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Old 06-10-2009, 01:40 PM
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Hello Everyone,

It is officially my 8th day of sobriety and I finally feel like I am on the right track with my life. I am still experiencing some withdrawal symptoms like nausea, insomnia, and dry mouth/sore throat but even with these I still feel better then I have in years. Here is hoping for a better tomorrow .
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Old 06-10-2009, 01:41 PM
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Congratulations, i hope that there are many many more days to come for you!
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Old 06-10-2009, 01:48 PM
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I remember my 8th day....

Best advice I got was these 2 things:
#1 Take it one day (or hour or minute) at a time

#2 Practice HALT
H - hungry?
A - angry?
L - lonely?
T - Tired or thirsty?

Keep truckin'!
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Old 06-10-2009, 01:59 PM
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Halt?

Sorry but could you please explain more about what you mean by "practicing HALT"

Thanks
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Old 06-10-2009, 02:06 PM
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If you're hungry, eat.

If you're angry, prayer and meditation can help, or talk to someone else. Pick up the phone before you pick up a drink.

If you're lonely call a friend or get to a meeting, do your best not to isolate.

And if you're tired, get some rest.

Clean, welcome to SR!
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Old 06-10-2009, 02:24 PM
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Hello and welcome. I think it's great that you are feeling better than you have in years!
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Old 06-10-2009, 02:25 PM
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Welcome to SR and our Alcoholism Forum
Congratulations on your sober time.....

Please keep in focus...and keep posting
Many of us are winners over addictions...
and this can be true for you too.
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Old 06-10-2009, 08:09 PM
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Old 06-10-2009, 08:19 PM
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I am on the right track with my life.
That's it! Those tracks are your path, honor your path.
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Old 06-10-2009, 08:55 PM
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Welcome and congratulations on your 8 days sober. Do you attend AA meetings?
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Old 06-10-2009, 09:27 PM
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Welcome!
Do not ever let yourself too Hungry, Angry, Lonely or Tired. This is when my defenses are most likely to be down. When a craving is more likely to hit. Take care of yourself. :ghug

Ah, and buckle up and hang on tight. Recovery is quite a ride. And worth every minute of it!
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