One week sober
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2019
Posts: 1
One week sober
Hi all,
I’m currently new to this - one week sober after years of abusing alcohol. I feel surprising ok at the moment just ridiculously tired but I’m sure there will be some bumps in the road at some point - I was hoping you guys could give me some words of wisdom on what to expect in the coming weeks
Thank you 😀
I’m currently new to this - one week sober after years of abusing alcohol. I feel surprising ok at the moment just ridiculously tired but I’m sure there will be some bumps in the road at some point - I was hoping you guys could give me some words of wisdom on what to expect in the coming weeks
Thank you 😀
Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 184
Well done on 1 week sober Katt, that’s a huge achievement
Try to set little goals for yourself, a daily goal or even hourly to help keep you focussed on anything but alcohol. I have replaced the empty evenings where’d I’d usually be drinking with a glass of water and a book/film/podcast, anything to keep the mind busy. I never used to enjoy those things as I would not even be paying attention while drunk. Its amazing what you enjoy more while sober.
For me after 2 weeks It already feels much better waking up with no hangover and awful feelings of regret. You will have some rocky moments and self doubt but keep reading on here if you can, i have found getting back on here a big inspiration. I can see people talking about their experiences who are now sober for many years and i cling on to that as something to aim for.
Above all dont be alone and share any of your daily thoughts and challenges with people here. Maybe join the daily 24 hour thread, you will feel some accomplishment every day which helps.
You can do this
Try to set little goals for yourself, a daily goal or even hourly to help keep you focussed on anything but alcohol. I have replaced the empty evenings where’d I’d usually be drinking with a glass of water and a book/film/podcast, anything to keep the mind busy. I never used to enjoy those things as I would not even be paying attention while drunk. Its amazing what you enjoy more while sober.
For me after 2 weeks It already feels much better waking up with no hangover and awful feelings of regret. You will have some rocky moments and self doubt but keep reading on here if you can, i have found getting back on here a big inspiration. I can see people talking about their experiences who are now sober for many years and i cling on to that as something to aim for.
Above all dont be alone and share any of your daily thoughts and challenges with people here. Maybe join the daily 24 hour thread, you will feel some accomplishment every day which helps.
You can do this
Member
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 412
Originally Posted by Katt121 
Hi all,
I’m currently new to this - one week sober after years of abusing alcohol. I feel surprising ok at the moment just ridiculously tired but I’m sure there will be some bumps in the road at some point - I was hoping you guys could give me some words of wisdom on what to expect in the coming weeks
Thank you ��
I’m currently new to this - one week sober after years of abusing alcohol. I feel surprising ok at the moment just ridiculously tired but I’m sure there will be some bumps in the road at some point - I was hoping you guys could give me some words of wisdom on what to expect in the coming weeks
Thank you ��
Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: New York, New York
Posts: 600
Originally Posted by PhoenixJ
welcome
Lots of good info.
A GP checkup and lots of meetings, as well as SR helped me greatly in the early days of my recovery.
Lots of good info.
A GP checkup and lots of meetings, as well as SR helped me greatly in the early days of my recovery.
Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: New York, New York
Posts: 600
Originally Posted by PhoenixJ
welcome
Lots of good info.
A GP checkup and lots of meetings, as well as SR helped me greatly in the early days of my recovery.
Lots of good info.
A GP checkup and lots of meetings, as well as SR helped me greatly in the early days of my recovery.
Member
Join Date: Jun 2019
Posts: 290
There' a lot of wisdom posted above, but the 2 gems that stand out to me are:
Appreciating what a gift it is to be able to be humble (real, honest humility/down-to-earth, not self-debasing) and grateful puts me in a position to benefit from everything much more. As soon as I start getting puffed up, overconfident, and think, "Ok, now I got this!", I might as well just go grab a case of beer.
This is Day 7 for me, too. And I had several hours a week ago to really soak in the despair that alcohol had caused me, but also to allow the gratitude for the gift of another day of life and another chance to let things right really sink in to my bones. At least I hope so. I can still recall that feeling at will, and try to do it daily.
To me the wisdom consists in approaching the world, God, others, the universe, etc. with precisely the disposition you're feeling now.
Then expect to be tested. The enemy HATES humility. I was tested yesterday, but this time my response was, "Ok, what do I expect? I drank heavily for 20 years, so, sure I'm going to have some "off" moments. I know the right thing to do in this situation. I'm not going to drink, and I'm going to trust the best will happen if I just try to do my best." And it did.
Don't fear the tests, but expect them That way when they come you don't say, "Oh, I knew I wasn't doing this right! I might as well drink!" Besides, I already said that over 1,000 times (at least once a week for 20 years) so it's unoriginal
You've got the keys of Humility and Gratitude in your hand. They can unlock many situations that open to treasures rather than remain closed in apathy and confusion.
Welcome, and Peace to you!
Originally Posted by Katt121
I was hoping you guys could give me some words of wisdom on what to expect in the coming weeks (1. Humility)
Thank you �� (2. Gratitude)
Thank you �� (2. Gratitude)
This is Day 7 for me, too. And I had several hours a week ago to really soak in the despair that alcohol had caused me, but also to allow the gratitude for the gift of another day of life and another chance to let things right really sink in to my bones. At least I hope so. I can still recall that feeling at will, and try to do it daily.
To me the wisdom consists in approaching the world, God, others, the universe, etc. with precisely the disposition you're feeling now.
Then expect to be tested. The enemy HATES humility. I was tested yesterday, but this time my response was, "Ok, what do I expect? I drank heavily for 20 years, so, sure I'm going to have some "off" moments. I know the right thing to do in this situation. I'm not going to drink, and I'm going to trust the best will happen if I just try to do my best." And it did.
Don't fear the tests, but expect them That way when they come you don't say, "Oh, I knew I wasn't doing this right! I might as well drink!" Besides, I already said that over 1,000 times (at least once a week for 20 years) so it's unoriginal
You've got the keys of Humility and Gratitude in your hand. They can unlock many situations that open to treasures rather than remain closed in apathy and confusion.
Welcome, and Peace to you!
Guest
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 8,674
So glad you are here!
I had to set very small goals too, and was very tired. Accomplishing even basic things like making the bed and tidying up were big - and if "all" I did that day was stay sober it was more than victory enough.
Healing takes time in all ways. I echo the suggestions about self care, gentleness, being involved here AND IRL - I started AA and there are plenty of other options.
A dr checkup to get a baseline of where we are after yrs of heavy drinking is very important, as well.
Keep going! Most important thing is being sober every day.
I had to set very small goals too, and was very tired. Accomplishing even basic things like making the bed and tidying up were big - and if "all" I did that day was stay sober it was more than victory enough.
Healing takes time in all ways. I echo the suggestions about self care, gentleness, being involved here AND IRL - I started AA and there are plenty of other options.
A dr checkup to get a baseline of where we are after yrs of heavy drinking is very important, as well.
Keep going! Most important thing is being sober every day.
Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Warwick RI
Posts: 1,276
Congratulations on one week..its a HUGE accomplishment...In my mind the first week is the hardest to get thru because you feel so horrible.
The only advice I have is do whatever it takes one day at a time to not pick up that drink...its not easy sometimes...but worth it.
The only advice I have is do whatever it takes one day at a time to not pick up that drink...its not easy sometimes...but worth it.
Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 239
Hi, Katt!!! Welcome!!! The advice above is awesome, so I don't have much to add except to say that this group is very helpful! I'm just starting day 6 on another attempt to get sober and I'm with ya-- exhausted! We've just got to stick with it and know it will keep getting better!
Glad you joined us!
Glad you joined us!
Currently Active Users Viewing this Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
