First sober weekend in a long time - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

Roselian · 09-28-2012, 06:51 AM

I finally feel better after my terrible hangover. I did not feel normal after quite a few days.

I am not going to drink this weekend even though I am very tempted to kind of celebrate.
Something i worried a lot about finally worked out.

Weekends are just so hard sometimes. I feel so lonely and empty and kind of bored. I like to drink and chat and listen to music.

Have a good and sober weekend all my good sober recovery friends that care a lot and as well tell you the truth even though it hurts sometimes.

Needsassistance · 09-28-2012, 06:57 AM

Yo can do this roselian. I do know that it's not easy, but do know you can do it. What are you planning on dong to keep yourself busy and keep the booze away?I'm still a rookie at being sober(70 days), but I do know when I get lonely I can get a case of the "f it's". I plan on alternatives I advance, the gym, a movie, family, fried as, sober recovery, an aa meeting, etc.

Sapling · 09-28-2012, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Roselian

Weekends are just so hard sometimes. I feel so lonely and empty and kind of bored. I like to drink and chat and listen to music.

I went to a lot of AA meetings on weekends for that very reason early on....If I'm alone I'm in trouble....Put some good music on and hang out here at least....There are some great speaker tapes on this site...Listen to a few.

XA-Speakers - The lights are on!

Do whatever you have to do to not drink...Today....All you have to take care of is not drinking today.

Vladimir · 09-28-2012, 07:10 AM

I'm brand new here and this is my first day of being sober and admitting I have a problem. This is the most difficult day of my life. I'm shaking and I'm so scared. All I want to do sit down with a bottle of vodka and forget about everything I've done.

It's helped already to read the honest posts here. Thank you everyone. It helps to know that I'm not in this fight alone. Wishing strength for everyone.

***Anna*** · 09-28-2012, 07:13 AM

I'm glad you feel better.

And, there's no need to be bored on the weekend. Plan to do something fun, outdoorsy, shopping, whatever you'd enjoy. Have fun!

Sapling · 09-28-2012, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Vladimir

I'm brand new here and this is my first day of being sober and admitting I have a problem. This is the most difficult day of my life. I'm shaking and I'm so scared. All I want to do sit down with a bottle of vodka and forget about everything I've done.

It's helped already to read the honest posts here. Thank you everyone. It helps to know that I'm not in this fight alone. Wishing strength for everyone.

Welcome to SR Vladimir...If it's possible for you to talk with your doctor about detoxing I'd recommend it...Just to be safe. Glad you are here!

silly · 09-28-2012, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Vladimir

I'm brand new here and this is my first day of being sober and admitting I have a problem. This is the most difficult day of my life. I'm shaking and I'm so scared. All I want to do sit down with a bottle of vodka and forget about everything I've done.

It's helped already to read the honest posts here. Thank you everyone. It helps to know that I'm not in this fight alone. Wishing strength for everyone.

Welcome! We've all been where you are today and we can offer a lot of support. Rather than grabbing the bottle, stick around here and we'll keep you company.

Vladimir · 09-28-2012, 08:32 AM

Thank you, Sapling. I'm going to speak to my doctor on Monday but I'm anticipating a rough weekend. I want to get better so badly. Thanks for the support.

Sapling · 09-28-2012, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Vladimir

Thank you, Sapling. I'm going to speak to my doctor on Monday but I'm anticipating a rough weekend. I want to get better so badly. Thanks for the support.

You're in the right place....Just do your best not to drink today...One day at a time. Do some reading and posting...Ask questions....You're in good company.

Vladimir · 09-28-2012, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by silly

Welcome! We've all been where you are today and we can offer a lot of support. Rather than grabbing the bottle, stick around here and we'll keep you company.

Thank you silly. I'm hanging in. 4 hours awake and no drink. I had no idea what I've done to myself and how hard it's going to be to heal and get healthy. I'm so thankful for this sight already. Simple replies from caring people is already helping.

Sapling · 09-28-2012, 08:37 AM

By the way...If it gets too rough....seek what ever medical attention you think is appropriate.

Vladimir · 09-28-2012, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Sapling

You're in the right place....Just do your best not to drink today...One day at a time. Do some reading and posting...Ask questions....You're in good company.

Wondering if anyone has suggestions to help me relax? I don't remember the last time I was totally sober so this is rough. I'll be on my own until this evening. I'm feeling extremely nervous, anxious, terrible, etc...I just need to make it through the day...I've been starting my day secretly with vodka for so long now that I don't know how to be normal anymore.

NoFireWater · 09-28-2012, 09:12 AM

Roselian, glad you're feeling better and glad you don't have to worry anymore.
Try to get out of the mindset that when you're happy and have something to celebrate you turn to drinking. Sobriety is going to bring many more happy days so find an alternate way to celebrate and you won't be as likely to slip.

Welcome Vladmir! Sometimes it's one hour or even one minute at a time, but hang in there and keep going-lots to read here to pass the time and help you through.

**Dee74** · 09-28-2012, 02:14 PM

Have a good weekend Roselian

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FormerBeerLover · 09-28-2012, 02:23 PM

When I first quit drinking, I thought I'd never make it through an entire weekend. Now, my weekends are so full, I wish they were longer!

