"Thoughts of a drink seem to sneak into our minds much more smoothly and slyly when we are alone. And when we feel lonesome and an urge for a drink strikes, it seems to have special speed and strength."
"Such ideas and desires are much less likely to occur when we are with other people, especially other nondrinkers. If they do occur, they seem less potent and more easily put aside while we are in touch with fellow A.A. members"
Sober Living, page 36
This has been true for me and I will add that even when I am with someone and we aren't getting along, although I am with someone in the physical sense, I have still felt alone (misunderstood, not heard, angry at that person, etc.) which has led to me wanting to drink. I just try to separate for awhile (come to this board, take a bath, do work in another room, etc.) which is better for both of us to have a cooling off/rethinking period and not a drinking period.
BTY52............I can TOTALLY relate! Since I have moved back to Michigan for a time, I have noticed that alcohol is sold in stores like it was Dr Pepper!! In Oklahoma there are liquor stores. Was standing in line at Wal-Mart this morning and noticed the 'stuff' behind the counter. It could have been SO easy. 'No one will know' crept into my mind. I called my sponsor while I was standing in line (just in case) and told him where I was and that I did not have the desire, but the mouth was indeed watering. Crisis averted!! I have found that if I keep the phone handy, life and sobriety can be achieved!! With success I might add!!
