Day3 without a drink - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

robbie · 10-17-2009, 05:52 AM

Hi All,
this is my second post as a new member after joining a few days ago. I've just finished my 3 days work shift and now supposedly look forward to 3 days off (I do long hour shift work..3on/3off).
Today is where it usually begins for me...my drinking binge that is- since its my 1st day off.
I found myself waking up this morning and reaching for my laptop to visit this site. I've been looking at posts by others hoping to find the courage to get through today.It has helped to some degree but I know today could go either way.

I'm toying with the idea of trying AA today. I know i'm at a chapter in my alcoholism where i really need to get help and support but denial keeps creeping back.....its driving me crazy...constantly having two different voices in my head. One telling me to stop and get help, the other telling me it'll be alright..you ain't really that bad.

However on a positive note....i will try to make it at least through today sober......in fact gonna put the kettle on now.....not sure about AA today though afterall

Anyway thanks for listening people, just writing this helps me a bit.

**CarolD** · 10-17-2009, 06:25 AM

Glad you are here with us....

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hope your day is sober...pleasant and productive
That's my goal.

TheSunAlsoRises · 10-17-2009, 06:39 AM

Hey welcome and congratulations on your 3 days sober. Many of us have found AA to be helpful in our recoveries... If you are feeling shaky you could at least give it a shot. Its helpful to know your not alone in this. Its great that you have found this site there is a lot of support here... Let us know how you're doing and best wishes...

DonneIslanding · 10-17-2009, 06:54 AM

You can also check out the Chat Room or even one of the Chat meetings if you don't feel quite up to attending an in-person meeting just yet (and are up late enough tonight in your timezone

). There's usually a few folks on there with some good advice or even just sympathetic viewpoints:

Sober Recovery Chat Meetings

Nevertheless · 10-17-2009, 09:57 AM

Hello Robbie
Let's see. You are going to TRY to get through today sober, but a voice is saying you aren't that bad. Hmmm sounds like me.
That voice is alcohol talking to you (Rotten SOB). Smack him upside the head and put him in his place. Stay sober today and tomorrow morning you really will be thanking yourself.
If your thinking about going to an AA meeting you really should go. Everyone in there had to walk through the door for the "first time". They all know what it's like. I like the saying (take what you need and leave the rest). If you go I'll bet you will find something to help keep you sober today, and thats what it's all about. It's a fine line whether we drink or not, and if you get anything to get you through a day sober, then you win.
Fred

Wolfchild · 10-17-2009, 01:45 PM

As you are starting to face daily life without alcohol, please keep it simple.

The Just For Today motto could help you to continue making good decisions.
Just for today, i will be kind and loving to myself.
Just for today, i will not drink/drug to mask my feelings.
Just for today, i will not let my thinking dictate my actions.

For many of us, no matter the amount of clean time, the basics are always important. Your in good company! If you do get to that A.A. meeting, ask them for a book called 'Living Sober'. Make sure to introduce yourself and get as many phone numbers as you can. Remember to call these people before you pick up that first drink! Keep coming back and best wishes for a healthy & productive recovery!!

shaun00 · 10-17-2009, 10:55 PM

alright rob welcome to Sr.

AA and the twelve steps opened a door onto a way of life that gave me the ability to live life without the need to take a drink...

And to be completely content not drinking..

Please feel free to pm me if i can be of any help mate.

I'm in the uk.....an alcoholic.......and with a terrible shift pattern like you..lol

rondfw777 · 10-17-2009, 11:12 PM

Welcome Robbie! I quit 2 wks ago and I must say I'm still having some physical affects from the 7 yrs of drinking everyday. My body is missing it,but I'm not! I have zero cravings to drink. Maybe it's because I'm still not feeling well and the scars its leaving on me are gonna be a daily reminder why I'm not picking up a drink again. Never going thru this again, I can't take it!

Plz don't drink again. We are here for you bro!

Stay in touch and welcome to the October Sobriety Group

Ron

robbie · 10-18-2009, 08:10 AM

Hey people,
Firstly, I would really like to thank everyone who replied to my "3 days without a Drink" thread. I really appreciate your genuine concern and encouragement.

