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Old 03-05-2019, 04:21 AM
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Day 4 Sober

I can't remember the last time I've gone this long without drinking. I'm just waiting for that trigger. I'm dreading Friday (although does it really make a difference what day is? Wine never cared before what day it is.) I feel good. I would like to continue feeling this way. F you wine. You can't tell me what to do anymore.

To everyone out there struggling....keep going. I'm routing for us all.
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Hello. Great going on four days.
That was always the killer day for me. I don't know why, I guess because I felt better and recovered from the last hangover.
Just remember , you never have to drink again. One day at a time.
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Old 03-05-2019, 08:28 AM
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Congrats Chrissy! Keep going
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Old 03-05-2019, 08:37 AM
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Hi Chrissy

Yep, day 4 was always my hump day. If I had had a few sober days because I'd gone overboard day 4 was when I was back to feeling "normal" and I was ready to dive straight back into a bottle of wine. But if you can get over today it does start to get easier and tomorrow you can say I've been sober for 5 days

Stay strong and welcome!
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Old 03-05-2019, 08:42 AM
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Go to an AA meeting on Friday night. It's a wonderful alternative to drinking. If AA is not your thing, spend three hours here. You will be around people who understand. In addition, we will be interested in how you are doing on the "big night."

That next trigger may be on Friday or some other time. I wouldn't wait and worry about it. Just be sensitive to your inner environment and seek out support when you need it.

I think at four days, you should stay in contact on a daily basis. It will help create a sober "groove" that will become more of your life. Drinking will eventually be little more than a thought that crosses your mind.
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Hey! day 4 here tooz Atleast day four doesn’t land on Friday! That would be a double killer. So we will be on day 7!
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Great on having 4 days w/o a drink, Chrissy and GOOSE! Stay strong for the weekend and have some non-alcoholic drinks in the fridge to go to when the cravings hit! Treat yourself with a special meal or dessert so you won't feel deprived.
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Old 03-05-2019, 10:20 AM
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Thanks everyone! I’m so glad I found this place as it is very supportive! Does anyone have any suggestions for a non alcoholic drink I can keep stocked up on?? Breaking the habit of getting home after work and opening a bottle of wine seems like a real good idea. Maybe something to take it’s place. Stay strong everyone! 😘 Hangovers suck!
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F you wine!
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Old 03-05-2019, 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Chrissy1104 View Post
Thanks everyone! I’m so glad I found this place as it is very supportive! Does anyone have any suggestions for a non alcoholic drink I can keep stocked up on?? Breaking the habit of getting home after work and opening a bottle of wine seems like a real good idea. Maybe something to take it’s place. Stay strong everyone! 😘 Hangovers suck!
Three fingers of orange juice in a tall glass (I like the stuff with the pulp still in it), and top it off with diet orange soda. I love the stuff.
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Hangovers do suck. The good news is, you'll never have to have another one.
Don't know what you like to drink without alcohol. What about grape juice? That's sorta like wine. I have no idea besides that, as I wasn't a wine drinker.
My drink is coffee but don't do that. In fact, avoid all caffeinated drinks.
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I switched to tea and sparkling flavored water!
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Italian sodas! Mmmmm yum
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Big congrats on Day 4! Keep going you're right Friday is just another day and there is no greater feeling than waking up on a Saturday morning clear headed and hangover free.

I've always got to have something nice in to drink. I've started drinking tonic water (out of a gin glass of course) haha I think it's a mental trick but it's quite satsfying. At first I was drinking ginger beer only thing is I'm trying to be a bit more calorie conscious and drop some pounds which is why the switch to slimline tonic water. Shloer grape juice might be similar to wine..
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Congratulations on staying clean for 4 days. You can PM me if you ever need any help.
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Great job on day 4!

I love hot tea in the evenings.
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Originally Posted by DriGuy View Post
Three fingers of orange juice in a tall glass (I like the stuff with the pulp still in it), and top it off with diet orange soda. I love the stuff.
That sounds delicious! I will give it a try!
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Originally Posted by Ghostlight1 View Post
Hangovers do suck. The good news is, you'll never have to have another one.
Don't know what you like to drink without alcohol. What about grape juice? That's sorta like wine. I have no idea besides that, as I wasn't a wine drinker.
My drink is coffee but don't do that. In fact, avoid all caffeinated drinks.


I drink almost a full pot of coffee in the morning. Can't get away from it! Grape juice may work also! Thanks for the idea!
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Great job on day 4!

I love hot tea in the evenings.
That is what I had tonight. I'll have to expand my knowledge of teas. I've heard there are some really good ones out there.
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Thanks everyone! These are all great drink suggestions!

Had to stop at the grocery store on my way home. The liquor store is right next door. It didn't take a lot for me to stay away. I hope my resolve stays this strong. I just never want to wake up with a hangover again, among a long list of other things. Alcohol took too much of my life already. I'm quite tired of it.

Good night SR. Thanks for being here.
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