A month in, starting to open up

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It’s been just over a month (I don’t have one of those fancy day counters yet) and I’m feeling pretty solid! In another week or so it will be the longest in just over a year, since my mum died.

I’ve started mentioning to one or two people I know that I’m no longer drinking. It doesn’t seem like any big thing to them but it is another small way for me to keep myself on the path I’d prefer :slight_smile: so, another day.

Now that most of the physical junk is over, it’s settling in time. Figuring out how to pass the time, how to be ok with myself in the anxiety and loneliness, and where I might find more joy in life. Not easy, but easier than waking up hung over every day!

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Congratulations on one month ,early days of sobriety are sometimes hard as I’m finding out just do what you can at the time and try and stay positive. I’m sorry about the passing of your mum :kissing_heart: I’m sure she’s very proud of all your doing to change your life :heart:

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Congratulations on a full month! :partying_face: :tada:

If your interested in a day counter, try the Sober Time app. It’s really easy to use and gives you milestone medals. There are daily quotes as well that are motivational. It was developed by Robin, the same developer of this forum and you can easily access the forum from the app on your phone. More importantly its free and convenient. Then you always have us in your pocket.

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I found that joining a gym helped me wish you well

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Thank you, I’ve also found that working out has helped!

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Well done :clap: I know how hard this is for most, but it’s something that really helped me. Being up front and honest with as many people as possible(rather than lying/hiding my drinking from everyone) gave me a constant feeling of accountability and more support than I’d ever expected.

Getting used to life sober takes some time. It’s not always easy, but it’s definitely easier than life drinking :100:

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