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Old 07-03-2014, 03:57 AM
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We'll I am quite chuffed to say I'm 61 days sober today and I notice that my cravings have really reduced which is great. I am still ever wary of a slip up as it has happened before to me when I thought it would be ok to go back to having 1 or 2 beers occasionally..... This does not work and I am the living proof. I have worked hard to get to 61 days and I sure don't want to slide all the way down to day 1 again!
My mood swings are becoming less and my mind is starting to clear. My ginger beer name is because I find the ginger really calming when I have a craving.
I have started back training at the gym which has been helpful too. I still have many issues with my lonliness as I isolated myself as a drinker and have no real friends however my wife has been a great support for me and I a so grateful for that. I like to read everyone's thoughts and stories on this site as it helps me realize I am not alone in my illness.
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Old 07-03-2014, 04:01 AM
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60 plus days is huge...good going...yaaaa like me, I do not want or need to go back to day 1.....keep up the great job. Life gets better and the craving get less......
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Old 07-03-2014, 04:11 AM
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Old 07-03-2014, 04:59 AM
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Congrats!!! Today makes 60 for me so we almost have the same sobriety date!!!
Sounds like you're doing amazing!!!
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Old 07-03-2014, 05:29 AM
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Old 07-03-2014, 05:39 AM
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Congratulations Lovingingerbeer!!!!!!!!
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Old 07-03-2014, 05:43 AM
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61 days is pretty spectacular! Congrats!!!

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Old 07-03-2014, 05:56 AM
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Great work on 61 days - Yay!!!!!
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Old 07-03-2014, 06:01 AM
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Great job! This accomplishment inspires me even though I'm just on day 4
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Old 07-03-2014, 06:09 AM
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Way to go, keep up the good work!
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Old 07-03-2014, 06:38 AM
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61 Days is fantastic!! Keep pushing through!!
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Old 07-03-2014, 10:07 AM
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Sweet! Congrats on 60 days!
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Old 07-03-2014, 10:17 AM
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Yay! Good job!
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Old 07-03-2014, 01:30 PM
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Thanks everyone.it seems we share a common battle
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Old 07-03-2014, 02:14 PM
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Congrats on two months sober!
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Old 07-03-2014, 02:15 PM
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Hey, that's great!
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Congrats, that's awesome. Keep it up. Best wishes!
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