Well you'll be happy to know I finally got the courage to go to AA for the 1st time in 8 years. Infact am goin again tonight.

I'm really glad i'm a part of SR. If it weren't the some of the people here, i might not have taken that step.

I know it early days and but i think its a start. Time will tell.

Thanks again.

Robbie

coffeenut · 10-18-2009, 08:14 AM

Welcome to SR. It is huge in my recovery.....it can be to yours, too.

NEOMARXIST · 10-18-2009, 08:30 AM

SR is essential in my recovery too. Without it I have no doubt I would have not reached where i am now, 102 days sober.

Keep going to those AA meetings and really try to connect with the various shares and take the bits that you need to give you the strength to tell those demons to STFU!!

All the best, You will never regret not drinking...

watsonc · 10-18-2009, 11:43 AM

Congrats Robbie on Day 3. Am at Day 2 so anyone who is a day ahead . . . . has my admiration. I keep reminding myself that there are so many success stories out there on people who quit drinking; there's no earthly reason why I can't be one of those too. But like all things, it takes time? Well, I'm telling myself that as I do the mind-game bit today. Best, glad you found an AA meeting. There are none close to where I am and my husband would think I'm nuts anyway...so its SR for me. Will be here a lot I suspect.

Charmie · 10-18-2009, 12:50 PM

hello robbie and welcome to sr,im sorry i missed your post at first! im in scotland but from england origionally! i am so glad you listened to sound advice and took the step and got yourself to AA.it has given me a new life.i am a chronic alcoholic,and i too suffered from those "voices",they kept telling me it would be different this time and i wasnt that bad,and just maybe next time i could drink like everyone else! its called the mental obsession.but i went to AA,and truly surrendered,i was beat.the obsession left me.to keep it that way i got a sponsor and got on the 12 step recovery programme.i cannot put into words what this has done for me.my life has changed beyond recognition.keep posting at sr! i find it an invaluable tool in recovery.its nice to meet you robbie.

watsonc · 10-19-2009, 04:50 AM

Congrats on Day 3 done. Am going to lag you by a day which makes it easy to track your progress (and mine). Hope that we're both here for a long time, and if we get stuck so to speak, we can help each other out.

Charmie · 10-21-2009, 02:40 PM

hows it going robbie? hope you are well? keep us posted!

robbie · 10-22-2009, 03:51 AM

Hi all,

yeah still sticking in there...1 week 2day.

Been going to meetings, but feel really distant from the group. Am finding it really hard to join and my head is always spinning. Someone there told me to keep coming Irrelavant of how my sobriety goes.

Still trying to get my head around it all i suppose.

Well, take care people.

speak soon.

**CarolD** · 10-22-2009, 07:58 AM

1 week is a good deal....

Well Done

Butterfly · 10-22-2009, 04:51 PM

Congratulations on the week Robbie! I'm on Day 3 so I have some catching up to do.

barb dwyer · 10-22-2009, 05:25 PM

congratulations on a WEEK!

that's like seven days or something.

I hope you'll keep going with the meetings, I know they're few and far between over there, but I truly hope you'll keep seeking one where you feel comfortable.

and hang in there, butterfly!

Butterfly · 10-23-2009, 12:11 PM

Thank-you Barb! Day 4.

-Keep on goin' Robbie!

10-17-2009, 05:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
robbie Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: uk Posts: 8	Day3 without a drink Hi All, this is my second post as a new member after joining a few days ago. I've just finished my 3 days work shift and now supposedly look forward to 3 days off (I do long hour shift work..3on/3off). Today is where it usually begins for me...my drinking binge that is- since its my 1st day off. I found myself waking up this morning and reaching for my laptop to visit this site. I've been looking at posts by others hoping to find the courage to get through today.It has helped to some degree but I know today could go either way. I'm toying with the idea of trying AA today. I know i'm at a chapter in my alcoholism where i really need to get help and support but denial keeps creeping back.....its driving me crazy...constantly having two different voices in my head. One telling me to stop and get help, the other telling me it'll be alright..you ain't really that bad. However on a positive note....i will try to make it at least through today sober......in fact gonna put the kettle on now.....not sure about AA today though afterall Anyway thanks for listening people, just writing this helps me a bit.

