Ben23

Today I am 7 days sober. It's a pretty mixed bag emotionally, but can't remember the last time I have felt this great. I have come to the realization that I can never have a drink again. Have been staying away from delving into my past mistakes as of yet. I'm pretty worried that will put me in a bad mindset, although I know in time I will need to face them. I am so focused on my sobriety, that I don't even feel like I have the time to do so yet. I hope to find some camaraderie on here.

48heath

Welcome to SR Ben,glad you are here.

Congratulations on a week sober.

neferkamichael

Ben23, 1 week sober is FANTASTIC, congratulations, rootin for ya.

Plure

Congrats Ben! That first week can be rough, both physically and emotionally but you're off to a great start! Sobriety is worth it, even more so as time goes on!

Soberwolf

Well done Ben good job on 7 days

saoutchik

Welcome Ben and congratulations on a week.

Alan6154

Nutrition, hydration, and making a list of things to do (and then getting them done). At one week sober it's time to start throwing in some exercise.

soberandhonest

Congratulations Ben! A week is a huge start. Keep it going, my friend!

Ben23

Thank y'all for the words of support, it put a smile on my face.

JustTony

Ben,

Only on day 12 myself. I too have come to the realisation that I can never drink again.

It's not that bad really! I can't remember any time when drinking did me a favour so I'm pleased to wave it goodbye.

Saturday night in the UK. Been a bit boring in front of the TV without zombifying my brain. But I would rather be bored than not remember what I did, said, watched or ate the night before.

Tony

Ben23

I feel you Tony, beautiful day in Texas. figured I'd get a good run in after work, cook something and watch the TV. Hopefully get some good rest. Congrats on 12 days bud

Ben23

That's what I thought, went and got a good pair of running shoes this morning. After only a week, I can already feel a ton of energy in my body, though my mind still feels a bit sluggish

Ben23

Thank you! I actually read a couple of your posts before joining, helped me a bit!

Dee74

Congratulations Ben - you're right to focus on recovery right now..everything else can wait a little

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PhoenixJ

Welcome

Hevyn

It's great to meet you, Ben - a whole week is fabulous! I was a bit disoriented & foggy at first - it's normal. You're going to have a whole new life.

CreativeThinker

Hey Ben...congrats on 1 week sober. You sound pumped! Get-R-Done! You can do this!

Oh...and welcome to SR!

PurpleKnight

1 Week is fantastic Ben!! Keep pushing through!!

JustTony

I hope today has been a success Ben

columbus

A week is a solid chunk o' change.