Officially 5 Days and What a Difference Already
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Officially 5 Days and What a Difference Already
I'm officially at 5 days sober. I still have 2 single day doses of Librium to go but I'm amazed at the changes I've seen in myself already.
My skin is slowly clearing up. My hair has some oil to it again. I dream when I sleep and when I wake up, I'm awake. I no longer have trouble swallowing or feeling like my throat is closing up. I no longer feel sick to my stomach continuously. I went for a walk today, which would have been impossible two weeks ago. I cooked my family a real supper instead of a frozen meal.
And I'm beginning to recognize my triggers. I felt a craving earlier and got a bottle of water and ate some almonds and cashews instead. I'm writing in my journal, talking to friends and reentering the world.
I know there will be hard times ahead. And I know that the euphoria will likely taper off once the medicine leaves my system and I'm no longer chemically balanced. But seeing the positive and being able to document it and reflect on it has been one of thr biggest contributions this site has given me to cope going forward.
Remember the good feelings when the bad start creeping in. Those are going to be what helps so many of us get through.
My skin is slowly clearing up. My hair has some oil to it again. I dream when I sleep and when I wake up, I'm awake. I no longer have trouble swallowing or feeling like my throat is closing up. I no longer feel sick to my stomach continuously. I went for a walk today, which would have been impossible two weeks ago. I cooked my family a real supper instead of a frozen meal.
And I'm beginning to recognize my triggers. I felt a craving earlier and got a bottle of water and ate some almonds and cashews instead. I'm writing in my journal, talking to friends and reentering the world.
I know there will be hard times ahead. And I know that the euphoria will likely taper off once the medicine leaves my system and I'm no longer chemically balanced. But seeing the positive and being able to document it and reflect on it has been one of thr biggest contributions this site has given me to cope going forward.
Remember the good feelings when the bad start creeping in. Those are going to be what helps so many of us get through.
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Well done on day 5 , you used your medication properly the way it's meant to be used . Try not to forecast how you think you will feel but rather just take it a day at a time . Its good that you see your triggers and work on that .
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I'm on day 5 as well and it IS a great feeling to look in the mirror and not see a bloated mess. I wish I could donate the feeling of day 5, to everyone starting out 
My bugbear is Fridays though, so I'll be clinging to the forum like a nut-job, tomorrow night.
Well done and I've heard it just gets better from here on
My bugbear is Fridays though, so I'll be clinging to the forum like a nut-job, tomorrow night.Well done and I've heard it just gets better from here on
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WithGodsGrace, I am new here at SR.
Reading your post, makes me feel really good.
"Remember the good feelings when the bad start creeping in."
This is very helpful to me as one of my most important jobs in staying away from alcohol is to change my thinking. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Most of all, I'm happy for you; Well done!
Reading your post, makes me feel really good.
"Remember the good feelings when the bad start creeping in."
This is very helpful to me as one of my most important jobs in staying away from alcohol is to change my thinking. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Most of all, I'm happy for you; Well done!
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