JoyDivision

I want to thank everyone who responded so nicely when I signed up here yesterday. I was sitting at work on an hour of sleep feeling like the world was crashing. I knew I had to make a serious effort to change things. I found this forum and (admittedly while I should have been working hehe) had some engaging conversations with a lot of great, positive, and supportive people.

Last night I got a good night's sleep, and this morning the feeling of waking up alert and positive is second to none. I feel positive and ready to put the effort into making this work. I'm not so naive as to think that this will be easy, but I am today in the right frame of mind to realize that this is what I want for all of my days.

To the brand new person (now that I'm a seasoned veteran of one day) congratulations on making the decision to have a better life, but if you slip, remember - do NOT beat yourself up! We're all human and we make mistakes. Just keep in mind that other people have done it, continue to do it, and the rewards are immense. I know my better self from the past and look forward to being that person again.

Sherlock5

Congrats on day two, Joy!

thomas11

Congratulations, well done. You will do it.

JD4010

Go Joy, Go!!

I want to be the dude from way back in my past, too. Or at least more functional than I have been.

Esspee

Congratulations on Day 2 - that's great going and lovely to have you here.

I'm not saying this as a downer or to discourage you but talking from experience after a few days I hit a 'flat period'. The initial buzz of starting my journey died down, I was struggling to sleep and just felt a little 'bleurgh'.

Basically I'm saying don't be surprised if this happens, it doesn't last, if it does hit you like that come here and post/chat. It really helped me enormously. And if you don't get a flat moment, even better :-D

I have got the impetus back and am even more determined to succeed - and can see a very bright future ahead. I love my life.

serenityfreedom

I'm so glad you made it 2 days, going on 3. It gets easier, way easier to stay sober than to get sober. "Success is not a destination but it is a journey, enjoy the journey.
peace-Jonathan

JoyDivision

Thanks everyone, and Esspee, thanks for the important caveat. I've had periods lasting a few weeks to even a few months and then for some reason the urge strikes. I never stopped to think about what I had accomplished and what I'd be losing, but that "maybe just once" thought would always come through. The cycle would naturally repeat itself and there I'd be at the bottom of the hill with the big rock to push up again. I'm trying to push it to the peak now and hopefully get to enjoy the view.

Soberwolf

Nice to meet you congrats on day 2

ClearMind

I'm on day two like you are JoyDivision.. good luck ! To both of us.

SoberLeigh

Nice post, JoyDivision. Congratulations on 2 sober days. Keep going!!!!!

saoutchik

Congratulations Joy

PurpleKnight

Keep pushing through JoyDivision!! Day 2 is fantastic!!

Hevyn

Great to hear you sounding good on Day 2 Joy. I completely lost my better self aka the 'real me' . Drunk Hev was obnoxious - glad she disappeared.

getright15

Wish you luck. I'm working on my 2nd day as well. I've put my family through hell and I feel lower that the dirt I walk on for all that I've done. I'll get there to day 2 as well.