Petecrab

Thsnkyou all. Day 1 and I'm having the no sleep fun. Work will be interesting tomorrow

Dee74

Welcome Pete

the early days are rough but it gets better

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Petecrab

I managed to get an hour sleep but was too fidgety, I know it gets better though!

LadyBlue0527

Welcome Pete! You've found a fantastic place. Spend lots of time here, there are people here who have been sober for many years who can offer words of wisdom and also those of us who are fairly new who can help you with what worked for us in the beginning.

This place can be a saving grace and we're all here for you!

Malachi

Hi Pete, welcome!!

Acheleus

Welcome Pete. Don't be afraid to post often about whatever.

Sonrisa12

Welcome Pete!

I wouldn't anticipate what the withdraw symptoms 'could' be, rather take them as they come. Everyone is affected differently and you may do much better than say, ME! lol

Welcome and the people on this forum are great. They have helped me through a TON.

Petecrab

Thank you. Night one has not been pleasent at all. Not the horrible decision if I should go to work or not

adelaine041

I like to welcome you too just like what others do here. Welcome to the board.

Petecrab

Well I've decided I must seek help my gp. Going there at 9.30 then on to work

Nuudawn

Good for you Pete. Let us know how it all turns out today.

Sasha4

Pete I would advise going to work if you can.
Keeping busy is going to tire you out so you have a chance of getting a better nights sleep and developing a good sleep routine.

My best to you
xx

Petecrab

I went to the GP before i started work, and i have come into work. working through the best i can!

Sasha4

What did your GP say?
Was he/she understanding?

walkingwithgod

Pete, congrats on joining SR. I'm praying for you in these early days of sobriety. I am on day 100, and I never thought I would be there. Just take it one day or one hour at a time. PM me if you want.

Petecrab

GP just basically told me everything that i have read on this site, but it was the first time ive spoken to somebody and been truthful with what i was saying. Days been up and down as expected.

Mustdoit

First day done, next is easier. Did you feel good today?

mecanix

Hey Pete,
Nice to see another Uk'er (not that it isn't nice to see everyone else) .

I think you've done two great things , been honest with yourself about your drinking and honest with another person , your Dr .. and us in the cyber-world (so thats 3) .

Oh and i guess it's 4 things as it's day 2 today ?



Bestwishes, m

Petecrab

Spot on Mecan that is very true. Yes day 2, i certainly feel better right this second than i did all night as i didnt sleep! hopefully i will get some sleep today!

Mustdoit

Well done. Know your triggers and distract yourself. Find something without alcohol that you enjoy drinking. Try a bath,chocolate, a book, keep busy. Remember alcohol is not a treat, reward or deserved, it is a socially acceptable drug that a huge number of people can't control. We think it makes things better, it makes them worse.

Sobriety gives what alcohol promises.