1 year sober
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1 year sober
Hi all,
Well one year ago I was struggling to get my first week up. I'm so glad I got through it and kept on week by week. I posted on here to get my feelings out and read heaps for advice and slowly but surely here I am at 1 year. First completely alcohol free Christmas and New Year ever and you know what, I didn't miss alcohol one bit.
I remember the early days well. I decided I would do what ever I had to stay alcohol free. I ate whatever I wanted - ice cream and slept a lot or lay on the bed and read books. I refused to worry about house work and chores I didn't want to do. I became a little reclusive in the first month and became quite good at saying no to people if I didn't want to do something. I started lifting weights which gave me a physical fight and got bad feelings out of the system.
Anyway we all do it differently but one things for sure, this site was the most important thing. I am introspective and not good at asking for help but if I felt bad I would type away on here and there was always someone there. It was a great feeling to get back on the site and find all the support which people had given me.
I really feel for those of you who are taking that initial step now in the New Year, Together we can do it, Stay strong, and thank you all.
leb
Well one year ago I was struggling to get my first week up. I'm so glad I got through it and kept on week by week. I posted on here to get my feelings out and read heaps for advice and slowly but surely here I am at 1 year. First completely alcohol free Christmas and New Year ever and you know what, I didn't miss alcohol one bit.
I remember the early days well. I decided I would do what ever I had to stay alcohol free. I ate whatever I wanted - ice cream and slept a lot or lay on the bed and read books. I refused to worry about house work and chores I didn't want to do. I became a little reclusive in the first month and became quite good at saying no to people if I didn't want to do something. I started lifting weights which gave me a physical fight and got bad feelings out of the system.
Anyway we all do it differently but one things for sure, this site was the most important thing. I am introspective and not good at asking for help but if I felt bad I would type away on here and there was always someone there. It was a great feeling to get back on the site and find all the support which people had given me.
I really feel for those of you who are taking that initial step now in the New Year, Together we can do it, Stay strong, and thank you all.
leb
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Thanks for this inspiring post as I start my journey.
I love what you said about saying No. I've quit twice and relapsed and now realize it was because I wouldn't say No to a social obligation, or to a business opportunity if I was overtired. I'm saying No to a lot of things right now, and it seems to be helping.
I can't imagine how wonderful it might be to be a year sober, but hopefully I'll know firsthand this time in 2017.
I love what you said about saying No. I've quit twice and relapsed and now realize it was because I wouldn't say No to a social obligation, or to a business opportunity if I was overtired. I'm saying No to a lot of things right now, and it seems to be helping.
I can't imagine how wonderful it might be to be a year sober, but hopefully I'll know firsthand this time in 2017.
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Originally Posted by leb 
Hi all,
Well one year ago I was struggling to get my first week up. I'm so glad I got through it and kept on week by week. I posted on here to get my feelings out and read heaps for advice and slowly but surely here I am at 1 year. First completely alcohol free Christmas and New Year ever and you know what, I didn't miss alcohol one bit.
I remember the early days well. I decided I would do what ever I had to stay alcohol free. I ate whatever I wanted - ice cream and slept a lot or lay on the bed and read books. I refused to worry about house work and chores I didn't want to do. I became a little reclusive in the first month and became quite good at saying no to people if I didn't want to do something. I started lifting weights which gave me a physical fight and got bad feelings out of the system.
Anyway we all do it differently but one things for sure, this site was the most important thing. I am introspective and not good at asking for help but if I felt bad I would type away on here and there was always someone there. It was a great feeling to get back on the site and find all the support which people had given me.
I really feel for those of you who are taking that initial step now in the New Year, Together we can do it, Stay strong, and thank you all.
leb
Well one year ago I was struggling to get my first week up. I'm so glad I got through it and kept on week by week. I posted on here to get my feelings out and read heaps for advice and slowly but surely here I am at 1 year. First completely alcohol free Christmas and New Year ever and you know what, I didn't miss alcohol one bit.
I remember the early days well. I decided I would do what ever I had to stay alcohol free. I ate whatever I wanted - ice cream and slept a lot or lay on the bed and read books. I refused to worry about house work and chores I didn't want to do. I became a little reclusive in the first month and became quite good at saying no to people if I didn't want to do something. I started lifting weights which gave me a physical fight and got bad feelings out of the system.
Anyway we all do it differently but one things for sure, this site was the most important thing. I am introspective and not good at asking for help but if I felt bad I would type away on here and there was always someone there. It was a great feeling to get back on the site and find all the support which people had given me.
I really feel for those of you who are taking that initial step now in the New Year, Together we can do it, Stay strong, and thank you all.
leb
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