amandaw

I had a pretty good day today. Still feeling intense guilt about my drinking episode on Sunday, but I got a good night's sleep, had a good day at work, and cooked dinner for my family. Next, is homework for the kindergartener and bath time for both kids. Still grappling with doing outpatient rehab or AA. I've had previous bad experiences with AA, and all the outpatient rehabs require 12 step support (at least those that I've called). Right now I'm reading regularly, and am on lockdown at home-only able to travel to and from work and without my wallet. It's a pain, but if it's what I need to detox (I've never had serious withdrawals, I'm not a daily drinker) and get some sober days under my belt, I'm willing. I do have a doctor's appointment next week.

I did have some intense cravings on the way home from work, but without any funds I had to just deal with them and go home. As soon as I walked in the door I felt better.

Thanks for the support, and the kicks in the butt yesterday!

Mags1

Yay, Amanda, stick with it.

razor15

Great effort! Keep it rolling.

Ruby2

Hi Amanda, it sounds like you have renewed resolve. I don't know what your experiences have been with AA. I did inpatient rehab followed by AA so I can't weigh in on suggestions going one way or another. I currently attend at least one or two AA meetings a week for face to face contact and come on here. It has been working for me. I've met a few really supportive women through AA who I call or text regularly to help keep me accountable.

Good luck! With two little kids it is a challenge but can be done. I've got a nine and a six year old.

Laura567

Great to hear!

MavisTheFairy13

Hey amanda! Well done on day 2!
AA didn't appeal to me so I'm reading Rational Recovery and using AVRT. Also taking the herbal supplement kudzu which is supposed to reduce cravings.
Glad you are still here and posting!

Soberwolf

Hi Amanda well done on day 2 hope the doc apt goes well glad your willing to do what it takes try this its the SR secular sectiion they be able to show other models of recovery that isnt 12 step

youl get lots of advice in this thread hopefully

Secular Connections - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

Good luck Amanda

JanieJ

((((Amanda)))) You can do it, hun.

Ms Marie

Congrats Amanda. I'm on Day 2 also. I will be thinking positive thoughts for both of us.
(Actually, all of us)

ccam1973

Great job amanda. The first week was the hardest for me. Keep your guard up 24/7 and stay strong. what ever it takes to make it to tomorrow sober.

You can do it!

anattaboy

Congrats amanda! Glad you didn't change your name so I could say that.

SoberLeigh

Proud of you, Amanda.

amandaw

Thanks everyone! Waking up ready to take-on day 3! It feels great to wake up feeling good, even though I still want to stay snuggled under the covers. Guess I'd better get going.

JT0626

You got past day 2, awesome!!!!! One day at a time, you got this.

PurpleKnight

Keep pushing through Amanda!!