stime

Betha--you make an interesting point that I wonder about. How important do you guys think it is to be vocal and public about going sober?

lesly

I have already told supervisor as well as my sister. I feel that we need all the support we can get.

stime

Lesly/laksa--how you holding up at the end of day 1? Any cravings? I'm still pretty hungover from yesterday so it's been easy for me today but I am putting a lot of food in my face--just today. Tomorrow I plan on eating good food like all the threads suggest but for now? Ice Cream.

lesly

Hey stime I'm good; just can't sleep rite now. See the Dr tomorrow, so that has me kind of nervous. So far so good. And someone told me chocolate works well too.

lesly

Here we go have to work today. Stress is a big trigger for me.

stime

Lelsy, I think you're brave to go to the dr and I know it must be scary. I've spent years dodging Drs and lying to them about how much often I drink. I think it might be a load off to get to be honest for a change, ya know? And whatever he says you are changing for the better so there is nowhere to go but up heathwise. Good luck today at work. You can pm me if you need. You can do this!

NikTes

Hi and congratulations, Lesly!

lesly

Thanks stime having major shakes and anxiety. But I have got to do this

CeeFarro

You will be feeling so much better in a few days. Just have to ride it out and take it hour by hour. You are not alone and good job!

stime

I'm right there with you with the anxiety and Withdrawls and depression--ugh. I'm done with this. I'm powering through this time to see the other side.

laska23

Hi.
Hope you holding up strong - day 2 for me but I'm lucky since I don't have work until Saturday ( booked some time off) How you doing?

hedgehog

Hi, Lesly. Welcome to SR! I'm on day 6 & I can honestly say this community has helped me so I hope you visit & participate here often. Congratulations on making the decision to take a stand for a better life!! Keep up the good work & remember, you're not alone!!!

stime

I'm hanging in too. I have always told myself I don't really have a problem bc I could go a couple days but I'm so preoccupied by the thought right now of this being for reals and never drinking again it's freaking me out. I never make it past a couple of days not drinking after I wake up embarrassed swearing "I'll never drink again" before I rationalize drinking that's been a really big problem for me for years and have a bender. In other words, I'm only a little worried about my day 2 (though I'm going out tonight) but scared as hell about week 2 and month 2--I'm contemplating going to meetings but scared to go. I did talk to a therapist today. You?

lesly

Hey stime, maybe you stay home Tonite? I'm headed to the doctor. Going out maybe not a good idea.
If u do, stay strong. Order soda. Talk later

gettingsmarter

Welcome Lesly.

Hevyn

Hope the dr visit goes well lesly. Congrats on Day 2.

stime

Lesly, already back and zero drinks. It's amazing when you're sober how much you notice how much booze is everywhere. Jeezum. How was the Dr?

Zebra1275

Welcome to SR!

Your feelings about yourself will improve as your sober time accumulates.

site1Q84

Welcome lesly!

I was at day 5, now I'm back at day 1. The first 3 days were the roughest for me. Day and 4 and 5 things seemed to even out, so hopefully you have that to look forward to!

lesly

Not feeling so hot today. Didn't drink though.