Idontdrinkthnx

Hi everyone,

Have been lurking around here for a while but wanted to wait a bit before posting. I didn't want to let myself and everyone down.

So here I am.... Day 21. Ups and downs. Feeling happier. Face looking thinner.

Almost slipped up on Sat but made the right decision at the last minute.

Must not get complacent now. Every time I get a craving I remind myself of the reasons why I quit. There was nothing 'normal' about what I was getting up to.

So thank you for reading. I look forward to contributing more.

All the best

Me

winker

Way to go on day 21. I was a lurker, too and joined at day 35. I haven't been craving too much yet, but my fear of future craving and drinking is out of control. How stupid is that? To fear something that is not a reality. I am feeding that negative beast. Good luck to you. I think SR is going to help us a lot!

Michael66

Well done on 21 days! The nice thing now is that you'll start to feel the health benefits of not drinking.

Firehazard

Welcome to the mix ya'll. Fear can be a great motivator toward positive behavior. For me I still have a healthy fear of drinking on par with a healthy fear of heights. Not stupid at all!

hayley86

Welcome, congrats on 21 days! Glad you have joined us.

FeenixxRising

Well done on 21 days. And only 9 more days until one month sober.

Idontdrinkthnx

Thanks for the replies folks... I certainly have a healthy fear of my behaviour the night before I quit. I will carry that with me to help me focus.

Have also been remembering more from my childhood over the last week. V strange. With that and the vivid dreams, it's been quite surreal at times.

I must admit, I still wake up and think "oh no I got hammered.... Oh no I didn't... Nice one!"

Thanks again

Idontdrinkthnx

Well done on 35 days. I agree SR is going to help. I haven't told anyone what's going on so good to get it off my chest a bit. Keep us posted on your progress.

Cheers (the non drinking kind of course)

Hevyn

Welcome Idontdrink I'm so glad you posted. It really helps to not be alone anymore.

Great job on your 21 days. Those early ones are rough - but you sound optimistic and ready for your new & improved life.

Aarryckha

Congrats on 21 days! That's awesome!

Good job for catching yourself on Saturday.

I love your name!

Dee74

Welcome to the boards Idontdrinkthnx

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Idontdrinkthnx

Day 24.... Just a quick check in. All ok so far.

Looking forward to a month.

Cheers

Me

least

I'm glad you joined the family. Congrats on your sober time! Nearly a month sober now - that's great!

mattya18

Congratulations to all. I am on day 11 now. This is a very long time for me to go with out even one drink, I am avoiding a lot of situations and people and feeling a little but lonely but know I am making the right choice. Got to take it one day at a time....

adams

I still wake up and think "oh no I got hammered.... Oh no I didn't... Nice one!"


I like this. It made me chuckle. Great job, keep it up.

Idontdrinkthnx

Well hello again everyone. Here's my weekly check in.

Now on day 28.

Still completely sober.

I am very irritable at times but doing well generally. Weekends will hopefully become easier over time. I'm doing more positive things, just struggle at 5 - 7pm ish!

I would say my mental health and self esteem have improved.

Cheers

Me

firstymer

Excellent work, Idontdrinkthnx. Keep going. Stay strong.

Dee74

congrats on 28 days

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Hevyn

Day 28! That's fabulous. Keep it going - it'll get better and better.

Idontdrinkthnx

Hi all,

Thought I'd report back.

Still sober... I have now lost count of the days and see this as a good sign.

It must be six weeks or so since my last drink. It seems like a distant past.

The smell of alcohol on others is quite repulsive. Once again, don't want to get complacent but at the moment I feel that this is 'me' now.

I'm not letting anyone / anything take this sobriety away from me. I'm in control of my body for the first time in 15 years!

Thank you all

Me x