3 months today!!!
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3 months today!!!
today marks 3 months. i quit on september 8th following a 3 day weekend where i had abused my body to the point something had to give.
it was not like i did anything different than any other weekend. there was just one more day to abuse myself. it was not what you would call a 'bender'. just drinking vodka from waking until eventually passing out on the sofa in the evening.
the first week was pure hell physically and mentally. it hasn't been easy since then as i was put through many tests like 'football tailgating' where i had always got drunk.
i feel thousands times better physically and mentally. i did put on about 12 pounds but it was weight that i needed. i was rockin' that vodka chic skinny.
i haven't really put on any weight in the last month so hopefully i am where i will be. i'm finally sleeping well. that has been up and down with me but for the time being it's good.
my paycheck goes much farther since i'm not spending 140 bucks on vodka every two weeks.
finally went to the doctor yesterday for a full physical including blood work. just had the results faxed to me and i am blessed that everything looks great. it's a true testament to the healing powers of the human body if you won't abuse it. and this in a recently turned 50 year old man. (october)
3 months ago i was just like any newcomer on this board. i thank everyone that has wished me luck. this board has kept me off of the poison of alcohol. if you are a newbie.....this can be you in 3 months. i am not anything or anyone special. it had its claws in me hard but this board has given me the support to stay off of it.
i know that endzoner quit the same day as me and there was one other but i can't remember who. love to all september 8 babies.
much love to all on this board.
david.
it was not like i did anything different than any other weekend. there was just one more day to abuse myself. it was not what you would call a 'bender'. just drinking vodka from waking until eventually passing out on the sofa in the evening.
the first week was pure hell physically and mentally. it hasn't been easy since then as i was put through many tests like 'football tailgating' where i had always got drunk.
i feel thousands times better physically and mentally. i did put on about 12 pounds but it was weight that i needed. i was rockin' that vodka chic skinny.
i haven't really put on any weight in the last month so hopefully i am where i will be. i'm finally sleeping well. that has been up and down with me but for the time being it's good.
my paycheck goes much farther since i'm not spending 140 bucks on vodka every two weeks.
finally went to the doctor yesterday for a full physical including blood work. just had the results faxed to me and i am blessed that everything looks great. it's a true testament to the healing powers of the human body if you won't abuse it. and this in a recently turned 50 year old man. (october)
3 months ago i was just like any newcomer on this board. i thank everyone that has wished me luck. this board has kept me off of the poison of alcohol. if you are a newbie.....this can be you in 3 months. i am not anything or anyone special. it had its claws in me hard but this board has given me the support to stay off of it.
i know that endzoner quit the same day as me and there was one other but i can't remember who. love to all september 8 babies.
much love to all on this board.
david.
Last edited by a fallen man; 12-08-2009 at 09:38 AM. Reason: new title
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David, I commend you for seeing the light. I know from experience how hard it is to change our ways when we're older. I remember getting to 3 mos. It was around that time I really started to feel better in every way - I had really done a number on myself with beer & 100 proof vodka. Also, I'd been abusing for many years & almost had to learn to live again without my "buffer".
I am so excited for you and look forward to hearing more about your journey. So glad you found us and have stayed here to help you heal.
I am so excited for you and look forward to hearing more about your journey. So glad you found us and have stayed here to help you heal.
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Join Date: May 2009
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Nice one on the three months!!
Thanks for your kind words on my 5 month thread too. Posts like that inspire me even more to ikeep up the good fight to hopefully inspire others to see that there potentially is a way out.
peace and love xxx
Thanks for your kind words on my 5 month thread too. Posts like that inspire me even more to ikeep up the good fight to hopefully inspire others to see that there potentially is a way out.
peace and love xxx
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CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES!!!!
Congrats on your three months! LIVE it up with a day at the movies, a new shirt or pants, or something yummy.. Or something silly. LOL.
Take some friends out and celebrate with pop and cake.
Yes, I know, a good way to put on some more weight, but you can always find a place to sweat it off later!
I am SO proud of you!!!!
An addict clean and sober is a miracle indeed! We can and DO do it!
Congrats on your three months! LIVE it up with a day at the movies, a new shirt or pants, or something yummy.. Or something silly. LOL.
Take some friends out and celebrate with pop and cake.
Yes, I know, a good way to put on some more weight, but you can always find a place to sweat it off later!I am SO proud of you!!!!
An addict clean and sober is a miracle indeed! We can and DO do it!
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Wishek, North Dakota
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Ive got goosie bumps ..and these aint from the cold were experiencing here at this moment , there bumps of happiness and excitment for you .. David im soooo proud of you ... this is just the beggining .. its gonna even get soooo much better . Im glad your results came out 100 % on the good .. right on hun .. and had no idea ya were so young " wink " much much luvies and respect yah sept 8th babe you .. ~ huggles Endzy~
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