One Week Today/11-13-09 - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

Sharon408 · 11-13-2009, 12:16 PM

it's been one week for me without drinking. The same time I quit, I joined a gym, at started hitting the eliptical machine at about the same time I'd be hitting the alcohol. It's been a big help, along with therapy sessions twice a week, alcohol was an escape for me. It seemed the perfect outlet to escape reality. Things in my life had gotten pretty bad, and it took me falling to a very low point, to finally decide I was "done" with all that bull. I really haven't had strong urges to drink at all, what I gave had in the past few days is anger. Anger at myself for allowing me to become the person I was... anger at everyone who can have "a" drink, and not have "just one" turn into 5 or 6. Anger at those around me who are supposed to love me, who encouraged the drinking, so they could have justification for their own problems.

The anger us subsiding, it really, REALLY helps going to the gym, and listening to my iPod, to songs that affirm my goals, or let me vent my anger in a positive form. It is nice to have a new "high" . I'm not overweight, so this is the first time I have ever worked out, for my " head ". I highly recommend it.

I know it's only been a week, but I can't see myself going back to that hole. I know I will be tempted, but I also know, that I... can't have "just one". I am trying to make several positive changes, and I'm ready for them. My only issue seems to be the anger that creeps up, sometimes unexpected. I just try to "maintain" composure... & wait for it to pass, and it does.

So, I don't know ( lol ) what I'm saying here, :-) I'm sober a week... yayyyyy me!! And congrats to all of you who have been down this road, and to us newbies who have the courage to change directions, and seek peace.

Sharon

thirtybubba · 11-13-2009, 12:44 PM

Congratulations...

Half for the time (a week wow), half for the intelligence to replace drinking with something. You're most the way there...

Sharon408 · 11-13-2009, 12:49 PM

Thanks! I was drinking A LOT, everyday, sometimes starting early in the day. I am feeling kinda "loopy" but I'm sure that will pass. What symptoms have any of you women had when you quit?
S

***nandm*** · 11-13-2009, 01:37 PM

congrats a week is a great start on the road of recovery and can be quite difficult. Keep up the good work

FNW · 11-13-2009, 02:00 PM

Yay Sharon!!! I'm glad you posted your success here. For the first few weeks, I was loopy too - a little off focus, and not too productive at work. I think it was getting used to the new feelings - no headache, could actually taste food, etc. I have 119 days today and it gets better with each one!

***Anna*** · 11-13-2009, 02:03 PM

Congratulations on your week sober, Sharon!

I, too, had a lot of anger to deal with when I first became sober. It was years and years of anger that I had never expressed, but only hidden away. I found that exercise and being outdoors was a huge help to me. Good for you!

thirtybubba · 11-13-2009, 02:25 PM

Loopy, couldn't walk in a straight line, somewhat desirous of someone to hold... and a few more symptoms. But you're doing the deed...

That says a lot.

Sharon408 · 11-13-2009, 03:13 PM

Thanks girls ;-)

Glad to know I'm not the only only who has had these symptoms/feelings. Knowing it subsides is a comfort.

Wow, FNW ..119 days! awesome! Congrats to you!

barb dwyer · 11-13-2009, 08:16 PM

congratulations!

indigo · 11-15-2009, 05:46 AM

Welcome & congratulations on your new path.

11-13-2009, 12:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sharon408 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 3 Blog Entries: 1	One Week Today/11-13-09 it's been one week for me without drinking. The same time I quit, I joined a gym, at started hitting the eliptical machine at about the same time I'd be hitting the alcohol. It's been a big help, along with therapy sessions twice a week, alcohol was an escape for me. It seemed the perfect outlet to escape reality. Things in my life had gotten pretty bad, and it took me falling to a very low point, to finally decide I was "done" with all that bull. I really haven't had strong urges to drink at all, what I gave had in the past few days is anger. Anger at myself for allowing me to become the person I was... anger at everyone who can have "a" drink, and not have "just one" turn into 5 or 6. Anger at those around me who are supposed to love me, who encouraged the drinking, so they could have justification for their own problems. The anger us subsiding, it really, REALLY helps going to the gym, and listening to my iPod, to songs that affirm my goals, or let me vent my anger in a positive form. It is nice to have a new "high" . I'm not overweight, so this is the first time I have ever worked out, for my " head ". I highly recommend it. I know it's only been a week, but I can't see myself going back to that hole. I know I will be tempted, but I also know, that I... can't have "just one". I am trying to make several positive changes, and I'm ready for them. My only issue seems to be the anger that creeps up, sometimes unexpected. I just try to "maintain" composure... & wait for it to pass, and it does. So, I don't know ( lol ) what I'm saying here, :-) I'm sober a week... yayyyyy me!! And congrats to all of you who have been down this road, and to us newbies who have the courage to change directions, and seek peace. Sharon

11-13-2009, 12:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
thirtybubba Owner of a strange glitch. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: midsouth Posts: 2,275	! Congratulations... Half for the time (a week wow), half for the intelligence to replace drinking with something. You're most the way there...

11-13-2009, 01:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
*nandm* Life the gift of recovery! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Home is where the heart is Posts: 6,580	congrats a week is a great start on the road of recovery and can be quite difficult. Keep up the good work __________________ NOTE: All BB quotes are from the 1st Edition of the Big Book Depression is not a sign of weakness. It is a sign of being too strong for too long.

11-13-2009, 02:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
*Anna* Administrator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dancing in the Light Posts: 22,832	Congratulations on your week sober, Sharon! I, too, had a lot of anger to deal with when I first became sober. It was years and years of anger that I had never expressed, but only hidden away. I found that exercise and being outdoors was a huge help to me. Good for you! __________________ And I dont know what the future is holding in store I dont know where Im going, Im not sure where I've been There's a spirit that guides me, a light that shines for me My life is worth the living, I dont need to see the end. John Denver

11-13-2009, 08:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
barb dwyer same planet...different world Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: butte mt Posts: 10,933 Blog Entries: 7	congratulations! __________________ Knowledge is knowing that tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in fruit salad.

11-13-2009, 12:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sharon408 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 3 Blog Entries: 1	Thanks! I was drinking A LOT, everyday, sometimes starting early in the day. I am feeling kinda "loopy" but I'm sure that will pass. What symptoms have any of you women had when you quit? S

11-13-2009, 02:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
FNW seeking acceptance Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 50	Yay Sharon!!! I'm glad you posted your success here. For the first few weeks, I was loopy too - a little off focus, and not too productive at work. I think it was getting used to the new feelings - no headache, could actually taste food, etc. I have 119 days today and it gets better with each one!

11-13-2009, 02:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
thirtybubba Owner of a strange glitch. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: midsouth Posts: 2,275	Loopy, couldn't walk in a straight line, somewhat desirous of someone to hold... and a few more symptoms. But you're doing the deed... That says a lot.

11-13-2009, 03:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
Sharon408 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 3 Blog Entries: 1	Thanks girls ;-) Glad to know I'm not the only only who has had these symptoms/feelings. Knowing it subsides is a comfort. Wow, FNW ..119 days! awesome! Congrats to you!

11-15-2009, 05:46 AM	#10 (permalink)
indigo Community Greeter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mid-Life Express Posts: 9,928	Welcome & congratulations on your new path. __________________ When you judge others, you do not define them, you define yourself." Namasté

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