Day 21
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Day 21
It's hard to believe that it's been three full weeks since I last drank and got so drunk that I woke in the middle of the night nearly in a nervous breakdown.
21 Days/Three weeks in I am noticing positive changes:
1. Mood is stabilizing (could also be the anti-depressants kicking in)
2. I sleep a LOT but it's very restful
3. I'm motivated to exercise
4. My skin looks so much better and no more blotchy redness to cover up with make up
5. The cravings for sugar is starting to reduce. I'm still keeping pounds of M&Ms handy but noticed that I didn't need any yesterday.
6. I've saved about $350 so far by not drinking
7. No more heart burn!
Things are still tough though. I think about drinking every single day. I'm longing for the day that goes by where I don't think about wine or vodka or beer but mostly wine. I'm hopeful it will arrive soon because too be fully honest I miss it and wish I could be a "normal" drinker, whatever that is supposed to be. But I'm not and I accept that.
I started listening to "Alcohol Lied to Me" by Craig Beck and so far it is very good and helpful.
21 Days/Three weeks in I am noticing positive changes:
1. Mood is stabilizing (could also be the anti-depressants kicking in)
2. I sleep a LOT but it's very restful
3. I'm motivated to exercise
4. My skin looks so much better and no more blotchy redness to cover up with make up
5. The cravings for sugar is starting to reduce. I'm still keeping pounds of M&Ms handy but noticed that I didn't need any yesterday.
6. I've saved about $350 so far by not drinking
7. No more heart burn!
Things are still tough though. I think about drinking every single day. I'm longing for the day that goes by where I don't think about wine or vodka or beer but mostly wine. I'm hopeful it will arrive soon because too be fully honest I miss it and wish I could be a "normal" drinker, whatever that is supposed to be. But I'm not and I accept that.
I started listening to "Alcohol Lied to Me" by Craig Beck and so far it is very good and helpful.
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Hi Daisy, been following you.. Day 23 formyself so virtually equal.. I had a shocker yesterday. I could have thrown this whole sober thung down the drain and cracked a wine bottle or 2 easy yesterday. Thank god I didnt as today is a new day and feel good again.. Getting to know our new normal is going to take some time.. Never wanna go back to day 1 again!! Soldier in
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Happy to see you feeling good & optimistic on Day 21, DB. There will come a day when the thought of alcohol won't cross your mind. I know it seems impossible, but it will happen. 
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Originally Posted by sydneyman 
Hi Daisy, been following you.. Day 23 formyself so virtually equal.. I had a shocker yesterday. I could have thrown this whole sober thung down the drain and cracked a wine bottle or 2 easy yesterday. Thank god I didnt as today is a new day and feel good again.. Getting to know our new normal is going to take some time.. Never wanna go back to day 1 again!! Soldier in
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Originally Posted by Hevyn
Happy to see you feeling good & optimistic on Day 21, DB. There will come a day when the thought of alcohol won't cross your mind. I know it seems impossible, but it will happen.
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