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Old 04-19-2011, 05:37 PM
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Day 5!

I feel sort of silly announcing every day, but at this point, each day is a challenge. I didn't have to work today, so I watched T.V., went to the movies, cooked. And of course, more ice cream! The weather's been actually pretty crazy. We had snow yesterday! And right now it's hailing!
Physically, I already feel better. I've been sucking down 10 tums a day for a couple years, and today I had no heartburn! I guess alcohol really is tough on the digestive system.
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Old 04-19-2011, 05:43 PM
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That's so cool. Congrats on day 5
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Old 04-19-2011, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by johnc View Post
I feel sort of silly announcing every day, but at this point, each day is a challenge. I didn't have to work today, so I watched T.V., went to the movies, cooked. And of course, more ice cream! The weather's been actually pretty crazy. We had snow yesterday! And right now it's hailing!
Physically, I already feel better. I've been sucking down 10 tums a day for a couple years, and today I had no heartburn! I guess alcohol really is tough on the digestive system.
I feel your joy! I'm giddy and I'm only on day 2.
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Old 04-19-2011, 06:16 PM
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in the beginnng each day is very important to reconize, for me day 7 was the tough one, or if i passed that it was the 14th day, stay strong even when things get less than ideal, if ive learned anything new this time its that the bad days do come and they pass.

congrats and keep it up
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Old 04-19-2011, 06:18 PM
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You may feel silly, but you are 4 days ahead of me.... Congratulations!!!! I want to be you and hope you are always 4 days ahead of me....
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Old 04-19-2011, 06:21 PM
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I agree - there's nothing silly about an alcoholic who has been sober 5 days. Glad you're not having to snack on Tums anymore....... hey, another benefit to sobriety!
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Old 04-19-2011, 06:55 PM
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congratulations on day 5 .
I also have found an addiction to ice cream.
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Old 04-19-2011, 07:10 PM
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Ice cream tastes better than tums. Congratulations on 5 days.

It's been raining here on the praire for a couple days -they said snow but haven't seen it yet. We had enough last Friday that's still melting! I really think that if Spring was here in full bloom we'd all feel awhole lot better.
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Old 04-19-2011, 07:11 PM
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Congrats on 5 days!
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Old 04-19-2011, 07:11 PM
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Great job, John! It is something to celebrate. I'm right behind you so I will encourage you to stay strong in the days ahead and I will do the same. Keep posting!
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Old 04-19-2011, 07:34 PM
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I use to eat Tums like candy and of course wash them down with whiskey. Now I haven't eaten a Tums in over a month! Keep up the good work!!
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Old 04-19-2011, 08:03 PM
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5 days is great! Keep up the great work!
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Old 04-19-2011, 08:14 PM
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That's so cool.
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Old 04-19-2011, 08:18 PM
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I'm really pleased to know of your progress....
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Old 04-19-2011, 08:36 PM
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Congrats on day 5!!!
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Old 04-19-2011, 09:15 PM
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You're only five days behind me and I think it's important to get on here. I try to be helpful a few times each day and, now that I've been at it so long I post when I have something interesting to say.

But you should keep posting. Everyone here understands the importance of the daily count.
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Old 04-20-2011, 04:48 AM
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Thanks everyone! @Bikeguy- I knew I wasn't the only one who used tums to enable my drinking . Anyhow, I'm looking forward to a good day, despite the weather.
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Old 04-20-2011, 06:09 AM
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I was a Pepto girl, myself. Way to go on 5 days!!
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Old 04-20-2011, 07:26 AM
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Hi Johnc...No reason to feel silly. I counted everyday the first month or so. You should be proud of yourself. I'm proud of you for hanging in there and starting your recovery. I know how hard it is to get to day one!!


Best Wishes To You
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