Linz805

Well it's been almost 7 weeks since my last drink. I just wanted to check in with everyone. I can say this week has been a good turn around. The first few weeks the obsession to drink was strong, then the obsession turned to not drinking and fear of failure... And the last few days I have just been calm and getting thru with my head held a little bit higher. I want to embrace this comfort but in the back of my mind I am saying not to get to comfortable. I do NOT have this figured out but I am enjoying the more quiet of my mind!! Finally, I feel better!!! I'm working with a lady as my temporary sponsor and going to meetings a few times a week and just praying and thanking God every day for one more day sober. I have avoided being around alcohol for a good 6 weeks but I realize I can't hide forever. I went to a restaurant where I could clearly see the bar and people drinking... And I was ok! Everyone hang tough. I am living proof it does get better if you do not pick up the first drink

REsoberALITY

That's awesome Linz!! I still avoid some restaurants that serve but I'm ok going in them for dinner if that's what's chosen. I still try to stay completely away from what I consider "drinking events." I've missed a few grad parties, weddings and bbq's this summer but I wouldn't trade my sobriety for the things I had to skip to get here.

Keep it all up my friend, you're doing Great!

Linz805

Yes I have a bachelorette party next Friday for my cousin. Dinner and then a rooftop bar. I am absolutely not going to the roof top bar but I plan on the dinner but I'm going to go with my gut next week and if it doesn't feel right I'll be "sick". Nothing is ever worth loosing this hard hard work!!

Julia8

thanks for the encouragement!

Delilah1

Great job on seven weeks! You are smart to avoid the bar.

Dee74

I'm glad you feel better Linz

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Quincy

Thanks for letting the newbies know its possible.

JD

You're doing great! Good going on the 7 weeks.

Mountainmanbob

That is very nice progress for 7 weeks sober.
Embrace it with all you have.
Because, for some sobering up and feeling comfortable takes a very long time.
I didn't feel good or think good for several months.
Got worse each time I got sober.

MB

Soberwolf

Great job Linz

Linz805

Thanks everyone! Yeah I'm not sure if the good feeling will last from here on out as this can be a roller coaster BUT I can def feel the difference after the first month. Sometimes it felt like my head was going to explode! I don't think it will now?? Lol