Day 6-Thank you everyone
 

Today is day 6. My record in 8 1/2 years is 2 days. I'm glad I found this place. If it wasn't for everyone's help last night, I would have caved. I wanted to buy "just one" bottle of wine last night, but I know after drinking that, my rationale would have been out the window and I would have went back out for more. Today being Saturday, is particularly going to be rough. I'm usually drinking by noon on Saturdays, and I'm already thinking about it. I can't seem to think about anything else. I'm going to come up with a plan to keep me busy today. I appreciate everyone here.

Well done on 6 days - it only gets better :) :c011:

Hi Jayelle congratulations on day 6 , keep reading and posting, it does help x

Jayelle113 you have done so well to get to day 6. You will feel even better tomorrow after day 7 :c011:

Hello,
I only have a day myself and could relate to that post. Helps seeing I'm not the only one dealing with this. I was feeling so hopeless and alone even though I know there are others out there who have gained power over their addictions and aren't hurting from Booze or drugs anymore. Even just yesterday morning I felt like I was the only one dealing with what I am. One day at time thought right. Ill be taking it a second at a time later likely. Trying not to let myself think about it and just deal with things as they happen.
take care

It definitely helps to be surrounded by people who know what you're going through. I just found this place yesterday. After pouring my heart out to complete strangers here, I found that it was actually not only myself that I didn't want to let down, but I didn't want to let down anyone here either last night, because believe me, I was fighting the urge to go to the store something fierce last night, but I made through!!!

Awesome! 6 days! Let's make it to a week tomorrow! Stay busy today. I'm going to organize my closets and drawers and go to the gym this evening. A good workout and relaxing in the sauna seems like the best way to beat cravings for me. I'm happy for you and excited we are doing this together. Keep posting!

Well done sweety 6 days in let's do this!!!!!

I'm so glad I found this place. On a normal Saturday, right now at 2pm, I'd be sitting in my pajamas, hair not even brushed yet, with a half bottle of wine or more down already. I took a shower, got dressed in clothes (not lounge pants or pjs), did my hair, and even put some makeup on!!! I'm fighting a VERY strong urge right now, but I'm NOT giving in today. Tomorrow will be a week and I'm not going to mess this up!!!

Congratulations! You are going to feel better every day :) My husband is glad to see me in something other than sweatpants :)

6 Days is Fantastic!! Keep pushing through!! :c011:

That is fantastic! These early days are the hardest. Just push through the discomfort. You can do this. I started just where you are and now I have almost 150 days and my life is so different. Don't give up!

Thank you!! Today is REALLY bad. I have literally just spent the past two hours trying to come up with an excuse to go buy some booze. I'm obsessed with it right now. This is ridiculous. I am NOT going to do it, and I wouldn't wish this on anyone :(

Don't do it! Think about tomorrow morning. Do you want to wake up with a whole week sober, feeling fresh and ready for the day or miserable, ashamed and hungover? You can do it!

Put on a pair of pjs and fix a cup of tea, anything to get you out of the flight mode.

The first days can be hard - but the feeling of satisfaction you'll get from getting through them is great :)

stick around - there's a lot of support here :)

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