GoodLife32

It’s been 1 week from my recent alcohol/coke bender and I feel pretty good. Today was first day since that I woke up feeling decent. This last week has been filled with awful depression, anxiety, and feeling of dread. That is the typical outcome of one of my benders.

I have not had any cravings, and I am looking forward to getting some sober time in me. My mind works so much better and my thinking is so clear when sober. Waking up Monday morning and being clear headed at work will be nice.

LumenandNyx

Looks great.

Just remember - cravings come and go, but your sobriety will last as long as you don't drink.

Robbie64

Good going GoodLife. The first week is a rollercoaster of emotions but you've got through them.

GoodLife32

Thanks. I feel mentally strong, and confident I won’t slip in the foreseeable future. Historically I’ve been good at staying sober 1-3 months... it’s after 3 months that become a major problem. 1 day at a time, need to think of now, not 3 months from now

Anna

Yes, think of now anf focus on your sobriety, but do think of what you can do to prevent a relapse at the 3-month point, too. You don't have to focus on that, but having a plan might help you get past that hurdle.

Hevyn

Wonderful news that you have a week, GoodLife. Keep building.

Sober45

Good work on one week. 3 months is a big milestone/tipping point. I have 9 months without drinking and I’ve changed a lot since I hit 3 months. It’s only now that I’m seeing progress in areas I initially thought would change overnight. Get past the hump and you’ll be walking a new road filled with all kinds of possibilities

Dee74

Congrats on your week
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Mizz

Congrats on your week! I do know the anxiety/ shame/ guilt/ dread/ feeling like I should die ride. The Roller coaster of sheer hell. It takes me days to recover and feel like I'm human again. I hope you will continue to use this forum as a resource for support. You got this. One day at a time.

Wastinglife

Goodlife, the one thing worse than a booze bender is a booze and coke bender! I haven't touched coke for over a decade but I have had many 3 day benders with no sleep and unable to breathe through my nose.

Time to heal is the only cure for the low moods.