Honey Badger, I hope you are not feeling discouraged. I know I am only human, and I am aware that slip-ups happen. It could be any one of us at any time.
I am staying in constant contact with my closest friends and family. I am going to the gym after work, rather than going home and biding my time until bedtime. I am mostly just trying to surround myself around positive people and stay busy. It seems the busier I am, the better I do and the better I feel. I am staying away from bars, I do not keep alcohol in my house, and I refuse to be around my friends if they are drinking. I know with time, it will get easier, but keeping everything simple right now is my saving grace.
Today I am 10 days sober. After my workout today, I am treating myself to cupcakes with my 2 best friends.
The support from all of you is wonderful. I thank each and every one of you from the bottom of my heart.
I am proud to say I am 9 days sober today. I am sleeping better and feeling better. I know I have a long road ahead, but my self-esteem and determination are going strong.
For the first time in a long time I am proud of myself.
Feeling guilt after staying sober for awhile is completely normal. Some of the hardest parts of quitting alcohol is having to face this guilt head on. It's certainly not easy but you will get through it and be stronger because of it. We'll be here to listen whenever you feel the need to post.
your ill fellings physically and mentally will pass. Its hard but try and hang in there what any way you can. When you get through this phase sometimes you can end up with a natural high.
Day 4 was definitely rough. I reached out to a friend, went to the gym, ran errands... I stayed busy until bedtime. I know the feeling of watching the clock very well. I feel like at any point I could crawl out of my skin trying to will it to be bedtime. I can't wait until I can say it has been an entire week. I'm on Day 5. It's a better day today, though I won't be meeting my friends tonight as I am normally used to doing. I'm not ready for the bar scene for sure.
Thanks for the encouragement. It feels good to have the support from people who know what it's like.
Hi needachange - Have completed my first week - zero drinks. I was drinking 7 to 12 drinks a day, daily. If I can do it, you can. Day 4 is big - it's a tipping point to that one week mark. You will have the urge to drink - a trigger. I had one today but I resisted the urge. As for having one drink one day, will not work for me given the number of drinks I am used to. Maybe it will work for you but for now focus on being sober. The first week you will be tired and have lots of time on your hand. Just last night it was like 6pm and I was like, jeez, I still have 5 hours to kill before bed. With all this time on my hands, I could get a law degree studying 4 hours every night lol. Anyway keep at it.
Honeybadger - welcome. Day 1 is a good day, it's the day you realized that you needed a change and decided to do something about it.
You both should use the toolbox feature and make entries into your diary and check out the other stuff.
