For members with less than 2 weeks sober...Part 7
Forward we go...side by side-Rest In Peace
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Serene In Dixie
Posts: 36,740
Hi Val....
Day 1 is done....glad it went smoothly..
Please read the top sticky post in our Alcoholism Forum
it has lot's of info on de toxing.
The best tip? Drink a lot of water to flush out the toxins.
Glad you checked in.
Day 1 is done....glad it went smoothly..
Please read the top sticky post in our Alcoholism Forum
it has lot's of info on de toxing.
The best tip? Drink a lot of water to flush out the toxins.
Glad you checked in.
Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Spain
Posts: 33
Thanks CarolD, I'll check those out.
Well, today was the second day and it was already alot tougher (as I already expected). Especially since there was drinks all around at my internship. (or whatever it's called in English, correct me pls if you understand what I mean
) I didn't have a drink, and I just drank some juice instead, and I'm feeling pretty darn good about doing that. Yet physically I'm not feeling as good as yesterday. I'll try holding on for the rest of the day, day two! Yeah!
Well, today was the second day and it was already alot tougher (as I already expected). Especially since there was drinks all around at my internship. (or whatever it's called in English, correct me pls if you understand what I mean
) I didn't have a drink, and I just drank some juice instead, and I'm feeling pretty darn good about doing that. Yet physically I'm not feeling as good as yesterday. I'll try holding on for the rest of the day, day two! Yeah!
Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Montana
Posts: 112
Day 5--got a decent night's sleep. No crazy jolts awake, and no drenching sweats.
Definitely slept in too far and didn't get after my work as fast as I would have liked...
But, it's warm out--and that pup of mine has that gleam in her eye that means one thing: Frisbee!
Have a great day everyone!
Definitely slept in too far and didn't get after my work as fast as I would have liked...
But, it's warm out--and that pup of mine has that gleam in her eye that means one thing: Frisbee!
Have a great day everyone!
being me
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: CA
Posts: 252
Thanks for the encouragement Carol.
Congrats to everyone getting through these tough first days and thanks for sharing your experiences.
There is no MJ in my home now. This is very good.
I actually ended up in a weird situation yesterday and drank for the first time in more than 3 months. So, new sober date, here I come!
I had lost sight of the amount of work involved in maintaining sobriety. Recovery is an ongoing process, not something I want to forget or obsess over, but rather keep with me in a balanced way. I am feeling hopeful.
Congrats to everyone getting through these tough first days and thanks for sharing your experiences.
There is no MJ in my home now. This is very good.
I actually ended up in a weird situation yesterday and drank for the first time in more than 3 months. So, new sober date, here I come!
I had lost sight of the amount of work involved in maintaining sobriety. Recovery is an ongoing process, not something I want to forget or obsess over, but rather keep with me in a balanced way. I am feeling hopeful.
Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Montana
Posts: 112
Checkin' in. Day 7. Tonight is a big night as it's "Hockey Night". Sure the fellas will be over later. I'm going to stick with my Root Beer.
Hang in there Valencia. A lot of day 1's can go towards Day Never Again. Stay strong.
Hope everyone's weekend was a good one. Spring is starting to peek out here in western Montana. Put a smile on my face all weekend--as well as being sober for all of it.
Stay strong.
Hang in there Valencia. A lot of day 1's can go towards Day Never Again. Stay strong.
Hope everyone's weekend was a good one. Spring is starting to peek out here in western Montana. Put a smile on my face all weekend--as well as being sober for all of it.
Stay strong.
Forward we go...side by side-Rest In Peace
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Serene In Dixie
Posts: 36,740
Hi Everyone...
Thanks for checking in .
It was spring like here too...no jacket required
Sun was bright and sky clear.
I live close to Atlanta ...our winters are mild. usually mild.
My weekend went smoothly.
Some AA ... some SR ... some time with recovery friends.
I want to mention AA friendships.....
one member is bringing down her elderly parents to live in her home.
Other AA members brought trucks over and "de clttered" ...
hauling stuff off ...cleaning and re painting inside.
That's the fellwoship at it's best...each one helping
without pay....only knowing help is needed.
It's not only about not drinking...AA is about being the
very best person you can be....
I'm so grateful to begin this week ..serene and sober!
Wishing the same for my SR friends
Thanks for checking in .
It was spring like here too...no jacket required
Sun was bright and sky clear.
