Day 5
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Day 5
Hello,
Working on getting through Day 5.
I sent my wife a text message saying that I was ready to talk when she is ready. I told her that I understood if she wasnt ready yet......
Today I was out on my 11 mile run. I'm an avid runner and since I have an addictive personality, I run a lot.
I was not an everyday drinker. I was a binge drinker and drank when I could get away with it; hiding it from my wife and son. On those days I could drink I would start at 1030am when my wife would leave. I would go on a 5ish hour binge.
Anyhow, I get my best thinking done during these runs. I feel free and away from my stress.
Today I was thinking about why I cant relate to a Higher Power. I was asking myself why my Higher Power doesnt give me a sign that "its" working for me.
Then all of a sudden.... I realized that I am SOBER and not running with a hangover or the day after a binge and I have no desire to drink today. SOOO that was quite the sign for me.
So I get to mile 10 and I pass a friend of my neighbor drinking buddy. He yells out "You better hurry up and get back, Scott is at the house drinking all the Lager" I simply yelled back "I better keep running then and stay away from there".
After this exchange with this man I felt terrible. I guess that I got to thinking that its a shame that when people see me they just think of me as a drunk instead of a person trying to get it right.
I had to run my last mile telling myself that the man was put there by my evil addiction trying to lower my guard to give in.
I got home and Scott wasnt at home so he wasnt drinking all the beer. I came in an made some hot chocolate...... and had a nice giggle with my son when he walked in the door after school. I asked him what was so funny. He said ohhhh nothing..... I think he is girl crazy.... LOL.
Take care everyone.... it is getting better for me day by day.
Gall
Working on getting through Day 5.
I sent my wife a text message saying that I was ready to talk when she is ready. I told her that I understood if she wasnt ready yet......
Today I was out on my 11 mile run. I'm an avid runner and since I have an addictive personality, I run a lot.
I was not an everyday drinker. I was a binge drinker and drank when I could get away with it; hiding it from my wife and son. On those days I could drink I would start at 1030am when my wife would leave. I would go on a 5ish hour binge.
Anyhow, I get my best thinking done during these runs. I feel free and away from my stress.
Today I was thinking about why I cant relate to a Higher Power. I was asking myself why my Higher Power doesnt give me a sign that "its" working for me.
Then all of a sudden.... I realized that I am SOBER and not running with a hangover or the day after a binge and I have no desire to drink today. SOOO that was quite the sign for me.
So I get to mile 10 and I pass a friend of my neighbor drinking buddy. He yells out "You better hurry up and get back, Scott is at the house drinking all the Lager" I simply yelled back "I better keep running then and stay away from there".
After this exchange with this man I felt terrible. I guess that I got to thinking that its a shame that when people see me they just think of me as a drunk instead of a person trying to get it right.
I had to run my last mile telling myself that the man was put there by my evil addiction trying to lower my guard to give in.
I got home and Scott wasnt at home so he wasnt drinking all the beer. I came in an made some hot chocolate...... and had a nice giggle with my son when he walked in the door after school. I asked him what was so funny. He said ohhhh nothing..... I think he is girl crazy.... LOL.
Take care everyone.... it is getting better for me day by day.
Gall
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Day 5 winding down for me too. I used to run a long time ago, I keep thinking i need to start some kind of regular exercise. I'm not overweight at all but i know i'm not in great cardio shape either. Trying to get past this first sober week first, Day 5 was a bit tougher than 4 - felt foggy, off balance and just out of it at times. But no desire to drink.
Best of luck to my other day 5 compadres and everyone else. Extra luck for the weekend too, see you all soon.
Best of luck to my other day 5 compadres and everyone else. Extra luck for the weekend too, see you all soon.
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