Another day 1
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Another day 1
Well, here it is, another day 1. This decade has seen a number of day ones. This day 1 is different though as I feel I have a solid action plan in place (including being an active participant in the forums on this site). I wish you all the best today. I will not drink today.
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Welcome, GreenDog. Having a plan is really helpful to keep you on track and you will always find a listening ear for support here. Join the Class of June 2019 forum to find buddies who are getting sober along with you.
You can do it! You deserve all the happiness a life without alcohol has in store for you.
You can do it! You deserve all the happiness a life without alcohol has in store for you.
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Greendog..my heartfelt sympathies to being on Day 1...it is SO HARD....anyone that gets thru the detox alone is a very strong person...
Just remember it WILL get better as long as you don't retreat to the drink.
Just remember it WILL get better as long as you don't retreat to the drink.
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Congratulations on your decision to quit, and on day one. I had a lot of them, too.
Remember, this can be your last day one. You never have to drink again.
Using all the help that was available, like AA and here, was how I was able to quit.
You can do it. I drank alcoholically for twenty five years. It's now been over ten years since I had a drink.
I didn't have the luxury of in-patient or out-patient. I was on my own.
Take advantage of this place, and AA if you're so inclined.
Make this your last day one.
Best to you.
Remember, this can be your last day one. You never have to drink again.
Using all the help that was available, like AA and here, was how I was able to quit.
You can do it. I drank alcoholically for twenty five years. It's now been over ten years since I had a drink.
I didn't have the luxury of in-patient or out-patient. I was on my own.
Take advantage of this place, and AA if you're so inclined.
Make this your last day one.
Best to you.
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Originally Posted by GreenDog 
Well, here it is, another day 1. This decade has seen a number of day ones. This day 1 is different though as I feel I have a solid action plan in place (including being an active participant in the forums on this site). I wish you all the best today. I will not drink today.
The sober life is the way ahead there is no moderation in our world !! once we discover that the plan comes into action
come join june Class
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I'm with you... another day 3 for me
Congrats on day 1!!! We can struggle through these first rough days together! I'm trying to figure out how this site works so I can connect with people..... struggling so far to figure it out.
I'm on another day 3 after a decade of heavy drinking. I've stopped several times... Now I'm trying again.
Way to go on your day!
I'm on another day 3 after a decade of heavy drinking. I've stopped several times... Now I'm trying again.
Way to go on your day!
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Originally Posted by nadt
Congrats on day 1!!! We can struggle through these first rough days together! I'm trying to figure out how this site works so I can connect with people..... struggling so far to figure it out.
I'm on another day 3 after a decade of heavy drinking. I've stopped several times... Now I'm trying again.
Way to go on your day!
I'm on another day 3 after a decade of heavy drinking. I've stopped several times... Now I'm trying again.
Way to go on your day!
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Day 4 here after a decade of MANY Day 1's myself. This is my first attempt where I'm actively participating in SR as well, and, like you said, this time does feel different.
And congratulations on doing Day 1 on a Friday! I think that takes guts and inspiration.
And congratulations on doing Day 1 on a Friday! I think that takes guts and inspiration.
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Originally Posted by BrianK
Day 4 here after a decade of MANY Day 1's myself. This is my first attempt where I'm actively participating in SR as well, and, like you said, this time does feel different.
And congratulations on doing Day 1 on a Friday! I think that takes guts and inspiration.
And congratulations on doing Day 1 on a Friday! I think that takes guts and inspiration.
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Originally Posted by GreenDog
These first few days are always so difficult but we just have to keep reminding ourselves the pangs of withdrawal are temporary. Good luck today. Hope you have a good sober Friday!
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Originally Posted by nadt
How's it going for you, GreenDog? I made it through Friday. Day 4 for me is not easier, but I've read several posts about day 5 being good so I'm going to push through. Good luck today
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Hi GreenDog. I also had many Day 1's - but I now have 11 yrs. sober. I know you can get free too. I'm so glad you decided to post & participate. We all understand how you feel, the way others just can't.
Good idea to keep distracted & busy. The anxiety will settle down.
Good idea to keep distracted & busy. The anxiety will settle down.
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Good luck GreenDog!
Getting up early and jogging/walking really helped me to sleep and just as importantly to make me feel tired by around 9 - 10pm which curtailed the worst of my booze cravings. As advice goes it is pretty low tech and analogue but it does get you through those early weeks.
Getting up early and jogging/walking really helped me to sleep and just as importantly to make me feel tired by around 9 - 10pm which curtailed the worst of my booze cravings. As advice goes it is pretty low tech and analogue but it does get you through those early weeks.
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