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Old 05-03-2015, 02:22 PM
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Hi new to all of this, day one almost done
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Old 05-03-2015, 02:28 PM
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I'm in the same boat here - well done
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Old 05-03-2015, 02:34 PM
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Wonder if the self loathing and anxiety goes away?
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Old 05-03-2015, 02:37 PM
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I wonder that too but according to everything I have read it does.
I'm going to find out!
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Old 05-03-2015, 02:38 PM
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It does
Welcome to the forum.
Stick with it, it's really worth it.
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Welcome to the Forum Lesly!!
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Old 05-03-2015, 02:56 PM
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Yes, the self loathing and anxiety do go away. It takes a little time but it's worth the wait. I found that practicing gratitude every day helped me a lot. It changed my whole attitude for the better and made my life more manageable.

I'm glad you joined us. You'll find lots of support here.
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Wonder if the self loathing and anxiety goes away?
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Hello & Welcome Lesly

The anxiety & self loathing will fade with sober time & understanding
The early days are the hardest and i want you to know your not alone lean on us for support get involved & interact in other threads on the forum

Really nice to meet you welcome aboard
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Welcome to SR Lesly.Glad you are here.
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Welcome Lesly!..I am only on day 7 and I feel so much better..and I was a heavy drinker. One day at a time!
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Good to meet you lesly. Please be kind and patient with yourself. You need chance to heal. Congratulations on your first day.
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Old 05-03-2015, 03:42 PM
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I'm reading all your posts and I'm so thankful for finding this site. I was scared I would have to do this alone.
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Hi Lesly, welcome to SR.

Go easy on yourself lesly, you have made a really good decision and it's not easy in the beginning.

Congratulations on getting thru day 1
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Welcome. Recovery takes time the good news is all we have to stay sober for is today. Tomorrow will bring what tomorrow brings but tomorrow is not today
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Welcome!

And, yes, the negative feelings will go away as you move along in recovery.
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Welcome Lesly and Laska!
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Old 05-03-2015, 04:33 PM
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Welcome I am also on day 7 like CeeFarro. I do feel better. No one (except friends on SR) know about my choice for sobriety. I just yesterday told my husband that I have been feeling better not drinking, so he is now choosing not to drink(although he don't have a problem). I've had a few compliments on my physical appearance , and that's always encouraging! Congradulations on your first day! Just concentrate 24 hrs at a time
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