leb

Hi everyone,

Day 4 is here and still feeling mostly positive. I can't believe how much it is helping me to write on here and to see your support and advice each day.

I especially like to hear that its ok to lie around sleeping and reading for the early days. I start to beat myself up about being lazy. I guess my energy will return in a week or two.

I must confess I've been a bit grumpy today and quick to find fault with others but the thinking about drinking has eased off again now that I know about the AV!

Luckily I live alone and am able to do much as I please in these early days. I am very fortunate as I know some of you are trying to do this while still having to work and look after families.

Anyway, thanks everyone and stay strong . We can do this

Thepatman

Day 4 is awesome! Well done

BernieE

Great post, leb. Be patient, it does get better.

Soberwolf

Congrats on day 4 Leb

Hevyn

I was exhausted in the early days leb. We've beaten ourselves up badly and we need time to recover. You're doing great on Day 4.

Ruby2

Good for you on day 4! I was tired a lot in the beginning and didn't push myself to do much that I didn't absolutely need to do. It gets better as time passes.

TopEndChick

Hi leb - I'm on day 4 too, and also live alone. Use it to your advantage, but be careful. I have slipped many times in the past, often rationalising that I could go home and drink alone and nobody need be hurt or get upset by this - In short, I have no accountability in my home apart from myself.

Great going on 4 days, the alcohol has now left our systems!

BBQBiker

Congrats on day 4 leb.

sobermtbr

I am right there with you guys on day 4 - I commend you both being alone, for whatever reason I think it would be a lot harder... I find work and family keep me busy then I go to bed before I know it it'll be day 5. Way to go leb and topend!!!

matilda123

Great job, leb! And yes--sleepsleepsleep! I was exhausted the first month in particular.Still have patches of exhaustion, and put myself to bed earlier when I do, or catch a cat nap in my office

headcase1

We can do this together.