Day 3 coming to a end
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Join Date: Jul 2018
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Day 3 coming to a end
Hi there.
I’ve been here before ..awhile ago. Today is day 3 of full sobriety. I haven’t binged vodka since last Sunday. I tapered off with beer Monday-Wednesday, having 2 beers Wednesday before bed and done. I feel just OK. Better of course but just OK. I plan to call for a doc appointment Monday. Maybe seek a therapist as well.
I have been drinking since high school. Binge drinking since college. And probably realized I had a problem in my late 20’s/early 30’s. I am now 40
Most recently, all summer, I have been drinking vodka in the morning for hangovers and withdrawal. I drank very little till I was home for the day, but it was enough. If I didn’t have to pick up my kids I drank more. Despicable I know. I felt awful and looked (still do) terrible. Look tired and didn’t try very hard besides hygiene. Bloated..Weight gain. A lot the last few years.
I am sick of hiding bottles or trying to find ways to throw them all away.
I am sick of spending up to 25$ a day on booze and trying to go to different stores so they don’t “judge” me. What a joke!
I feel tired and foggy/headaches..I’m getting muscle cramps and sweat in my sleep. I’ve been eating bananas and drinking lots of water and tea. I need to shop for vitamins tomorrow. Any suggestions???!
I am here to try again.
I am here for support and accountability.
I don’t want my daughters to grow up without a mother..dead or drunk and alive.
I have so much anger and sadness somewhere inside.
Today, I am happy to be sober and alive.
Thanks for listening
I’ve been here before ..awhile ago. Today is day 3 of full sobriety. I haven’t binged vodka since last Sunday. I tapered off with beer Monday-Wednesday, having 2 beers Wednesday before bed and done. I feel just OK. Better of course but just OK. I plan to call for a doc appointment Monday. Maybe seek a therapist as well.
I have been drinking since high school. Binge drinking since college. And probably realized I had a problem in my late 20’s/early 30’s. I am now 40
Most recently, all summer, I have been drinking vodka in the morning for hangovers and withdrawal. I drank very little till I was home for the day, but it was enough. If I didn’t have to pick up my kids I drank more. Despicable I know. I felt awful and looked (still do) terrible. Look tired and didn’t try very hard besides hygiene. Bloated..Weight gain. A lot the last few years.
I am sick of hiding bottles or trying to find ways to throw them all away.
I am sick of spending up to 25$ a day on booze and trying to go to different stores so they don’t “judge” me. What a joke!
I feel tired and foggy/headaches..I’m getting muscle cramps and sweat in my sleep. I’ve been eating bananas and drinking lots of water and tea. I need to shop for vitamins tomorrow. Any suggestions???!
I am here to try again.
I am here for support and accountability.
I don’t want my daughters to grow up without a mother..dead or drunk and alive.
I have so much anger and sadness somewhere inside.
Today, I am happy to be sober and alive.
Thanks for listening
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Out in the Stix of Southern Indiana
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Welcome! So glad you are here! We need you as much as you need us! I post every morning on the 24 hour recovery thread to start my day to remind me of who I am and I can't drink. I think it has helped me a lot. Best wishes for you on your journey.
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Powers Lake, Wisconsin
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Great that you are here with us.
Seeing your dr. is an excellent decision. Ask about suppliments.
You will find that there is alot of support for you. Hope you are feeling better.
For now just take it one day at a time. Remember you will never ever have to have another Day 1 if you never pick up that first drink.
Seeing your dr. is an excellent decision. Ask about suppliments.
You will find that there is alot of support for you. Hope you are feeling better.
For now just take it one day at a time. Remember you will never ever have to have another Day 1 if you never pick up that first drink.
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Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 293
Hi Peace
Your story is pretty much my story in so many ways. When I joined this site what really helped me were the very similar stories so I didn't feel so ashamed and alone. Sobriety is such a profound reward. I am four months sober and I am now full steam ahead reaping the benefits. Stay close.
Your story is pretty much my story in so many ways. When I joined this site what really helped me were the very similar stories so I didn't feel so ashamed and alone. Sobriety is such a profound reward. I am four months sober and I am now full steam ahead reaping the benefits. Stay close.
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Florida., USA
Posts: 3,252
Welcome Peace. Today is your Day 4. 
. I'm happy you're sober too. You're doing great! Seeing your doctor is a good idea and you can ask him/her about supplements while you're there. As the days go by, you'll start to be feeling MUCH better. Congratulations on your Day 4.
. I'm happy you're sober too. You're doing great! Seeing your doctor is a good idea and you can ask him/her about supplements while you're there. As the days go by, you'll start to be feeling MUCH better. Congratulations on your Day 4.
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Join Date: Nov 2017
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Congrats on Day 3! The sweats, foggy thinking etc. are side effects of withdrawal, they will pass, but I think a visit to the doctor is a great idea. I’m recently sober (again) and have been to both the doctor and an addiction counselor. They were able to prescribe meds for withdrawal and for help in abstinence this time around. They can also asses nutritional needs. I highly recommend it, and I suggest you be totally honest with them. They’ve heard it before and good ones won’t judge, and you’ll get the right treatment by being honest.
Rotating liquor stores- yes indeed, I was a master at that!
Good luck, hundreds of people on here who are on your side! Come back and share often.
Rotating liquor stores- yes indeed, I was a master at that!
Good luck, hundreds of people on here who are on your side! Come back and share often.
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Join Date: Jul 2018
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Thanks everyone! Tears in my eyes... Day four here I come. The weekend has not bothered me much so far. Drinking tea, watching cartoons and playing “Anna and Elsa” right now. Not a bad Sunday morning at all. I live in Iowa and the weather is beautiful this weekend. It’s been high 70’s low 80’s. Less humid. Love it. I’m a fair weather girl living in the wrong state!
Have a great day, thanks for the support!
Have a great day, thanks for the support!
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