First week in the books!
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Join Date: Jul 2017
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First week in the books!
I am in my mid-30's and I have known I have a problem with alcohol for about 10 years. As time has gone on, the focus on drinking became more intense, and every event/outing/trip etc. has become less about that experience and more about when we were going to hit the bar.
I am tired of waking up in the morning unsure of how I got there, riddled with anxiety about what I may have said and done, trying to mentally piece the night together but finding many holes. I want more for myself, my daughter, my life.
I went to my first meeting on Saturday. I enjoyed it and I will definitely go back as my schedule allows it, but I don't see myself being a regular at meetings at this point in time.
My last drink was a week ago yesterday, so I have one full week of sobriety behind me. I feel wonderful, excited, and positive about the future.
I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone, and using this forum as a resource and source of support. I know there will be many challenges ahead.
I am tired of waking up in the morning unsure of how I got there, riddled with anxiety about what I may have said and done, trying to mentally piece the night together but finding many holes. I want more for myself, my daughter, my life.
I went to my first meeting on Saturday. I enjoyed it and I will definitely go back as my schedule allows it, but I don't see myself being a regular at meetings at this point in time.
My last drink was a week ago yesterday, so I have one full week of sobriety behind me. I feel wonderful, excited, and positive about the future.
I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone, and using this forum as a resource and source of support. I know there will be many challenges ahead.
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Join Date: Jul 2017
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Way to go Michelle!
You should join us in the July class.
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ml#post6540774
You should join us in the July class.
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ml#post6540774
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Midwest USA
Posts: 55
Congrats! Same story here- last drink was last Sunday. I'm feeling so much better today than I was a week ago.
Your entire post could be applied to me - almost word for word. Looking forward to week two.
Your entire post could be applied to me - almost word for word. Looking forward to week two.
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: America
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Welcome, Michelle009! Glad you have found this wonderful forum. You're already feeling better, so isn't that a good sign? And, I know you want to set a good example for your daughter. But you're doing this for you too so that you can be a happier, more fulfilled person and have true peace/joy in your life. Alcohol gives a very temporary "feel good" that just leaves a person feeling worse in the long run. Well, you know that. Keep coming back, checking in and let us know what's going on with you.
We care!!
We care!!
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Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: South Africa
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Welcome Michelle! It may have taken years to come to your decision, but the great thing (as you already noticed) is that it only takes a short time to start seeing the positive changes, and they will keep coming.
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Hi Michelle.
Well done on a week of sobriety! Grab that good feeling, that momentum, that exposure to recovery of a meeting, this place.... wrap yourself up in it all and KEEP IT UP!!!
Trust me, it gets better and better and better over time.
There will be challenges ahead. Big ones. Don't underestimate the power of having a meeting to go to, a book on recovery to read, this place, your head in the game daily.
Make the choice of sobriety again tomorrow morning. And the next day.... every day.... and keep supporting that choice with actions.
Before you know it... you'll be creeping up on 4 years sober, life improving, things becoming deeper and more wonderful than ever.... more and more comfortable in your own skin, head, body, life, emotions....
Nothing but up.
I'm happy for you.
Well done on a week of sobriety! Grab that good feeling, that momentum, that exposure to recovery of a meeting, this place.... wrap yourself up in it all and KEEP IT UP!!!
Trust me, it gets better and better and better over time.
There will be challenges ahead. Big ones. Don't underestimate the power of having a meeting to go to, a book on recovery to read, this place, your head in the game daily.
Make the choice of sobriety again tomorrow morning. And the next day.... every day.... and keep supporting that choice with actions.
Before you know it... you'll be creeping up on 4 years sober, life improving, things becoming deeper and more wonderful than ever.... more and more comfortable in your own skin, head, body, life, emotions....
Nothing but up.
I'm happy for you.
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: St.Petersburg, FL.
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Welcome, Michelle and excellent job on one week! Things will just continue to get better if you keep up the good work. You sound very positive and excited and I wish you all the best in your sober journey.
support to you.
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