Day 4...better than day 3...Thanksgiving :)
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Day 4...better than day 3...Thanksgiving :)
Day 4 sober! Day 2 sucked and day 3 was BRUTAL, but I did get into the Doctor yesterday evening and was put on Librium and B1-Niacin. FINALLY, got some sleep last night without shaking and cramping, but the night sweats got worse, had to change my shirt at least 5 times through the night.
However:
-My insatiable craving for alcohol seemed to taper a bit last night.
-I've asked for the support of my wife, my parents, and a good friend, and got it.
-Found support with a group of people similar to myself at A.A.
-Funny, beginning to see things through a new set of eyes. Went to Walmart last night with my wife for some Thanksgiving trimmings, and realized that after living in this town for 5 years I had never been to Walmart sober. Huh.
Feeling a little bit better. Still taking it one day at a time, one hour at a time, one minute at a time. Not sure if I'll feel this way for long, but feeling pretty Thankful right now.
Happy Thanksgiving everybody, and God Bless.
-ZUBE
However:
-My insatiable craving for alcohol seemed to taper a bit last night.
-I've asked for the support of my wife, my parents, and a good friend, and got it.
-Found support with a group of people similar to myself at A.A.
-Funny, beginning to see things through a new set of eyes. Went to Walmart last night with my wife for some Thanksgiving trimmings, and realized that after living in this town for 5 years I had never been to Walmart sober. Huh.
Feeling a little bit better. Still taking it one day at a time, one hour at a time, one minute at a time. Not sure if I'll feel this way for long, but feeling pretty Thankful right now.
Happy Thanksgiving everybody, and God Bless.
-ZUBE
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Sounds like you are taking some fantastic steps on your road to recovery. You have seen a doctor, which is great and you have checked out a live support group and found the friendly people of AA. I am very happy for you, and applaud your decision. Keep working on sobriety and great things will happen.... I promise.
Have a great Thanksgiving yourself, and be thankful for your sobriety.
Have a great Thanksgiving yourself, and be thankful for your sobriety.
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Hey Zube,
I'm on day 4 as well. This is the longest I've gone without beer in months. I fortunately don't suffer any withdrawal symptoms, unless the mental urge to drink because I feel it will make me happy counts. I can make it through the day without drinking quite easily, it's when the night comes that gets me.
Keep up the good work, 4 days is something to be proud of!
I'm on day 4 as well. This is the longest I've gone without beer in months. I fortunately don't suffer any withdrawal symptoms, unless the mental urge to drink because I feel it will make me happy counts. I can make it through the day without drinking quite easily, it's when the night comes that gets me.
Keep up the good work, 4 days is something to be proud of!
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Excellent news. I hope your story will encourage others to see a doctor when the withdrawals get tough. It was *really* hard for me to admit my problem with alcohol to my doctor, but it was a huge part of my first steps in getting honest.
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