IndaMiricale · 09-28-2012, 03:14 PM

Keep it up. Those beginning firsts are so rewarding..

Roselian · 09-30-2012, 11:14 AM

Thank God the weekend is over. It have been really hard to tell you the truth. I was extra emotional this weekend because I was dealing with some PMS right now. But I still feel good and positive about it. So I guess now the trick will be to continue being sober.

justhadenough · 09-30-2012, 11:18 AM

Congrats Roselian-it can only get better as we get more used to it

Choppersled · 09-30-2012, 11:33 AM

If it helps what I have been doing is finding things I was neglecting while I was drunk and tackling them sober. Anything to keep your mind and body active.

**artsoul** · 09-30-2012, 11:41 AM

The first time for anything is always the hardest. Each time after that gets a little easier.

Proud of you for getting through both PMS and the weekend!

09-28-2012, 06:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
Roselian Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 69	First sober weekend in a long time I finally feel better after my terrible hangover. I did not feel normal after quite a few days. I am not going to drink this weekend even though I am very tempted to kind of celebrate. Something i worried a lot about finally worked out. Weekends are just so hard sometimes. I feel so lonely and empty and kind of bored. I like to drink and chat and listen to music. Have a good and sober weekend all my good sober recovery friends that care a lot and as well tell you the truth even though it hurts sometimes.

09-28-2012, 07:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
*Anna* Administrator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dancing in the Light Posts: 27,841	I'm glad you feel better. And, there's no need to be bored on the weekend. Plan to do something fun, outdoorsy, shopping, whatever you'd enjoy. Have fun! __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. Marianne Willianson

09-28-2012, 02:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
Dee74 SR Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Seas Posts: 65,655	Have a good weekend Roselian D __________________

09-28-2012, 02:23 PM	#15 (permalink)
FormerBeerLover non-drinker Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 867	When I first quit drinking, I thought I'd never make it through an entire weekend. Now, my weekends are so full, I wish they were longer! __________________ Happily sober since June 22, 2009

09-28-2012, 03:14 PM	#16 (permalink)
IndaMiricale Powerless over Alcohol Join Date: May 2011 Location: Trudging the Road to Happy Destiny! Posts: 4,020	Keep it up. Those beginning firsts are so rewarding.. __________________ "The only real thing in life are dreams, which nature cant touch with decay." Bob Dylan "Each day,somewhere in the world ,recovery begins when one alcoholic talks with another alcoholic , sharing experience,strength and hope."

09-28-2012, 06:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
Needsassistance Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 218	Yo can do this roselian. I do know that it's not easy, but do know you can do it. What are you planning on dong to keep yourself busy and keep the booze away?I'm still a rookie at being sober(70 days), but I do know when I get lonely I can get a case of the "f it's". I plan on alternatives I advance, the gym, a movie, family, fried as, sober recovery, an aa meeting, etc.

09-28-2012, 07:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
Vladimir Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: CA Posts: 16	I'm brand new here and this is my first day of being sober and admitting I have a problem. This is the most difficult day of my life. I'm shaking and I'm so scared. All I want to do sit down with a bottle of vodka and forget about everything I've done. It's helped already to read the honest posts here. Thank you everyone. It helps to know that I'm not in this fight alone. Wishing strength for everyone.

09-28-2012, 08:32 AM	#8 (permalink)
Vladimir Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: CA Posts: 16	Thank you, Sapling. I'm going to speak to my doctor on Monday but I'm anticipating a rough weekend. I want to get better so badly. Thanks for the support.

09-28-2012, 08:37 AM	#11 (permalink)
Sapling AA Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Between Meetings Posts: 9,004	By the way...If it gets too rough....seek what ever medical attention you think is appropriate.

09-28-2012, 09:12 AM	#13 (permalink)
NoFireWater Clear Eyes Full Heart Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: New England Posts: 604	Roselian, glad you're feeling better and glad you don't have to worry anymore. Try to get out of the mindset that when you're happy and have something to celebrate you turn to drinking. Sobriety is going to bring many more happy days so find an alternate way to celebrate and you won't be as likely to slip. Welcome Vladmir! Sometimes it's one hour or even one minute at a time, but hang in there and keep going-lots to read here to pass the time and help you through.

09-30-2012, 11:14 AM	#17 (permalink)
Roselian Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 69	Thank God the weekend is over. It have been really hard to tell you the truth. I was extra emotional this weekend because I was dealing with some PMS right now. But I still feel good and positive about it. So I guess now the trick will be to continue being sober.

09-30-2012, 11:18 AM	#18 (permalink)
justhadenough Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,179	Congrats Roselian-it can only get better as we get more used to it

09-30-2012, 11:33 AM	#19 (permalink)
Choppersled Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 29	If it helps what I have been doing is finding things I was neglecting while I was drunk and tackling them sober. Anything to keep your mind and body active.

09-30-2012, 11:41 AM	#20 (permalink)
artsoul SR Fan Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Mississippi Posts: 7,586	The first time for anything is always the hardest. Each time after that gets a little easier. Proud of you for getting through both PMS and the weekend!

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