7 days sober today for me. Its been one heck of a week what with withdrawals,
tiredness, ups and downs, but today I feel good.
My face doesnt feel like its falling off anymore ! I actually feel a bit younger.
Its been easier than I thought as Ive had time to reflect on all the negative destuctive things that have happened as a result of drinking in my life.
I cant do moderation so I will have to learn to live without it.
I cant say I wont ever hit the bottle ever again because I have been powerless to the force of drink dependance, but at the moment each day I get further away from its grasp I feel stronger and healthier.
My true test was tonight my brother came to visit with 8 cans of lager, at first I was strong then later I felt a pull, like the lager was calling me, I took some deep breaths and reached for my bottle of water and over came the craving.
Also excess flab that has accumalated over the years of drinking is literaly starting to fall off me, which is nice !
Frosty, I am not knocking your week of sobriety, but honey ,,,,you have to work for this program and for your life. You should find a place that makes you comfortable...whether it be AA...counseling...or of your choice....dont go it alone...because that same ole drinking thinking will slip right back in. I have lapsed three times before I actually got serious, I also saw a woman five years older than me that had been found by her daughter, in her bathroom ...over her toilet, dead in her own vomit because of drinking. She was young ...dead and gone and left four children behind. I am not being hard, but this is not about your weight ...its about YOUR LIFE. Be sincere and stay sober......its the only way to stop the progressive killer you crave.
GOOD LUCK
kk
GOOD LUCK
kk
I am on a program and I have got a counsellor, dont worry I realise I am indulging in early sobriaty, I just wanted to share how good I am starting to feel and if shedding a few pounds is giving me a buzz then surely thats beneficial to keepng me sober.I have been unable to look at myself in the mirror for a long time without feeling sick at the sight of myself, aware that I have added an extra 10 years because of drinking. When I drank I never used to eat, in the last week I have eaten more than I ever used to, I have a natural urge to nourish myself and repaire the damage.
I dont think this is over by a long way I am early days in my new life and enjoying the basic things are very important to me at the moment.
This friday night I had some extra money so I treated my kids and me to a chinese takeaway and a dvd, I cant remember the last time I did that, it felt strangely normal, I hope I continue to stay sober my kids deserve it .
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY to all mothers out there
I dont think this is over by a long way I am early days in my new life and enjoying the basic things are very important to me at the moment.
This friday night I had some extra money so I treated my kids and me to a chinese takeaway and a dvd, I cant remember the last time I did that, it felt strangely normal, I hope I continue to stay sober my kids deserve it .
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY to all mothers out there
Good morning and Congradulations!!! I know exactly how you feel!! isn't so nice to wake up in the morning, clear headed, no big dark circles under eyes, so worn out all you want to do is sleep and eat junk food! I found when I first quit (4months ago) that my body was doing the same thing as yours, all the mood swings, tired, and eat, boy I haven't stopped! I never ate much either especially if I was on a binge, I sometimes wouldn't eat for a couple of days! my body is loving the fact I'm FINALLY taking care of it!! My skin looks better, I've lost weight, probably because I have more energy and do alot more things, people who have known me along time (family included) have complimented me on how good and happy I look, and I feel good! no more having to pretend!! so keep up the excellent work on yourself, I read a really good post on another board here and it says follow this H.A.L.T. Never let yourself get too: Hungry. Angry. Lonely.Tired! I've posted that on my fridge! hey it helps!!
God Bless, and have a wonderful day!!
lovedove (Liz)
God Bless, and have a wonderful day!!
lovedove (Liz)
Thanks Love Dove Im glad somebody out there can appreciate how Im feeling X
Hi Frosty Fairy - 7 days - awesome - I'm on day 2.5 right now.
I think you are doing fantastic, focussing on the benefits is good.
Hey i know what you mean about the food. Yesterday I decided to try one of my "drinking habits' without the drinking. Which is veging on the couch eating chips and drinking.
