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    I'm wondering if others are in this situation; I should mention this has happened to me more than once.

    I start taking excellent care of myself, physically, emotionally, even nutritionally. After months of adherring diligently to his health kick, I look and feel good. But I also feel increasingly manic. There's a strong pull to go back to being bad: Drinking, partying, staying out late. I manage to keep these longings at bay with even more exercise to exhaust myself, and keeping myself out of trigger environments--bars, SCs, late nights downtown with edgy friends. Yet keeping myself isolated doesn't seem a reasonable, long-term strategy either. And, just maybe, working so hard at staying so clean may intensify the Siren call of the nightlife activities, making my eventual stumble more dramatic and excessive than it might have been otherwise.

    Anyone else have these issues? Any advice?

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    Everything in moderation. Maybe you're making yourself be too good. Going out a couple times a month could be just what you need. I'm not saying go out and get smashed...but if you can maintain a good buzz, be safe, have fun...do it. Then when you wake up the next morning, feeling like poo...you'll be more appreciative of the "being good" lifestyle that you maintain the other 28 days of the month.

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    Easy. Don't be weak willed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chicagoeditor
    But I also feel increasingly manic. There's a strong pull to go back to being bad: Drinking, partying, staying out late. I manage to keep these longings at bay with even more exercise to exhaust myself, and keeping myself out of trigger environments--bars, SCs, late nights downtown with edgy friends. Yet keeping myself isolated doesn't seem a reasonable, long-term strategy either. And, just maybe, working so hard at staying so clean may intensify the Siren call of the nightlife activities, making my eventual stumble more dramatic and excessive than it might have been otherwise.

    Anyone else have these issues? Any advice?
    I know what ya mean....in 2 weeks my leash comes off....
    I've been in isolation for 3 years and I'm kinda scared the crazy 22 year old will come out. She can be very naughty most of the time..ARGHHHH..I'm terrified!!

    The problem is..I'll be back to work 3-4 nights, and my sleep schedule will get fucked up again, what else am I gonna do?? We may have to talk each other out of bagels ..hehe. Thank you for that by the way...

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    I'll watch your back, you watch mine. Or is it I'll hold your leash, you....Well, you get the idea.

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    Quote Originally Posted by madmaxine
    Easy. Don't be weak willed.
    I think that's really easier said than done. It's hard to be "good" all of the time, and it's also kind of boring. We may know that it's right to eat properly, exercise, not drink, etc., but after so long of not doing anything it becomes extremely tempting.

    I don't know what Chicago Editor's issues are, but if he has any alcoholism or mental issues the pull might be stronger for him than it is for the average person. I know this is the case for me. I can stay on the straight and narrow for a long time, but when that pull hits me I can't say no to it.

    CE, try to remember why you gave up your bad habits in the first place. Think it through, or as they say in AA, play the whole tape. A drink sounds nice, but if you are like me, nothing good can come of it. If you think of things other than the fun part of being bad it might not be as appealing. Good luck.
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    Thanks, Andy. The only "extreme" last night was skipping exercise & having a cheeseburger with a buddy. I was moderate in my french fry consumption, too--somebody gimme a hug.

    MM makes an unsympathetic but true point: it comes down to an act of will, a choice.

    In my case, the choice isn't needed every waking moment, rather only on occasion, at times of stress or boredom. I have nothing but admiration for the people in recovery I know who succeed in battling these feelings day in and day out.

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    I manage it by only being really really good like three or four times a year for about a month straight, and then I slide back into my bad habits slowly, and then go back on the health kick.
    As long as it's not extremely yo-yo with really bad habits or no sleep or extreme weight gain, you should be fine.

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