Thanks Ryan. Fun fact, Spidey is my nick name. I guess I went spider monkey on someone and it just has stuck.
Yes, I spent a couple hours yesterday making a list of the things I want to read/ listen to and watch. One day at a time. Evening is the hardest for me but I made it through Friday I know my health has been affectedā¦. High blood pressure etc. I did have to sit in a small cell waiting for my husband to come and get me as I was in another state when I got my DUI.
Today is going to be a good day. I hope yours will be too. Kristen
Alcohol made my BP skyrocket too. Back below normal now. Iām sure your BP will too.
Schedule is super important. Identify when youāre graving alcohol the most or times that are most difficult. I never was a day drinker. Iād go to bars for work lunches and didnāt drink but I was the after the day is over power down some stiff drinks guy.
Knowing that I got up at 5am to hit the gym. That way by the time I got home there was only an hour or so of potential drinking time. If I had cravings Iād just go for a walk, listen to some podcast or music. Actually great alone time thinking back.
Also, someone gave me great advice when I first quit on here!!! Eat whatever you want the first 90 days. I never had a sweet tooth before quitting but I suddenly had gallons of ice cream in the freezer. That and dark chocolate did it. I also got super fit despite the ice cream because I was hitting the gym and walking. You can do it!!! Reach out if you need help!!!
Thanksā¦. I love the advice about eating what I want. I am more of a sweet tooth person in the morning and salty in the afternoon. I have come up with a good evening drink of seltzer water, splash of lemonade and splash of cranberry. I love to workout and am very fortunate I have a gym in my house. I have been doing more weights since I hurt my foot but I love my Peloton bike too. When my foot is better I will resume walking the golf course with my bag on my back.
Congrats on a week. I actually currently work at a bar while in recovery and I can honestly say seeing people drink the way they do only validates my decision to get and stay sober. Iāve got 7 months now and Iāve bartended this whole time. I honestly view it as a positive to have first hand experience seeing how awful the long term affects of alcohol really are.
Thanks Robin. I hope you are still going strong. Today is cold and rainy. Being stuck is not the easiest for me but I am fortunate to be able to workout here. Have the fire going now and watching golf. Did some work earlier, listening to some podcasts, meditating and reading.
How are you doing? You must be at 10 days!! Stay strong.
I know my health has been affectedā¦. High blood pressure etc. I did have to sit in a small cell waiting for my husband to come and get me as I was in another state when I got my DUI.