I live close to Atlanta ...our winters are mild. usually mild.
My weekend went smoothly.
Some AA ... some SR ... some time with recovery friends.
I want to mention AA friendships.....
one member is bringing down her elderly parents to live in her home.
Other AA members brought trucks over and "de clttered" ...
hauling stuff off ...cleaning and re painting inside.
That's the fellwoship at it's best...each one helping
without pay....only knowing help is needed.
It's not only about not drinking...AA is about being the
very best person you can be....
I'm so grateful to begin this week ..serene and sober!
Wishing the same for my SR friends
Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: midwest
Posts: 231
starting over again
today is day one, 02-09-2009!! friday was one of the worst days of my life if not the worst, and everything is pretty bad. I know I cannot drink under these circumstances, I would fall apart worse than I already am, I have been crying so much and so tense and cannot sleep. so here I go again, giving up my will to God
Forward we go...side by side-Rest In Peace
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Serene In Dixie
Posts: 36,740
rubycanoe ....Welcome to our Daily Support thread...
I'm so sorry your life is filled with difficulties recently.
Prayers coming your way for comfort and peace.
I'm so sorry your life is filled with difficulties recently.
Prayers coming your way for comfort and peace.
Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Montana
Posts: 112
Checking in. Heading to bed--Day 8 comes to a close.
It is really, really, amazing how good I feel physically right now. I can't imagine going back to that daily--literally--dragging myself out of bed, and fighting the cobwebs of being in an alcohol addled fog all day.
Yep, it's still tough mentally--but man--when I think of how good I feel physically, it seems to make the mental anguish a lot easier.
Hope everyone is well. See you all tomorrow.
It is really, really, amazing how good I feel physically right now. I can't imagine going back to that daily--literally--dragging myself out of bed, and fighting the cobwebs of being in an alcohol addled fog all day.
Yep, it's still tough mentally--but man--when I think of how good I feel physically, it seems to make the mental anguish a lot easier.
Hope everyone is well. See you all tomorrow.
Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Spain
Posts: 33
Close to 11pm over here, almost done with day 3. It's getting a lot more difficult at some points of the day than before, like in my free time, yet easier in the time I'm busy. So I hope I can keep myself busy and also keep myself from drinking in my spare time. Tomorrow I'm up for day 4. I'm so proud right now lol
I'm so proud right now lol
Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Montana
Posts: 112
You should be Valencia!
Every day sober is a good one. In your idle time have you tried taking a walk? Singing along to your favorite songs? Brewing a cup a tea with some good reads?
Just a couple things I do to keep me occupied. My idle time is my weakest point as well--so the more I eliminate them, the more sober days I have. =)
You're doing great. Keep it up!
Every day sober is a good one. In your idle time have you tried taking a walk? Singing along to your favorite songs? Brewing a cup a tea with some good reads?
Just a couple things I do to keep me occupied. My idle time is my weakest point as well--so the more I eliminate them, the more sober days I have. =)
You're doing great. Keep it up!
Forward we go...side by side-Rest In Peace
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Serene In Dixie
Posts: 36,740
Oh yes!
Losing that mental haze is a huge plus!
I'm sitting here trying to think of a valid reason
to use/drink.....and I can't.
Recovery Really Rocks!
I'm so tickled for y'all....Keep moving forward
Losing that mental haze is a huge plus!
I'm sitting here trying to think of a valid reason
to use/drink.....and I can't.
Recovery Really Rocks!
I'm so tickled for y'all....Keep moving forward
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Join Date: Sep 2008
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Originally Posted by CarolD 
I'm sitting here trying to think of a valid reason
to use/drink.....and I can't.
to use/drink.....and I can't.
Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 123
I hated the "Oh sh$t, what did I say/do/eat/do with" thoughts the next morning (every morning). I tried to figure it all out the next morning and if I could remember most of it, well then I was not drinking too much if I coould remember what I did the night before. Nothing good comes from drinking.
Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Spain
Posts: 33
Today's my fifth day, I don't try to take any walks 'cause I seem to find myself strolling to the wrong places. I'm feeling much clearer now and things still seem to go good at work/school/etc. So I'm starting to see that I don't need to drink, and like CarolD, I can't seem to find myself a valid reason to drink, except for just wanting... I think I'll be alright today as well, up to day 6! (It's already close to 6pm around here, and since I'll be busy till 11pm and then off to bed, I'm close to making it through the day)
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