Day 9 of sobriety
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Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: California
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Day 9 of sobriety
Today is my 9th consecutive day of sobriety, and it has truly been the longest 9 days of my life. I can't believe how many times per day I think about going to the store and buying some liquor. Not only do I have intense cravings for the liquor, but going out and buying it just became part of my daily routine. I miss the euphoric feeling alcohol gave me and it's hard to cope with unpleasant emotions without my drug of choice.
On the other hand, the big nasty withdrawal symptoms have mostly subsided and I have more energy than I've ever had in the past year.
It's a bittersweet time. I hope you all are enjoying 2016 so far
On the other hand, the big nasty withdrawal symptoms have mostly subsided and I have more energy than I've ever had in the past year.
It's a bittersweet time. I hope you all are enjoying 2016 so far
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Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Nova Scotia
Posts: 801
You are doing great!! Be mindful of that AV wanting you to go to the store, for me part of what is keeping me sober is life itself, this sickness will keep going at us until it takes our lives and yes I have lost family and friends to it and I have been told by health professionals I probably do not have another recovery so what Andrew has to do is work his plan for the rest of his life because in my case I love life, sure there are rough patches but I have no desire to check out.
Keep up the great work, braking routine's is part of the changes we need to make and work at.
All the best.
Keep up the great work, braking routine's is part of the changes we need to make and work at.
All the best.
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Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 748
Hi and WELL DONE!!
My first week was pretty hellish . It took me at least 5 consecutive attempts before I even managed to make it through a week. Then I found my wings and started to feel better, stronger, more focussed, healthier and more optimisitic with each day that passed.
Your hardest hurdle was to make the decision and real commitment to getting sober. Then the first week is tough tough tough. But it will get easier I guarantee.
Hang in there.
Fab (sober 55+ days)
My first week was pretty hellish . It took me at least 5 consecutive attempts before I even managed to make it through a week. Then I found my wings and started to feel better, stronger, more focussed, healthier and more optimisitic with each day that passed.
Your hardest hurdle was to make the decision and real commitment to getting sober. Then the first week is tough tough tough. But it will get easier I guarantee.
Hang in there.
Fab (sober 55+ days)
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