1 Week
1 Week
Today marks one week for me! I look at the sober-time some of you other folks have acquired and I feel inspired!
I quit smoking cigarettes and alcohol on the same day, it was my Independence Day gift to myself. I knew if I didn't quit both I would use one to do the other. I am not sure if that is clear, but I would convince myself that if I was doing one bad thing (IE smoking) I might as well be drinking -- and vice-versa. A strange mentality that I created to allow myself the freedom to continue the cycle.
I feel good! A bit tired as is usual on Fridays. I am not worried about drinking tonight, even though weekends were, in the past, a time of some intense consumption.
Journaling has helped me. I don't want to dig at the "whys" and try pin-point one sure reason for my drinking. I need to grow from that time, obviously, but I need to allow a certain amount of space so, when questioning does arise, I don't feel the pangs of guilt. Another cycle I'm trying to step away from: feel guilty about drinking so drink more to feel less guilty... what?! (The mind is a tricky beast!)
Anyways, thank you everyone for sharing! I am glad to be part of this community!
I quit smoking cigarettes and alcohol on the same day, it was my Independence Day gift to myself. I knew if I didn't quit both I would use one to do the other. I am not sure if that is clear, but I would convince myself that if I was doing one bad thing (IE smoking) I might as well be drinking -- and vice-versa. A strange mentality that I created to allow myself the freedom to continue the cycle.
I feel good! A bit tired as is usual on Fridays. I am not worried about drinking tonight, even though weekends were, in the past, a time of some intense consumption.
Journaling has helped me. I don't want to dig at the "whys" and try pin-point one sure reason for my drinking. I need to grow from that time, obviously, but I need to allow a certain amount of space so, when questioning does arise, I don't feel the pangs of guilt. Another cycle I'm trying to step away from: feel guilty about drinking so drink more to feel less guilty... what?! (The mind is a tricky beast!)
Anyways, thank you everyone for sharing! I am glad to be part of this community!
Thanks everyone!
I made a nice pint (yes, used a pint glass for something other than beers!) of iced "Bengal Spice" tea with fresh squeezed lemon and plenty of ice. Felt a couple craving pangs for both alcohol and cigarettes but stayed strong. Fridays might be a bit more of a challenge as it was always a beer filled night.
Thanks again for your support!
I made a nice pint (yes, used a pint glass for something other than beers!) of iced "Bengal Spice" tea with fresh squeezed lemon and plenty of ice. Felt a couple craving pangs for both alcohol and cigarettes but stayed strong. Fridays might be a bit more of a challenge as it was always a beer filled night.
Thanks again for your support!
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