1st Day Sober
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1st Day Sober
today is my first day sober, hopefully forever, i have been drinking heavily for almost a year. i dont think i am going to get much sleep tonight, i feel a little antsy but i feel like i can actually think and i know i won't wake up with wine all over my carpet . i visit the forum but mainly when i was drunk, i am spending a lot of time reading the forum and am really hoping i can stop. one day at a time!
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Join Date: Mar 2010
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Hello RR423, glad to see that you made the decision to become sober. I'm a new comer too. My last drink was last tuesday. From what I have read, people recommend that if you are going to detox that it would be wise to consult a doctor. Other than that, I recommend that you read the recovery stories section on here. I have read all of the first two pages in that section. While reading it, I felt like I connected with every story. One day at a time buddy.
I drank fairly heavy the past 6-7 years or so. My first 2 weeks(especially the weekends) were very tough. After I got though that it has been relatvely easy(some cravings and thoughts of "just one" here and there) to get to where I am now which is day 65.
Good luck to you!
Good luck to you!
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Join Date: Feb 2010
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RR, after 2 or 3 weeks, you might notice yourself saying to yourself, "Hey, I got this far and didn't think about it" or "How did this time go by with no problem?" If that happens, then just embrace it and repeat the following day. As strange as it sounds, I can remember being satisfied with myself for getting exasperated or even being grumpy "all on my own" (in other words, no drinking to follow it). I guess it's a way of being good to myself to take satisfaction in experiencing something positive or negative without wanting to drink, because there's no friendship with alcohol or a drug. Whatever keeps me feeling steady, without it, is the way to go for me.
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Join Date: Mar 2010
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Hi RR423, I'm new to these forums and to being sober too. I didn't drink at all last week but on Friday night, as I sat with some friends, they said I was making them uncomfortable by not drinking (I know, I know) and I gave in and had one glass of wine (a lot less than my typical 4 - 6) so today I start again. I am re-dedicating myself to being healthy and fit which should be a good idea since I'm a part time fitness trainer
Stay focused and let us know if you need to talk or anything.
Take care.
Stay focused and let us know if you need to talk or anything.
Take care.
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