7 Days done!
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7 Days done!
Well I made it 7 whole days. I have spent a lot of time reflecting on things that haven't really crossed my mind in years. I hope I can stay this focused on my mission. I have been getting the best sleep i have had in years. I had no idea how disruptive alcohol is to good sleep habits and how essential healthy sleep routines are to my productivity during the day. I am sure I will struggle a bit this weekend but I am prepared with a list of things to do and I can always jump on here. A bit worried about the social aspect of being the only one not drinking. It is so reassuring to be able to read how others are coping and sharing some of the same struggles I am experiencing. Thank you all for your support.
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Good job on a week wholeself. I wouldn't worry too much about the social aspect of not drinking. Us addicts are a pretty self-centered bunch and it is hard for us to accept the fact that folks simply don't care what we are drinking or not drinking. I'd stay away from lots of boozy events if I were you but on the occasion you might be at a social function of some sort, what is in your glass will only be as big a deal as you make it. You'll be surprised. I was.
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Congrats, @wholeself! That first week was very difficult for me, and it got a lot easier after that.
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Originally Posted by WaterOx 
7 days for me too! I'm so jealous of people who start sleeping well after a handful of days. Hopefully it won't be too much longer for me, but experience says otherwise :\
Congratulations! Here's to many more!
Congratulations! Here's to many more!
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Originally Posted by wholeself
A bit worried about the social aspect of being the only one not drinking.
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Fantastic! Congrats on a week! But where are you even located that people can be together drinking? There is a pandemic where I am. Although some folks are still gathering indoors many of them are now dying. Not for me. It makes it easy to not worry about social drinking situations.
I agree 100% that the sleep is probably the single best benefit of sobriety, and of course good sleep helps us to stay healthy, be more productive, and even look younger. Wait until you have a month - it is blissful!
I agree 100% that the sleep is probably the single best benefit of sobriety, and of course good sleep helps us to stay healthy, be more productive, and even look younger. Wait until you have a month - it is blissful!
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One aspect of being the only non-drinker in a group is the others are jealous. I’m being serious. I 100% have my life back now and have bags more energy than any of my friends who are all overweight now 
As we all know, it’s hard to stop drinking, and my friends wish they could.
The social side shouldn’t even register as a worry. You’ll have a great time.
Well done on 7 days. It’s fascinating how we all differed in withdrawal. I wasn’t doing well after 7 days with anxiety and lack of sleep. It took maybe three weeks to feel right. But it’s never more than a handful of weeks that we all have to get through, but sadly so many slip during this period.
As we all know, it’s hard to stop drinking, and my friends wish they could. The social side shouldn’t even register as a worry. You’ll have a great time.
Well done on 7 days. It’s fascinating how we all differed in withdrawal. I wasn’t doing well after 7 days with anxiety and lack of sleep. It took maybe three weeks to feel right. But it’s never more than a handful of weeks that we all have to get through, but sadly so many slip during this period.
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This is my second sober weekend and I feel great. A little bored yesterday but I watched Netflix and ate some comfort food. I can't even begin to explain how awesome it feels to wake up clear minded, well rested, and excited for the day and upcoming week. Thanks to you all on this site for the unending support and love. I hope everyone has a beautiful day!
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Originally Posted by wholeself
A little bored yesterday but I watched Netflix and ate some comfort food.
Glad you're doing well. Keep up the good work!
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