Day 1 again...observations
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Day 1 again...observations
I've posted here before. After drinking daily for 10 years I finally sobered up and didn't drink a drop for 28 days. First few weeks of withdrawal were pure hell but I guess I forgot just how bad it was.
At 28 days I was feeling great, both mentally and physically. I happened to be at a grocery store and bought a bottle of wine on a whim. Took it home and carefully and slowly savored half a bottle. I waited until the next evening to savor the 2nd half.
Observations: Drinking wasn't as fun as I remembered it being. Especially since half a bottle of wine doesnt come close to even giving me a buzz. I finally realized that I don't like to drink...I like to get drunk.
Over the course of a couple of weeks I drank moderately. I'd skip a few days then drink a couple of bottles. This quickly slid into becoming a daily drinker again.
After I quit drinking I lost 25lbs in those 28 days. Now that I've relapsed I've gained it almost all back.
During my drinking years I always felt fine the next day. During my relapse it was like I was going through withdrawals again after only a few hours of not drinking.
So, enough is enough. I went to the dr and got some taper off Meds and today is my first day of sobriety. This time there will be no "well, maybe I'll drink in a month" thoughts. I'm done for good this time.
And thankfully I learned a lot the last time. Plenty of water, green tea, and vitamins. Also starting lemon water in the morning. Day 1 and I'm already feeling great! Just a lil fatigued. Hope this can be a lesson or help anyone else who's thinking "ahh, I'll just have a drink a day".
At 28 days I was feeling great, both mentally and physically. I happened to be at a grocery store and bought a bottle of wine on a whim. Took it home and carefully and slowly savored half a bottle. I waited until the next evening to savor the 2nd half.
Observations: Drinking wasn't as fun as I remembered it being. Especially since half a bottle of wine doesnt come close to even giving me a buzz. I finally realized that I don't like to drink...I like to get drunk.
Over the course of a couple of weeks I drank moderately. I'd skip a few days then drink a couple of bottles. This quickly slid into becoming a daily drinker again.
After I quit drinking I lost 25lbs in those 28 days. Now that I've relapsed I've gained it almost all back.
During my drinking years I always felt fine the next day. During my relapse it was like I was going through withdrawals again after only a few hours of not drinking.
So, enough is enough. I went to the dr and got some taper off Meds and today is my first day of sobriety. This time there will be no "well, maybe I'll drink in a month" thoughts. I'm done for good this time.
And thankfully I learned a lot the last time. Plenty of water, green tea, and vitamins. Also starting lemon water in the morning. Day 1 and I'm already feeling great! Just a lil fatigued. Hope this can be a lesson or help anyone else who's thinking "ahh, I'll just have a drink a day".
I drank beer because I liked the taste. Yeah sure. I do recall the first one tasted pretty good..but..after the 2nd beer I couldn't taste a thing and it was on to harder stuff. I drank to get drunk...not because it tasted good. Less filling, tastes great..? No gets me drunk.....
I'm sorry you've had to go through this, JT, but great post and great realisation too
Accepting that I cannot moderate has been a major factor in my recovery - and in transforming my life! Welcome back on board
Accepting that I cannot moderate has been a major factor in my recovery - and in transforming my life! Welcome back on board
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Do you sit down and drink gallons of it in an evening?
On a hot blistering day, I love the taste of ice cold lemonade.
I however do not sit down and drink a gallon of ice cold lemonade in one sitting.
This is the insanity of our disease.
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