Day # 3 with some fear
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Day # 3 with some fear
Hello folks. Last week I posted that I wanted to get sober. Ive been drinking hard for 20 years. It was a rocky start but I'm on day 3. I'm a little hesitant about writing since its so early but to be straight up i need the support. Its a weird feeling not having that bottle in arms reach. I keep forgetting and looking for it then i have to remind myself i'm not drinking. I feel lonely without it as bad as that sounds. Ive never been one to express feelings so sharing my feelings is a little tough to do and to get use to. Thank you
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You're doing great, Ben. Day 3 is fantastic and you're doing well expressing your feeling. It's very emotional to let go of the alcohol crutch we've clung to for so long. I felt like I was taking a leap of faith. And, do have faith that it will work.
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It gets easier, Ben.
The important thing is to remember that alcohol is off the table. It cannot be an option. Once I did that, I actually found it very comforting to give up "the battle."
You can do this.
The important thing is to remember that alcohol is off the table. It cannot be an option. Once I did that, I actually found it very comforting to give up "the battle."
You can do this.
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Hi Ben. I drank for 3 decades so I understand what you are going through. I used alcohol to medicate every emotion I had. I've been sober for 6 months and it does take getting used to. It really does get easier the more distance you put between yourself and the bottle.
You're doing great! Keep going - you won't regret it!
You're doing great! Keep going - you won't regret it!
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GentelBen, please share any time. Keep posting. At first I felt like I lost some kind of friend(bad friend). You have to find something to fill the void. There are a million healthy things you are free to do now. Reading a good book is good. Start a journal. Exercise is a huge help. Go for a walk. Go to a meeting. Draw. Cook something. You are doing the best thing you can do for yourself. You will start to feel better and better.
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Ben, Great Job getting to day 3! I am on day 3 too so I know how hard it is. I have also been drinking for 20 years (on a very close to daily basis). I wish you the best of luck on your journey. I just joined this forum today and it looks like there is a lot of support here 
Good luck to you.
Good luck to you.
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Way to go, Ben! Day 3 is excellent. I found it odd to be mentally and emotionally present and early on felt sad, too to "give up" what seemed like an old friend. In reality, it was a horrid beast and life is simply so much better sober.
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