Soberwolf

Way to go Jennygrl

Hevyn

That's wonderful news, Jenny - you're on your way.

Dee74

Congrats on your week

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Jennygrl

Well I'm on day 8 and I'm starting to gain some energy back!!! I'm thinking of all the things I want to accomplish and feel so clear headed!!!! Although it is 5 pm right now and my alcoholic brain is trying to tell me it's time to drink!!!! I'm definitely not going to drink tonite in fact I am going to drink a big milkshake after dinner

Soberwolf

Congratulations on day 8 x

Everydaysabonus

Jenny you are doing fab keep it up, the tiredness will dissipate in time. Well done!

Jennygrl

Can't believe I'm on day 13!!!! I'm keeping myself busy at night to keep myself from thinking about drinking. I have a lot more energy during the day and love that I'm getting stuff done now!!!! Before I would spend every second I had on the couch😞

thomas11

Sobriety has its own rewards program. Good for you. Awesome.

uncorked

Hi Jenny, welcome! I could've written your post a year ago. Clock would strike 5pm, and the wine would start flowing. 1-1.5 bottles every night. I never, ever thought I could live a sober life, but it's been over 6 months for me now. I went to inpatient rehab, best thing I ever did. But most people stop drinking on their own, like you. You might have some withdrawal symptoms -- shaky hands, anxiety, insomnia, peeing a lot and cravings, of course. Not sure how you feel about talking with your doctor, but in rehab I was on librium for a few days, which really helped with the withdrawals. Yes, it gets easier. The cravings ease up. You start feeling really good. (When you're drinking 1-2 bottles of wine a day, you never feel 100%!!) Being sober is liberating. Stay on the boards, you can do it!