My 90 days :)
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Join Date: May 2009
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My 90 days :)
I am celebrating 90 days of sobriety today.
It's a little scary as i notice that it seems to be getting harder and more work on my part mentally than maybe it was initially.
I believe that to be the case because im feeling better physically and that ugly voice inside tries to tell me I *have it under control*
Rationaly I know better and I work hard to ride out those urges and cravings. Its scary though for sure.
I am proud of of myself and will keep working.
For those of you struggling hang in there. There is hope!!
It's a little scary as i notice that it seems to be getting harder and more work on my part mentally than maybe it was initially.
I believe that to be the case because im feeling better physically and that ugly voice inside tries to tell me I *have it under control*
Rationaly I know better and I work hard to ride out those urges and cravings. Its scary though for sure.
I am proud of of myself and will keep working.
For those of you struggling hang in there. There is hope!!
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Upstate NY, in the Adirondacks
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Hi,
I wasn't tempted to drink, but I was acting weird around 90 days. I kept thinking, "Where is this wonderful new life everyone promised me??? My life is the same, except I don't drink anymore." Really, my life has changed so much! I am calmer, handle things so much better, have lots of new hobbies and obsessions (art!!!) don't feel guilty at work when hungover, have my power back in my marriage, can be rational now. The list goes on and on and on.
Tell your Voice that you don't drink anymore, it is not an option. Ask it what it wants to do instead. (I know this sounds weird, but it works for me!) and then do something fun and rewarding for this life you have given yourself.
You are strong and 90 days is fabulous!!!!
I wasn't tempted to drink, but I was acting weird around 90 days. I kept thinking, "Where is this wonderful new life everyone promised me??? My life is the same, except I don't drink anymore." Really, my life has changed so much! I am calmer, handle things so much better, have lots of new hobbies and obsessions (art!!!) don't feel guilty at work when hungover, have my power back in my marriage, can be rational now. The list goes on and on and on.
Tell your Voice that you don't drink anymore, it is not an option. Ask it what it wants to do instead. (I know this sounds weird, but it works for me!) and then do something fun and rewarding for this life you have given yourself.
You are strong and 90 days is fabulous!!!!
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: East Coast (USA)
Posts: 18
Hang in there Carrie. I have read a few times that 90 days can be a rough spot, once past it all will be well. Just think of the alternative, hung-over, crappy, etc. I am finishing out my day 7, look forward to being where you are at. Went to the movies tonight, saw "The Fighter". Was so drawn into the movie with a much clearer head than I had a week ago. Do something to treat yourself, you made it 90 days 
Remember, people like you inspire people like me.
Remember, people like you inspire people like me.
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Location: Atlanta
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Congratulations on 90 days!!! I had read, here, early on that "anniversaries" sometimes bring up those ugly thoughts. It took me getting past my 1st year, before I didn't sweat, just a bit, at every milemarker - 30 days, 90 days, 6 months, etc. I just reached out for a little bit extra support during those times. Heck, I think it was TWO years before I totally got past it.
It wasn't that bad, I just noticed my thoughts heading in a direction I didn't want them to. I used the saying I'd used from day one "not an option...next" with "next" being the cue to distract me, as ((NancyLee)) said - find something else to think about or do. It didn't take long before my mind would automatically go to "next" the second I even thought about using.
You're doing great!!
Hugs and prayers,
Amy
It wasn't that bad, I just noticed my thoughts heading in a direction I didn't want them to. I used the saying I'd used from day one "not an option...next" with "next" being the cue to distract me, as ((NancyLee)) said - find something else to think about or do. It didn't take long before my mind would automatically go to "next" the second I even thought about using.
You're doing great!!
Hugs and prayers,
Amy
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: IL
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Yup! Be extra careful! I too made it 90 days and then relapsed about 12 days later after figuring I could "test the waters" test out "social drinking" and "be normal". I truly thought I had it outsmarted. I WAS WRONG!
Now i'm back and under 3o days again. don't let your pride ruin your sobriety.
Now i'm back and under 3o days again. don't let your pride ruin your sobriety.
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