Few days in- ups and downs
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Few days in- ups and downs
Hey everyone, just checking in. Went to the doctors, got some blood works done, I get the results next week. I've been lucky with my withdrawl so far, the doctor didn't seem overly concerned about that. Got a bit of a reality check regarding my weight, I'm about 5 stone off where I need to be and it's affecting my job which is fairly physical. It's all down to booze calories as I've never been a big eater.
Stress comes and goes I'm not used to dealing with problems in any kind of sober adult way, so I write things down, try to deal with them logically and then put my worries away and carry on. They sometimes splinter through but I feel like I'm making progress.
Dealing with boredom has been a weird one, I can't get over how much time I have. So I've been reading, watching documentaries, trying to get back into music. I'm relearning to have fun sober.
On the plus side I feel like I'm becoming more human, not just shuffling through days and drinking all night. With the stress comes moments of real happiness.
Stress comes and goes I'm not used to dealing with problems in any kind of sober adult way, so I write things down, try to deal with them logically and then put my worries away and carry on. They sometimes splinter through but I feel like I'm making progress.
Dealing with boredom has been a weird one, I can't get over how much time I have. So I've been reading, watching documentaries, trying to get back into music. I'm relearning to have fun sober.
On the plus side I feel like I'm becoming more human, not just shuffling through days and drinking all night. With the stress comes moments of real happiness.
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Sound like you are making some great progress and taking a lot of positive actions to help things get better, keep up the good work! There will definitely be ups and downs, that's just part of life - but finding healty ways to deal with it as you are doing will keep you going through the down times.
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Resetti, it sounds like you're making real progress. Writing down stress and coming back to it is a good idea.
When I quit I was also astounded at how much free time I had. I never thought I did when I was drinking. Crazy how much of a time waster drinking is.
Take it easy and keep going!
When I quit I was also astounded at how much free time I had. I never thought I did when I was drinking. Crazy how much of a time waster drinking is.
Take it easy and keep going!
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"On the plus side I feel like I'm becoming more human, not just shuffling through days and drinking all night. With the stress comes moments of real happiness. "
This will only increase with more days, well done and keep going.
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This will only increase with more days, well done and keep going.
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Hi Resetti,
It sounds like you doing pretty well, congratulations.
When I quit my appetite increased plus I craved a lot of sweet food for a while but I think quitting alcohol is the top priority. Eventually my craving for sweet foods reduced and, as with you I felt like I had more time and energy and so I cooked and ate not less but better.
As your job involves physical activity you will probably lose some pounds anyway
PS for non UK folks 5 stone is 70lbs
It sounds like you doing pretty well, congratulations.
When I quit my appetite increased plus I craved a lot of sweet food for a while but I think quitting alcohol is the top priority. Eventually my craving for sweet foods reduced and, as with you I felt like I had more time and energy and so I cooked and ate not less but better.
As your job involves physical activity you will probably lose some pounds anyway
PS for non UK folks 5 stone is 70lbs
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Originally Posted by saoutchik 
Hi Resetti,
It sounds like you doing pretty well, congratulations.
When I quit my appetite increased plus I craved a lot of sweet food for a while but I think quitting alcohol is the top priority. Eventually my craving for sweet foods reduced and, as with you I felt like I had more time and energy and so I cooked and ate not less but better.
As your job involves physical activity you will probably lose some pounds anyway
PS for non UK folks 5 stone is 70lbs
It sounds like you doing pretty well, congratulations.
When I quit my appetite increased plus I craved a lot of sweet food for a while but I think quitting alcohol is the top priority. Eventually my craving for sweet foods reduced and, as with you I felt like I had more time and energy and so I cooked and ate not less but better.
As your job involves physical activity you will probably lose some pounds anyway
PS for non UK folks 5 stone is 70lbs
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Originally Posted by SereneEdition
Nice update R!
Alcohol used to be my only tool for coping with stress too. Good work finding other ways cope. It does get easier.
Alcohol used to be my only tool for coping with stress too. Good work finding other ways cope. It does get easier.
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Originally Posted by Resetti
Hey everyone, just checking in. Went to the doctors, got some blood works done, I get the results next week. I've been lucky with my withdrawl so far, the doctor didn't seem overly concerned about that. Got a bit of a reality check regarding my weight, I'm about 5 stone off where I need to be and it's affecting my job which is fairly physical. It's all down to booze calories as I've never been a big eater.
Stress comes and goes I'm not used to dealing with problems in any kind of sober adult way, so I write things down, try to deal with them logically and then put my worries away and carry on. They sometimes splinter through but I feel like I'm making progress.
Dealing with boredom has been a weird one, I can't get over how much time I have. So I've been reading, watching documentaries, trying to get back into music. I'm relearning to have fun sober.
On the plus side I feel like I'm becoming more human, not just shuffling through days and drinking all night. With the stress comes moments of real happiness.
Stress comes and goes I'm not used to dealing with problems in any kind of sober adult way, so I write things down, try to deal with them logically and then put my worries away and carry on. They sometimes splinter through but I feel like I'm making progress.
Dealing with boredom has been a weird one, I can't get over how much time I have. So I've been reading, watching documentaries, trying to get back into music. I'm relearning to have fun sober.
On the plus side I feel like I'm becoming more human, not just shuffling through days and drinking all night. With the stress comes moments of real happiness.
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Originally Posted by Resetti
Hey everyone, just checking in. Went to the doctors, got some blood works done, I get the results next week. I've been lucky with my withdrawl so far, the doctor didn't seem overly concerned about that. Got a bit of a reality check regarding my weight, I'm about 5 stone off where I need to be and it's affecting my job which is fairly physical. It's all down to booze calories as I've never been a big eater.
Stress comes and goes I'm not used to dealing with problems in any kind of sober adult way, so I write things down, try to deal with them logically and then put my worries away and carry on. They sometimes splinter through but I feel like I'm making progress.
Dealing with boredom has been a weird one, I can't get over how much time I have. So I've been reading, watching documentaries, trying to get back into music. I'm relearning to have fun sober.
On the plus side I feel like I'm becoming more human, not just shuffling through days and drinking all night. With the stress comes moments of real happiness.
Stress comes and goes I'm not used to dealing with problems in any kind of sober adult way, so I write things down, try to deal with them logically and then put my worries away and carry on. They sometimes splinter through but I feel like I'm making progress.
Dealing with boredom has been a weird one, I can't get over how much time I have. So I've been reading, watching documentaries, trying to get back into music. I'm relearning to have fun sober.
On the plus side I feel like I'm becoming more human, not just shuffling through days and drinking all night. With the stress comes moments of real happiness.
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