Day 16.
Sober...Finally.
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Galveston TX
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Day 16.
Ok, this has been sooo hard. Whatever though, I am doing it regardless. I am saving on average 140-160 dollars a week, which is nice. I remember everything that happened the night before, wake up without a hangover and im about 75% more productive at work. The downside is that I just have that window of being stressed right after work until I go to bed. I am trying to keep myself busy with cleaning, cooking and reading. I am really just waiting for the craving to leave. Once that happens, I think I should be somewhat content. This is the longest I have been sober since I was 16 (10 years). Anyway, thanks everyone. Just wanted to give an update.
Dom
Dom
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Hey dom. Congrats. I have the same issue every night. I'm on day 23 and like you this is the longest I have been sober for 20 years!!! We can do it. Do you have an ultimate date that you want to reach? Mine keeps changing. It keeps getting further and further away. Which is a good thing I guess! Do you go to meeting? Are you a part of a program? I'm not, but I know I need to be.
Random Guy
Join Date: Nov 2011
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I am glad to see that you are still hanging in there Dominica I am still going as well. While this isn't the longest I have gone sober the other times weren't really my choice, and I would go right back to drinking after the interuptions were over. No not prison just a time in my life when alcohol was not available at all.
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Originally Posted by Dominica2 
The downside is that I just have that window of being stressed right after work until I go to bed.
Dom
Dom
Pain is compulsory in recovery but misery is optional. When I share my pain and try to help other newcomers my misery goes away.
All the best, good to hear from you !
Bob R
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Originally Posted by Dominica2
Thanks everyone. Holly, I am doing AA right now. It really is helping me a LOT. I haven't really set a goal, just doing it one day at a time. BTW, congrats on day 23!
Bob
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That is some danged happy news you have there, Dominica. You knew you could do this, didn't you!
As for how to fill that time you used to spend drunk or passed out, what did you do before those days? What would you like to do now that you have the time? All the possibilities are in front of you now, and, the best part of this sober thing, you get to choose!
Well done.
As for how to fill that time you used to spend drunk or passed out, what did you do before those days? What would you like to do now that you have the time? All the possibilities are in front of you now, and, the best part of this sober thing, you get to choose!
Well done.
Sober...Finally.
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Galveston TX
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Thanks everyone. I am just going to do the usual work, running, reading, cleaning and visiting my grandmother. Trust me, that takes up almost all day.
I can't say I feel fantastic, but I have lost 12 pounds and my complexion looks much healthier. The way I feel is a different story. I am just hoping I am not in need of some anti-depressant meds, because I really don't like to even think about taking them. Just going to keep on pushin on, even if I am miserable. Thanks again.
I can't say I feel fantastic, but I have lost 12 pounds and my complexion looks much healthier. The way I feel is a different story. I am just hoping I am not in need of some anti-depressant meds, because I really don't like to even think about taking them. Just going to keep on pushin on, even if I am miserable. Thanks again.
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