Day 1
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Day 1
As part of my plan I've decided to post on here every day at least something. No matter how bad I feel or how much I don't want too. I live alone and I think that will help me hold myself accountable for every day.
I have opened up to a dear friend and relative and she has agreed to talk to me here and there when I need a little more support. I've got rid of all the alcohol that was left. Every day before I leave work I'm gonna just take a minute or two when i get in my truck and pray and remind myself why I cannot drink anymore. Hopefully that will help to not buy alcohol. If i make it home without beer then I will be good for the evening.
I am no longer going to go to my regular place to buy beer to buy anything. Just gonna stay away and break that habit.
At first I'm not gonna do much research or reading or watching youtube stories about it. Reason being I know from the past that especially the first few days it makes it harder if I'm constantly thinking about quitting. It tends to be easier if I just do it.
So for Day 1 I'm really not feeling any withdrawls. I'm dehydrated but that's expected. I know sleeping will be on and off so I'm going to bed early too make sure I get enough. I suspect I'll have some night sweats tonight. I'm actually in pretty good spirit right now. I'm looking forward to being sober and sticking to it.
I want to quit both for myself and for others who want the best for me. I want my self respect back and want my actions to be a better light to others.
I have opened up to a dear friend and relative and she has agreed to talk to me here and there when I need a little more support. I've got rid of all the alcohol that was left. Every day before I leave work I'm gonna just take a minute or two when i get in my truck and pray and remind myself why I cannot drink anymore. Hopefully that will help to not buy alcohol. If i make it home without beer then I will be good for the evening.
I am no longer going to go to my regular place to buy beer to buy anything. Just gonna stay away and break that habit.
At first I'm not gonna do much research or reading or watching youtube stories about it. Reason being I know from the past that especially the first few days it makes it harder if I'm constantly thinking about quitting. It tends to be easier if I just do it.
So for Day 1 I'm really not feeling any withdrawls. I'm dehydrated but that's expected. I know sleeping will be on and off so I'm going to bed early too make sure I get enough. I suspect I'll have some night sweats tonight. I'm actually in pretty good spirit right now. I'm looking forward to being sober and sticking to it.
I want to quit both for myself and for others who want the best for me. I want my self respect back and want my actions to be a better light to others.
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Vendetta, it sounds like a good plan. I think that breaking habits is really helpful in the early days. Changing your daily routine can help you get through the tough moments. I'm glad you're feeling good, and I hope you continue to check in.
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Hi Vandetta, I'm in day 1 also. I sure hope this is my very last day 1.
Your plan to check in here everyday is great. Remember to come check in when you feel the urge to drink. I need to take my own advice on that! The class of January is an awsome place to post as is the 24 hour thread.
Your plan to check in here everyday is great. Remember to come check in when you feel the urge to drink. I need to take my own advice on that! The class of January is an awsome place to post as is the 24 hour thread.
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I think breaking habits and taking that time to slow down my brain and really think about it before I leave work will really help.
Oh and I'm gonna drink water. A bunch of water.
After a few days I will start introducing new healthier habit.
Oh and I'm gonna drink water. A bunch of water.
After a few days I will start introducing new healthier habit.
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ive got myself signed up for a free trial at the gym starting tomorrow - also personal training and dietitian class on tues and thurs =) stoked about that!
was told by a friend he replaced drinking with working out and got in great shape
also i find always having a drink on hand be it juice smoothie tea lemonwater ANYTHING BUT BOOZE really bloody helps with the habbit of drinking u know?? like how a smoker needs to do something with their hands, so do we!! i find its helping anyway, just sharing
was told by a friend he replaced drinking with working out and got in great shape
also i find always having a drink on hand be it juice smoothie tea lemonwater ANYTHING BUT BOOZE really bloody helps with the habbit of drinking u know?? like how a smoker needs to do something with their hands, so do we!! i find its helping anyway, just sharing
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Originally Posted by ChickChick 
Hi Vandetta, I'm in day 1 also. I sure hope this is my very last day 1.
Your plan to check in here everyday is great. Remember to come check in when you feel the urge to drink. I need to take my own advice on that! The class of January is an awsome place to post as is the 24 hour thread.
Your plan to check in here everyday is great. Remember to come check in when you feel the urge to drink. I need to take my own advice on that! The class of January is an awsome place to post as is the 24 hour thread.
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You can do it vendetta, rooting for ya
Reading about AVRT really helped me. There are great threads about it in the secular connections forum. Another thing that really helped was changing my point of view from thinking 'I can't drink' to 'I choose not to '
Reading about AVRT really helped me. There are great threads about it in the secular connections forum. Another thing that really helped was changing my point of view from thinking 'I can't drink' to 'I choose not to '
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Glad to see you back and starting your sobriety again! I have a journal I keep on here that I post to in the morning before I leave for work and in the evenings before I go to bed. It helps keep me accountable even if I'm just writing about my day and nobody reads it. It helps me. Stay strong. You can do this!
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Vendetta,
I just read a lot of your past threads/posts, and I can see you've struggled. I did too. I started, then stopped, then started again, then stopped again, (etc.!) until one day I had enough of this vicious cycle and kept building on each day as a new day to remain sober. Those sober muscles do build up but you have to give them time. The first few months are the hardest, so, yes, check in here every day and take the support that others will offer you.
You won't regret making this your last day one. I never have. I also NEVER thought I could live a life without alcohol, but here I am living a better life. Who knew?
Best to you and feel free to PM me if you need extra help!
I just read a lot of your past threads/posts, and I can see you've struggled. I did too. I started, then stopped, then started again, then stopped again, (etc.!) until one day I had enough of this vicious cycle and kept building on each day as a new day to remain sober. Those sober muscles do build up but you have to give them time. The first few months are the hardest, so, yes, check in here every day and take the support that others will offer you.
You won't regret making this your last day one. I never have. I also NEVER thought I could live a life without alcohol, but here I am living a better life. Who knew?
Best to you and feel free to PM me if you need extra help!
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