10-17-2009, 06:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Serene In Dixie Posts: 34,835	Glad you are here with us.... While you are enjoying your cuppa please click on the line below Alcoholics Anonymous UK Newcomers hope your day is sober...pleasant and productive That's my goal. __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery!

10-17-2009, 06:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
TheSunAlsoRises Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Traveling in Europe Posts: 414	Hey welcome and congratulations on your 3 days sober. Many of us have found AA to be helpful in our recoveries... If you are feeling shaky you could at least give it a shot. Its helpful to know your not alone in this. Its great that you have found this site there is a lot of support here... Let us know how you're doing and best wishes... __________________ May 25th 2009 The day when I finally got to step 0--This Crap has got to stop "There are many paths to God my son, I hope yours will not be too difficult." - Ben Her

10-17-2009, 06:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
DonneIslanding Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 66	You can also check out the Chat Room or even one of the Chat meetings if you don't feel quite up to attending an in-person meeting just yet (and are up late enough tonight in your timezone ). There's usually a few folks on there with some good advice or even just sympathetic viewpoints: Sober Recovery Chat Meetings __________________ "Strength of mind rests in sobriety; for this keeps your reason unclouded by passion." -Pythagoras

10-17-2009, 01:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
Wolfchild Disposable Hero Tournaments Won: 3 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Being, ME Posts: 3,758 Blog Entries: 3	As you are starting to face daily life without alcohol, please keep it simple. The Just For Today motto could help you to continue making good decisions. Just for today, i will be kind and loving to myself. Just for today, i will not drink/drug to mask my feelings. Just for today, i will not let my thinking dictate my actions. For many of us, no matter the amount of clean time, the basics are always important. Your in good company! If you do get to that A.A. meeting, ask them for a book called 'Living Sober'. Make sure to introduce yourself and get as many phone numbers as you can. Remember to call these people before you pick up that first drink! Keep coming back and best wishes for a healthy & productive recovery!! __________________ Any clean addict is a miracle and keeping the miracle alive is an ongoing process of awareness, surrender, and growth

10-17-2009, 09:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
Nevertheless Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: KC MO Posts: 402	Hello Robbie Let's see. You are going to TRY to get through today sober, but a voice is saying you aren't that bad. Hmmm sounds like me. That voice is alcohol talking to you (Rotten SOB). Smack him upside the head and put him in his place. Stay sober today and tomorrow morning you really will be thanking yourself. If your thinking about going to an AA meeting you really should go. Everyone in there had to walk through the door for the "first time". They all know what it's like. I like the saying (take what you need and leave the rest). If you go I'll bet you will find something to help keep you sober today, and thats what it's all about. It's a fine line whether we drink or not, and if you get anything to get you through a day sober, then you win. Fred

10-17-2009, 10:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
shaun00 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: uk Posts: 2,188	alright rob welcome to Sr. AA and the twelve steps opened a door onto a way of life that gave me the ability to live life without the need to take a drink... And to be completely content not drinking.. Please feel free to pm me if i can be of any help mate. I'm in the uk.....an alcoholic.......and with a terrible shift pattern like you..lol

10-17-2009, 11:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
rondfw777 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Posts: 92	Welcome Robbie! I quit 2 wks ago and I must say I'm still having some physical affects from the 7 yrs of drinking everyday. My body is missing it,but I'm not! I have zero cravings to drink. Maybe it's because I'm still not feeling well and the scars its leaving on me are gonna be a daily reminder why I'm not picking up a drink again. Never going thru this again, I can't take it! Plz don't drink again. We are here for you bro! Stay in touch and welcome to the October Sobriety Group Ron __________________ I believe it's the 10 Commandments! Not the 10 Suggestions! And I broke everyone of them.

