RyGuy83

Thanks, JP!

Things are going really well. Exceeding all expectations I had. Today is day 10 ... ten days without alcohol. I am just floored. And I have every intention of starting day 11, tomorrow.

This has been one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. I feel empowered. That being said, I also know that this euphoria won't last forever -- that I need to continue to be keenly aware of my addiction. I have learned so much about myself since I stopped drinking and, one particular thing that sticks out, is how much stronger I am than I previously thought.

puddlejumper70

wtg

DesertDawg

Hey man, that is fantastic, keep going!

Going from being a daily drinker to drinking nothing is a huge change, be careful to not get overwhelmed. It sounds like you already know this, but just remember that all of the challenges in life that you dealt with, in part, by drinking, will still be there. The key is to take life as it comes and don't get discouraged. Even though my life is immeasurably better since I quit, I still have some bad days and some good days....but mostly now I just have days; whether they are bad or good depends largely on what I do with them. The point is, it's up to ME now, not the drink. I took back that power from alcohol.

And the bad days? There is nothing about them that will be made better by drinking.

Stay strong and keep up the good work!

RyGuy83

Day 12 is coming to an end. I feel the best I've felt in years.

RyGuy83

2 weeks in now, officially.

Dee74

Congrats RyGuy

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Done4today

Huge Congratulations RyGuy!!! That's a great accomplishment getting two weeks. You're on a heater lets keep this going. Think about committing to a recovery program like AA, SMART, etc.

RyGuy83

Three weeks, today.

CoffeeInstead

3 weeks is fantastic!! How are you feeling? Is the anxiety gone?

I am around the same stage, 4 weeks tomorrow. And I had a hard time falling asleep last night, I was wicked anxious and almost had a panic attack. (heart palpitations) These have been happening occasionally, might be from exercise or stress....need to follow up with my doctor soon!

RyGuy83

Thanks!

The alcohol-related anxiety is pretty much gone. I still have my underlying anxiety that I've had for years. But the weird thing? It's WAY easier to manage and not nearly as bad. Huge benefit.

I was sick as a dog over the weekend. Stomach virus. I basically lived in the bathroom -- it was awful. But I powered through. And didn't drink.

The cravings are minimal these days ... I'll take it while I can!

Congrats to you on 4 weeks tomorrow!

JPinkman

Awesome job, Ryguy!! Keep going, brother. One thing I always try to do is make not only mental notes throughout each day, but also actual notes in a journal detailing exactly how I feel, and how much better that feeling is than being hungover, in the throws of withdrawal, sick, etc. I have found that for me this has become an excellent defense mechanism against that first drink. Things will not be back to 100% better overnight, but with each new day you are giving yourself a chance at what the big book accurately describes as a "life beyond our wildest dreams". Give yourself this chance bro, and keep up the great work!

RyGuy83

Thanks JP.

I've got a journal going here on my iPad that I make entries in, if not every day, every couple of days. Been doing it since day 1. It's already satisfying to read.

What's also cool is I have a ton of other entries from previous months / years where I wrote about how hungover I was at the time and that I needed to stop drinking.

Those are just delicious.

RyGuy83

I haven't posted in this thread in a while. I can't believe that today is Day 28 . Still going strong and feeling excellent.

waynetheking

Keep up the good work man..it only gets better!