35 days sober 40 meetings
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Preston, Lancashire, UK
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35 days sober 40 meetings
I managed to get over the month hurdle a few days ago and it has been a big challenge. I think this is my first full month off the plonk since 2004.
3 pubs in the area, a supermarket 2 mins away and an off licence across the road has not helped but I am still sober.
For the first 2 weeks I was shattered! My neighbour was also cheesed off because he no longer had a drinking friend. I have been assertive but not aggressive with him and he has finally stopped banging on my door every day.
I am back at work, eating better and sleep is really good. Anxiety has also reduced. The weird dreams have gone. Relationships with parents have also improved.
I have been going to AA each evening and have sometimes squeezed in 2 a day. I am mangaging to balance this to have time to take up some interest. I have joined a walking group and I am decorating my neglected flat.
It is bank holiday this weekend and seems a bit surreal to be sober. Nice to wake up without a hangover this weekend and be productive.
From previous experience now is not the time to be complacent when feeling better and start drinking again. I will continue to go to AA and will keep on the forum. Thanks for all your help to date.
3 pubs in the area, a supermarket 2 mins away and an off licence across the road has not helped but I am still sober.
For the first 2 weeks I was shattered! My neighbour was also cheesed off because he no longer had a drinking friend. I have been assertive but not aggressive with him and he has finally stopped banging on my door every day.
I am back at work, eating better and sleep is really good. Anxiety has also reduced. The weird dreams have gone. Relationships with parents have also improved.
I have been going to AA each evening and have sometimes squeezed in 2 a day. I am mangaging to balance this to have time to take up some interest. I have joined a walking group and I am decorating my neglected flat.
It is bank holiday this weekend and seems a bit surreal to be sober. Nice to wake up without a hangover this weekend and be productive.
From previous experience now is not the time to be complacent when feeling better and start drinking again. I will continue to go to AA and will keep on the forum. Thanks for all your help to date.
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Lakeside, Ca
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not to forget
Originally Posted by BigBobby 
I will continue to go to AA and will keep on the forum.
all seems to be working for your new sober life
most times I just
keep doing what I have been doing so as to stay sober
after 5 years I still go to and or do
AA meetings, church, working with others, internet recovery and bible study
it all helps to keep me fresh
not to forget
where I came from -- one hell of a spot !!
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Long Beach, CA
Posts: 705
Terrific! You'll come across some bumps in the road, but for me, at least, getting past that first month was crucial. It showed me that I could be fine, better than fine, without wine every night (lots of wine). I also learned that I could enjoy an evening, watch tv, read, whatever, and not be anxious or bored, and what a relief that was.
By the way, what's a bank holiday?
By the way, what's a bank holiday?
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