Janis

I posted on Friday regarding my day one again and asking for suggestions to keep the cork in the bottle. I made it! I dove into AA, fought, went to meetings, watched recovery videos on YouTube, worked on my 4th step, went to the gym and started stringing together days again. It's only the 4th day but being able to go this long is a big deal as I was barely able to get a day one in there. My body is tired and my mind is foggy. I have night sweats but physically I'm doing much better today. I'm just really tired and foggy but grateful.
I just wanted to update the group and let those out there struggling know that it's worth the fight. I've had months and weeks before but when it's hard to string together more than one day at a time it's scary after being back out for a couple months.
Thanks for reading and have a good Monday.

Donnyb

Way to go Janis!!! My first weekend was the hardest for me but we BOTH made it!!! I have been taking one day at a time and I am already on my 22nd day. Fogginess pretty much gone and sleeping better now then I have in years. Keep it up!!

Janis

Thanks for sharing and congrats on 23 days! I'm looking forward to the brain fog and headaches to stop. I think I'm finally getting to a better hydration level.
Basically whatever it takes is where I'm at right now. Do everything not to drink.

firstymer

You are at 4 days AND you got past the weekend. Keep on pushing, Janis.

You can do this.

soberandseeking

Way to go Janis! It's my fourth day, too - hard but worth it. :hugs:

Gohawksgo

Great news! I joined SR today, I have 5-6 weeks but that includes 30 days in treatment!
Now begins the hard stuff

Verdantia

Excellent, Janis! You, too soberandseeking and Gohawksgo! Sobriety is a wonderful thing. Best wishes on your continuing sober journeys.

Verdantia

Congratulations, Donnyb as well!

Dee74

way to go for all you guys

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rascalwhiteoak

The first weekend is huge. Keep the momentum going!

Mick75

Keep it going it all gets better.

least

Took the words right out of my mouth!

Janis

Thanks to all the people that reached out with their accomplishments and kind words of encouragement. Day 5! I'm finally starting to physically and mentally feel better. I don't feel as I'm completely in a fog, I sweat last night but the rash on my face is going away, I don't feel like hurting people because of my irritability. I'm feeling determined to keep my sobriety no matter what. I really don't want to slip back into that place. I figure if I write it down here when I start getting complacent later I can read back to what it felt like in those first couple months.

Oregongirlsite

Yea for your 4th day!! Tomorrow will be my #4. I considered having a drink tonight after getting off work (9pm). I came here to SR and read so many good things. I put in for another 24 hours.