pattyspaw

Looks like I will make it through today sober; I'm in my pajamas and have to monitor my 3 foster kittens closely overnight as they are hallucinating from the anesthesia received for their spay and neuter surgeries. I plan to stay home tomorrow and take it easy. Friday is always a challenge; hopefully I can come up with a plan when I go shopping to not buy any booze, or juice (my mixer) on Friday.

TiredCarpenter

Patty:
Dee included a link above to help in creating an action plan.

pattyspaw

This morning the cravings were bad; now I am feeling overwhelmed with some financial stuff with the home purchase my sister and I are doing. I have to go shopping tomorrow and so far my plan is to keep in mind that I need to stay clear headed tomorrow to work on the overwhelming stuff. I am hoping that stops me.

Sober45

Hi Patty, I hope all is well and you're still sober.

The best way to build strong sobers muscles is to do hard stuff...sober. You can if you think you can.

pattyspaw

I'm up and getting ready for a busy/crazy day. I know I need to be sober today; all day.

Sober45

Perfect. Just take it one minute at a time and remember that this day will pass. Once you have some real space between you and booze life will be so much easier

MaximusD

Hey Patty! Congratulations on another sober day. How is it going?

pattyspaw

Looks like I am going to make it through today sober. I made it home from shopping without buying a bottle. I am in my pajamas and thinking about what to have for dinner

Sober45

That’s awesome Patty. It does get easier as time goes on. I never would have imagined a year ago I’d be here now sober on a Friday night and not even bothered. And I’m looking forward to waking up sober tomorrow. You got this!

pattyspaw

I made it through another day sober. This morning I am feeling some physical with drawl since I am used to going about a week without drinking and today will be day 9. My plan is to stay in my pajamas and drink lots of water.

pattyspaw

now in addition to the with drawl stuff, AV is very active in my head; I am fighting it; ate a bigger than normal breakfast hoping it would help with the cravings; I know it is only temporary as once some digestion happens AV is going to try to convince me that I need something right now at the store; gotta keeping fighting

puzzle

It is a tough road we travel. I hope you are not just "white-knuckling" your days away. Do you have simple pleasures that you look forward to (or can add to your day) such as a walk, chocolate, book? Do you have a plan to deal with your AV?

pattyspaw

right now I am going to make a phone call then lay down with a good book and try to take a nap; may have to use an ice pack to help with hot sweats

pattyspaw

today has been tough; hot sweats, cold chills and bad cravings; I am hoping that this memory stays with me to help remind me that I don't want to go through this again; day 9 coming to a close and I am grateful knowing that tomorrow I will not wake up hung over;

pattyspaw

this morning I am feeling really nauseated; how long do these with drawl symptoms last?

gypsytears

Everyone is different so it’s hard to say. If you’re really uncomfortable and concerned perhaps a call to your doctor is in order. Are you staying hydrated and eating well? Those two things in addition to rest goes a long way in alleviating withdrawal symptoms. In my experience the nausea & sweats lasted only a few days.

pattyspaw

thanks gypstears; I am staying hydrated and making sure to eat; not feeling bad enough to call doctor; I just want this to be over;

pattyspaw

even with as bad I feel from the withdrawals, the cravings keep creeping in

MaximusD

Is this better than a hangover at least? Glad to see you are hanging in there.

pattyspaw

it is better than a hangover; I know I won't drink today as there is stuff I need to be totally alert tomorrow for; I will need to find something each day to keep me from drinking;