Acheleus

So I slept for a whole night. Going to be doing laundry and reading and writing all day. Glad I am not going to spend my Saturday hungover and hiding in bed with crippling anxiety. One week of sobriety feels good! I also think I found the right dosage for my medication.

Coldfusion

Good going Acheleus! A lot of us here are rootin' for ya!

Junegirl

Good to hear it, Ache. Especially the meds bit. I know having the right dosage of the right meds has made a big difference for me with my anxiety.

Take care of you,

June

SkyeSea

Great news Acheleus

hayley86

Glad things are going well. Take care.

HeadLump

That's a whole week, Ach! Yay! We knew you could do it

Now, ready, steady go for week 2 of the new you

Acheleus

3 loads of laundry done, and I would just be waking up now if I had drank. My wellbutrin helps with my cig and beer cravings. Feeling much more stable with every passing day. Thank you for the encouragement.

Dee74

congrats Ach

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Acheleus

So I am cooking dinner for myself and I don't have to go spend so much money on food. I'm glad I saved money by not going to bars. I went online and paid bills instead, and I set myself up a little budget to try and be more responsible. Watching tv now and I have to read, but I am enjoying my me time right now. Some moments are lonely, but I have to get sober and then go out there and learn to have relationships. Even though I miss my pet and my ex, that does not mean that I have to go out there and destroy myself with alcohol and cigarettes. My doctor might have saved my life with the medications and the encouragement to give myself a chance and not give up. My walk tonight will be really good after two whole nights of sleep. Tonight I will try to go to bed earlier, but if I stay up a little late that is alright too. SR is so important for me to check in with every day and I am going to try and remain positive instead of giving up so easily and lashing out with negativity. I apologize again for previous posts that were selfish and horrible. This is the best place on the internet IMO.

Freebird13

The turnaround in your attitude is nothing short of miraculous! Keep up the great attitude! And don't feel bad about venting negative things on here from time to time. That's what this place is for--to share our bad times as well as our good times.

Acheleus

The only thing I am worried about is being so hungry! I'm starving and can't seem to get full.

CaiHong

Hi Acheleus,
This is the first post of yours I have read, good for you for getting on with your life and experiencing the benefits of sobriety.

Hope to read more of your inspiring posts.

All the best
CaiHong

least

on your first week sober! As to being hungry, eat! Treat yourself well and indulge your appetite. I did at first. I ate good food and ate all I wanted. Be good to yourself, you deserve it.

Bird615

This is so nice to hear! I am happy for you that you're doing better.

Flying4Life

You sound so much better Acheleus! I am happy to read that things are going good for you now

warrens

Outstanding! A week is a LOOONG time! It would be a shame to give it up, no? One day at a time...Appetite is a sign of health.

Joy,

Warren

Acheleus

yea eating mushrooms, blackberries and watermelon right now. Going for some frozen yogurt for dessert!!

InsaneHeart

I seem to have that problem too right now (14 days). I've been eating a lot of 100 calorie bags of popcorn. Seems to help without feeling like I'm packing on the pounds.

Congrats on 7 days!!!

Acheleus

I did see a woman in the grocery store that reminded me of my mom and I almost broke down in the store, but I had just walked for a long time before and I think my mood was elevated. I'm glad I did not drink even though I was very sad.