MikeM

If you had asked me if I could be sober for just a day, I would have said: "Only if the hangover is too heavy."

When I came here, I was posting drunk. Thank God I did it on here though. Who knows what would have been sent to friends and family...

Everyone was very helpful. And it was with that help that I got to a point where I had a more solid basis for quitting.

Now I have 15 days sober and it's thanks to you all! I can't express how grateful I am.

And to everyone who is struggling: it can be done. And... make a plan. And also, make a plan. Something else that comes to mind: make a plan. And btw, make a plan.

Mike

P.S. Just wanted to add: make a plan.

kinzoku

Good for you Mike! Whats your plan right now if I may ask>?

MikeM

My plan is still a work in progress, but what I've done so far is build a Wellness Toolbox which I use every day. And I've identified my triggers and should one come up (which rarely happens), I use something from my Wellness Toolbox.

Apart from that, I've started making long-term goals. I want to do martial arts. I want to start dating. Ideally, get married and have kids.

I'm still thinking about my future and what I want it to be like and every once in a while it adjusts based on new input or a new idea.

I need to work on my plan more, but the above is helping me so much already.

least

Congrats on 15 days sober! It gets better.

Plure

Congrats man! Good feeling to see those days of being sober adding up huh?

MikeM

Absolutely!

SandyO

Congratulations Mike. I've used the wellness toolbox too. I add it as I start changing. At first I made plans to get through the next hour, then I started to think about that night, that weekend etc. soon I can start planning for weeks then months then years! Life is clearer when sober. Not always brighter but clearer. Well done on your progress.

Bunny211

Congrats Mike! It gets better and easier.

Soberwolf

This ain't to boost you or ego but every time I read your posts I am always left smiling in 15 days you are doing amazing Mike

MikeM

Thanks for the compliment! I'm not much of an ego person, so don't worry. I find that letting go of unnecessary ego stuff is very liberating.