Innerchild

There was a reason I was admitted into a psych ward. I had to get away from the alcohol. I have self medicated with alcohol for months and came to the realization it is no longer working. I thank God I was not physically addicted to it and was able to get away from it while I still have the chance.

Its been over two weeks since I have touched alcohol. I am on an anti depressant to manage my depression instead of self medicating with alcohol. Its great waking up early again without feeling hungover and nauseous. I feel more motivated to do things instead of spending the day in bed beating myself up for feeling like crap or wondering who I texted or what I said to people while under the influence.

Each day I tell myself "Today, I cannot drink" and I even though I do not have the desire to drink atm I am sure the urge will come up again but I have to use strength and self control to stay away from it.

justhadenough

Congratulations on 2 weeks sober. I am on day 7 and agree it is wonderful to wake up and not feel nauseous and hungover. Although I have felt hungover a couple of times without alcohol but realize that's just my body getting used to not drinking.

I have also not had much of an urge to drink after day 2 but, like you, expect the urge anytime. I will just think of other things to do when that happens

Good luck and this site is brilliant with lots of support and motivation

Sunny27

Well done, innerchild. That is brilliant.

What is working for me is looking at the life I had while drinking. I didn't like it. That is keeping me away from alcohol. My life will go back to what it was if I drink and I don't ever want that again.

Stay strong and enjoy your sober days. I am day 9 and it just keeps getting better

justhadenough - hiya hon I too felt like I was drunk the first two days. I agree my body was adjusting Hope you are doing well xx

justhadenough

hi Sunny, I'm ok thanks, how are you doing? Congrats on getting to day 9

Can't believe it's been a week! i weighed myself today and have lost 3 pounds so that's another incentive! Just hoping I will sleep soon but at least not hungover too!!xx

Innerchild

Thanks guys. I am sleeping so much better now too. I was prescribed non addictive meds to help but staying off the alcohol sure does help.

Sunny27

Keep on going, guys.

I am fine. Day 10 nearly upon me and I feel really positive. I can barely believe I am doing this, but I know it has been coming a long time.

I have been reading the stories of people that relapse and the guilt they feel and in a way it is keeping me focussed. I don't want to hate myself anymore.

I still freak out a bit when I call myself an alcoholic, but I know I am. I suppose I was never as bad as some, but I was bad enough for me and that is all that matters.

I am having a dinner party at mine on Wednesday and have got myself a bottle of non-alco wine. Before I'd be getting loads of drink in to keep everyone happy and the party going.

This time is different. I want a new and better life and the only way I can get that is to abstain.

My RR book should arrive this week and I can't wait to get stuck into it.

Here's to another day sober... and don't it feel good

2granddaughters

Best of luck to all !!

Snarf

Keep it up, guys! I manage a restaurant and my employees often come in feeling "sick" from the night before. Hung over, restless, tired...but I'm bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. Ready to go when the alarm goes off. I mean, I have to clear the cobwebs outta my head for a second, but then I hit the shower and my day is under way. No longer do I lay in bed feeling like crap, or being angry at myself for whatever I did the night before, or trying to get my shift picked up because I'm just being overall lazy and worthless. Waking up with a clear head and ready to attack the day is one of the best parts of my recovery. Stick with it!