Mandarina

Hi, I'm here and sober on day 24.

I've been feeling a bit low for the past couple of days, but I think it's what you would call normal moodswings. Sober people are not happy all the time, I guess. I don't really want to drink, I'm just kind of bored and listless.

I just came back from registering for a volunteer program. I'll be working a couple of hours a week, either at a hospital library or a shelter for homeless women. I'll find out next week where I'll be placed. I think it'll do me good to stop focusing on myself and help someone else.

Texasblind, caraway and tkdan - welcome to the thread! Tkdan - you'll be sober for 30 days tomorrow, right? That's a huge milestone - good for you!

PatsFan81

22 days sober...so far so good, i think the worst of it is well over and done with. I've put myself through a lot (mentally and physically) during these first couple weeks. Been around a lot of people drinking and such, and haven't had the urge to drink once. Haven't looked into support groups cause right now I'm testing my will power, and to be honest I don't feel as though I need extra guidence and support to deal with this. I understand the consequences of drinking and I understand the risks I run by placing myself into environments where alcohol is present. I also understand that if I do pick up another drink I will be placing myself at risk for a relapse. At the same time I also understand that will drink again at some point. My goal is to teach myself responsibility, not just with drinking, but with life in general. I don't beleive in god, so I am responsible for bettering my own life, rather than to seek guidance from a spiritual figure. These 22 days have been a great learning experience, I've been able to step back and view myself for what I was, an alcoholic, a drunk, and someone who just existed rather than lived. I'm doing well, and love every minute of it. I am taking this one day at a time and look foreward to what tomorrow has to bring.

caraway

Hello everybody, good to see you're still here. I'm feeling better all the time. Going to AA too because I find stopping relatively easy, its the staying stopped that I have to work on. My sleep patterns went abit out of sync. I went to bed at 1:30 am the night before last and found the bathroom window had been smashed. I worried about it before waking my husband up at 3am as I was worried about his reaction. Then during the day I filled the car up with rubbish bags (refuse collectors only come every fortnight now for general rubbish so bank holidays can be a problem) -we had alot collected up from Christmas! As I was going to get some petrol, I noticed it the road became bumpy. Anyway turned out there was a puncture, so after trying to blow it up with the blowy up tyre machine, I came home. Just glad I was sober to face these day to day problems that arise. Anyway, we're still waiting for the glazier to come, its very windy here so I don't think anyone will be going up ladders for awhile. My husband got the tyre changed so thats ok. Still have to go to the dump. Still have a car full of smelly rubbish and a very draughty bathroom! But I'm feeling ok. Sorry to whinge, but its nice to talk sometimes.

Good to see you enjoying AA TKDan, hope you feel abit less low Mandarina and Steve - don't forget your status report! Good to read you're feeling so much better PatsFan81. And everyone else hope things keep going ok.

Better go now, this is getting long.

Steve58

Hi All,

Well, no complaints here, thanks caraway for taking the heat from Murphy, sorry the little s**t gave you such a hard time. I know those thoughs of "Damn good thing this didn't happen when I was "under the weather".

I hope everyone else is doing well, please check in!

S

CD-RUN

long time reader first time contributor. quit date 01.01.08

CarolD

CD-RUN....Welcome to SR!

caraway

Hi CD-RUN, just popped in to say hello. Look forward to reading your posts.

Mandarina

Hi CD-RUN and welcome! How have you been doing for the past 25 days?

Caraway - what a day! You could have used any of those things as an excuse to drink but you rose above it. It's inspiring.

Doing better, just a bit tired. Have a nice weekend everyone and take care.

SF69

Thanks Caraway. The last couple of days have seemed to be filled with 'minor' problems for me too! (including the flat tire I just had a couple of hours ago). I've kept telling myself that keeping sober is the only way to really deal with them. It's helpful to see someone else say that too, to help
reinforce it for me.

CD-RUN

Thanks for the welcome everyone. The past 25 days have had their ups and downs thats for sure. I'm still not back to "normal", but considering my previous "normal" was drunk i'm not sure what to compare it too right now. I've been very cranky this past week but I'm blaming that on all the coffee I've started drinking. It seems that I need something in my hand after work and on the weekends. Gonna have to switch to decaf

CarolD

Some of our newer members may not be aware of PAWS
here is a link to read
see if it fits your new sober expereinces

Post Acute Withdrawl - Relapse Prevention Specialists - TLC The Living Center

Forward we go...side by side

Sonny McB

Nope.. Still going strong! This month has been a roller coaster to say the least haha.

hmedme

Sober since December 26, 2007. That makes it 4 weeks. Feeling "sharper" mentally every day.....

RufusACanal

What an excellent thread and what a great start on your new lives. The wonder of recovery comes in my packages each and everyday. Your willingness to stay and grow will pay off with each new discovery, I promise. Living life is amazing once I know there is hope and recovery from a seemingly hopeless condition provides that spark!

caraway

Hi Sonny, welcome to the thread hmedme and SF69 and thanks for your words of encouragement rufus.

I actually got a reasonably good nights sleep last night - makes a change. Its a step in the right direction for me. I'm off now for another cup of tea.

CarolD

Hi hmedme....
Well Done

Welcome to our SR Alcoholism Forum!

Honeypot

:bounce

Hey, can I join in too?????

I'm on day 27 -unbelievable !!!

Going to AA - keep getting overwhelming feelings of anxiety and a bit teary. Thought I'd be jumping for joy having drunk so much for soooo long BUT gonna stick with it. 'I can't - We can" as they say

:ghug to you all and much love

Honeypot xxxxxxxx

Steve58

Welcome, Honeypot!

How is everyone else?

By myself tonight, feeling good that I'm actually getting stuff done.

AV was nagging me from time to time all day, nothing big, just old habbits die hard. Still, I'm happy with where my thinking lead me today.

"Today is gone, today was fun, tomorrow is another one"

S

CD-RUN

Welcome to the group Honeypot. :ghug3 I hope everyones having a great SOBER Sunday. I've picked up a multivatamin, some milk thistle, and 2 pounds of Folgers decaf. With my faith in God, I'm looking forward to each and every day now.

caraway

Welcome Honeypot, looking forward to reading more of your posts.

Well, I started today saying I'd had a good nights sleep and I did get more done than usual this morning, but then I got a migraine and went back to bed and slept some more! What a nuisance. Anyway the rest seems to have worked, the headaches alot better, but I can feel that pressure feeling in my neck which means it hasn't gone away fully. Funny thing is, I don't get migraines when I'm drinking. Honestly, if its not one thing, its another!