Approaching Day 9 - Detox & Withdrawal
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Approaching Day 9 - Detox & Withdrawal
Hi Everyone,
This isn't a topic where I moan about how hard detox and withdrawal are, because you all know. Its rubbish.
My desire for a drink today is 50% of what it was yesterday and I am fighting hard. I am going to get through this, partly because I don't want to go through this again.
If what the Golden Oldies tell me that the more days of sobriety under your belt the easier it gets, then I am keep my eyes firmly on the price.
I am day 9 since my last drink and my relationship with my Wife is going from strength to strength, I think she is seeing that my words were not empty and that I intend to make this change permanent.
The thought of sitting in my chair night after night drinking is repugnant to me right now. The waste of money, the sad man that I was and then theres the deceit. Its too much to bear going back to all that.
I am looking forward to the future, whether it be long or short and making the most of each day sober, for me, for my family and now for all you guys that have helped me along on this journey.
A big thank you from me, Lancashire to all of you.
This isn't a topic where I moan about how hard detox and withdrawal are, because you all know. Its rubbish.
My desire for a drink today is 50% of what it was yesterday and I am fighting hard. I am going to get through this, partly because I don't want to go through this again.
If what the Golden Oldies tell me that the more days of sobriety under your belt the easier it gets, then I am keep my eyes firmly on the price.
I am day 9 since my last drink and my relationship with my Wife is going from strength to strength, I think she is seeing that my words were not empty and that I intend to make this change permanent.
The thought of sitting in my chair night after night drinking is repugnant to me right now. The waste of money, the sad man that I was and then theres the deceit. Its too much to bear going back to all that.
I am looking forward to the future, whether it be long or short and making the most of each day sober, for me, for my family and now for all you guys that have helped me along on this journey.
A big thank you from me, Lancashire to all of you.
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Lancashire, that's great, such a positive post.
And, I'm glad your wife notices the changes. I remember when my husband started to see my actions and he could begin to believe that there was hope.
And, I'm glad your wife notices the changes. I remember when my husband started to see my actions and he could begin to believe that there was hope.
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It does get easier Lancashire but -not to be a downer - be sure not to be lulled into a complacency - the first 3 months were pretty up and down for me with challenges here there and everywhere - after that things smoothed out.
I figure 3 months against 30 years is a fairly reasonable price to pay
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I figure 3 months against 30 years is a fairly reasonable price to pay
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Originally Posted by Dee74 
It does get easier Lancashire but don;t be lulled into a complacency - the first 3 months were pretty up and down for me - after that things smoothed out.
I figure 3 months against 30 years is a fairly reasonable price to pay
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I figure 3 months against 30 years is a fairly reasonable price to pay
D
If someone would have told me on Christmas Day that New Years Eve would be the last time I had a drink, I would have shown them the door with my foot, honestly I never thought I could stop for 9 days. This is testament to what a great community Sober Recovery have going on here.
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I like this post ... while we must do this for ourselves it is imperative to think of our spouses, families, significant others, loved ones who suffer from our behavior. Do it for you and then do it for your wife Lancashire ... the motivation sometimes to not let someone down is all it takes. We'll done on day 9 ... day 8 OK for me today.
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