3 days sober, made first meeting, not using tonight
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3 days sober, made first meeting, not using tonight
Just checking in here. Yall may have seen my first post the other day. Made first meeting this morning.was hard and awkward. Wanted to use all day but a girl from here actually sent me a screenshot of my desperate post the other day and i instantly remembered the pain and took my ass home and im in bed studying and decompressing. Im amazed ive even made it this far... They said just get your head on the pillow sober. Trying not to over think on the future too much because then it seems impossible. Im happy but have also been having crying spells and ive been dizzy and confused. Did 20,000 steps today and took vitamins and drank water and ate. Thats all for today just glad im home and ive made my mind up for tonight. Thanks for listening
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Hey, congratulations. You're going to make it through the day sober. That is an accomplishment.
Believe me, I know how hard it is. But you're doing great. And excellent job of making that meeting and coming here.
We're all pulling for you. You can do this.
Believe me, I know how hard it is. But you're doing great. And excellent job of making that meeting and coming here.
We're all pulling for you. You can do this.
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Thank you so much!
Originally Posted by Ghostlight1 
Hey, congratulations. You're going to make it through the day sober. That is an accomplishment.
Believe me, I know how hard it is. But you're doing great. And excellent job of making that meeting and coming here.
We're all pulling for you. You can do this.
Believe me, I know how hard it is. But you're doing great. And excellent job of making that meeting and coming here.
We're all pulling for you. You can do this.
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Thank you so much
Originally Posted by BeABetterMan
Super proud of you. You were in a bad way. You sound A LOT better. Way to go man. This **** isn’t easy. Be proud of yourself for today.
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Three days is a long time! And do you ever sound positive. So much different from those three days ago.
I'm really proud of you, if that's alright to say.
Thankful, happy and hopeful. You're on your way to a new way of life that's beautiful and wonderous. There's bound to be some roller coaster moments, but just remember, you never have to drink or use again.
That makes me thankful, happy and hopeful for you.
Best to you in sobriety.
I'm really proud of you, if that's alright to say.
Thankful, happy and hopeful. You're on your way to a new way of life that's beautiful and wonderous. There's bound to be some roller coaster moments, but just remember, you never have to drink or use again.
That makes me thankful, happy and hopeful for you.
Best to you in sobriety.
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[QUOTE=Ghostlight1;7246804]Three days is a long time! And do you ever sound positive. So much different from those three days ago.
I'm really proud of you, if that's alright to say.
Thankful, happy and hopeful. You're on your way to a new way of life that's beautiful and wonderous. There's bound to be some roller coaster moments, but just remember, you never have to drink or use again.
That makes me thankful, happy and hopeful for you.
Best to you in sobriety.[/QUOT
💛💛🙏🏽🙏🏽Your words have helped me so much... I feel corny lol but i know you understand like probably every one here does. I always thought boards like this were not helpful and were corny probably because i never reallygave it a try. The people commenting are leading busy lives but still take the time to encourage other people...probably because they know what will happen to the other person if not.... Either way im rambling... Lol..
I'm really proud of you, if that's alright to say.
Thankful, happy and hopeful. You're on your way to a new way of life that's beautiful and wonderous. There's bound to be some roller coaster moments, but just remember, you never have to drink or use again.
That makes me thankful, happy and hopeful for you.
Best to you in sobriety.[/QUOT
💛💛🙏🏽🙏🏽Your words have helped me so much... I feel corny lol but i know you understand like probably every one here does. I always thought boards like this were not helpful and were corny probably because i never reallygave it a try. The people commenting are leading busy lives but still take the time to encourage other people...probably because they know what will happen to the other person if not.... Either way im rambling... Lol..
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Thank you. I'm humbled, and that's not easy to do to this hardened old drunk.
I've been sober ten and a half years. Helping someone else helps me. I know myself all too well-I'm one drink away from a drunk. So it's like I know what will happen to the other person, but I know what will happen to me if I forget where I came from. If that makes sense.
I know I was a little harsh with you the other day, but that's me letting you know that I know what it's like to be new and needing a little motivation and aggravation to kick start recovery. Oh man, I don't know what I'm trying to say.
