Hi Everyone!
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Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Wellington
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Hi Everyone!
Well, I'm into day 2 of sobriety. I am sweating profusely, have anxiety and am a bit shaky. But I just ate quite a big meal(and found that my stomach has shrunk from spending too much time hungover and not eating properly).
BUT, today I woke up feeling a lot better than yesterday. After reading some previous posts, I am inspired to revel in that and know that I'll feel even better tomorrow and the next day.
I'm worried though, because I've tried to quit quite a few times and find that once I get over the withdrawal symptoms and feel good again, I drink again. When I drink, I binge for a few days and often blackout.
I really appreciate all of the honest support contained on SR, so had to register. Thank you to everyone that has posted.
BUT, today I woke up feeling a lot better than yesterday. After reading some previous posts, I am inspired to revel in that and know that I'll feel even better tomorrow and the next day.
I'm worried though, because I've tried to quit quite a few times and find that once I get over the withdrawal symptoms and feel good again, I drink again. When I drink, I binge for a few days and often blackout.
I really appreciate all of the honest support contained on SR, so had to register. Thank you to everyone that has posted.
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Upstate New York
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Welcome HappyHealthy!
2 days is wonderful. Your withdrawal symptoms will soon subside & you'll start feeling so much better. I'm glad you have an appetite. (I lived on potato chips or crackers for ages.) I hope being here will help keep you on track. Glad you joined us!
2 days is wonderful. Your withdrawal symptoms will soon subside & you'll start feeling so much better. I'm glad you have an appetite. (I lived on potato chips or crackers for ages.) I hope being here will help keep you on track. Glad you joined us!
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Northern Ireland
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Hi I stopped drinking many, many times and always drank again :-(. Went back to AA 2 months ago and haven't lifted a drink and I visit sober recovery everyday to sign up to the 24 hour sign up sheet. Keeps me accountable, well done on the 2 days, stick with it - it is worth it xx
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: NJ
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Welcome Happy!! Congrats on a great start!! Keep coming here and reading it really will give you so much information, support, and it will certainly keep you busy!!! The blackout you think would come if you starting drinking again doesn't sound like much fun does it?
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Join Date: Nov 2013
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Welcome, HappyH, congrats on day 2. Every day sober is huge, but those first few days are very significant. Glad to have you here. SR is a great resource. It has really helped me. Keep posting. Let us know how it's going. Glad you're off to a good start.
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Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Wellington
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It's been a while since I logged in. From memory I didn't last much longer than the 2 days!
Struggled off an on again until finding out in September that I'm pregnant. That has certainly been strong motivation! So I've now been sober since September 16th and it's so nice that the never ending fog has lifted.
I'm worried about the alcohol that I consumed in my early pregnancy. The guilt I felt when I found out was immense (only a couple of days prior I had consumed several beers and most of a bottle of gin). All I can do though is hope for a healthy happy baby and stay sober for the sake of this little one.
I strongly feel that this gift of a little life has entirely saved mine. I was literally killing myself with alcohol, but couldn't stop.
I've also stopped smoking!
Struggled off an on again until finding out in September that I'm pregnant. That has certainly been strong motivation! So I've now been sober since September 16th and it's so nice that the never ending fog has lifted.
I'm worried about the alcohol that I consumed in my early pregnancy. The guilt I felt when I found out was immense (only a couple of days prior I had consumed several beers and most of a bottle of gin). All I can do though is hope for a healthy happy baby and stay sober for the sake of this little one.
I strongly feel that this gift of a little life has entirely saved mine. I was literally killing myself with alcohol, but couldn't stop.
I've also stopped smoking!
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Join Date: Aug 2003
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It's wonderful to see you back. I think it's normal to be worried when you're pregnant (about any number of things), but you are doing the right thing for your child and yourself. How wonderful you see that your unborn child is saving your life. That is such great motivation to stay sober and be the best mother that you can be.
Congratulations on your pregnancy!
Congratulations on your pregnancy!
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