SoberD

Well, as the title suggests, I have made it 1 week sober. As the initial withdrawals faded, I felt that familiar "glow" that comes (to me) with early sobriety. It is as if the dark clouds are lifting and I feel that I get to look forward to life again, rather than not care if I live or die. Something about this time feels different for me - more committed than ever before, have a solid plan in place, am at a time in life where sobriety is more "feasible," etc. I'm ready to be one of the successful veterans here - my time to beat this has finally come. Thanks for all of the continued support!

LeeJane

Big well done on a week.

hayley86

Congratulations on your week! That's great!

Lance40

Way to go SoberD

Anna

I'm glad you're doing so well and feeling positive.

BlueSkiesAhead

Congratulations SoberD,
You have the worst behind you now! Hang in there, it keeps getting better!

DefconOne

That glow might be your dopamine response system working overtime making up for the lack of alcohol. Some say us alcoholics have hyper sensitive brain based dopamine response systems that are particularly stimulated by alcohol. We get super sensations of euphoria that normies don't get from alcohol. That feeling makes us not want to stop once we get going. Be careful, the brain may shut it off at any minute and you can crash and feel horrible. We are after all a mass of chemicals and spirit.

Mags1

Hi SoberD, congratulations on one week sober, brill.

usetobeabrave

Congratulations on your first week, I am on day ten. My mind is becoming clearer but with that happening I am trying to find peace

xpander76

Congratulations! I'm at week one too! Xx

Soberwolf

Exellent Sober D thats amazing

Congrats

blueyes618

Great job on one week! It's so refreshing to begin a less "cloudy" outlook on life. I have faith in you!

PurpleKnight

Fantastic!!