VinnyMcM

This is the longest I’ve ever went without drinking. That includes drinking through the flu. Gross.

Eating again. Exercising again. Starting to see weight changes. Anxiety has taken a complete 180.

Only real “complaint” I have is the lack of sleep. Usually 3-4 hours a night but I know that will improve. I’ll take 5 hours of tossing and turning over 10 hours of drunk sleep any day.

On to day 11!

ScottFromWI

Congrats on double digits Vinny. It took a while for me to get back into a normal sleep pattern but it's sure nice to get some real sleep, isn't it?

MLD51

Great going!
My anxiety got so much better almost right away. I was a complete anxious mess while drinking (even got diagnosed with anxiety disorder). It was one of the first big changes I noticed, and I really wasn't expecting it. Who knew alcohol can cause anxiety... I sure didn't and my doctors never mentioned it.

Anna

Vinny, I'm so glad that you're seeing improvements already. Great job on Day 10!

january161992

VinnyMcM

MLD, I also got diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. My doctor put me on medication. Didn’t make any difference. I was never completely honest with him on my alcohol intake so that’s completely my fault. Never knew how much alcohol can cause anxiety until now.

SoberRican

Hello and congrats. Yeah the sleep thing is going to be all over the place. Due to your body going thru the motions of detoxifying. It will settle down and you will be able to get some good o shut eye. Some real shut eye. ✌

Pouncer

Great job!

Just want to say that I am on Day 24 and I still am having trouble sleeping. I think it’s normal. Glad you are feeling good.

Steely

Very happy for you Vinny.

It's great isn't it?

VinnyMcM

Steely, this has been the best 10 days of my life. I know it’s a life long battle but I’m glad I started down this path.

LilyLady1

Good for you, Vinny! And glad to read of the positive changes. Reading posts from all of you who are racking up the days is an inspiration.

I'm looking forward to reporting day 10.... 9 days from now.

VinnyMcM

Good luck Lily! Read here and post your results day by day. It really helped me with my 10 days. You probably feel awful today but I promise you it gets better day by day.

Auchieshuggle

Congratulations, Vinny! I think the first two weeks are the most difficult, so you're almost over the worst of it. Just remember why you have stopped and have a plan of action for when you're tempted.

Wastinglife

I'm on Day 8 Vinny and also anxiety-free but having erratic sleep. The sleep will sort itself out. I'm just happy to wake up clear-headed and my first thought is to get a coffee, not a beer. Good job on 10 days!

VinnyMcM

Hell im just happy not to need some kind of drink at my bedside for the 2:00 a.m. shakes. Great job on the 8 days!

Dee74

Congrats on 10 days Vinny -my sleep was pretty much back to a new normal at 10 days- 2 weeks.

Hope it will be for you too,

D

Zevin

Congrats Vinny, Lily and Wasting on your first almost 2 weeks!
My anxiety and panic attacks disappeared after a month of being sober. And I loved watching my blood pressure drop DAILY from stroke-level high to normal in 2 weeks.