Today will be my 1st sober week...
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Join Date: Mar 2012
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Today will be my 1st sober week...
I am new to Sober Recovery and just wanted to introduce myself. I quit alcohol cold turkey as of last Monday. I've been through some shaking hands, restless/nonexistent sleep, nausea, etc. Also sudden rushes of fear and the feeling that I can't possibly do this.
But I feel more alive than I have in 5 years, and I am grateful to see the sun come up and feel a little more hopeful than I did.
This weekend has been my first entirely sober weekend for many, many years.
I think I had to get away from my marriage to a husband who drained me dry emotionally in order to start this process. Anyone else out there know what I mean? Taking care of myself first is actually kind of frightening, but I decided if I want a life worth living, I'd better get over the guilt and get moving on it. 46 years of self-abasement is probably long enough.
Anyway, just saying hi and that I am glad to see this community out here.
T
But I feel more alive than I have in 5 years, and I am grateful to see the sun come up and feel a little more hopeful than I did.
This weekend has been my first entirely sober weekend for many, many years.
I think I had to get away from my marriage to a husband who drained me dry emotionally in order to start this process. Anyone else out there know what I mean? Taking care of myself first is actually kind of frightening, but I decided if I want a life worth living, I'd better get over the guilt and get moving on it. 46 years of self-abasement is probably long enough.
Anyway, just saying hi and that I am glad to see this community out here.
T
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Hi and Welcome,
I also found that the idea of taking care of myself at all, especially taking care of myself first, was scary to me. But, I had to do it or I was going to continue to lose myself completley.
I'm glad you found us and that you are working on your recovery.
I also found that the idea of taking care of myself at all, especially taking care of myself first, was scary to me. But, I had to do it or I was going to continue to lose myself completley.
I'm glad you found us and that you are working on your recovery.
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Join Date: Aug 2011
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Welkcome to SR!
I used to take antabuse which helped a lot. I was one of those spur of the moment relapsers, and the thought of getting very sick after drinking stopped me several times.
Best wishes to you.
I used to take antabuse which helped a lot. I was one of those spur of the moment relapsers, and the thought of getting very sick after drinking stopped me several times.
Best wishes to you.
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Join Date: Mar 2012
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Welcome to SR! I'm new to all of this as well and was very excited to find this great support group.
My first week experience of "life on the other side" has been almost liberating. I have started working out again, way more productive and eating pretty healthy. Very much looking forward to all the positive mental and physical changes to come.
My first week experience of "life on the other side" has been almost liberating. I have started working out again, way more productive and eating pretty healthy. Very much looking forward to all the positive mental and physical changes to come.
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Welcome! You're off to a great start. I think most of us had to get away from bad relationships in the process of getting sober. Are you doing anything to facilitate your emotional healing, i.e., therapy, AA, other recovery groups, or anything else?
Best wishes!
Best wishes!
So glad you are feeling better from getting sober! Do you have a plan for your continued success? This site is so helpful. I hope you read and post lots.
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Join Date: Mar 2012
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Today is my first complete week being sober as well. Still rough...Boredom is the worst, but I don't feel like doing ANYTHING! Any advise on getting motivated to start doing things? I just sit at home trying not to think about drinking...I am not interested in anything, especially stuff I use to do when I use to drink. Thanks. 
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: LA, California
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Well for now, as long as you're not drinking, not doing anything isn't exactly a bad thing. But eventually when you get a little further in your sobriety you can pick up some new/healthy hobbies. There's gotta be things that interest you. For my times when I'm bored I just run errands, get on the internet and read, watch my favorite tv shows, or clean the house. Try getting out of the house and going for a walk, even if it's just around your neighborhood. It's about to be Monday and it's the start of a whole new week, try something different this week. Best of luck Sarge!
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Welcome SickNTrd (you too, Sarge!)
Getting through the first weekend sober is a real accomplishment!
Just keep taking it one day at a time and give yourself lots of good things, mentally, physically and emotionally. You deserve it!
Getting through the first weekend sober is a real accomplishment!
Just keep taking it one day at a time and give yourself lots of good things, mentally, physically and emotionally. You deserve it!
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