jaybee1

Happy Monday to everyone!

I'm just checking in on Day 11. Historically I have failed between day 10 and day 15. I feel like I'm in the "danger zone" now. I know it's ridiculous, but for me it feels like day 16 will be some sort of milestone for me due to my past behaviors.

Dee74

there's always the chance to write a new ending toi an old story Jaybee.

For years I couldn't get past 3 days...then I did...3 weeks, 3 months...3 years...

You can do this - use all the support you have

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jaybee1

Thanks Dee. My determination to break through that barrier will keep me motivated this coming weekend.

tuesdayschild

Congratulations! You can absolutely do this.

Verte

Hey Jaybee,

Hang out here. Find activity. Make Day 16 happen! You can do this.

I'm going on 5 weeks and I can tell you that I was glued to this website to the very last second of each day during the rough moments.

But the moments do pass and I do wake up sober. Feels amazing.

Keep your eye on the prize. You can do it!! Use the chat here, meetings, anything to keep your spirits up!

*way to go on Day 11 BTW.

changeiscoming

I too am at day 11 and day 10 had been my breaking point in the past. I had a very emotional day 9 - lots of tears and roller coaster emotions. I am proud of where I am today and I woke up feeling less sluggish.

jaybee1

Hi Change,

My breaking points were Day 4, and Day 10. It seemed like if I got past day 10 then day 14 or 15 was my nemesis. I know it's silly to get hung up on numbers, but that's the way my mind works.

I'm glad that you were able to get through a rough day nine, and that you're still right here with me on day 11!

HeadLump

Hi, jaybee!

I thought Christmas might be my downfall but I treated it like a challenge and promised myself I wouldn't weaken no matter what. I quite enjoyed the cravings at times because they gave me a chance to really show my determination

You've got this, jaybee. You're gonna sail right through day 16 and into the calmer waters beyond

hokey

Way to go Jaybee! 11 days is awesome!

PurpleKnight

Great job on 11 Days!! Keep pushing through!!

DowntownNYC

Nice job!

weirdesttoner

I can totally relate. I couldn't get past day 13 no matter how hard i tried.
And one time i did. When i decided that alcohol is no more an option, getting trough days wasn't such a big deal. I know it may sound silly, but that worked for me. Because when i had a choice, i've allways chosen alcohol.

I complained on this forum that in the first weeks days were long as hell. Lately i noticed that they are not that long anymore. They seem even shorter than when i used to be blacked out for 10 hours out of 24. Except now i'm actually being productive.

So, the begining is hard and unpleasant. I've been in a continuous beginning for many months. Only if i knew...
Don't keep yourself there anymore! Make this one last!

jaybee1

Thanks that's great advice. I made it through another day. I'm on day 12 now!

You're right. These days seem long as hell. Even the good days! I can't help but be in a hurry to get to day 16 AF. Something I've never been before