Day 5
 

So its been 5 days since my last drink and horrific embarasment of that last night. Surprisingly, i'm actually feeling good. I had a big chat to my b.f and hes giving me one last chance. He took my engagement ring off me until i can prove to him he can trust me again. I thought it was bit OTT but who am I to argue, im just thankful i guess. The week coming up is what im worried about, i havent been one week without alcohol for over 8 years or so. My son is my biggest drive right now. I'm doing ok for now. :)

Great job!!! But don't worry about this week coming up, just take care of not drinking today, then start new tomorrow.

Good job on your five days. Just keep at it. Stay busy if you possibly can. The next week will pass before you know it.

Good job, girl,

One day at a time is how we do it!

if you can train your brain to be happy with a drink you can train your brain to be happy without one. just takes time and a bit of effort. you will be a stronger person in 6 months time and look back amazed at how weak of a person you were. just tell yourself ever morning when you wake up that you wont be drinking today. There will come a time when you wont even have to tell yourself that and will just be thinking about what to have for breakfast. ive been sober for 3 weeks and my worl hasnt fell apart because i havent drank. Its actually got better. Im thinking of things to do now becaused im getting bored. Starting muay thai kick boxing next week. I would never of dreamt of doing that when i was drinking.....and thats only after 3 weeks....in a years time god knows what il be doing...will have a life most likely...stay strong and find your real self...goodluck and keep us posted

Congratulations on 5 days, Girl.
You can do this :)

D

There's truth to that. When I quit drinking, graduating from the 30 days and under thread here on SR seemed an impossibility. Now, at 36 days sober, I look forward to graduating from the 90 days and under thread.

I've heard urges described as a bell curve; they come on slowly, increase to a full on urge, then slowly fade away. Breath deep and find something to do when you feel them coming on. They've been getting less frequent and easier to handle for me.

Lots of shoulders here to lean on :)

Murray

Well done.....:c011:

I found daily support in AA meetings
I learned how to stay sober there too....:)

All my best to you and yours

Five days is huge...seems like five decades doesn't it! Keep it going one day at a time.

Hi Girl!! Good going!! you are starting your new journey towards a better life! 5 days is a huge accomplishment...just live for today and you will find the days turn into months, then years since your last drink...I'm going on 7 months, last year at this time I wouldn't have EVER thought it possible...from my experience things only get better, your outlook changes, something happens deep inside and the real "you" emerges.....stronger...and more at peace with things...I wish you the very best Girl....heres to you and what is to come!!! xo

Thanks so much for the comments guys & girls, it really does help :)
Day 6 now. Its only morning, and the cravings are starting. First time since I stopped & I really feel like a drink. Usually, if i felt like a drink I would just do it, then it would always without fail turn into a drama-filled night, weekday or not. I explained to my b.f that although he said he does not want to take drinking away from me, i should cut down, and I replied that he knows me by now and that would never happen, so I asked him to help me, to distract me really, to start going away for weekends just us and my lil boy, he agreed. I'm feeling good, things are looking up for once. Its amazing how only 5 days sober makes such a difference. I would probably be sitting here regretting lastnight or the night before, wondering what I done in front of everyone. Im going to distract myself today. Should probably be studying lol. I really aprreciate ALL your comments. I read through them & i feel so much better, like I am finally doing the right thing. :)