Day 8
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Day 8
Hi all!
I've been on and off these forums. I've tried to quit drinking so many times. I finally weened myself off over a week ago. In fact, today is Day 8 sober, tomorrow will be the start of Day 9.
I guess I just wanted to share my excitement with you all
My liver ALT levels were extremely high. I had an ultrasound a few weeks ago and found out I already have fatty liver disease from my excessive alcohol usage. I had a really long, emotional talk with my doctor that really put my life into perspective. I will NOT become another statistic in the books of "death from alcohol." I am Sober. And despite a few headaches here and there, it feels great.
Day by day, the inner voice that screams "can't you just have ONE beer?" is slowly dying. At this point, he's but a faded whisper. And soon he'll be gone for good
I've been on and off these forums. I've tried to quit drinking so many times. I finally weened myself off over a week ago. In fact, today is Day 8 sober, tomorrow will be the start of Day 9.
I guess I just wanted to share my excitement with you all
My liver ALT levels were extremely high. I had an ultrasound a few weeks ago and found out I already have fatty liver disease from my excessive alcohol usage. I had a really long, emotional talk with my doctor that really put my life into perspective. I will NOT become another statistic in the books of "death from alcohol." I am Sober. And despite a few headaches here and there, it feels great.
Day by day, the inner voice that screams "can't you just have ONE beer?" is slowly dying. At this point, he's but a faded whisper. And soon he'll be gone for good
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Congrats. I'm not far ahead of you. I'm on Day 13. I hit bottom with a trip to ER, followed by ICU, followed by days in a regular room. And, here, I thought I had at least ten more years until it really started hurting my body. Nope. I only drank hardcore for four years. Four days is bad enough, so I'm not bragging about that or anything, just reflecting on how it can happen fast. I used to read on here that people got sober after drinking 20 and 30 years, so I foolishly thought I had more time. Wanted to give it up every single day but as I rode to the liquor store, those thoughts would cross my mind. Stupid AV was speaking.
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Congrats hope your still working on healing today . I too had to stop - my poor body was suffering .
I count myself one of the lucky ones , for in these 2 years of sobriety I lost two of my friends that were younger than me . Due to alcohol I was in shock , they continued to drink even with warnings from Dr's .
Finally it clicked You need to find the Will to Live - which I had found and they didn't . I did all I could to help them . Nothing did any good .
Stay strong - stay positive .
I count myself one of the lucky ones , for in these 2 years of sobriety I lost two of my friends that were younger than me . Due to alcohol I was in shock , they continued to drink even with warnings from Dr's .
Finally it clicked You need to find the Will to Live - which I had found and they didn't . I did all I could to help them . Nothing did any good .
Stay strong - stay positive .
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Originally Posted by notgonnastoptry 
Congrats. I'm not far ahead of you. I'm on Day 13. I hit bottom with a trip to ER, followed by ICU, followed by days in a regular room. And, here, I thought I had at least ten more years until it really started hurting my body. Nope. I only drank hardcore for four years. Four days is bad enough, so I'm not bragging about that or anything, just reflecting on how it can happen fast. I used to read on here that people got sober after drinking 20 and 30 years, so I foolishly thought I had more time. Wanted to give it up every single day but as I rode to the liquor store, those thoughts would cross my mind. Stupid AV was speaking.
Congrats on your recovery.
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Originally Posted by NestWasEmpty
Congrats hope your still working on healing today . I too had to stop - my poor body was suffering .
I count myself one of the lucky ones , for in these 2 years of sobriety I lost two of my friends that were younger than me . Due to alcohol I was in shock , they continued to drink even with warnings from Dr's .
Finally it clicked You need to find the Will to Live - which I had found and they didn't . I did all I could to help them . Nothing did any good .
Stay strong - stay positive .
I count myself one of the lucky ones , for in these 2 years of sobriety I lost two of my friends that were younger than me . Due to alcohol I was in shock , they continued to drink even with warnings from Dr's .
Finally it clicked You need to find the Will to Live - which I had found and they didn't . I did all I could to help them . Nothing did any good .
Stay strong - stay positive .
My doctor told me about a 39-year-old patient that she recently lost from alcohol. It really changed my mind about things
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