So I did but with a softdrink instead. The weird thing, after 1 small bowl of chips I didn't want any more, was full, grossed out by how much crap I put in my body. I got up went and did something else.
Now when drinking I would've got up, poured another drink and ate another bowl of chips until the whole giamonguous packet was gone and the bottle empty!!!!
It does feel good to not be out of control. I even have some chocolate left in my fridge ( I ate most on Friday night which was my LAST binge), not drinking, forgot the chocolate was even there - didn't even want it when I realised it was.
This is kind of a quiet board sometimes, if you ever want to chat you can email me, on idgie2529@yahoo.com i'd love to chat with someone who is in early sobriety like myself.
keep up the fantastic work - you deserve the best.
Idgie.
I think you are doing fantastic, focussing on the benefits is good.
Hey i know what you mean about the food. Yesterday I decided to try one of my "drinking habits' without the drinking. Which is veging on the couch eating chips and drinking.
So I did but with a softdrink instead. The weird thing, after 1 small bowl of chips I didn't want any more, was full, grossed out by how much crap I put in my body. I got up went and did something else.
Now when drinking I would've got up, poured another drink and ate another bowl of chips until the whole giamonguous packet was gone and the bottle empty!!!!
It does feel good to not be out of control. I even have some chocolate left in my fridge ( I ate most on Friday night which was my LAST binge), not drinking, forgot the chocolate was even there - didn't even want it when I realised it was.
This is kind of a quiet board sometimes, if you ever want to chat you can email me, on idgie2529@yahoo.com i'd love to chat with someone who is in early sobriety like myself.
keep up the fantastic work - you deserve the best.
Idgie.
Hi Frosty
Congrats on 8 days! That's awesome. I remember how rough that first week is. I also remember when I got on that pink cloud you're on. It was wonderful. Enjoy it and be proud of yourself for your sobriety. (You too Idgie)
love ya's
Congrats on 8 days! That's awesome. I remember how rough that first week is. I also remember when I got on that pink cloud you're on. It was wonderful. Enjoy it and be proud of yourself for your sobriety. (You too Idgie)
love ya's
Great Job and Congratulations to all of you...you are all doing so well I remember starting to feel better at 8 days...you guys brought back memories to me...after a binge I always craved mexican food! Now I try to make a healthier choices, but definitely would like to drop at least ten pounds...it came on around the holidays and I haven't been able to shake. For me, it's easier to stay in today and just commit to myself upon rising that I will not drink and use just for today and I've been able to put together 2 years and 4 months! If I can do it so can all of you, you see I was a hope to die alcholic/addict women for the last 18 months while active in my addiction. Hope you all had a nice weekend and keep the faith!
Great to get so many replies, Every day I am feeling better in myself and less depressed and more in control, yes your right it feels good to be in control again.
VW girl do you drink lots of water ? a friend of mine who ever since Ive known her has always been a bit on the dumpy side, just over a month ago she started drinking loads of water, up to 3 litres a day, and I swear the weight is dropping off her she has lost a stone and a quater in the last month and she looks fab, she said at first you feel bloated from drinking so much water, but that goes after a few days ( and waterfall wee's ) then you start to notice the difference
Hi Idgie I will log your email address, keep it up, the more the days pass the better you will feel and the more money you will have
VW girl do you drink lots of water ? a friend of mine who ever since Ive known her has always been a bit on the dumpy side, just over a month ago she started drinking loads of water, up to 3 litres a day, and I swear the weight is dropping off her she has lost a stone and a quater in the last month and she looks fab, she said at first you feel bloated from drinking so much water, but that goes after a few days ( and waterfall wee's ) then you start to notice the difference
Hi Idgie I will log your email address, keep it up, the more the days pass the better you will feel and the more money you will have
Thanks for the water drinking tip...I've really slacked off on that since I got sober...I use to drink tons of water at work to try and flush my system out from over-intoxicating myself the night before! Then I'd start right back when I got home from work with the drinking and using.
