Lola23

So I'm on Day 3 today.

When I woke up this morning, I didn't feel so energetic that I wanted to JUMP out of bed. It was just about time to get up for work, and I wanted to continue laying there.

But here's the thing that I realized once I did get up and was getting in the shower. I didn't want to lay in bed b/c my head was aching. Or that I felt like vomiting. I didn't lay there with a pit in my stomach thinking "ugh, did I text him last night...again". I didn't want to stay in bed b/c I was afraid of going into the kitchen and seeing whether I did in fact finish that bottle of vodka or 2nd bottle of wine (almost always...yes). I didn't need to stay in bed b/c I had woken up at 3am with my heart racing. I didn't want to stay sleeping to not face the day and or my own face in the mirror.

No, I wanted to stay in bed this morning b/c the sheets felt so soft. Were they always this soft?
I wanted to stay in bed and watch the sun come streaming across my bedroom.
I wanted to stay in bed b/c my kitty was laying at my feet, curled up contently in a ball.
I wanted to stay in bed b/c I didn't thrash around all night and when I looked down across my bed it still looked perfectly made, I was just in it (I don't know why I love that, but I do and it makes me smile).

Did I have a totally restful sleep? Not really. I woke a few times and definitely still had the sweats, but it was better than the night before.

Anyways, just wanted to post. I know I'm still early in this journey and I've tried a few times already, but I hope you all don't mind if I keep posting.

The weekend is upon me. I'm going to need all the strength I can get.

HeadLump

That's a lovely post, Lola. Really made me smile

Please keep posting. Sending you very strong, positive vibes for the weekend. By Monday, I'll bet your sheets will feel even softer

Jupiters

great post indeed!!!!

PurpleKnight

Great job on 3 Days!!

Yeap, Sober mornings can be fantastic, when your sleep finally adjusts and you wake up rested, then you'll really know what you've been missing out on!!

ScottFromWI

Congrats on Day 3 lola. Sleep will come....the first week or so is rough as your body is adjusting, but it will get better. And definitely keep posting...we'll be here all weekend!

danyalcormier

Wow Lola I enjoyed that so much. Keep up the good times. And I love your name Lola its my new grand-daughters name to. Beautiful! Makes me think of yellow flowers cause of the song.

Gonnachange

Great post! Thank for writing.

Dee74

Way to go Lola

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jessie65

Awesome post. Congrats on 3 days!

happyandfree

That is a beautiful post lola. It had me choked up for a moment because I've had the same experience and feel such gratitude for it. Keep up the good work...it gets better and better.

Serper2014

I'm on day 6 (soon to be 7) and I def was sweating the first 3 nights, but the 4th night I slept like a baby. So maybe you will to! The good news is it's the weekend so tomorrow you can just stay in bed if you want to right?

Kys

Great post, thank you!

Enjoy your weekend

Miss99

Thank you Lola, That made me feel much better. I am on day 1 and still feeling scared and anxiety about everything. I hope it gets better and better, I am here if you want to chat all weekend. I told family and friends I needed "Me" time this weekend and decided to get sober once and for all !! Grateful for all the people here :P

hokey

Thank you for that wonderful post! and congrats on day 3

Lola23

Wow, thank you everyone!! Your kind words of support have stuck with me all day and I hope they will all weekend. And yes, I AM looking forward to waking up leisurely tomorrow morning....that is...if my kitty lets me

JJ9

Great post Lola! That sounds so wonderful!

lunar

Thank you for your superb post!
The part about the bed really hit home. Besides being damp with sweat, my sheets would be practically tied in knots and pulled off of the mattress every morning.
Wow, I don't miss that.
Stay well and be strong!