Garden Girl

I am on day 4 and just got home from work and I am really tired and was hungry. I really wanted to go for some wine, telling myself that I am off tomorrow and its cool I should just go get a bottle. I did feel better after I had some granola and yogurt. I have 2 yoga classes from 6:30-9p. If I can make it through and just get through these next few hours I will make it. Struggling a little right now though. Maybe a nap would help.
hmm.
Trying to focus on the goals... Writing this out and looking at what is going on on the inside is kinda helping me see what I look like in a desperation kind of light... but in a good way, cause I can recognize that. Does that make sense?

Zufrieden

Makes sense to me!
You've got this.
Jonathan

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The first week or two can be rough, but if you get thru it, you never have to go thru this again.

soberclover

The early days are about taking care of basic needs which you are awesomely doing; stay strong

Pondlady

Enjoy your yoga classes, then come home and get ready for an early bed time, and call it another day sober

greenteababe

that makes sense. writing down how i feel has helped me a lot too.

FormerWineGirl

Makes perfect sense. Getting home from work in the evenings until about 7 or 8 p.m. was my toughest time during the week. It took a while to change my habits and "retrain my brain". That, and cleaning house on Saturdays without drinking. I actually learned that it is possible to clean a house and do laundry sober. It took awhile, but I finally got the hang of it!

Dharma33

Great job pushing through!

Keeping snacks like fruit or nuts in my bag or car really helps when I get "hangry".

Garden Girl

Thanks everyone, unfortunately I took a nap and decided to not wake up til several hours later cranky and annoyed by the world. I missed yoga, feel like I slept away a beautiful afternoon.. but hey, never got that bottle of wine..

Delilah1

Maybe your body was telling you about that "T," in HALT. I'm glad you got some rest!!!

Soberwolf

Congrats

teatreeoil007

Maybe you really needed that nap. Your brain is trying to heal.

BeBetterforkids

I'm almost 4 months sober and still struggle in the afternoon - its my witching hour - so I completely understand - it gets easier - the cravings move on quicker as time goes on!

ALinNS

As posted the first few days or a week can be rough, it sure was for me.

Yoga is excellent however, I learned how to do step 1 and 2 while in Detox almost 3 years ago.

Andrew