New to Forum and day 1 !
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Thanks Lulu and Hevyn,
Nice to meet fellow dog lovers!
Hevyn, I'm hoping you are right. I've drunk most of my adult life and recently one drink always leads to more. So I thinks it time to put that phase of my life behind me. Hopefully sober feels as great as people say. I'm just not looking forward to the transition.
Nice to meet fellow dog lovers!
Hevyn, I'm hoping you are right. I've drunk most of my adult life and recently one drink always leads to more. So I thinks it time to put that phase of my life behind me. Hopefully sober feels as great as people say. I'm just not looking forward to the transition.
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Join Date: Aug 2013
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I'm not in the clear yet and dont know how long it will take. Atm i get night sweats and bizarre nightly hallucinations. The hallucinations are quite bizarre indeed, the first couple of nights i was really really confused what was going on, but now i'm expecting them, so i see them realise whats happening nip to the loo, drink of water, then climb back in my damp from sweat bed.
Hiker (and uksupport) I drank all my adult life too. I was so afraid to let go of it, even though it was destroying me in the end. I think we go through different phases as we heal from abusing it. I admit I felt like an alien in the beginning. I knew I wanted to be sober, and was happy about having a fresh start - but there was an adjustment period. Be patient with yourselves - you will get there and it will all be worth it! Then you never have to go back to that miserable place again.
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Hi everyone,
I'm well past the 24 hour point, so I guess I'm officially onto to Day 2!
I'd like to say Thank You to everyone here ! I realize I'm a newbie and only 1 day into a long journey, but I'm totally blown away by the positive support that exists here!
I don't think I've ever experienced anything like this on the Internet. Seriously.
Hiker
I'm well past the 24 hour point, so I guess I'm officially onto to Day 2!
I'd like to say Thank You to everyone here ! I realize I'm a newbie and only 1 day into a long journey, but I'm totally blown away by the positive support that exists here!
I don't think I've ever experienced anything like this on the Internet. Seriously.
Hiker
Hey Hiker to SR...I'm starting a second day here as well (after flunking) ...feels good to have no hangover...I must remember that later! I think it's natural to fear the changes when alcohol has been around so many aspects of your life...birthday, have a drink...baby born, have a drink....funeral, have a drink....festival, have a drink...cook, have a drink, etc etc....I'm at the point now where I have to come away from certain people in my life and look for different influences...change is what is needed, albeit scary....good luck with your journey!
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Thanks Lulu and Hevyn,
Nice to meet fellow dog lovers!
Hevyn, I'm hoping you are right. I've drunk most of my adult life and recently one drink always leads to more. So I thinks it time to put that phase of my life behind me. Hopefully sober feels as great as people say. I'm just not looking forward to the transition.
Nice to meet fellow dog lovers!
Hevyn, I'm hoping you are right. I've drunk most of my adult life and recently one drink always leads to more. So I thinks it time to put that phase of my life behind me. Hopefully sober feels as great as people say. I'm just not looking forward to the transition.
Congrats on making it to day 2, the first days are rough. How are you feeling?
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Hi lulu13,
I'm feeling fine tonight. It's the next few days that are generally the hardest. You know the time when the voice says "It'll be OK, just this time". Or "You've done so well this week. One time won't hurt". That's when it gets tough, at least for me.
Really, I think we're our own worse enemies when it comes to making excuses to drink. I need to find a way to banish that voice forever.
It's nice to have a support group this time around. It really makes a difference!
Hiker
I'm feeling fine tonight. It's the next few days that are generally the hardest. You know the time when the voice says "It'll be OK, just this time". Or "You've done so well this week. One time won't hurt". That's when it gets tough, at least for me.
Really, I think we're our own worse enemies when it comes to making excuses to drink. I need to find a way to banish that voice forever.
It's nice to have a support group this time around. It really makes a difference!
Hiker
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Hi Hiker! So glad you're with us..and on Day 2! And you're right, the support here is fantastic. There have been moments where my sobriety has been "wobbly" and posting here before it hit critical mass...saved my sober butt. The responses and support blew my mind...and allowed me to exhale rather than drown.
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You are so right, Hiker. I have only had one really bad craving since I quit and it was after I had a really excellent, happy day. It took me awhile to figure that one out! I actually drive a different route now so I do not go past my usual store. Glad that physically you are feeling okay.
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