30 Days today
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30 Days today
I guess I'm patting myself on the back. I'm 30 days today. It hasn't been nearly as bad as I expected, however, the holidays do make it worse because it seems that EVERYONE wants you to have a drink with them.
A lot of things have improved in the last 30 days. I actually sleep! Really sleep. The nice, dreamy, wake-up-feeling-good kind. I hadn't had that in years. Also, I feel much better. No constant stomach problems and no more "dysentery-sufferer" bathroom habits (hey, it's the small things! lol).
I once again feel motivated to do stuff, start new projects, and create. Things I had in my youth that alcohol took away. I don't regret stopping for a second and I sure hope everyone else here finds their way out of the fog like I did. I am constantly vigilant however knowing that the fog and darkness is just one drink away and I can never get too comfortable to forget that. The danger is always there and I'm not so arrogant to assume that it will never get me again.
I want to thank everyone here for all of their support. I really haven't posted a lot, however, I have checked in every day (several times per day usually). The support and motivation I found here was unbelievable and played a huge part in my small milestone.
I couldn't have done it without you and all I can say is "thanks".
- Me
A lot of things have improved in the last 30 days. I actually sleep! Really sleep. The nice, dreamy, wake-up-feeling-good kind. I hadn't had that in years. Also, I feel much better. No constant stomach problems and no more "dysentery-sufferer" bathroom habits (hey, it's the small things! lol).
I once again feel motivated to do stuff, start new projects, and create. Things I had in my youth that alcohol took away. I don't regret stopping for a second and I sure hope everyone else here finds their way out of the fog like I did. I am constantly vigilant however knowing that the fog and darkness is just one drink away and I can never get too comfortable to forget that. The danger is always there and I'm not so arrogant to assume that it will never get me again.
I want to thank everyone here for all of their support. I really haven't posted a lot, however, I have checked in every day (several times per day usually). The support and motivation I found here was unbelievable and played a huge part in my small milestone.
I couldn't have done it without you and all I can say is "thanks".
- Me
Keep up the great work.
well done!!!!!
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I'll give you a hearty AttaBoy too, HaveaProblem. Well done on your thirty days. It is quite a feeling to feel that fog lift and motivation return, a new life beginning and an old one left behind.
This is your call of course, but from where I sit, you are entitled to believe in yourself, to believe that you will never drink again. If you come to this point, you will know a deep sense of relief that this misery really is all in the past. All you need to do is never drink. Believe that you deserve a life with none of this stuff that alcohol brings us. Onward!
I am constantly vigilant however knowing that the fog and darkness is just one drink away and I can never get too comfortable to forget that. The danger is always there and I'm not so arrogant to assume that it will never get me again.
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[QUOTE=haveaproblem;4356070]I guess I'm patting myself on the back. I'm 30 days today. It hasn't been nearly as bad as I expected, however, the holidays do make it worse because it seems that EVERYONE wants you to have a drink with them
Haveaproblem,
Last November I Had had enough of me and my drunken life, gave in and just cried for help inside. I now believe my Higher Power was there within me and I was finally paying attention. After finishing my stay in Rehab on December 15th 2012 , My husband and myself were invited to a Sober Christmas Party. Though it was for the night I got back home. I was overwhelmed, to say the least, so I said go without me. Just socializing at all was too much.
This year I've gone to sober parties for Christmas & will be for New Years too. These parties are with the new friends that I've met through my AA/CA Meetings that I attend. We've already 'partied' together at picnics, bbq's, conventions, shopping, etc... I HAD NO CLUE I could and do have a FUN time without booze. AA says that We Are Not A Glum Lot, that translates to....we laugh are butts off, have a great time together, without any substances .
I know I can be around folks who do drink because that is just part of Life. But to go to social settings where the purpose is TO drink. NO WAY.
I have choices in my life now, isn't that something?!!
Bobbi
Haveaproblem,
Last November I Had had enough of me and my drunken life, gave in and just cried for help inside. I now believe my Higher Power was there within me and I was finally paying attention. After finishing my stay in Rehab on December 15th 2012 , My husband and myself were invited to a Sober Christmas Party. Though it was for the night I got back home. I was overwhelmed, to say the least, so I said go without me. Just socializing at all was too much.
This year I've gone to sober parties for Christmas & will be for New Years too. These parties are with the new friends that I've met through my AA/CA Meetings that I attend. We've already 'partied' together at picnics, bbq's, conventions, shopping, etc... I HAD NO CLUE I could and do have a FUN time without booze. AA says that We Are Not A Glum Lot, that translates to....we laugh are butts off, have a great time together, without any substances .
I know I can be around folks who do drink because that is just part of Life. But to go to social settings where the purpose is TO drink. NO WAY. I have choices in my life now, isn't that something?!!
Bobbi
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