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Old 05-06-2015, 07:42 AM
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laska hang in there. Don't forget you have just had several nights of crappy sleep. Your sleep is going to get better and better and you will start to feel better.
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Old 05-06-2015, 02:52 PM
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A little bit of fogginess is completely normal for a while laska. You can always check with a Dr if you're concerned tho

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Old 05-06-2015, 03:23 PM
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Thanks ZaBoozer, Gettingsmarter and Dee!
Feeling a lot clearer this evening and happy to be on the verge of reaching day 5!
Thanks for all the support.
Also wanted to say once things have settled down and im feeling better I intend to make my posts a lot more descriptive and generally participate in this great forum more.
Once again thanks guys
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Old 05-07-2015, 12:30 AM
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And so begins day 5 !!
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Old 05-07-2015, 12:53 AM
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And so begins day 5 !!
Congratulations on day five. You're doing great.
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Old 05-07-2015, 07:07 AM
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Congratulations on day five. You're doing great.
Thank you, still not really sleeping but I guess in the end I will be so tired that I my brain will have no other option but to let me snooze for a while.
Going back to work on Saturday - that will be my greatest test yet...
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Old 05-07-2015, 07:13 AM
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Congrats on day 5 Laska. Your sleeping patterns will improve with time. It's just your body's way of adjusting.

I had trouble sleeping for quite awhile too. When I got exhausted, I would finally catch some sleep. I figured that being tired during the day, was so much better than being hung over and tired.

Keep up the good work, you can do this!
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Old 05-07-2015, 09:19 AM
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Hey laska. Been OK. Learning . can't change peoples thoughts about me, I need to address my being sober. The
rest will come in time. Congratulations on day 5! Will check in with you later.
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Old 05-07-2015, 04:17 PM
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Congrats on day 5 Laska. Your sleeping patterns will improve with time. It's just your body's way of adjusting.

I had trouble sleeping for quite awhile too. When I got exhausted, I would finally catch some sleep. I figured that being tired during the day, was so much better than being hung over and tired.

Keep up the good work, you can do this!
Thankyou! the bit about being tired is better than being hung over AND tired really helped - and will be my mantra when I return for a long shift at work on saturday.
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Old 05-07-2015, 04:19 PM
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Hey laska. Been OK. Learning . can't change peoples thoughts about me, I need to address my being sober. The
rest will come in time. Congratulations on day 5! Will check in with you later.
Hi Lesly
Great to hear from you.
How are you holding up ?
Day 5 has been weird for me, I think mainly due to lack of sleep.
Had a melt down earlier - but didn't drink.
All ready for day 6
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Old 05-08-2015, 02:57 AM
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And today is day six!!!
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Old 05-08-2015, 12:51 PM
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Its almost nine PM here so I've made it through day 6.
looking forward for my week milestone tomorrow but nervous as I'm going back to work...
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Old 05-08-2015, 12:57 PM
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Your doing fantastic on day 6 Laska try not to worry about work im sure it will be ok

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Old 05-08-2015, 01:12 PM
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Well done on day six laska. Don't sweat the small stuff mate. Worry about tomorrow when it comes for now - One day at a time.
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Old 05-08-2015, 02:40 PM
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6 days - that's wonderful laska. I hope everything goes better than expected when you return to work.
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Old 05-08-2015, 07:14 PM
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Congratulations! Day 6! Work will be fine. Don't over think it. Just go in and do your thing. Think positive.
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Old 05-08-2015, 07:31 PM
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Just finished reading about your first 6 days! In four pages you went from scared and shakey to someone who already seems to be adjusting quite well to such a challenge. Post from work if you need to tomorrow! You can do it!
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Old 05-09-2015, 04:06 AM
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Good morning! Have a good day at work and a great day 7.
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Old 05-09-2015, 04:11 AM
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One week sober today!! I feel great.. Not depressed..or anxious and I feel strong. So grateful for feeling good and for my family!! Life is beautiful!!!
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Old 05-09-2015, 03:32 PM
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Thank you so much to everyone who replied.
I read the responses today on my phone during a quick break at work and it gave me so much strength.
Didn't sleep much last night but a lot of that was probably down to nerves, of course I had just entered the first proper deep sleep I have had in years when the alarm clock started buzzing at 6am this morning. Typical.
Anyway was a long (14 hour) shift in a stressful job but it was easier today than usual due to a WEEKS sobriety. Several people even commented on how healthy and fresh I looked.
yes I was tired and yes I felt quite emotional at times (that rollercoaster) but I made it and more importantly I made it past the off-licence on the way home.
Now I am sat here with a cup of herbal cup of tea and an enormous sense of achievement - though understand that I must never get complacent and will keep up the fight daily.
For anyone reading this about to embark on their first week then please (after getting medical advice if needed) just do it - words can not describe how good I feel right now, how excited for the future I am and how grateful I feel for this wonderful community.

One week sober - and only just beginning.

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