Today is the Day!!
Old and in the Way
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: High and Dry
Posts: 789
Today is the Day!!
Wanted to let you know that today is officially "Day One" for me. I had planned to wait one week because of several things coming up this week that I thought would present too much temptation, and to start with a clean slate next Monday. Sitting here this morning, I decided I didn't want to wait, and that I'm sick of feeling sick. So, as of now, I'm officially in Recovery.
I've got an unopened, very nice bottle of cabernet in my kitchen. Fortunately, I've also got a new neighbor who moved in last Friday, so she will get a housewarming gift this evening.
Please wish me luck. Thanks in advance for your support.
God bless,
Joe
I've got an unopened, very nice bottle of cabernet in my kitchen. Fortunately, I've also got a new neighbor who moved in last Friday, so she will get a housewarming gift this evening.
Please wish me luck. Thanks in advance for your support.
God bless,
Joe
Member
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Southern California
Posts: 129
I'm so thrilled at your decision! I too decided while on-line here to finalley start with other newbie's as I have always put starting to stop off. day 6 for me..The first few days were very edgy..but each day away from the 1st is getting better and better. What can I say but tears of joy for your courage and we are all pulling for eachother. love randa
Member
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Georgia
Posts: 109
Brookie,
Glad to here you have decided to start day one. I am an alcoholic on day 4 and each day gets easier. My only word of advice is take it one hour at a time and get that booze out of the house as soon as possible.
My first day one started with Vodka in the house and I just was not strong enough. Started again the next day with an empty house. Also, post here as often as you need as you get through this first day. I posted every hour just to mark the passing of one hour closer to a clean day.
Know my thoughts and prayers will be with you,
Triegger
Glad to here you have decided to start day one. I am an alcoholic on day 4 and each day gets easier. My only word of advice is take it one hour at a time and get that booze out of the house as soon as possible.
My first day one started with Vodka in the house and I just was not strong enough. Started again the next day with an empty house. Also, post here as often as you need as you get through this first day. I posted every hour just to mark the passing of one hour closer to a clean day.
Know my thoughts and prayers will be with you,
Triegger
Member
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 8,709
Originally Posted by Brookie
I've got an unopened, very nice bottle of cabernet in my kitchen. Fortunately, I've also got a new neighbor who moved in last Friday, so she will get a housewarming gift this evening.
A grand day for you my friend. One hour at a time, and first thing you know, it's under your belt.
Wish you luck?
Done!
Old and in the Way
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: High and Dry
Posts: 789
Thanks everybody. Right now I have zero urge to drink, which is basically because of how much I drank yesterday. When I stopped for last week, my withdrawal symptoms were pretty mild, so knock on wood they will be again this time. The harder part will be the cravings, probably beginning tomorrow if history is any guide.
...ted :rambo:
Paused
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Anytown, USA
Posts: 101
Joeyour attitude is great. put a ribbon around that bottle and hand it off to the neighbor with a huge smile on your face. isn't it funny how all of us ended up here somehow or another when we were ready? you have found a great grouup of people. surf around, enjoy the scenery. hope your day is great. one day at a time.
Audra
Old and in the Way
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: High and Dry
Posts: 789
Originally Posted by MootPoint
WTG Joe! How are you doing right now? like, when you read this?
Currently Active Users Viewing this Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
