry you're struggling.

I too, watch a lot of funny videos to get away from it all.

I like the idea of heading up to bed with some ice cream. Wish there was more I could do.

Get some rest.

[bif]

5. Distraction seems to work best for me

Especially on weekends. Weeknights aren't nearly as bad. I've been sober for almost two years, so I guess I'm doing something right. SMART meetings help a lot as well. Our ZOOM group on Saturday mornings is great. A bunch of very cool and supportive folks. I'm truly grateful for them.

[cayugafalls]

6. You're doing great.

You can do it. Seems like you have a good support group and SMART is a good program.

I've been sober for about 2 years as well. I know it can be hard, but I take it one day at a time.

[bif]

7. I too take it one day at a time.

Last night was pretty rough. I ended up heading up to bed at around 8:30 to watch tv and eat ice cream. It's pretty bad when I look at my watch in the afternoon and say to myself, "Huh, only six more hours and I can go to bed!" Sometimes Monday can't come soon enough.

[cayugafalls]

8. You got through it.

I got through it as well. We do the best we can. It just sucks wherever you look, there it is. Like a ghost haunting me. I just have to close my eyes and fight the fear and move through it as if it was not there. Eventually, it gets a little better.

[bif]

10. Hanging in there.

I keep thinking back on how much I enjoyed the beer and wine buzz on a warm summer night. Then I remember how much it used to piss off my wife and how I couldn't just get a mild buzz, but had to drink until I slurred my words and would fall asleep in front of the tv. Much better to have my wife not hate me, that's for sure.

[aleesiazane]

9. So Hectic!!

Everyone's story actually....

[Stuart G]

11. ...You have no right to judge anyone..You are permanently blocked from this group.

I also apologize to everyone for not checking on this sooner. That poster should have been blocked immediately.
....I am very sorry for not checking up sooner. My apologies to all. Stuart G

[bif]

12. No need to apologize.

I guess I'm just used to ignoring assholes.