8 days sober
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8 days sober
Hi guys. I am an alcoholic (go to was bourbon) of 13 years, and today marks my 8th day sober. It's been tough, but I have a great relationship with my Dr who's helping me. I also have a great support system with my husband and family. (No support group here in a small town.) I'm glad that I no longer wake up everyday hungover and disgusted with myself. Even though I know that it's different for everyone, I was wondering when does it start to get better? The cravings are gradually getting better, but I'm ready for them to be gone completely. Thanks for letting me chat.
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Join Date: Oct 2017
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Good job on 8 days. Been sober since a week before super bowl this year. Still get a craving here and there. But I always try to remember the withdrawals after a bender. Cause I can’t just drink one or one night. It always goes into week long none stop bender.
Keep up the good work!!!
Keep up the good work!!!
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Join Date: May 2017
Location: USA
Posts: 104
Hi Trac77, welcome. It's only been about 6 months since my last drink, but the cravings really dropped off at about 2 months for me. I don't really struggle with cravings on a day to day basis now, but I stay vigilant regardless. 8 days is wonderful. Wishing you many many more. 
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Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: FRANCE
Posts: 5,230
Welcome Trac.
8 days is wonderful and really is the foundation for lasting happiness.
Its is very early days though and you will start feeling way better and different in a couple / few months.
Stick around
V.
8 days is wonderful and really is the foundation for lasting happiness.
Its is very early days though and you will start feeling way better and different in a couple / few months.
Stick around
V.
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Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: The Great White North
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I'm at 87 days today. Never felt better. 8 days is awesome! And 8 days is tough as **** to get to bud. Everyone who's got to Day 8 will testify to that. It gets better, and there's bumps all the time. bit it gets sooooo better. Keep fighting
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Hi Trac. Welcome to SR. 8 days is awesome. Those are some really tough days and you made it through!
As the days and weeks go by, it has become less bad for me. I'm not so sure that I have actual craves anymore (at 108 days), but sometimes I have bad days and my thoughts turn to something (anything) that will make me feel better and numb those emotions. Alcohol pops into my head. I'm learning to sit with those feelings, as uncomfortable as they are. I had bad days when I was drinking too. That's where having a plan comes into play. What will you do, how will you handle those events and feelings when they arise ......and they will.
So, in answer to your question, it will get better and better every day, but it is a process. You can do this. Stay close to SR and read and post. It will help and you will learn...and that's a good thing.
As the days and weeks go by, it has become less bad for me. I'm not so sure that I have actual craves anymore (at 108 days), but sometimes I have bad days and my thoughts turn to something (anything) that will make me feel better and numb those emotions. Alcohol pops into my head. I'm learning to sit with those feelings, as uncomfortable as they are. I had bad days when I was drinking too. That's where having a plan comes into play. What will you do, how will you handle those events and feelings when they arise ......and they will.
So, in answer to your question, it will get better and better every day, but it is a process. You can do this. Stay close to SR and read and post. It will help and you will learn...and that's a good thing.
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