mns1

Hell yeah Ironhorse!

mns1

Day 3.

I did not sleep well last night at all. My doctor prescribed me medication to help me fall asleep but I didn't take it last night because if I take it too late and need to be up early, it will make it extremely difficult to get up. Here's hoping tonight goes better.

Soberwolf

Keep up the good work brother and try these links

https://sleepfoundation.org/sleep-to...thy-sleep-tips

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You can do this mike 110% rooting for you

mns1

Thanks as always SW

WeekendWarrior

Smart to not take it. Truthfully, you have only a few more days of hard withdrawal (seems like insomnia is your withdrawal), so you're about out of it anyway. Nice to say that, eh?

mns1

It is nice WW I rarely take it anyway but some nights when I'm really having trouble falling asleep (and haven't drank) I'll take it. But after a certain point it gets too late I need at least 8 hours to sleep if I'm going to feel refreshed upon waking after taking it.

WeekendWarrior

Right. Otherwise you'll wake up and feel like you were eaten by a wolf and shat off a cliff.

mns1

LOL that's one way to put it yes!

WeekendWarrior

That was actually my long-standing saying, for over many years, of what a hangover feels like.

The next morning:

"I feel like I was eaten by a wolf and shat off a cliff"

Pretty good reason to a normal mind to not do this, right?

SoberLeigh

Day 3!!!!! Keep going, Mike. there is so much sober goodness ahead - I promise.

mns1

LOL indeed WW that's plenty reason. And I must say even on very little sleep I still felt better this morning than being eaten by a wolf and shat off a cliff if I had drank last night.

Thanks SoberLeigh!

saoutchik

Congratulations mns and Ironhorse

mns1

Thanks saoutchik!

Ironhorse1

Good work Mike. If you can get through a weekend, you can get through the week!

mns1

Right on Ironhorse!

How are you making out?

Ironhorse1

Good man. It was a hard weekend to get through though. My wife and I had a full weekend of activities planned with friends (BBQs, the lake, etc). Of course the alcohol was flowing and my wife even drank more than normal (she's typically a pretty responsible drinker). It was tough, but I made it. On the flip side, it was really nice to be clear headed and present through all the activities rather than worrying if I have enough booze on hand, or if I was going to make a fool of myself, or drive when I probably shouldn't. The physical withdrawal seems to be done, now I guess the mental games begin...

mns1

We soldier on my friend!

BeanieBaby

Good job Mike! I just came through the withdrawal period - day 4 - and things are getting better with sleep. Hang in there - we can do this!!!

Soberwolf

Have a nice day Mike

mns1

Day 4.

Thanks BeanieBaby and awesom job making through those withdrawals!

Thanks SW you as well!