Just know that I, and the others here, care about you. We know what it's like each in our own unique ways, but with the same goal. Getting clean and sober.
You've got a great start. And yeah, don't look at forever. I never do still. Just today. I can handle that. You can, too. One day at a time.
Sweet dreams
I've been sober ten and a half years. Helping someone else helps me. I know myself all too well-I'm one drink away from a drunk. So it's like I know what will happen to the other person, but I know what will happen to me if I forget where I came from. If that makes sense.
I know I was a little harsh with you the other day, but that's me letting you know that I know what it's like to be new and needing a little motivation and aggravation to kick start recovery. Oh man, I don't know what I'm trying to say.
Just know that I, and the others here, care about you. We know what it's like each in our own unique ways, but with the same goal. Getting clean and sober.
You've got a great start. And yeah, don't look at forever. I never do still. Just today. I can handle that. You can, too. One day at a time.
Sweet dreams
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Well done. 3 days clean and sober is a huge achievement for people like us.
Haha yes it certainly is an emotional rollercoaster. I would say buckle up your seatbelt cos you are in for a bumpy ride. It is a fight in early sobriety. We are literally fighting for our lives. But I can tell you now FROM MY OWN EXPERIENCE that is won't be like that forever and every moment of discomfort is worth it. I have never woken up and regretted NOT having a drink.
Congrats again, you are doing really well and I am really pleased to hear you are going to another meeting AND taking your son! I take my daughter sometimes too!
Haha yes it certainly is an emotional rollercoaster. I would say buckle up your seatbelt cos you are in for a bumpy ride. It is a fight in early sobriety. We are literally fighting for our lives. But I can tell you now FROM MY OWN EXPERIENCE that is won't be like that forever and every moment of discomfort is worth it. I have never woken up and regretted NOT having a drink.
Congrats again, you are doing really well and I am really pleased to hear you are going to another meeting AND taking your son! I take my daughter sometimes too!
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Hey good job on your three days . your noving in the right direction my friend real talk. Just Keep plugging away. Hey you got to crawl before you walk. Then soon you be sprinting lol. I remember my third day I was still a wreck. So I know the feeling now....shoot I'm at 102 days. Wtf heck yeah. And soon you will be too😃 one day at a time. Keep coming back
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Good point
Originally Posted by snitch
Well done. 3 days clean and sober is a huge achievement for people like us.
Haha yes it certainly is an emotional rollercoaster. I would say buckle up your seatbelt cos you are in for a bumpy ride. It is a fight in early sobriety. We are literally fighting for our lives. But I can tell you now FROM MY OWN EXPERIENCE that is won't be like that forever and every moment of discomfort is worth it. I have never woken up and regretted NOT having a drink.
Congrats again, you are doing really well and I am really pleased to hear you are going to another meeting AND taking your son! I take my daughter sometimes too!
Haha yes it certainly is an emotional rollercoaster. I would say buckle up your seatbelt cos you are in for a bumpy ride. It is a fight in early sobriety. We are literally fighting for our lives. But I can tell you now FROM MY OWN EXPERIENCE that is won't be like that forever and every moment of discomfort is worth it. I have never woken up and regretted NOT having a drink.
Congrats again, you are doing really well and I am really pleased to hear you are going to another meeting AND taking your son! I take my daughter sometimes too!
Who wakes up regretting drinking? Nearly everyone
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Thank you!!
Originally Posted by SoberRican
Hey good job on your three days . your noving in the right direction my friend real talk. Just Keep plugging away. Hey you got to crawl before you walk. Then soon you be sprinting lol. I remember my third day I was still a wreck. So I know the feeling now....shoot I'm at 102 days. Wtf heck yeah. And soon you will be too😃 one day at a time. Keep coming back
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Congratulations on 3 (hopefully 4 now) days rs. I don't do steps but 20k sounds a lot and they will help you get to bed without picking up so if you can keep doing that is like putting money in the bank during the day that you can draw on during the evenings when the cravings are at their peak.
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