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Old 01-17-2016, 04:24 AM
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One Week Today

So funny, but being in a different city, on a FT recovery schedule with no difference between weekdays and weekends, I've actually lost track of time.

I thought I was at a week yesterday but actually TODAY is one week.

I'm feeling well in body/mind/spirit and actually did my first exercise in several months yesterday. Walked about a mile and a half on a treadmill, moderate pace.

I had many concerns about setting life down and devoting this time to detox/recovery but I have no regrets now. Biggest concern is the financial hit, but you can't put a price on your health/life.

Making good progress in adding more detail to my plan complete with recovery goals. And I also did a good job yesterday in managing some unplanned free time. Since I had a plan this time, I knew better than to remain idle during those hours.

And, LOL, I guess I'm officially one of you now. Two nights in a row I've had nightmares that I relapsed.

Phase I of recovery is underway! And I am so grateful that I was led to get help this time! What a difference it is making!
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Old 01-17-2016, 06:32 AM
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Congratulations.

I have loved reading your posts and am delighted things are going so well.

My date is just a few days before your so lets stick in this together -- not my first rodeo, but its my last.
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Old 01-17-2016, 06:39 AM
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Great to hear!
If you didn't spend this money on detox/recovery, how much would you spend on alcohol over the next year? Don't forget the cost of gatorade and tylenol for the hangover?!
You've made a good investment.
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Excellent news, you should be very proud!!!!
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Old 01-17-2016, 07:15 AM
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Good job Cuse! Keep it going!!
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Old 01-17-2016, 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Dropsie View Post
Congratulations.

I have loved reading your posts and am delighted things are going so well.

My date is just a few days before your so lets stick in this together -- not my first rodeo, but its my last.
Let's do this thing! This is my third try but I'm approaching it differently this time, with an "all in" attitude and somehow it just feels right.
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Old 01-17-2016, 08:22 AM
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Great to hear!
If you didn't spend this money on detox/recovery, how much would you spend on alcohol over the next year? Don't forget the cost of gatorade and tylenol for the hangover?!
You've made a good investment.
I spent about $5500/yr on alcohol, not counting lost sales due to incapacitation. So, ROI in under three years.

Another way to look at it is the treatment costs about the same as a decent funeral...so take your pick, LOL!
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Old 01-17-2016, 08:28 AM
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From all of your posts it sounds like this program has been a great fit for you. Congratulations on one week, Lokking forward to continuing to follow your journey!
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Old 01-17-2016, 08:37 AM
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Congrats on the first of many sober weeks. Keep it up. It gets better.
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Congratulations SoberinSyracuse!

Continued success in your journey.
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Old 01-17-2016, 09:06 AM
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Congratulations on a week. Sounds like you put some things on the back burner right now to make sobriety the most important thing in your life. That is smart. Keep it up!
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Great job--it really sounds like this time is the charm for you SinS
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Old 01-17-2016, 10:22 AM
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Fantastic SiS, great job on 1 Week!!
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Old 01-17-2016, 11:37 AM
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Congratulations on a week!!

Hugs and prayers,

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well done on your week SiS

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So happy for your progress - one week is wonderful.
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Old 01-17-2016, 04:03 PM
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Great job, SoberinSyracuse.

I'm glad that things are going so well for you!!!!!
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Happy one week, SS!
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Old 01-17-2016, 04:31 PM
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Congrats, You are doing great. I am very happy for you and hope its as easy as it can be. I have read lots of your posts and reply's and am impressed by your dedication.
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