5th day sober
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Join Date: Jan 2013
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5th day sober
Today will make day number 5 with no alcohol. Yesterday evening was a bit difficult...my first Friday night completely sober in years. Some positives I've noticed so far...just getting in the car and driving after dark gives me a sense of freedom. I can go absolutely anywhere I want I don't have to worry "what if I get pulled over".
I'm comfortable for anyone to show up at my house at anytime, whether it be my mother, sister, boss, I don't have that fear of an unexpected visitor while in a drunken stupor.
I have PLENTY of energy to stay up late and watch movies, talk on the phone to friends, & spend time with my husband. On Friday nights we would normally start taking vodka shots right after work & be ready to eat dinner & pass out by 10pm. Yes, it's been very hard to sleep this week but last night I finally got good restful sleep.
I know this is only my 5th day... but each new day gives me more confidence and hope. I have to say...I'm proud of my strength so far.
Any tips & advice are greatly appreciated. My hardest time seems to be the evenings between 5 & 8 pm. I guess because that's when I would usually take my first shot.
I'm comfortable for anyone to show up at my house at anytime, whether it be my mother, sister, boss, I don't have that fear of an unexpected visitor while in a drunken stupor.
I have PLENTY of energy to stay up late and watch movies, talk on the phone to friends, & spend time with my husband. On Friday nights we would normally start taking vodka shots right after work & be ready to eat dinner & pass out by 10pm. Yes, it's been very hard to sleep this week but last night I finally got good restful sleep.
I know this is only my 5th day... but each new day gives me more confidence and hope. I have to say...I'm proud of my strength so far.
Any tips & advice are greatly appreciated. My hardest time seems to be the evenings between 5 & 8 pm. I guess because that's when I would usually take my first shot.
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Welcome passion. Congratulations on your 5 days. Those are some rough ones to get through, but you seem very positive and determined.
When I look back, I can't believe all the years I spent thinking alcohol was making me happier, more sociable, more relaxed. It ended up doing the exact opposite. Life was a struggle, no joy left. Never going back there again.
When I look back, I can't believe all the years I spent thinking alcohol was making me happier, more sociable, more relaxed. It ended up doing the exact opposite. Life was a struggle, no joy left. Never going back there again.
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Join Date: Nov 2010
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Welcome Passion. 5 days in a major accomplishment.
I find it helpful to slow things down and take it minute by minute when making a change.
Maybe you could plan different places to go or things to do so that you don't put yourself in a spot where drinking seems like the "best" (a lie really) option between 5-8 pm. I understand it sounds easy.....I know its a huge commitment that it achievable on a daily basis. You don't ever have to drink again if you don't want to....one minute at a time.
I find it helpful to slow things down and take it minute by minute when making a change.
Maybe you could plan different places to go or things to do so that you don't put yourself in a spot where drinking seems like the "best" (a lie really) option between 5-8 pm. I understand it sounds easy.....I know its a huge commitment that it achievable on a daily basis. You don't ever have to drink again if you don't want to....one minute at a time.
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Join Date: Apr 2010
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Welcome passion13!
The first Friday night was the hardest for me, too..... glad you hung in there! It feels good to get through the weekend sober and it gets easier as you go. Sounds like you're already onto the benefits of sobriety - Congratulations on 5 days!
The first Friday night was the hardest for me, too..... glad you hung in there! It feels good to get through the weekend sober and it gets easier as you go. Sounds like you're already onto the benefits of sobriety - Congratulations on 5 days!
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Join Date: Jan 2013
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Today is my day 5...it feels good to be able to spend time with my grandson sober. Normally on Saturdays, I would work out at the local gym and rush home to pour that first glass of wine and then proceed to the vodka. This poison was my post workout "energy drink". Not today, I make a cup of coffee instead. It feels good being sober!!! Looking foward to a sober day 6.
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