After trying for several months, I am a full seven days sober! There have been some incredibly stressful days where I’m still shocked I didn’t crave alcohol as a release, but I OVERCAME! My husband even made a few jokes on occasion about getting drinks but I said no and continued on my day.
Sleep is getting easier, well, I’ve been getting tired at earlier times again anyway. I’ve been having a hard time staying asleep though and have been experiencing night terrors again (one reason I leaned on alcohol). How long does this normally last? Getting up in the morning has been easy peasy, however, and it’s SO NICE to not be hungover!!!
I’ve noticed my shakiness isn’t so bad anymore either! The first few days I couldn’t even write/draw without noticing the lines looking shaky.
Seven days isn’t a lot to some of you… But it’s a HUGE deal to me I’ve also been more active (getting 8-10k steps a day), eating healthier (and not eating all night while drinking!), my moods have gotten better! All in all, I think I got this!!!
I feel confident in saying that all of us on here, would agree that 7 days is a HUGE deal! The early days especially are tough. Youre doing an amazing job frim what i read, on making positive changes to ur life! Im proud of you!
Yes, 7 days! The first few days is the hardest. Keeping doing whatever it takes to go bed sober. Keep building that sober muscle and have a plan for when temptation comes around.
Now did someone say kittens? I love kittens, hubby said no more cats😭. But I would take all of these guys if I could.
It is absolutely a HUGE deal! Way to go with your 1 week milestone. The early days are the hardest and you are crushing it Keep pushing forward and working your recovery
If you notice on here the milestones in the beginning are quite close together and most are gained in the initial year. This I think reflects just how major all these early milestones are. They are the foundation that the rest of your life can be built on
Be proud of your achievement and keep pushing to the next.
7 days is amazing and it absolutely is a huge achievement! For me, those first few days and weeks were the hardest, most rewarding of my life. Carrying on when it’s hard, when you’re craving, when your last drink is only a few days behind you… that takes a lot of strenght and you’re doing it! Don’t undersell your achievements.
In the beginning Every single sober day was/is an incredible feat. Stronger everyday . Take it easy. One breath at a time it’s amazing you are here and sober
Keep pushing forward and working your recovery 
Thank you all so much!
Keep going, nothing beats the pleasure to wake up NOT hungover 
