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weekend
Saturday morning of work for the weekend Its snowing outside and everyone is sleeping except me.I am almost 5 weeks sober and been dodging the triggers and battling cravings but everyday gets better worth it I feel clean in my body and mind.This is not my first attempt at beating this disease but something is different maybe its because I am 60 mabe because I have a 10 year old granddaughter who needs me.But truthfully I am doing this for myself alcohol became a demanding mistress who wanted every minute of my time and didn't want anyone else to have a part of me.I started to dislike being of at weekends at least at work I had to control mydrinking until I got home.Anyone reading this do your best to beat this use AA use the forum support here anything it is worth it......Thank you all at SB your support and encouragement are amazing
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: New York
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New here and trying again
Edit: Oops, I meant to post this as a new topic. How do I delete? Apologies
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Hello,
I’m new here. A brief introduction: I’m in my mid 50s and have been drinking heavily (beer) since my early 40s. Fifteen, give or take, a day is routine. I’ve tried, without luck, to stop a few times. I’m trying again. I need to do this.
I overdid it (more than usual) Thursday night. Got home late, and got up for work feeling just terrible. I decided to try to quit again. Went to bed early last night in anticipation of a sleepless night (I was right) but woke up feeling ok, sort of. Today I’m tired and a little shaky but nothing serious.
I’ve been drinking hot tea like crazy just to satisfy my need to bend the elbow. I have Gaba supplements in the house. I’m taking 2 a day (afternoon and evening). Does that help?
I know a day and a half is merely a start, but it’s longer than I’ve gone in 2 years and I feel particularly committed this time.
Thanks,
Tom
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Hello,
I’m new here. A brief introduction: I’m in my mid 50s and have been drinking heavily (beer) since my early 40s. Fifteen, give or take, a day is routine. I’ve tried, without luck, to stop a few times. I’m trying again. I need to do this.
I overdid it (more than usual) Thursday night. Got home late, and got up for work feeling just terrible. I decided to try to quit again. Went to bed early last night in anticipation of a sleepless night (I was right) but woke up feeling ok, sort of. Today I’m tired and a little shaky but nothing serious.
I’ve been drinking hot tea like crazy just to satisfy my need to bend the elbow. I have Gaba supplements in the house. I’m taking 2 a day (afternoon and evening). Does that help?
I know a day and a half is merely a start, but it’s longer than I’ve gone in 2 years and I feel particularly committed this time.
Thanks,
Tom
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Welcome, tomli, to SR! You will find lots of support here. We've all been where you are now. Please don't be hesitant to see your doctor. They can be an additional support for your quest to be sober. Good luck! Post a lot and read all you can on SR.
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