SoberInStAlbans

Today is the first time I have even about drinking in 11 days. Lots of anxiety tied like a knot in my chest. I don't want to mess this up.

cellardoor77

I'm pretty new to this as well, but someone here recently told me what their sponsor told them which was "don't give in 5 minutes before the miracle happens", and that is something that I've had to live by. One day at a time, sometimes one minute at a time. I can say that I do believe that every time you avoid the temptation and get through it, you will grow stronger. Hang in there. Congrats on 11 days!

tomls

Hang in there! Relax every muscle in your body. concentrate only on your breath. breathe with your stomach. It gets so much better. Just a little uncomfortable at first but this will pass. You can do this!

Caramel

SoberInStAlbans - I happened to read on another thread that you had been about to attend a funeral?
Sorry if you have been having a difficult day
Do something nurturing for yourself; take care.
SR is here for you

2ndhandrose

(((SoberInStAlbans)))

I know how this feels

Good for you for posting!

Keep posting, keep breathing, this, too shall pass.

You can do this

lovehoops

Though I'm only coming back myself, I have had sobriety in the past. It does get better and it is soooo worth it..

Keep posting!!!

AnvilheadII

I don't want to mess this up.

then don't. you DO have a choice. you always did, the addiction did that whole smoke and mirrors thing and told you that you no longer HAD a choice, you HAD to use.

it is not wrong to think about drinking......alcoholics think about drinking, it's sort of what they do! but you know have the power to choose to NOT drink.

this is still, to me, one of the best views and guide to what recovery looks like....how often the addict voice comes back around, right when you think you've "got this".

Flare Up Periods

SoberInStAlbans

Thanks for the support everyone! I feel much better. I ate a bunch of carbs, watched some Netflix, and then made dinner with the wife. 1st test passed!

Dee74

Really glad you feel better SoberInStAlbans

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PhoenixJ

support to you

LayEDla

Hope you are feeling better right now. It is an up and down battle, but in the end it is going to be worth it. Let's be those people that look back after a few years and remember the day we chose sobriety and how much it changed our lives for the better. You've got this! My anxiety has been crippling and the more I drank, the worse it seemed to get. I would drink to get rid of the anxiety, but the end up more anxious and then drink some more. It's a vicious cycle. 11 days is amazing!!! rooting for you!

kenton

Glad you feel better. And I love your user name. This time 7 months ago I was DrunkinStAlbans! It's a great place and like everywhere else on the map, looks far better sober. Good luck to you

time2shineagain

Well done for pulling through! Keep going!

FreeOwl

We all have a rough time some days....

That's life.

Developing new ways to respond to rough times, without alcohol or drugs, therein lies freedom.



Keep it up

myluckyday

You are not alone! I know how you feel! I'm on day 23. It's getting better but I still have my moments. I know I'll die if I drink again. I have an enlarged liver. I have too much to live for and so do you!!! Keep up the great work!!!

Dee74

hows it going today SoberInStAlbans?

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