Today I woke up on day seven! For me, this is a big deal because I could never go a weekend to the next without using the excuse “Well it’s Friday and so I went all week…” This is the first Saturday morning that I have woken up sober in a couple of years. I had the best sleep that I’ve had in a very long time last night. My cravings were really bad come the evening, but I was very open with my daughter and my son about it, and I think talking about what my mind was telling me helped me understand that alcoholic voice who is really trying to overpower MY voice. I did an oculus workout on Supernatural (that has become my new favorite thing this week). I bought it at my daughter’s suggestion. She said when I want to drink, get on there and do a little workout. It definitely helped get rid of the physical cravings, but my mind crept back in after a little while and started telling me all the lies. Instead, I took a hot shower and meditated. When I got out, I did a little lit reading and then had a prayer session with my creator. It was pretty easy to fall asleep. I slept like a rock. And today I woke up, feeling really proud of myself. I know I’m still in the beginning stages, but at least I’m finally putting to use the tools that I knew would help me instead of listening to that voice and throwing all care out the window. I like being sober.
Way to advocate for your healthy self!! Congratulations on your 7 days!!!
We like you being sober, too! 
Congratulations on your 7 days 
This is a big achievement 
Congratulations on a full week! 
Nice job!! Way to be an example of implementing positive replacement behaviors. 
Way to go on pushing thru those sneaky thoughts and congratulations on 7 days of freedom!! Sound like u executed a good plan to keep u sober 
Exercise, warm showers, and prayer are all my go to things also
7 days good for you! Keep going one day at a time
Amazing, congrats. You are not your thoughts, we all have intrusive thoughts & we all have to choose to ignore them & do something healthy instead just like all those things you did last night.
Please save your post so you can read it again if/when you get cravings as a reminder to how wonderful Saturday mornings feel when you decide not to take that first drink & how proud of yourself you felt. Great work
Congratulations and great job implementing healthy alternatives. I’m on day 7 tomorrow! 
I really like being sober too. It’s when I actually take care of myself and my space around me. In my craving all kinds of non alcoholic drinks and snacks phase 
but already feel so much less bloated. 
Oh my goodness, I’m super “snacky” too! That’s why I had to start the workouts. Exercise has definitely curbed those cravings a little.
That is SO great congratulations!! Day 7 is a huge, huge step - definitely something to be proud of. And great to have activities that redirect your mind…and bonus, you feel way better! Sleeping better…probably much healthier overall - kind of a bunch of side benefits you maybe didn’t expect.
Really happy for you - stay the course, you got this!