Double Digits - Day 10!
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Double Digits - Day 10!
Hi all! 
So here we are at day 10 - Double digits! I was gonna wait until around day 14 but I feel like this is a pretty big deal and I wanted to have something to look back on...
In my previous post I explained about certain stresses that may have previously been a trigger to drink - I held out and I feel it has paid off because I now know that my blood results came back and are improving, my sisters tests re her unborn baby have came back clear ( no gestational diabetes) and my dog who was on the verge of having an eye removed has made very good progress and although he's not out of the woods, all of his medication and drops are working well.
All of the above probably wouldn't have been possible if I had of drank - I probably wouldn't have gone to the doctors, I probably wouldn't have been able to drive my sister to the hospital and I probably wouldn't have been proactive in getting the dog to the vets.
I'm beyond grateful to have found the strength to persevere and remain committed to staying sober.
I've had very few urges but some tools I've found helpful during the past 10 days are Hierarchy Of Values, Playing the tape forward and also Vital Absorbing Creative Interests.
Thank you again for all of your ongoing support here at SR and I must say that the online SMART meetings have also been a great help in my recovery so far
So here we are at day 10 - Double digits! I was gonna wait until around day 14 but I feel like this is a pretty big deal and I wanted to have something to look back on...
In my previous post I explained about certain stresses that may have previously been a trigger to drink - I held out and I feel it has paid off because I now know that my blood results came back and are improving, my sisters tests re her unborn baby have came back clear ( no gestational diabetes) and my dog who was on the verge of having an eye removed has made very good progress and although he's not out of the woods, all of his medication and drops are working well.
All of the above probably wouldn't have been possible if I had of drank - I probably wouldn't have gone to the doctors, I probably wouldn't have been able to drive my sister to the hospital and I probably wouldn't have been proactive in getting the dog to the vets.
I'm beyond grateful to have found the strength to persevere and remain committed to staying sober.
I've had very few urges but some tools I've found helpful during the past 10 days are Hierarchy Of Values, Playing the tape forward and also Vital Absorbing Creative Interests.
Thank you again for all of your ongoing support here at SR and I must say that the online SMART meetings have also been a great help in my recovery so far
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Originally Posted by Steely 
Congratulations Steph. It feels really great when we are able to meet the challenges without turning to alcohol. Made stronger every time.
Well done.
Well done.
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Originally Posted by Kjma
I agree with Steely. Every time we meet the challenges alcohol free that we previously didn't, we become stronger. Way to go on 10!!
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Congratulations on 10 days! 10 days is definitely a big milestone and I can say from recent experience that it just gets better. Although, some challenges are still ahead- you can face them with a clear head and body every morning 💗
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Every day is a little better than the last - Definitely challenges ahead but I honestly feel better equipped to deal with them now and it helps having you guys on hand for support
It's not only crazy how much clearer things are already but also the realisation of how alcohol (or other DOCs) take over so many areas of our lives - I'm just enjoying getting to know the real Steph
Thank you again
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