I've been tracking my drinks for 2 years, first time I reach such a sober streak - and I feel really better!
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Great job! Try to make a year!
If for some reason you fail to make a year, come back to this message and read this:
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Don't beat yourself up over a day or two. Have a goal and strive for it. But don't let a slip-up consume you. A year sober minus two days is still 99.5% sober. That's an A+ in my grade book. No reason not to strive for improvement, to make it to 100% next year. But never lose sight of what you've already accomplished so far. You did it once. You can do it again. Reflect on your thought process. Think of what emotional or material state lead you to relapse. Maybe write or journal about it now. Hopefully this will help your future self avoid that trap again. But otherwise, don't let this drive you further down. You are human. This is normal. Most addictions take multiple relapses to cure. Give yourself some compassion. You slipped up once, but that just means it's time to start a new winning streak.i agree with all of this. it's human nature to fail, and as long as you're still genuinely trying and heading the right direction your behavior is admirable.