Notices

36 hours without a drink

Old 08-24-2016, 05:18 AM
  # 1 (permalink)  
Member
Thread Starter
 
jodc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 113
36 hours without a drink

I have 12 more hours of no drinking in front of me as I am going to work but this morning, my fear is greater than my resolve.

I will focus on one thing today - feelings are not facts. And when I arrive home, I will come here before I do anything else.

Thank you for being here.

Blessings to all. Have a wonderful day (or night, wherever you are)
jodc is offline  
Old 08-24-2016, 05:27 AM
  # 2 (permalink)  
Administrator
 
Dee74's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Australia
Posts: 211,043
Stay with us jodc

D
Dee74 is offline  
Old 08-24-2016, 05:29 AM
  # 3 (permalink)  
Guest
 
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 8,674
"Feelings are not facts." Thanks- I needed that reminder this morning and that note to put in CAPS on today's calendar in my journal.

The fact that our disease is one of perception keeps coming up throughout our sobriety, doesn't it?

You can do it!!
August252015 is offline  
Old 08-24-2016, 05:32 AM
  # 4 (permalink)  
Member
 
MrPL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 1,025
We're here for you jdoc.

If you think about drinking fast forward your thoughts to a month from now. See where you would be if you drank and where you will be because you won't drink.

You got this.

P
MrPL is offline  
Old 08-24-2016, 05:36 AM
  # 5 (permalink)  
Member
 
Zanna's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Derbyshire Dales, UK.
Posts: 2,618
I wish I could show everyone, the video my ex has just put on YouTube. He's toothless, absolutely paralytic and going on and on about the weather (for 15minutes). It has certainly put me off alcohol for life. It just isn't worth it, especially going through the first few days again.
Have a great day at work and see you here after
Zanna is offline  
Old 08-24-2016, 05:38 AM
  # 6 (permalink)  
Member
 
Elicia08's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 337
Hang in there, Jo. The first few days were awful for me but after that it got infinitely better. Hope you have a good day at work and see you when you get home!!
Elicia08 is offline  
Old 08-24-2016, 05:52 AM
  # 7 (permalink)  
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Colorado
Posts: 1,001
Great job. That first day is always toughest on me. Come right back. Friends are here for you.
Tonymblue is offline  
Old 08-24-2016, 05:55 AM
  # 8 (permalink)  
Member
 
Maudcat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Wareham, Mass
Posts: 7,067
Just try.
Maudcat is offline  
Old 08-24-2016, 06:07 AM
  # 9 (permalink)  
Giving up is NOT an option.
 
MLD51's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Western Wisconsin
Posts: 7,792
Yes - feelings are not facts.
Keep checking in here - lots of support and good information. We are all in this together!
MLD51 is offline  
Old 08-24-2016, 06:28 AM
  # 10 (permalink)  
Do your best
 
Soberwolf's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 67,047
We're with you x
Soberwolf is offline  
Old 08-24-2016, 06:29 AM
  # 11 (permalink)  
Member
Thread Starter
 
jodc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 113
Thank you.
jodc is offline  
Old 08-24-2016, 07:01 AM
  # 12 (permalink)  
Guest
 
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 8,674
Originally Posted by MrPL View Post
We're here for you jdoc.

If you think about drinking fast forward your thoughts to a month from now. See where you would be if you drank and where you will be because you won't drink.

You got this.

P
Fast forward your thoughts through TONIGHT. How will you feel tomorrow, if you drink today? Angry, depressed, sad, sick? Mad at yourself and self-pitying - again? Versus sober, not hungover, trying one more day that way, and moving forward.

As D and others say all the time- you have to want to be sober more than you want to drink. And that includes wanting the great things about sobriety (better health, sleep, relationships, everything, just to name a few things) MORE than you want the temporary escape/wash/rinse/repeat emotional cycle.

Good luck.
August252015 is offline  
Old 08-24-2016, 08:38 AM
  # 13 (permalink)  
Member
 
AnvilheadII's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: W Washington
Posts: 11,589
in the very early hours and days of recovery, we often have to live one hour at a time, or even one five minutes at a time. sober step, breathe, sober step, breathe.

coming here to SR is a good goal....we're like the Mother Ship. Food, Water and Rest are also very key.
AnvilheadII is offline  
Old 08-24-2016, 09:29 AM
  # 14 (permalink)  
Member
 
PurpleKnight's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Ireland
Posts: 25,826
You can do this Jodc!! Keep pushing through!!
PurpleKnight is offline  
Old 08-24-2016, 09:40 AM
  # 15 (permalink)  
The road goes on forever
 
MidnightRider's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Southern USA
Posts: 1,107
Stay close to SR... It is a life saver
MidnightRider is offline  
Old 08-24-2016, 05:10 PM
  # 16 (permalink)  
Member
Thread Starter
 
jodc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 113
I haven't learned how to quote someone yet but I will. For the time being, THANK YOU ALL!
jodc is offline  
Old 08-24-2016, 06:40 PM
  # 17 (permalink)  
Member
 
madgirl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 937
Stick close to the site and continue reaching out - congrats on making one of the best decisions of your life!
madgirl is offline  
Old 08-24-2016, 06:57 PM
  # 18 (permalink)  
Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Cypress
Posts: 56
I am four days in, and I am also in a place of fear. Your post lets me know that I am not alone in these feelings. All the best to you, and great job with your recovery!
Leaflet is offline  
Old 08-24-2016, 07:48 PM
  # 19 (permalink)  
Member
 
Delilah1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: California
Posts: 13,021
Welcome to SR! Lots of great advice above. The first few days are the hardest, but stick close to hear, and post before drinking. I had to plan out every minute of the first few days/weeks.

You will start to feel better physically, and then emotionally. I am just about 8 months on and it is much easier than it was. The thoughts of drinking do not pop into my mind often, and when they do I am able to play the tape through and think about how I would feel the next day.

Stick around here, read, a d post. You can do this!!!
Delilah1 is offline  

Currently Active Users Viewing this Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 02:30 PM.