Day 3-sober!
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Join Date: Apr 2007
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Day 3-sober!
Well-I can't quite believe this myself-but here I am not having had a drink for 3 days.
A good friend of mine came over from Australia to stay with me and help me through the first 4 days-and she has been a godsend.
The weird thing is-this hasn't been quite as bad as I thought it would be.That's not to say it isn't difficult-once 4pm comes around the craving is huge-but it passes.I bought some sparkling grape juice(I used to drink bubbly wine) and I've been having that whenever I feel the need for a drink.It helps a bit.
I have had the shakes rather badly-but am surprised that I've slept okay and perhaps the one good thing I've experienced so far is waking up in the morning and not having a sore head.It has been so long since I've felt like that.
I am scared about how I'll cope once my friend has left-but for now I'm just so grateful for her presence and support.I need it.
I hope I can stay sober.I really WANT to stay sober.I know 3 days isn't much-and that I could relapse at any time-but for now-I am so glad.To have a clear head in the morning is an amazing thing for me.I even want to eat during the day-and usually I don't.
I can't thank you all enough for your encouragement and example.You all inspire me-through all the ups and downs of recovery that I read about here.I know it's early days for me.I just had to share this with others who I know would understand.
Thank you so much,
Rose62 xox
A good friend of mine came over from Australia to stay with me and help me through the first 4 days-and she has been a godsend.
The weird thing is-this hasn't been quite as bad as I thought it would be.That's not to say it isn't difficult-once 4pm comes around the craving is huge-but it passes.I bought some sparkling grape juice(I used to drink bubbly wine) and I've been having that whenever I feel the need for a drink.It helps a bit.
I have had the shakes rather badly-but am surprised that I've slept okay and perhaps the one good thing I've experienced so far is waking up in the morning and not having a sore head.It has been so long since I've felt like that.
I am scared about how I'll cope once my friend has left-but for now I'm just so grateful for her presence and support.I need it.
I hope I can stay sober.I really WANT to stay sober.I know 3 days isn't much-and that I could relapse at any time-but for now-I am so glad.To have a clear head in the morning is an amazing thing for me.I even want to eat during the day-and usually I don't.
I can't thank you all enough for your encouragement and example.You all inspire me-through all the ups and downs of recovery that I read about here.I know it's early days for me.I just had to share this with others who I know would understand.
Thank you so much,
Rose62 xox
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Hi Rose,
I'm glad you found us and that you have such a supportive friend.
It sounds like you're doing well. You can always find lots of inspiration here, so keep posting and reading.
I'm glad you found us and that you have such a supportive friend.
It sounds like you're doing well. You can always find lots of inspiration here, so keep posting and reading.
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At 16 yrs sober, im heading to a meeting in just a few
minutes.....Why u ask esp. after 16 yrs....well...ive been
to meeting were someone that use to be a regular decided
they were cured and thus got complacant and went back
out.....
So for me....that person going out allows me to see that
no one is safe from this disease of alcoholism....
I recieved the knowledge and tools in early recovery
to set me on the path to live and learn to stay sober
one day at a time....
We all start out as u r right at this moment....we learn to
crawl in recovery before we walk....take those baby steps
and build a strong foundation in recovery that will allow u
to be strong and willing to stay sober know matter what
life throws at u.
You will know a Freedom like no other.....
Welcome to SR.
Hi my name is Sharon and Im an Alcoholic.
By the Grace of my HP and people like
you here in SR I havent had a drink of alcohol
since 8-11-90.
For that and u I am truely grateful.
minutes.....Why u ask esp. after 16 yrs....well...ive been
to meeting were someone that use to be a regular decided
they were cured and thus got complacant and went back
out.....
So for me....that person going out allows me to see that
no one is safe from this disease of alcoholism....
I recieved the knowledge and tools in early recovery
to set me on the path to live and learn to stay sober
one day at a time....
We all start out as u r right at this moment....we learn to
crawl in recovery before we walk....take those baby steps
and build a strong foundation in recovery that will allow u
to be strong and willing to stay sober know matter what
life throws at u.
You will know a Freedom like no other.....
Welcome to SR.
Hi my name is Sharon and Im an Alcoholic.
By the Grace of my HP and people like
you here in SR I havent had a drink of alcohol
since 8-11-90.
For that and u I am truely grateful.
Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Baton Rouge, La.
Posts: 15,238
At 16 yrs sober, im heading to a meeting in just a few
minutes.....Why u ask esp. after 16 yrs....well...ive been
to meetings were someone that use to be a regular decided
they were cured and thus got complacant and went back
out.....
So for me....that person going out allows me to see that
no one is safe from this disease of alcoholism....
I recieved the knowledge and tools in early recovery
to set me on the path to live and learn to stay sober
one day at a time....
We all start out as u r right at this moment....we learn to
crawl in recovery before we walk....take those baby steps
and build a strong foundation in recovery that will allow u
to be strong and willing to stay sober no matter what
life throws at u.
You will know a Freedom like no other.....
Welcome to SR.
Hi my name is Sharon and Im an Alcoholic.
By the Grace of my HP and people like
you here in SR I havent had a drink of alcohol
since 8-11-90.
For that and u I am truely grateful.
minutes.....Why u ask esp. after 16 yrs....well...ive been
to meetings were someone that use to be a regular decided
they were cured and thus got complacant and went back
out.....
