walkingecho

I'm moving into day 8, yesterday marking one full week without alcohol. The longest I've gone, I believe, in going on 9 years since my very first drink.

The withdrawals were bad. Hallucinations and anxiety after the physical illness began to subside. But what a difference a week makes! My appetite is fully back. My digestion is -almost- fully cooperating. The cloud of depression I've had hanging over my head my entire adult life is gone. I can't help but smile as I walk in the brisk winter air. I'm excelling at my job; something I haven't been able to say in years.

Things I've accomplished this week-

• Bought a winter coat and scarf, because I actually care about myself.
  
• Finished the weekend with an extra several hundred dollars than I normally would have because I wasn't spending it on alcohol or calling out of work due to being sick.
  
• Mailed Christmas cards for the first time in my life, and decorated my room with lights.
  
• Bought myself a Christmas present since I had a hundred bucks to spare that I felt that I earned.
  
• Cleaned the house.
  
• Made a business contact for my side-endeavor that may prove quite lucrative.
  
• Enrolled in a class.

I haven't felt an urge to drink. I suspect I might not. I haven't been around here much because support isn't something I've felt I've needed this week, although I have popped in occasionally to read stories and PM people who seemed in extra need of some encouragement, and I'll continue to do that.

Keep doing what you do guys and gals!

seasky

Congrats walkingecho

amazing what a week will do !!!!!!!

Soberwolf

Well done walking 7 days is fantastic

JanieJ

Hey Echo, congratulations my friend, that's awesome

sprout50

Well done! Keep up the good work!!!

GracieLou

Congrats! Keep on keeping on

PurpleKnight

Fantastic walkingecho!! Keep it going!!