CarolD

Well....I do remember when I de toxed from alcohol
Day 3 was the worse and things got easier after that.


I sure hope you will find that true too.
Glad you are checking in ... Kez

CarolD

I hope y'all are planning for a productive positive weekend
that is certainly what I am doing.....

grrrr

Hello All -

I had a very positive weekend; traveled to see a friend for her baby shower. I am very happy for them, her husband has been sober a little over two years and is a great inspiration to me.

I am on day 4 today! Already been to the store for food and no booze. Nice to spend money on flowers instead of a bottle of wine.

I am taking it one day at a time and can pretty much predict my 4pm craving. It is getting easier to deal with and I am focusing on healthier habits. Going to the doctor tomorrow to deal with some softball injuries and planning to quit softball for some less impact exercise that will agree with me better.

xpartyeee

Hello Everyone Just wanted to say Hi! I hope Everyone is doing the best that they can. I am on day 6 off Heroin. Well a little about me I don't know if I was ready for recovery but I'm here and getting through it. I hit rock bottom and lost of everything hopefully this time will be the last time I go through this horrible cycle I seem to have repeated using each type of drug over the last 15 years. This last time I can say I have never felt more horrible ever. Luckily the really bad withdrawls only hit me for 3 days. Which really sucked because I started withdrawls well having to pack up my stuff and drive 12 hours from Pennsylvania back to Chicago. Let me tell you that was the worst drive ever but at the same time it did keep somewhat focused on something other then were to find a bundle and get straight. Getting away from everyone I new was a huge help. I'm sorry I'm sort of rambling on well. I just never used groups before and am kicking cold soo I need something to do to keep me sane I am alone and it sucks but it is what it is Soo with A REALY POSITIVE NOTE ITS GOOD TO BE ON THE WAY TO BEING AND STAYING STRAIGHT AND I HOPE EVERYONE ELSE CAN STAY STRAIGHT TOO!!! BEST OF LUCK!!!

Thanks

CarolD

(((grrrr)))
Good for you.....always glad to see you making progress...

CarolD

xpartyeee.....

Welcome to SR and our Daily Support thread.

I'm glad you decided to use our site as a support
during this time of change. I find SR to be an awesome
place for sharing as a supplement to my AA program.

Are you considering checking out Chicago NA?

grrrr

Hi Xparty, good to see you here, congrats on quitting and getting through the worst of the withdrawals!

I noticed at 6pm today that I had gotten past 4pm without the usual craving. Progress is good.

CarolD

Well....
I think there are 2 types of cravings
perhaps a mixture?

One type is more a habit than physical.

You drive home and your car steers into your
favorite bar or package store.
You come home tired...sit in "your: chair and
want the usual comfort of a glass/can in hand.
To sleeep better...toss down a drink.

These can be avoided by changeing your routine

Drive a different route
Change the furniture around..sit in a different place.
Fix a glass of anything non alcoholic.

If you drink booze from a can...use a glass
If you did drink from a glass...use a mug

I did time my cravings in early sobriety.
Mine were 5 to 7 minutes in duration.
seemed forever...but that was false.

I took action....drank cold watter ...brushed my teeth
went for a walk...danced around the room...ate Lifesavers

I was also taking a multi vitamin and a B 12,
I was following an eating plan for hypoglycemia

Within 2 weeks they lessened immensley... in both
intensity and duration
By the start of 3 months they had vanished.

grrrr

Thanks Carol, good explanation.

Last night I almost succumbed to habit. Long day, wanted that glass of wine to relax. But, I had bought some juice and convinced myself that I would come home to it instead. I was very happy to find out that I came home and felt relaxed, naturally relaxed, perhaps that is called exhausted. But seriously, the real emotion was so much better than being falsely woken up by wine or weed.

Today is day 7. I did write down a bit of a plan for the weekend because I know it will be tough. I will keep in mind changing things up a bit and staying away from old routines. I want to continue moving forward. I am starting to get rid of the nagging tired feeling and am proud of myself for almost a week sober.

K

CarolD

Way to go on your week.....

I read this on someones sig line.....

"Failing to plan is planning to fail"

I won't be that absolute ...but planing works well for me.
Especially Plan B.....

Yes....forward is the correct direction

grrrr

One week sober completed today. Moving into day 8 and feeling pretty good. Glad to get through a Friday night and have plans to keep myself busy the rest of the weekend.

K

rubycanoe

Again! I am really hoping I can stick with it this time. I have started a low dose antidepressant to build up to gradually and I am not suppossed to drink alcohol with it, and with my stomach issues IBS/ulcers being so painful, I really need to not drink and take care of myself. I am tired of being miserable and in pain. I am sending (((hugs))) and support to all of you, and grateful for your support also!

CarolD

Welcome back.....

I'm glad you are planning on a healthier sober future.
All my best as you move forward

CarolD

It's another great day to be sober

I so hope y'all are doing the same

TheLadyb

Today is day one,,,,again.
I am trying to make this work...
I do want to stop drinking.

What led to the drinking last night.
I was rushed, worried and pissed.
I had to rush home and take my son back to school for yet another forgot book
I got pulled over for not wearing my seatbelt
The principal gave my son a hard time for coming back to school
I drank an entire bottle of wine and 3 light beers.

Good Grief.
Just for day, I will not drink

CarolD

Have you heard of HALT?

Each time I returned to drinking ...at least 2
of those elements were present.

So....don't allow yourself to become overly
Hungry
Angry
Lonely
Tired

Thanks for checking in with our Daily Support thread
Please do let us know how you are doing....

sandyyn

Good morning!
I am brand new to this site... looking for some much-needed support?

I am on day 14..and feeling good, but still don't have a sponsor. I have been to a few meetings and going again tonight, but how do you find someone? Any advice?

Thanks and very thankful to be here with people I can relate to!

ANGELINA243

Welcome sandy...GLad you are here. Also, congrats on 14 days! For me as far as finding a sponsor--I listened to what I heard some of the women share in meetings plus watched their behavior outside of the group setting as well....mostly to see if they walked the walk---not just talk the talk in the rooms--kinda deal. Also, I wanted to be sure and pick a sponsor that wasn't a gossiper. I unfortunately have picked sponsors before that weren't closed mouthed and told others personal info that I had confided in them. The main thing is to pick someone who has a good solid recovery program...someone you feel you can trust and be honest with. Most people in the rooms are genuinely sincere and willing to help----but remember: we are all sick people and no one is perfect. Some (even in recovery) are sicker than others. Just listen to what others share and when you think you have found someone--just walk up and ask them. You can always change sponsors later if you feel it isn't working out. I don't know if I believe in the term "temporary sponsor" anymore...because for me that equals "temporary sobriety" and leaves me with a reservation about working my program. Just know if you do ask someone and later feel it isn't working out--you can always ask another person to sponsor you. A sponsor is simply someone to help guide you through the Steps---someone that preferably has a sponsor and still talks to them and has also worked through the Steps themselves.

Dee74

Welcome Sandyyn!

D

CarolD

Hi again....I at you in our Womens Forum
Glad to see you here with us too.

Before finding an AA sponsor....I suggest you read the
official AA guideline pamphlet ....
"Questions and Answers on Sponsorship"

Most meetings I attend have it on the free literature rack.

I'm pleased you are interested in beginning Step work.
I consider that was when I moved from sobriety
into solid AA recovery...

I hope you will stay connected to SR
it's a great place for information and support.

Forward we go .... side by side....