Notices

3 Weeks

Old 11-02-2022, 03:21 AM
  # 1 (permalink)  
Member
Thread Starter
 
Mavericks's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2022
Location: Cambridge
Posts: 31
3 Weeks

Hi all,
I just passed my 3 week mark :-)
So far so good. Physically I feel so much better. Everything in life has improved, particularly my motivation and mental balance. I'm getting so much done and not squandering money like there's no tomorrow.
I'm aware this is just the start and I need to start work in a lot of other areas but I'm taking it slowly.
I just wish I'd realised how good I could actually feel again. I did 30 days at the start of the year but I realise now there were too many other things going on that were going to lead me to fail. I've made sure those things have changed and I've given myself a real fighting chance this time.
My liver side stomach pains and prangs have gone. I don't feel weak in the chest and out of breath any more. I feel stronger physically and mentally.
Strength to everyone here. One step at a time.
Mavericks is offline  
Old 11-02-2022, 03:45 AM
  # 2 (permalink)  
Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: New England
Posts: 1,408
Congratulations mavericks. Continue to do the next right thing. Make your number one priority sobriety as all in life depends on that for people who have addictions. I had 10 years of sobriety then starting drinking again 19 years ago. I now have had health issues catch up to me and have no one to blame but myself. I am now recommitting to sobriety. Stay the course as life is worth it.
RunnerF is online now  
Old 11-02-2022, 04:00 AM
  # 3 (permalink)  
Member
 
fishkiller's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: NC
Posts: 5,121
Good Work!

Keep on goin
fishkiller is offline  
Old 11-02-2022, 07:46 AM
  # 4 (permalink)  
Member
 
Free2bme888's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Where I’ve longed to be all my life…..here, now.
Posts: 7,304
AWESOME!

For me, that first three weeks was brutal.

Then, after a year, I confused abstinence with control.

Once we turn into a pickle, we can never become transformed back into a cucumber 🤓
Free2bme888 is offline  
Old 11-02-2022, 07:48 AM
  # 5 (permalink)  
Administrator
 
Anna's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Dancing in the Light
Posts: 61,325
I'm glad you're doing so well.
Anna is offline  
Old 11-02-2022, 08:24 AM
  # 6 (permalink)  
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 574
Congrats Mavericks, it's amazing to hear your milestone! Keep up the good fight.

❤️
KTB5000 is offline  
Old 11-02-2022, 08:33 AM
  # 7 (permalink)  
Member
 
advbike's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Sonoran Desert & Southeast Asia
Posts: 6,545
Are you a surfer? ( I grew up not far from HMB on the peninsula). Congrats on 3 weeks but be vigilant, as you’re in the stage when the AV can be very active and sneak up on us. Some sort of daily affirmation or gratitude practice really helps keep us grounded and aware.

Great job and keep it going!
advbike is offline  
Old 11-02-2022, 09:41 AM
  # 8 (permalink)  
Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude
 
Zencat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Oxnard (The Nard), CA, USA.
Posts: 13,680
Looks like you know what you're doing. Keep up that great progress.
Great name BTW. Reminds me of Mavericks Beach CA. Surf, sand, and wicked times.
Zencat is offline  
Old 11-02-2022, 10:25 AM
  # 9 (permalink)  
AA Member
 
january161992's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Silicon Valley
Posts: 2,977

january161992 is offline  
Old 11-02-2022, 10:31 AM
  # 10 (permalink)  
Community Greeter
 
Hevyn's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Upstate New York
Posts: 51,411
Mavericks - That's a wonderful 3 week update. So proud of you.
Hevyn is offline  
Old 11-02-2022, 11:11 AM
  # 11 (permalink)  
Sober Soldier
 
mns1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: U.S.A.
Posts: 1,911
Congrats Mavericks.
mns1 is offline  
Old 11-02-2022, 12:23 PM
  # 12 (permalink)  
Member
Thread Starter
 
Mavericks's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2022
Location: Cambridge
Posts: 31
Originally Posted by RunnerF View Post
Congratulations mavericks. Continue to do the next right thing. Make your number one priority sobriety as all in life depends on that for people who have addictions. I had 10 years of sobriety then starting drinking again 19 years ago. I now have had health issues catch up to me and have no one to blame but myself. I am now recommitting to sobriety. Stay the course as life is worth it.
I'm sorry to hear it came back to haunt you after 10 years. Well done for taking control again. This is a lifelong struggle. I'm realising that more and more each day.
Mavericks is offline  
Old 11-02-2022, 12:32 PM
  # 13 (permalink)  
Member
Thread Starter
 
Mavericks's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2022
Location: Cambridge
Posts: 31
Originally Posted by advbike View Post
Are you a surfer? ( I grew up not far from HMB on the peninsula). Congrats on 3 weeks but be vigilant, as you’re in the stage when the AV can be very active and sneak up on us. Some sort of daily affirmation or gratitude practice really helps keep us grounded and aware.

Great job and keep it going!
Thanks and yes I'm a surfer :-)
I'm UK though and where I currently live isn't good for surf. Planning to move to the West country here, where surf is way better. I'm planning a surf trip to Sri Lanka next gear for my 40th. Can't wait.
Never surfed CA. HMB looks great. Sharky, cold and scary but amazing! Hoping to get out there one day.
Mavericks is offline  
Old 11-02-2022, 01:35 PM
  # 14 (permalink)  
Administrator
 
Dee74's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Australia
Posts: 211,040
3 weeks is a great start Mavericks

D
Dee74 is offline  
Old 11-02-2022, 02:40 PM
  # 15 (permalink)  
Member
 
Robbie64's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: UK
Posts: 3,469
Congratulations on 3 weeks Mavericks
Robbie64 is online now  
Old 11-02-2022, 03:36 PM
  # 16 (permalink)  
Member
 
Britbird80's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2020
Posts: 1,293
Well done Mavericks 👏 keep it up.
Britbird80 is offline  

Currently Active Users Viewing this Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 04:27 AM.