7 whole days sober! could never last more than 1 day for years now, its been hard… more so emotionally. Im doing this
Congrats mate
That’s awesome! What helped get you through that first day then week? What’s your plan going forward to maintain sobriety? I think it’s important to share what works to help those that also struggle to string a few days together.
Woohoo keep going don’t u got this
First day was spend with alot of tears and just a feeling off no idea what i was doing, the first week i was fortunate to have a fantastic family support and my first councelling appointment specifically for alcohol and drug abuse, it really helped to talk to someone that understood having recovered 15 years ago themselves, i started journaling and just writing down my thoughts and feelings when things have been really hard, no matter how hard the night ive had, how proud i am each morning for sticking to things is an amazing feeling, steps going forward for me is 1 day at a time and getting advice from others been here and hopefully find new ways to cope x
-although i am ploughing on with a positve attitude, id like to add, ive had thankfully minor withdrawl symtoms but still hard, but mentally i have really struggled and tears and tissue have been my friends, tears from struggling but also because i know im doing this, for the first time i want my life back and to give my family their lives back x
Well done on your first week
It’s great to hear that your support network is strong, and you have good people around you. It’s half the battle when you have people rooting for you.
Also, welcome to the TS community!
Look at you go!
What is the best part for you?
For me it is the early mornings without hangover trouble.
Keep up the good work. The first few weeks are the hardest as you change your habits and get your body through the physical and psychological withdrawal. Each week gets a bit better as you make your new normal.
Visit here often for support!
That is awesome! Congrats on 1 week!
That’s awesome!
I’m coming up on 7 days tomorrow, i feel your struggle.
Its nice to know we arent the only ones that have been here, your doing fantastic keep strong,
Id agree the getting up early and been able to go out for a walk clear headed! And even getting the standard house work done,
I like that… making a new normal,
It takes practice. You can do it. One day at a time.
Congratulations on 1 week!!
Stay strong and keep your mind busy!
Congratulations on 7 whole days! It can feel impossible but if you can do 7 you can do any number of days!
What helped you through the low moments? Do you have plans for something fun in the next few days?
That’s awesome! Now on to day eight! You can do it. How do I know? Because you’ve done 7 days. If you can do 7, you can do 8!
The low moments i was thankful to have a gresr support from my partner and family, it would be very difficult without them so im very thankful, no big plans as the weather here is awful at the minute so i may set tasks to start gutting out the house room by room, been wanting to do it for months but would always be hungover or sluggish, hope you have a great day x
One day at a time , I’m on day 8 but will be day xxxx soon
You have this
As do you your doing awesome, what do you find is helping or being helpful for you? You got any plans for going forward