So for me....that person going out allows me to see that
no one is safe from this disease of alcoholism....
I recieved the knowledge and tools in early recovery
to set me on the path to live and learn to stay sober
one day at a time....
We all start out as u r right at this moment....we learn to
crawl in recovery before we walk....take those baby steps
and build a strong foundation in recovery that will allow u
to be strong and willing to stay sober no matter what
life throws at u.
You will know a Freedom like no other.....
Welcome to SR.
Hi my name is Sharon and Im an Alcoholic.
By the Grace of my HP and people like
you here in SR I havent had a drink of alcohol
since 8-11-90.
For that and u I am truely grateful.
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Posts: 190
It's not easy,but it's so worth it...
hi Rose...and congrats on the four days......let me tell you,getting sober and trying to stay sober is the hardest thing i have ever done....but it's so worth it...
I am discovering,in being sober,who I really AM....for so long,my alchoholism and the depression that went along with it,OWNED me.....and it weighed me down..Today, i feel free to just be ME.....and i have learned that I am ok....just the way I am..I have had some help though....i've been seeing a great therapist who specializes in alchoholism,and my doctor knows my situation,and I am on anti-depressants,which really help take the edge off......and I come to SR every morning,and every evening,to read the posts....I have learned so much from so many people here,and all have been so supportive.....my advise to you is to reach out for all the help you can get.....be honest....and keep coming back here.....keep up the good work,Rose...
I am discovering,in being sober,who I really AM....for so long,my alchoholism and the depression that went along with it,OWNED me.....and it weighed me down..Today, i feel free to just be ME.....and i have learned that I am ok....just the way I am..I have had some help though....i've been seeing a great therapist who specializes in alchoholism,and my doctor knows my situation,and I am on anti-depressants,which really help take the edge off......and I come to SR every morning,and every evening,to read the posts....I have learned so much from so many people here,and all have been so supportive.....my advise to you is to reach out for all the help you can get.....be honest....and keep coming back here.....keep up the good work,Rose...
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Thanks so much everyone.It's so good to have your encouragement and understanding.Means so much.And yep-it's a day by day thing-if I think too much about the future it feels overwhelming.
However-today is okay-and I'm grateful for simply that.
Love,
Rose xox
However-today is okay-and I'm grateful for simply that.
Love,
Rose xox
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Oh-I meant to say-Storm-I don't have a plan as yet-other than-whenever I feel like a drink-I get up and do something.It's sitting down that triggers me so often.
Today I have removed all the cobwebs from the outside of my house,(we have a spider problem like you wouldn't believe!) watered my garden, weeded, and swept all the floors inside.
I get the feeling my house is going to have a complete makeover in the next few weeks-LOL
When I do need to sit down-I drink my sparkling grape juice in a wine glass.I don't know if that's good or bad(the wine glass) but for now it stops me from feeling so 'deprived' if that makes sense?
I seem to have developed a bad headache today for some reason-not sure why-but it'll pass.Maybe it's sugar levels?Anyway-it's only physical.Emotionally?I feel almost hopeful for the first time in a long time.
I have considered joining AA-but because my father is so involved in it-I'm not prepared to risk bumping into him there yet.Maybe in time.
Rose xox
P.S-love right back to you too sherry-thank you! :-)
Today I have removed all the cobwebs from the outside of my house,(we have a spider problem like you wouldn't believe!) watered my garden, weeded, and swept all the floors inside.
I get the feeling my house is going to have a complete makeover in the next few weeks-LOL
When I do need to sit down-I drink my sparkling grape juice in a wine glass.I don't know if that's good or bad(the wine glass) but for now it stops me from feeling so 'deprived' if that makes sense?
I seem to have developed a bad headache today for some reason-not sure why-but it'll pass.Maybe it's sugar levels?Anyway-it's only physical.Emotionally?I feel almost hopeful for the first time in a long time.
I have considered joining AA-but because my father is so involved in it-I'm not prepared to risk bumping into him there yet.Maybe in time.
Rose xox
P.S-love right back to you too sherry-thank you! :-)
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Hey Rose YIPPPEE good one Im so proud of you ((()))). yup the "wine time" when it rolls around is hell eh!! I cant buy myself sparkling grape juice used to make me bitter as it reminded me of what I couldnt have ( immature eh but thats me so I have developed a addiction to chocolate and trade me lol. Ive being busy at work so thats probably best and yup the cravings are lessening mind you I STILL have trouble on Friday sadly watching people fill up their shopping trundler but I can and do get over it. Remember one minute one hour one day your doing well girl
luv Ang
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Hey Rose,
great to hear from you...hope the show went well...so very proud of you starting on the sobriety thing...
as for recovery...I find it hard to get to meetings too...but there are lots of sites with the AA Big Book either online or downloadable...I find that helpful...just google, or PM me for links if you prefer
take care
D
great to hear from you...hope the show went well...so very proud of you starting on the sobriety thing...
as for recovery...I find it hard to get to meetings too...but there are lots of sites with the AA Big Book either online or downloadable...I find that helpful...just google, or PM me for links if you prefer
take care
D
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wow i admire your strength! the at-home detox can be brutal but you've already gotten past the eye of the storm...day 3 you're past the hardest physical part! dont worry about anything...just focus on staying sober TODAY. nothing else in life matters! how comforting is that? all we have to stay is stay sober today...how bout we do it together?
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