Day 5, Something feels different
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Day 5, Something feels different
Hello all,
So today is day five for me and like I said something feels really different this time. Now don't get me wrong I still went and going through a lot of the withdrawals. The first 3 days were the hardest. Health anxiety, shakes, insomnia, nausea, hearing things, sweating, etc. But this morning I woke up and something was different. I feel content. I feel like this is what I've needed for years. I've tried to get sober many times in the past only to fail after a few days. I was always a bottle of whiskey a day or between 10 and 20 shots per sitting. Don't get me wrong the AV is still there telling me to go for it since I feel better (not going to happen). I am going through a divorce, my ex moved to a different state with my youngest for school. I do have my 3 oldest for the summer but 2 of them will be heading down there with her after the summer. My 6 y/o is going to live with me. So there are still struggles there and triggers but I'm putting them down one by one. I want to be here and be there for the things in life I have not got to experience since this addiction took control more than 10 years ago. Anyway thanks everyone for your posts! WooHoo Day 5.
Scottie
So today is day five for me and like I said something feels really different this time. Now don't get me wrong I still went and going through a lot of the withdrawals. The first 3 days were the hardest. Health anxiety, shakes, insomnia, nausea, hearing things, sweating, etc. But this morning I woke up and something was different. I feel content. I feel like this is what I've needed for years. I've tried to get sober many times in the past only to fail after a few days. I was always a bottle of whiskey a day or between 10 and 20 shots per sitting. Don't get me wrong the AV is still there telling me to go for it since I feel better (not going to happen). I am going through a divorce, my ex moved to a different state with my youngest for school. I do have my 3 oldest for the summer but 2 of them will be heading down there with her after the summer. My 6 y/o is going to live with me. So there are still struggles there and triggers but I'm putting them down one by one. I want to be here and be there for the things in life I have not got to experience since this addiction took control more than 10 years ago. Anyway thanks everyone for your posts! WooHoo Day 5.
Scottie
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Congratulations on day five.
I hope that feeling you describe is a letting go. A letting go of the bottle and an embrace of sobriety.
Day five is great, when I was actively drinking it was day four for me. Then back at it.
I don't know what your feeling is, but I hope it sticks around.
And remember, you never have to drink again.
I hope that feeling you describe is a letting go. A letting go of the bottle and an embrace of sobriety.
Day five is great, when I was actively drinking it was day four for me. Then back at it.
I don't know what your feeling is, but I hope it sticks around.
And remember, you never have to drink again.
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I can relate to what you are experiencing. After so many failed attempts that I lost count, my last relapse was 16 years ago and something just felt different. I couldn't put my finger on it but didn't want to overthink it either. I just focused on moving forward and taking it as it came, being grateful for the difference. I think what was different was that I no longer had any reservations about a sober life. Alcohol was off the table as option for me and I was good with that finally. What freedom!
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Yay!
I'm looking forward to day 5! I'm working through day 3 right now...and it's rough. Same symptoms you described--no sleep, heart races easily, jumpy, and don't have energy for anything.
Congrats on day 5! Hope the good feeling sticks with you!
Congrats on day 5! Hope the good feeling sticks with you!
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