Introduction and accountability...
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Introduction and accountability...
Hello,
Today is the end of day 7 for me. It's been nearly 3 years going this long without drinking.
Had about 5 days here and there and eventually, (since October), became an everyday drinker. Panic attacks made me believe alcohol was my medication. Soon realized it only exacerbated symptoms.
Anyway, looking forward to day 8 and will use this as a "tool". I'm finding myself anxious about drinking in the future although I have no desire to do so and feel very solid and convicted about never drinking again.
Is this crazy fatigue normal? Or the anxiety about the future? I'm guessing this is where one day at a time comes into play?
Thanks for reading.
Today is the end of day 7 for me. It's been nearly 3 years going this long without drinking.
Had about 5 days here and there and eventually, (since October), became an everyday drinker. Panic attacks made me believe alcohol was my medication. Soon realized it only exacerbated symptoms.
Anyway, looking forward to day 8 and will use this as a "tool". I'm finding myself anxious about drinking in the future although I have no desire to do so and feel very solid and convicted about never drinking again.
Is this crazy fatigue normal? Or the anxiety about the future? I'm guessing this is where one day at a time comes into play?
Thanks for reading.
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CongratulatIons on a week 360 - that's a tremendous accomplishment in early recovery. I don't know your full story (years drinking, amounts consumed, etc) but in general, yes.. fatigue is normal. Make sure to eat regularly and get some exercise. Try not to worry about the future. Just enjoy each day of sobriety.
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Good morning day 8! Thank you all for the responses. I guess you could say I've been drinking for 14 years, minus 3 pregnancies, always stopped then.
I feel good this morning, have a free day at home. Plan on getting cleaning done, grocery store. But no drinking!
I feel good this morning, have a free day at home. Plan on getting cleaning done, grocery store. But no drinking!
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Finishing up day 8! Got a lot done today, feel good. Little anxious over all the little sounds I hear (live in the middle of nowhere, by choice), maybe it's just I'm not used to paying attention to them?
Looking forward to day 9!!
Looking forward to day 9!!
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Day 9 and off to work! My significant other of ten years told me.... "Can I tell you something".... I was surprised, he then said," I'm so very proud of you for all of this, thank you. "
It felt good to hear that and I feel good this morning. Have a good day everyone!
It felt good to hear that and I feel good this morning. Have a good day everyone!
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Originally Posted by 360startstoday 
Day 9 and off to work! My significant other of ten years told me.... "Can I tell you something".... I was surprised, he then said," I'm so very proud of you for all of this, thank you. "
It felt good to hear that and I feel good this morning. Have a good day everyone!
It felt good to hear that and I feel good this morning. Have a good day everyone!
(Don't be afraid to tell him how much his words meant and to keep them.coming....we all need encouragement!)
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Originally Posted by SportsFan15
These moments make it worth it even more!!! I live it!
(Don't be afraid to tell him how much his words meant and to keep them.coming....we all need encouragement!)
(Don't be afraid to tell him how much his words meant and to keep them.coming....we all need encouragement!)
Today is day 10, just hoping for a a good productive day!
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