lesly
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Join Date: May 2015
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Lesly/Laksa--Morning guys. I'm on your same day too. Ups and downs also here too. On one hand I'm hopeful that things may be better at some point since I've still not drank and am serious about not doing so in a different way than I've been in the past but physically not great. I slept terrible. I itch. I have a rash on my chest and my face looks terrible. I have nerve damage in my hands mostly but in my arms, feet etc from drinking that still is uncomfortable enough that it wakes me up, anxiety. Hopefully some of that will at art to go away soon. What do you guys got going on? Physically? Mentally? What's your plan about meetings?
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Hang in there guys. As other's have said, this does get easier with time. Just stick to your plan and don't let your guard down. If you feel any urge, change your thinking patterns or activity at that point to divert your attention.
It is so worth every effort you put in, trust me!
Stay strong.
It is so worth every effort you put in, trust me!
Stay strong.
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Day 5. Veeeeeerrrrryyyyy stressful. Was ready to say screw it, but you know what? I'm not going to let someone or something mess up my future. So I went for a very very long walk and then a nice drive thru the PA country side. Came home hung out with my daughter. I just keep saying in my head, failure is not an option. I can do this. 
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You definitely can. Sounds like from the people who have done it for a while that it starts to get easier with time...
I found that after my physical symptoms went away it almost got harder for a bit. I was feeling so much better I wanted to grab a drink to celebrate! No need for that though. I'd rather keep feeling great than go through all that again!
I found that after my physical symptoms went away it almost got harder for a bit. I was feeling so much better I wanted to grab a drink to celebrate! No need for that though. I'd rather keep feeling great than go through all that again!
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Originally Posted by lesly 
Day 5. Veeeeeerrrrryyyyy stressful. Was ready to say screw it, but you know what? I'm not going to let someone or something mess up my future. So I went for a very very long walk and then a nice drive thru the PA country side. Came home hung out with my daughter. I just keep saying in my head, failure is not an option. I can do this.
Sounds like we both had a rocky day 5 but look its day 6 already
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This weekend has been, well just weird. Friday came home, was wound up so I went for a walk. Saturday, I was feeling good, got my walk in, hung out with my daughter and then the craving just hit. So I cleaned, walked again, and washed and waxed my car, by then I was exhausted. Today. Got up, went to work and was driving home and had to pull over. The emotions were overwhelming! I feel better now, but wow. Never really liked roller coasters, and I really don't want to feel this way again. I know it'll get better in time, but patience has never been a strong suit of mine. !)
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Hi, well its obvious I messed up. Um here is my story. My name is Lesly and I'm an alcoholic. On May 3rd I was pulled over and arrested for DUI. Very first offense of any kind, no speeding tickets, accidents, very clean driving record. Well, in my state it does not matter. When the trooper showed me my BAC, I was totally stunned that I was not passed out, I blew a .28. Which by law is almost three times the legal limit. I have been tested, and I've failed. So today is now my day one. I hate this, I really do, everyone keeps saying things happen for a reason, well ya know what, I didn't need this reason.
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Lesly, glad you didn't wreck your car and hurt yourself or anyone else. .28 is a whole lot of alcohol. I had a DWI in 2004 and wish I had sobered up then and saved myself near-eleven more years of pain and heartache and bad decisions.
You don't have to live that way anymore. There is a better, sober life out there to be had. We're here to help you. Wishing you the best tonight...
You don't have to live that way anymore. There is a better, sober life out there to be had. We're here to help you. Wishing you the best tonight...
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