Crandar

It's been one week without a drink. I'm done counting days, I'm counting weeks now

Idk if this sounds bizarre, but I stabbed my hunting knife through the last bottle I bought, and keep it on my dresser, knife through it and all. I'm a pretty symbolic person, and doing that made me feel like I hammered the last nail in the coffin of my biggest demon.

I'll continue to post here still, thanks a lot everyone. You're all great people

Wholesome

Congrats on the First of many weeks!!

steve-in-kville

Ghostlight1

Thanks for the update. I remember how bad you were feeling.
Keep it up!

Elly235

I am still in my first week. It has been rough with detox/withdrawal symptoms.
Was your first week rough? My worst symptoms are stomach bloating and a red, puffy face. I take anxiety meds, so that hasn't been too bad. I have work again tomorrow, so hopefully my symptoms lessen.

I know when I went to rehab in December, it took 2 weeks for my symptoms to subside.

Any thoughts or encouragement appreciated.

Doug39

sounds like you are doing good Crandar.

Today I am exactly 5 months sober so I am counting weeks and months instead of days.

I met a guy at AA yesterday that has a sobriety date in 1975 - and he still goes to meetings regularly and sponsors people.

steve-in-kville

That was the year my parents got married!

ScottFromWI

Congrats on a week Crandar, and I think continuing to post here is a great idea too!

MsCooterBrown

Great on one week Crandar! Git Er Done!

Hevyn

A whole week - how fabulous, Crandar. You are doing this.

Done4today

Congratulations Crandar!!! One week is a big deal. Your post reads really good and you're doing this. Reminded me of my last time I drank, I knew I was done and alcohol was giving me nothing anymore. Thank you for your post, I am super grateful to read it. Good luck and many prayers

tursiops999

Well done, Crandar. Stick around and keep us posted! It's good to have you here.

SoberLeigh

I am so happy for you, Crandar.

Power on!!!!!

Sobriety rocks.

Harryho

Elly235,
You are honouring yourself in the best possible way, be proud! Hugs.

Harryho

So good to see you here, like me, looking for peace. Hugs.

Crandar

Yes the withdrawal hurts, but the pain is far less intense than what I was feeling after downing a fifth a night. You can do this!

I'm starting to enjoy activities and hobbies that I gave up on because I was too drunk to care. Maybe try to find activities that keep you entertained?

I'd say yesterday was the first day I woke up without any major withdrawal symptoms, so that would be the day 8 Mark. I still have trouble sleeping without a sleep aid, but the shakiness and anxiety feels like it's gone.

Being sober feels so much better. I actually "feel" again, and am much more empathetic. I nearly lost everything in my life, and I'm glad that I came here, and admitted that I needed help.

It's never too late to clean up buddy, stay strong.

Crandar

Also going to the gym has been great for me mentally and physically! I've never been a gym guy, but I decided to give it a shot and I don't regret it at all!

SoberLeigh

Great!!!! It really helps to stay busy and seek health in many ways.

So happy for you, Crandar.

Hope you find, as I have, that sobriety and recovery truly rock!!!

Dee74

Hi and welcome Elly

The first week is rough for most I think - was for me.

You'll find a lot of support here - but if you start your own thread you'll get more responses

D

steve-in-kville

Staying active is a great tool in sobriety!