Day six observations
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Day six observations
The bad - it's a short list:
Eating like a pig and craving sugary things.
Am feeling very, very tired, (maybe a consequence of eating too much sugar.)
First few days I was very shaky and queasy, but that's pretty much gone.
That's it. The GOOD:
I look better already! No bloodshot eyes, wrinkly/puffy face in the morning.
I don't have to look at the wreckage of the previous day's drinking...bottles and glasses all over the house, booze spilled on the floor.
No ghastly morning breath...being sober at night means I remember to brush my teeth before bed.
I am not scared to look at my email sent folder the morning after.
I haven't driven drunk to the liquor store or driven without a bottle between my legs in six days.
I haven't woken up to find the back door left wide open (Michigan winter...), scented candles burning unattended all night, half-cooked food on the stove, the oven left on, my truck sitting in the driveway with the keys in the ignition, etc.
I went to the grocery store and walked right past the liquor aisle.
I have answered my phone and talked to people after 6 pm. Sober. Usually I ignored the phone after I started drinking...or even worse, I answered it...
I don't wake up feeling guilty and dreadful.
I sang (badly) in the shower yesterday!
Now that I don't feel ghastly, I'm taking my dogs for a morning walk.
(My apologies, mods, if this is the wrong forum...I don't have anyone IRL I can say these things to.)
I hope everyone has a great and sober day.
Eating like a pig and craving sugary things.
Am feeling very, very tired, (maybe a consequence of eating too much sugar.)
First few days I was very shaky and queasy, but that's pretty much gone.
That's it. The GOOD:
I look better already! No bloodshot eyes, wrinkly/puffy face in the morning.
I don't have to look at the wreckage of the previous day's drinking...bottles and glasses all over the house, booze spilled on the floor.
No ghastly morning breath...being sober at night means I remember to brush my teeth before bed.
I am not scared to look at my email sent folder the morning after.
I haven't driven drunk to the liquor store or driven without a bottle between my legs in six days.
I haven't woken up to find the back door left wide open (Michigan winter...), scented candles burning unattended all night, half-cooked food on the stove, the oven left on, my truck sitting in the driveway with the keys in the ignition, etc.
I went to the grocery store and walked right past the liquor aisle.
I have answered my phone and talked to people after 6 pm. Sober. Usually I ignored the phone after I started drinking...or even worse, I answered it...
I don't wake up feeling guilty and dreadful.
I sang (badly) in the shower yesterday!
Now that I don't feel ghastly, I'm taking my dogs for a morning walk.
(My apologies, mods, if this is the wrong forum...I don't have anyone IRL I can say these things to.)
I hope everyone has a great and sober day.
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This is the right forum. Congrats on six days. Isn't it amazing how soon we start seeing the results of our decision to quit drinking. You have a lot more ahead...improvements and challenges both.
All worth it.
All worth it.
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Congrats on 6 days, Stevie, that's almost a week! 
I love how the "GOOD" list outweighs the "BAD".
And I with time, the "GOOD" list will get even longer, and longer. I think it's a good idea to make this list too; it can help when you have a really crappy day (which happens to non-alcoholics and alcoholics alike). Looking at all the nice things not drinking brought can really cheer you up and feel empowering.
Have a nice sober day,
Lionne
I love how the "GOOD" list outweighs the "BAD".
And I with time, the "GOOD" list will get even longer, and longer. I think it's a good idea to make this list too; it can help when you have a really crappy day (which happens to non-alcoholics and alcoholics alike). Looking at all the nice things not drinking brought can really cheer you up and feel empowering.
Have a nice sober day,
Lionne
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Congrats Stevie! Your lists made me smile. I became addicted to chocolate when I quit drinking to the point of gaining 20+ pounds but I didn't see it as a bad thing because at least chocolate didn't make me make phone calls at 2 am or send emails that I shouldn't or cause me shame/guilt etc and eventually I started a regular exercise program and lost all the weight. Chocolate still RULES in my book but it's more of a once a week habit for me now.
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Thanks for making me laugh today! Sang bad in the shower 
I sing bad every morning!
I'm happy to hear your good outweighs your bad. Keep posting and let us know how your life is going.
Best Wishes To You!
I sing bad every morning!I'm happy to hear your good outweighs your bad. Keep posting and let us know how your life is going.
Best Wishes To You!
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