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It has not been a great deal of time since my last drinking episode, but I have gained a great amount of positives in my life so far. 40 days ago, I was a wreck. I was hungover and struggling to understand how I got to the place of disaster mentally, emotionally and physically. On and off Alcohol for years.
I spent the first night sober, sweating profusely and unable to sleep. I had really gotten myself into a mess. I was scared. I was drowning in my own prison of harm. I knew that a change was inevitable and it had to happen. I logged onto this forum and began a sober adventure again.
Fast forward to 40 days:
Restful Sleep
No heartburn
Clear thinking
Energy for work and house repairs
Emotions are level
More Money
Self Care is on point
Better relationship with SO
Better relationships with friends and family
No regrets
No blackouts
I incorporated a few nightly rituals in replace of alcohol:
I eat dinner when I get off work.
I take a bath and wash off the day.
I drink water and watered down alcohol free beverages
I get on SR and post in the 24 hour section
I watch an episode or two of a series
I get to bed early so I can greet the new day being rested
There is no alcohol in the house from Sunday to Thursday (SO can drink on weekends. Only 2 days a week and nothing more. And, it is only after all has been said and done for the day and evening. This is our commitment to each other and our family)
I continually check the forum and read or post for support.
So far so good. No urges. No fancy thoughts of alcohol. I know alcohol will kill me and I have a life to live. I empower myself by using positive affirming statements.
"You are meant to live a healthy life"
"You are important enough to not self destruct"
"You are not meant to live a life of abuse and self harm"
"You are deserving of a calm life and a stable life"
"You are important to others and to yourself"
"You have a lot to give to the world"
" You are happier and stable without alcohol"
"You are brave"
"You are strong"
So on and so forth.
Tis all for now!
I spent the first night sober, sweating profusely and unable to sleep. I had really gotten myself into a mess. I was scared. I was drowning in my own prison of harm. I knew that a change was inevitable and it had to happen. I logged onto this forum and began a sober adventure again.
Fast forward to 40 days:
Restful Sleep
No heartburn
Clear thinking
Energy for work and house repairs
Emotions are level
More Money
Self Care is on point
Better relationship with SO
Better relationships with friends and family
No regrets
No blackouts
I incorporated a few nightly rituals in replace of alcohol:
I eat dinner when I get off work.
I take a bath and wash off the day.
I drink water and watered down alcohol free beverages
I get on SR and post in the 24 hour section
I watch an episode or two of a series
I get to bed early so I can greet the new day being rested
There is no alcohol in the house from Sunday to Thursday (SO can drink on weekends. Only 2 days a week and nothing more. And, it is only after all has been said and done for the day and evening. This is our commitment to each other and our family)
I continually check the forum and read or post for support.
So far so good. No urges. No fancy thoughts of alcohol. I know alcohol will kill me and I have a life to live. I empower myself by using positive affirming statements.
"You are meant to live a healthy life"
"You are important enough to not self destruct"
"You are not meant to live a life of abuse and self harm"
"You are deserving of a calm life and a stable life"
"You are important to others and to yourself"
"You have a lot to give to the world"
" You are happier and stable without alcohol"
"You are brave"
"You are strong"
So on and so forth.
Tis all for now!
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