resolute50

For me,I had terrible insomnia for the first 3 days. So no energy at all,but, surprisingly I felt better.
By the second week I was already feeling better,looking better and getting out more. After one month I was full blown active and out and about.
It's different for everybody.
But, the cravings last for a while but, they get less and less over time.
I'm over 4 months without a drink and on occasion the AV(addictive voice) will bother me.
Especially now that the holidays have arrived.But,it's manageable.

MIRecovery

I tried to quit on my own many times and failed. it was not until I started going to AA that things got better. I was taught that recovery is about a whole lot more than just not drinking. that alcoholism is a symptom of other problems.

Many are reluctant to go to AA because that means they are a real alcoholic and not a wine drinking suburban alcoholic. this is just one of the many games our disease plays with us with the ultimate goal of keeping a sick.

Laura567

I am not against AA, I just have a hard time making it to a meeting because of my work and kids. I live in a small place and there aren´t that many meetings a month. Thinking about finding a therapist, I read that some have good experiences from that?

Skye2

I've nothing against AA either Laura but it's hard for me to get to meetings as well. I find SR is more than enough help Nice to 'meet' you by the way and

Laura567

Thanks, I thought I will try on my own, which I have unsuccessfully in the past, but now I have SR and there truly is a lot of help and support here.

Skye2

I tried for 4 years on my own and it wasn't until I started signing in here every day, that things started to 'click' Honestly, it really is a brilliant website

MIRecovery

I have found that if I am willing to devote half the time I spent being drunk or recovering from being drunk there is tons of time for any recovery activity I chose.

For me the only thing I have to do is stay sober the rest are choices because without sobriety I will lose everything I value

GracieLou

I can't say I ever made any grand plans but I did tell myself a time or hundred I would not drink the next day but always did.

This is what I did. I did not diet, exercise or watch what I ate which was a good thing because I ate a ton of chocolate ice cream. I have lost 40 pounds so far though.

I am eight months sober now and I am starting to watch more what I buy and what I eat. I am also going to start an exercise plan of some sort after the new year. Baby steps, baby steps...lol

Laura567

Day 2 beginning here in Europe, slept quite bad, not aided by a sick daughter caughing her lungs away. Will soon get to work, have the whole day planned and most parts of the evening too. I will not drink today and that feels great to know. Hoping to get out for a walk or something in the afternoon, tomorrow we will according to the news be hit by a snowstorm so better go outside today...

RevivingOphelia

How are you doing, Laura?

Laura567

I am doing fine, but have had no access to internet in my house the past days, very annoying. Having a tough week coming with lots of Christmas events. I´m trying to focus in other things, went for a 7km run this morning, very refreshing. Thanks for asking!