bennybored

Well I am seeing how they say "one day at a time". Today is day 9 for me. Yesterday and the day before were the hardest days I think for me so far on my sober journey. Wow I was so down and wanted to drink so bad, especially yesterday. It was horrible but I forced myself to go to the gym and took a class that really helped. I woke up this morning and I feel great!!! Wow. Totally different energy today. I will run with it and I am glad because I am working in the pub and have a gig tonight at a bar - but I'm feeling strong - bring it on!!!!

Anna

I'm glad you're feeling better!

FHB1

I know how you feel bennybored. I am on day five and yesterday I was going crazy wanting a drink. I made it through though and today I feel great! I'm learning that there really is something to the "one day at a time" thing. Stay strong - you are not alone!!

Dee74

keep it going Benny - good for you!

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CaiHong

Good on you Benny.
Cai Hong

ETA

Awesome! I try to make sure experiences like that let sink in to my brain so the next time I really really want a drink I can remember that it does pass and there is happiness at the other end.

Good luck with work and show!

eJoshua

Nice work!

I think we all have our up days and down days. For me the down days got a little less down over time.

SomethingBetter

yep, over time the downs are not so down, they can be pretty bad at first, good job!

artsoul

So glad you're feeling good today. It was Anna that told me early on that recovery isn't like a straight line - there are up and downs. I had to trust what everyone else told me (and like eJoshua's post said) - it gets better.

Hope your gig/work went well - you're setting a great example to others in that atmosphere!

bennybored

Well I made it through - onto Day 10!!!

sugarbear1

It's a great day to start a gratitude list in case you hit a rough spot and need some encouragement. Nine days is quite an accomplishment!!!!!!!!!