First time posting - going on 4 days without alcohol. I am trying to eliminate alcohol from my daily routine as I no longer see any benefit at all. Already seeing positive signs in terms of better sleep, more energy and more positivity. Very excited. Thanks for everyone for sharing your stories
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Damn, I felt that. Thought in sobriety much would get better but wasnāt quite like that for me either. I tried harder but failed and failed. It will take time to learn caring for myself before it becomes a habit, like you said, why would I care for myself if I donāt care about myself. But I know caring for myself is such an important step towards self confidence and acceptance.
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Welcome! It has been an awesome community to share. Happy youāve made it here too 
The clarity of sobriety has been a blessing and curse for me. I know it is ultimately the best blessing but the truth that comes along with it can be a bit painful. Self love has always been something missing from my life and I know being sober will leave me a bit lonelier than I have already been but Iām trying to use it as a catalyst for self love. When I disconnect from what no longer or who no longer serves meā¦ All that is left is me. Rediscovering and rebuilding myself.
I hope you can find some time for more self love in your life 
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Ughhhh I think I remember this being around the time I was experiencing nightmares last timeā¦ 
Canāt fall back asleep nowā¦ On day 3
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Been arguing with myself since 230. Trying to justify having a drink. Texting a friend to meet up for appsā¦ I know I would have and drink. Trying to figure out why the urge is coming up. I think itās because I want to be social? I like to talk with people. New ones. I used to sit at a bar by myself and just have small or big talk with someone. 
Trying to continue to deny myself.
Made it to day fiveā¦ 
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Aww girl
I felt this in my soul.
Iām proud of you for being here ā¦
Hang in there dont be so hard on your self
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Feeling depressed and lonely tonight 
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Care to talk? Whats going on in your world?
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Probably hormones 
Not sureā¦ Sometimes I just really miss human touch. Had a rough day today, tired, just wish I had someone to go home to that i could lay on, snuggle with.
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Get a dog 
lol much less maintenance then a significant other
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I have a cat but I guess she is equivalent to a guy some days, as in she only cuddles on her terms
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Lol hows sobriety treating you?
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Ughā¦ Reset my clock a lot over the last couple of weeks. I need it, I want it but idk if I am or can commit to it yet? I recently figured out I have commitment issues. I can never follow through with things.
Another healing elementā¦I need a better physical support team
How have you been???
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I went to a few aa meetings years ago and sobbed but then went and bought booze. I wasnt ready. I did 30 days in january and then drank. I wasnt ready. Was drinking a liter of vodka a night and committed to another 30 days in may and something was different this time. Now here i am with 81 days sober and a hope and joy i havent had in decades. I decided enough was enough. You dont have to commit to foreverā¦try 30 days and see if you like it
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How you doing
Hi there. Iāve been doing ok. Still havenāt had a good stretch of being so we yet but I havenāt given up. How are you doing?
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Iām proud of you for not giving up . Keep fighting.
I believe in you .
Today was a rough day as Iāve had alot of those lately but not giving up .
Iām rooting for you mane
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We can do this! Feel free to keep reaching out 
one day at a time. One choice at a time
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