7 weeks today
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7 weeks today
I'm doing okay at the moment. Had dinner in restaurants twice this week and had thoughts of ordering a glass of wine. The thoughts shocked me a little. I guess we need to stay vigilant for rest of our lives.
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I guess we need to stay vigilant for rest of our lives.
True, although it gets much, much easier.
At 7 weeks you are newly sober. I found that it took about a year (because you have to cycle through all of the annual events in your life) to get some real confidence.
But remember to just take it a day at a time. Everyday that you go to bed sober, is a victory. And the time does build up.
True, although it gets much, much easier.
At 7 weeks you are newly sober. I found that it took about a year (because you have to cycle through all of the annual events in your life) to get some real confidence.
But remember to just take it a day at a time. Everyday that you go to bed sober, is a victory. And the time does build up.
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Join Date: Jan 2020
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I am at 3 and a half weeks. For the first 3, I had not one craving or any kind of wish for a drink. I am done! But then for a few days , I was in situations where the thought of a beer came into my brain. I wasn’t for one minute actually planning to have a drink. Not at all...but as with you, it did surprise and concern me a little. Vigilance, no over -confidence, and a plan in place if this recurs. I am making sure I have support, and that I use it! Congrats on the 7 weeks and come back often for the wonderful support found here.
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What strengthened my sobriety the most was getting in the habit of practicing gratitude every day. 
When I did that I found more reasons to stay sober and was happier with my life.
Try it!
https://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/22/o...pier.html?_r=0
It's normal to have thoughts of drinking in early sobriety, but as long as you don't turn them into actions, you're ok.
When I did that I found more reasons to stay sober and was happier with my life. Try it!
https://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/22/o...pier.html?_r=0
It's normal to have thoughts of drinking in early sobriety, but as long as you don't turn them into actions, you're ok.
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I experienced similar Mary. I've been sober for 47 days.
Not a single thought or craving for about a month, then past couple of days the thought crept in. I rejected the idea, and I guess it's to be expected. I've turned to alcohol for many years can't expect my thinking to change overnight.
I would be devastated if I were to act upon the thought.
Congratulations on 7 weeks.
Not a single thought or craving for about a month, then past couple of days the thought crept in. I rejected the idea, and I guess it's to be expected. I've turned to alcohol for many years can't expect my thinking to change overnight.
I would be devastated if I were to act upon the thought.
Congratulations on 7 weeks.
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