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Sobriety2018 12-17-2017 06:26 PM

19 days sober
 
It dawned on me today that 19 days is the longest ive gone without drinking in nearly 10 yrs. Of those 10 yrs i didnt drink alot per say..everything was progressive of course. I have to say, the last few days have been good. No anxiety (which is the worst), no crying spells, no sweating, etc..but i feel blah..yet my mind feels clear. Not feeling sad but not happy either. Last week I had a really hard time coping with stress..because i have always drank to deal..the last few days have not been so bad in regards to that either. I have made it to church the last few Sundays..which I think has helped. I havent made it to a meeting..maybe that should be my next step..

Zanna 12-18-2017 10:24 AM

Well done - keep doing what you're doing :)

ljc267 12-18-2017 10:45 AM


Originally Posted by Sobriety2018 (Post 6711786)
It dawned on me today that 19 days is the longest ive gone without drinking in nearly 10 yrs. Of those 10 yrs i didnt drink alot per say..everything was progressive of course. I have to say, the last few days have been good. No anxiety (which is the worst), no crying spells, no sweating, etc..but i feel blah..yet my mind feels clear. Not feeling sad but not happy either. Last week I had a really hard time coping with stress..because i have always drank to deal..the last few days have not been so bad in regards to that either. I have made it to church the last few Sundays..which I think has helped. I havent made it to a meeting..maybe that should be my next step..

Congrats.

I felt blah for a while too. You drank everyday for 10 yrs. It takes time for your body to readjust.

JustTony 12-18-2017 02:10 PM

Any record length of sobriety is a huge achievement.

Congratulations.

Keep on doing what you are doing.

Silverback4 12-18-2017 02:17 PM

That’s great, feels good eh?

Here’s to many more.

Dee74 12-18-2017 03:01 PM

Congrats on 19 days, Definitely go to a meeting if you feel thats the next step :)

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Dsp 12-18-2017 10:11 PM

Congratulations!
 
Many things take time. Usually half the time of addiction to feel like your true self again. I started using when I was 9. I'm 31 now, so it could take me up to 11 years to remember who I am. Don't get discouraged, instead work towards discovering your true self. Without the first grain of sand, there is no beach.


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