Mester

An app I have that gives daily motivational notifications asks, "Aren't you happy with your sobriety?"
My answer, "HELL NO! I feel like crap with these withdrawals. Ask me again in a week so I can say HELL YEAH!"

Coldfusion

You should feel good that this is the last time you'll feel this way!

BrendaChenowyth

How rude!

ardy

Mester.. it will be a bit.. you did not get this way over night. nor is the recovery over night.. Good things come to those that work at them every day... find the little bits of bright sparkle that make you smile and hang on to them... for when the hours and minutes give you a rough time.. keep telling yourself you are stronger then this...

Mester

Don't get me wrong. I'm happy to not be drinking. I'm at 125 hours without one and I just finished my taper of Librium yesterday. I feel better each day. But as someone who loves to be active, being a sloth and sitting on the couch for most of the day because you don't have the energy to do anything makes the day go by slow. With no appetite to boot. Looking forward to Monday when I can get back into the gym, lift heavy objects and put them down again

entropy1964

Hang in there Mester. You're doing great. Exercise will really help. Even if you go for a walk you might really feel better.

Delilah1

You are doing really well, next week you will be able to answer the app with an enthusiastic "He'll yeah!"

ardy

you will get there.. one glass of water at a time.. ho ho ho... tea discover teas and the mixing of great flavors and hot water to cold.. it is a great thing to do.. yep.. love my teas..

ardy

play it loud and dance kids and beans one time for me and one time for
carrie fisher... and once for John b......https://youtu.be/-_KkgPRo4wA

tomsteve

where youre at today is progress over where you were a week or 2 ago, isn't it?


I couldn't say I was happy with sobriety for about 3 months.
it'll happen, mester. just takes T.I.M.E.

Mester

So I said **** it to my lethargy and got in over 11,000 steps today. Gave me an appetite and I was able to keep it down without having to take my zofran.
I don't hate sobriety. I loved it. Best 4 years of my life. I just hate the beginning of it. Withdrawal is a sonemabi***.

Jfire

Ive been following your posts for 2 weeks I think

Forget the app , patience patience patience mester . Your only physically alcohol free , for short period now and your brain just needs a little time to reconfigure.

Soon you will enjoy simple pleasures that are numb to you with alcohol , you will feel an energy in your soul and a bright new perspective . Another two weeks I think your at the finish line , nearly there , keep us posted

It took me a month to laugh again. Last relapse . Sober 1 yr and few months now ( not counting )

Take it easy be patient and God bless ,

Flyfisher125

Mester how you doing bud?

August252015

Find another app! I did when my first one was bugging me.

Keep going- you seem to already be feeling better and know that it continues to if you stay sober, from your past experience.

I didn't push myself much in the beginning as I was just trying to come back to life - it's great that you can do physical stuff already. Take care of yourself in all ways.

Keep going!

Mester

Yesterday was not so good. I was a total sloth again. No energy or appetite. Took a hot shower, layed down, fell asleep for a bit. Horrible dreams though. So real I thought it was real life until I woke up.

But today is a new day, and I GOT SOME SLEEP! Like 8 hours sleep. Little groggy at first but I feel great and I'm ready to conquer the day. Dr's appointment today. Follow up. Get some tests done. I have some other health issues that I want addressed.
Currently 169 hours since my last drink aka 7 days aka 1 week. 60 hours benzo free

entropy1964

That's great Mester! Good luck at the Dr.

Don't fall into the "I feel great. Maybe I can have just one drink" trap.

Mester

No worries there. I spent 4 years sober. I know what needs to be done. I know what one can lead to. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow but eventually I'll just fall into that trap of alcoholism. I want my sober life back.

entropy1964

Right on!

Flyfisher125

That's the thing I think I finally accepted after my last relapse about a month ago - I literally cannot have just one. Even if it works for one day, the next day may bring 3 drinks, etc. Moderation is a pipe dream for me.

Outonthetiles

I don't get how people think that they have to feel good all the time. Life is painful sometimes. Discomfort is a small price to pay for sobriety.