10-18-2009, 08:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
robbie Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: uk Posts: 8	Been to AA Hey people, Firstly, I would really like to thank everyone who replied to my "3 days without a Drink" thread. I really appreciate your genuine concern and encouragement. Well you'll be happy to know I finally got the courage to go to AA for the 1st time in 8 years. Infact am goin again tonight. I'm really glad i'm a part of SR. If it weren't the some of the people here, i might not have taken that step. I know it early days and but i think its a start. Time will tell. Thanks again. Robbie

10-18-2009, 08:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
coffeenut 6/20/08 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,059	Welcome to SR. It is huge in my recovery.....it can be to yours, too. __________________ Standing at the starting line, we're all cowards. Alberto Salazar

10-18-2009, 08:30 AM	#11 (permalink)
NEOMARXIST Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,996	SR is essential in my recovery too. Without it I have no doubt I would have not reached where i am now, 102 days sober. Keep going to those AA meetings and really try to connect with the various shares and take the bits that you need to give you the strength to tell those demons to STFU!! All the best, You will never regret not drinking...

10-18-2009, 11:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
watsonc Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NW Wisconson Posts: 95	Congrats Robbie on Day 3. Am at Day 2 so anyone who is a day ahead . . . . has my admiration. I keep reminding myself that there are so many success stories out there on people who quit drinking; there's no earthly reason why I can't be one of those too. But like all things, it takes time? Well, I'm telling myself that as I do the mind-game bit today. Best, glad you found an AA meeting. There are none close to where I am and my husband would think I'm nuts anyway...so its SR for me. Will be here a lot I suspect.

10-18-2009, 12:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
Charmie Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,322	hello robbie and welcome to sr,im sorry i missed your post at first! im in scotland but from england origionally! i am so glad you listened to sound advice and took the step and got yourself to AA.it has given me a new life.i am a chronic alcoholic,and i too suffered from those "voices",they kept telling me it would be different this time and i wasnt that bad,and just maybe next time i could drink like everyone else! its called the mental obsession.but i went to AA,and truly surrendered,i was beat.the obsession left me.to keep it that way i got a sponsor and got on the 12 step recovery programme.i cannot put into words what this has done for me.my life has changed beyond recognition.keep posting at sr! i find it an invaluable tool in recovery.its nice to meet you robbie.

10-19-2009, 04:50 AM	#14 (permalink)
watsonc Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NW Wisconson Posts: 95	Congrats on Day 3 done. Am going to lag you by a day which makes it easy to track your progress (and mine). Hope that we're both here for a long time, and if we get stuck so to speak, we can help each other out.

10-21-2009, 02:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
Charmie Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,322	hows it going robbie? hope you are well? keep us posted!

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10-22-2009, 03:51 AM	#16 (permalink)
robbie Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: uk Posts: 8	Hi all, yeah still sticking in there...1 week 2day. Been going to meetings, but feel really distant from the group. Am finding it really hard to join and my head is always spinning. Someone there told me to keep coming Irrelavant of how my sobriety goes. Still trying to get my head around it all i suppose. Well, take care people. speak soon.

10-22-2009, 07:58 AM	#17 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Serene In Dixie Posts: 34,835	1 week is a good deal.... Well Done __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery!

10-22-2009, 04:51 PM	#18 (permalink)
Butterfly Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Van Nuys, CA Posts: 12	Congratulations on the week Robbie! I'm on Day 3 so I have some catching up to do.

10-22-2009, 05:25 PM	#19 (permalink)
barb dwyer same planet...different world Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: butte mt Posts: 10,933 Blog Entries: 7	congratulations on a WEEK! that's like seven days or something. I hope you'll keep going with the meetings, I know they're few and far between over there, but I truly hope you'll keep seeking one where you feel comfortable. and hang in there, butterfly! __________________ Knowledge is knowing that tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in fruit salad.

10-23-2009, 12:11 PM	#20 (permalink)
Butterfly Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Van Nuys, CA Posts: 12	Thank-you Barb! Day 4. -Keep on goin' Robbie!

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