Sean30

Have just woken up to day 2 clean and sober. Feel so raw, anxious and just empty. But I will not drink today no matter what. I'm reading threads and I'm going to read the big book today as i did yesterday. I just want to feel decent again

GhostFace

Its tough at the begining but it gets easier.

Good job on day 2

Lennox

Well done on day 2! Have a great sober day :-)

least

The first couple weeks can be rough, but remember it gets better and you won't always feel this way.

Anna

You will feel good again, Sean and you're doing the right thing.

Soberwolf

Your doing amazing on day 2 Sean

sva777

Every day sober, as unpredictable or hard as they are are better than a day of withdrawal.

Carlotta

I noticed that you reached out to another new person: this is the way we do it here by supporting each other.

Dee74

You can do this Sean - it gets easier

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Inchworm

Hi, Sean. I have an old copy of the Big Book. I had mentioned to a coworker (and an outspoken AA advocate) years ago that I was worried about my addictions at times. She gave me a copy of the Big Book that obviously belonged to someone else who had underlined parts of it here and there. I kind of like seeing what he thought was important to his recovery. That coworker died suddenly and was found with her bible in her lap and the big book on the table beside her. Somehow that comforts me.

Soberpotamus

Well done on day 2

PurpleKnight

You'll get there, Day 2 is fantastic!!

Soonerman

Good going Sean...soon you will be a old timer like me.) 14 days today...each morning I/you will feel clearer and clearer...Almost worth it just for the mornings...keep up the good work and I will always be 12 days ahead of you.))

Hevyn

Proud of you, Sean. The anxiety will ease up - as the others said, things will settle down. You'll be coming out into the sunshine before long. Glad you are here with us.

Delta088

Sean, like everyone's posted, it does get better. I'm sitting at 5 days now after drinking almost everyday for the last 10 years and heavy binge drinking over the last two. I'm just now starting to feel better...and I know it'll just keep getting better. Keep it going!

Sean30

Thanks for the posts everyone. Your support is keeping me strong. Days nearly over here in Australia and I'm nearly there..

Soberwolf

Good stuff Sean

sva777

How is it going Sean

Sean30

Hi all,

It's 1:30pm on day 3 and I'm still clean and sober. This morning I fought off some pretty mild urges to have a drink while doing some shopping but managed to dismiss it fairly quickly. I did some excersise this morning and I'm following a 24 hour plan right down on when to shower and eat. Reading the big book and trying some mindfulness when my thoughts just run amok. Starting to feel a lot better physically but my mood is quite low, but it's great to be a little more free at this moment than I have been for many months now. Number one mission, don't pick up the first drink NO MATTER WHAT. Thanks all

amber1988

Hi Sean,

You're doing so well you posted on one of my threads so I'm doing the same for you! I am also on day 3 - it's 6.13pm here in the UK. I'm finding it helps to tell myself that I've resisted the urge to drink once, I can do it again, and it will never get worse than this initial phase, only better. Are you going/planning to go to AA meetings? I'm here if you want to chat.

Amber