It begins
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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
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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Originally Posted by ZaBoozer 
Congratulations on day five. You're doing great.
Going back to work on Saturday - that will be my greatest test yet...
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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!
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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Originally Posted by ccam1973
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!
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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Originally Posted by lesly
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.
rest will come in time. Congratulations on day 5! Will check in with you later.
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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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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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.
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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