JimDodge

Yesterday was not easy. All kinds of physical symptoms. Mentally my mind was trying to trick me as well. Tried to stay busy and in the end made it through. Today is going well although once the sun starts going down the demons start to creep back in. Stay strong, my life is much better without you.

tomls

Don't expect too much of yourself for a while. When I started on this journey it was all I could do to focus on not drinking. I read alot on different approaches to getting sober. SR probably helped me more than anything! The people here are so understanding and helpful. I had to make my sobriety the most important thing in my life because it is.

Abraham

Yep, hang in there and dont pick up a drink. You gotta bust through these first 3 days and really get a start on being sober. Once you do that the days will fly by as a sober person who is a lot happier. Having that joy back and just being in a good mood sober is the best. I had not had that for quite some time after drinking to long. Dont stop now.

JimDodge

Thank you for the encouragement.
Sorry for the double post.
Fortunately I am set up where I really do not have to go out for a week or so if I don't want to.
Of course, being alone leads to a bit of loneliness.
So forgive me if I vent or ramble.

Dee74

I merged your two threads Jim so no worries - welcome to SR

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MaximusD

Jim, welcome to the Class of July thread. I asked you how many days over there but now I see here is my answer. Congrats on day 2!

Bubovski

It can be a long haul but an entirely worthwhile one.