Day 1 without drink complete
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Day 1 without drink complete
For my own benefit I've decided to start this thread so I can track my own progress.
Yesterday I decided to try 30 days without drinking, as suggested by so many of you guys, and I have completed day one.
I've decided to take a different approach as I'm going on a family holiday at the end of September, so instead of thinking about every day as day without drink, I'm taking it as every day is a day nearer my holiday and I will be feeling healthier and fitter and hopefully lose some of those pounds that I'm carrying due to booze.
The good thing is that the holiday will not be a temptation as it is with the wife and kids and the opportunities won't be there. Maybe I'll be able to have wine with a meal? maybe I won't want to? Who knows?
Anyway, today is day two and I am determined to do this!
Thanks guys...
Yesterday I decided to try 30 days without drinking, as suggested by so many of you guys, and I have completed day one.
I've decided to take a different approach as I'm going on a family holiday at the end of September, so instead of thinking about every day as day without drink, I'm taking it as every day is a day nearer my holiday and I will be feeling healthier and fitter and hopefully lose some of those pounds that I'm carrying due to booze.
The good thing is that the holiday will not be a temptation as it is with the wife and kids and the opportunities won't be there. Maybe I'll be able to have wine with a meal? maybe I won't want to? Who knows?
Anyway, today is day two and I am determined to do this!
Thanks guys...
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Good For You York!
Congratulations! You are so smart to do this! You know yourself enough to set the battlefield. It is said that "If you make the rules, you will win". keep in mind that no matter how you feel, stay the course! Gather all the info. Think of it as a science experiment, a college paper you're writing. Use all that you feel to your advantage by empowering your decision. Make note of the benefits of sobriety. Exaggerate the positive as well as the negative. Self-talk will be powerful during this time. If you can, write here at SR as much as you can. Again, welcome to the real world! It's a pleasure to have you in it! I am so proud of you!
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I'm on day 53 (I think.) There's no doubt in my mind that total abstinence is the only way for me. Lots of field research and longer periods of sobriety have demonstrated that.
30 days on the wagon is the way to go. You'll have a much clearer understanding of your relationship with alcohol afterwards. Bear in mind also that alcohol is a depressant and if you're drinking regularly you might be surprised to find your mood lifts after a week or so.
Of course I hope you discover that you haven't a problem and were perhaps just being wisely overly cautious.
However if ya stick around it'd be nice to 'av a cal with some local numptys.
I'm on day 53 (I think.) There's no doubt in my mind that total abstinence is the only way for me. Lots of field research and longer periods of sobriety have demonstrated that.
30 days on the wagon is the way to go. You'll have a much clearer understanding of your relationship with alcohol afterwards. Bear in mind also that alcohol is a depressant and if you're drinking regularly you might be surprised to find your mood lifts after a week or so.
Of course I hope you discover that you haven't a problem and were perhaps just being wisely overly cautious.
However if ya stick around it'd be nice to 'av a cal with some local numptys.
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Lots of field research and longer periods of sobriety have demonstrated that.
From experience will the first few days be the worst? Is there a pattern to when relapses are possible?
I just want to avoid trigger points.
I just want to avoid trigger points.
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Good Luck Yorkshireman,
Good on you for trying the 30days..you may find the holiday difficult though as even the wine might be a temptation..however, even if you do not get through the holiday you will probably be thinking about your consumption and when you get back ready to start anew
Best Wishes
bandit
Good on you for trying the 30days..you may find the holiday difficult though as even the wine might be a temptation..however, even if you do not get through the holiday you will probably be thinking about your consumption and when you get back ready to start anew
Best Wishes
bandit
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Yorkshireman, your emotions & moods will be all over the place for awhile. In the beginning I was so thankful to be alive that I felt elated, but when that feeling wore off a little, I started feeling sorry for myself, very nervous and restless. (This probably will not be you - I'm just sayin'. 
) When I got over that I started with the regrets and remorse thing - worrying and feeling bad about my past behavior and things I can't go back and fix. I've finally come to realize that all my experiences, even the drinking years, have contributed to who I am today. I rather like the person in the mirror for the first time in ages. So glad you're taking this journey with us. Love, Joanie
) When I got over that I started with the regrets and remorse thing - worrying and feeling bad about my past behavior and things I can't go back and fix. I've finally come to realize that all my experiences, even the drinking years, have contributed to who I am today. I rather like the person in the mirror for the first time in ages. So glad you're taking this journey with us. Love, Joanie
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Onto day 3 and for the first time in years I've slept (real sleep!) a good 6 hours and woken up at 7.15am with a clear head and am actually looking forward to the day ahead. If this is sobriety then bring it on!
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Hi from a southerner:ghug3 !!!!
I'm on day 8 now and it has been difficult - the habit of having a - or several - drinks in the evening, but I'm feeling the benefits already and my husband has justtold me it's been like living with a different person, so I guess it's working! Triggers for me are being alone and bored, so I start ironing, or cleaning or something like that - the house is spotless (until the kids start playing!) but at least I'm not drinking!
Good luck
sas xx
I'm on day 8 now and it has been difficult - the habit of having a - or several - drinks in the evening, but I'm feeling the benefits already and my husband has justtold me it's been like living with a different person, so I guess it's working! Triggers for me are being alone and bored, so I start ironing, or cleaning or something like that - the house is spotless (until the kids start playing!) but at least I'm not drinking!
Good luck
sas xx
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