Good Morning Friends,
I made it thru Day 4 and now on Day 5. Wow, I didn't know If I would make it this far but I have and feeling much better. I think the evening of day 4 was a little harder for me than day 3 but I made it. I feel so much better today. The night sweats were minimum last night and actually slept a little better.
My head is clearing and finding myself thinking alot more clearer than prior days. Each day gets a little better. Still trying to stay away from all sweets except for natural sugars in fruit occasionally. I have never been much on fruit but eating a bite of it now and then gives me a little bit of a sugar high that satisfies my cravings. The cravings are like a wave. They come and I close my eyes imagine I'm on a float in the ocean and ride it out. Each wave ride lasts a little less time than the one before. I know that sounds like a strange analogy but oh well.. It works for me.
I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your support, kindness and understanding. For any of you who have not read the story of my fathers death from drinking, please read it in my Day 4 posting about half way down.
It helps keep me strong as well and maybe it can help someone else too.
Ciaobella, I got the impression from your post last night that you were still drinking. That's OK. I lurked and posted and drank too before I said enough was enough. You seem to be close to that too but not quite there. You Will Get There! I am here for you as all of our friends are on this board.
ONE DAY AT A TIME is all I can do but each day gets a little brighter, clearer and easier. Just riding the occasional wave.
Thanks to you ALL!
Tremor
Congratulations Tremor! You have come a long way since your first post on here! Keep it up, you're helping alot of people stay sober today!
Congrats on day 5 and feeling better, Tremor. I'm sure it will only get better and better as time goes by. As far as my drinking... I've been in this rut where I do really well for a few days or a week, then slip. It's been worse lately because I've been under a LOT of stress both at work and at home, and my way of coping with stress is by drinking. As of right now I haven't had anything since Monday - that blackout really scared me. But I can't look too far into the future. It's only recently that I've even been able to admit to myself that I have a major problem. Even as little as 2 or 3 months ago I was in total denial about it. So I guess I'm still coming to terms with it. I defintiely tend to lurk when I am drinking because of the shame I feel (I know I shouldn't feel ashamed but I can't help it)... so when I'm posting more often y'all will know I am doing better, generally speaking, and if you don't hear from me, it's usually a bad sign. Anyway one day at a time is all I can tell myself, I don't know any other way to look at it. I really am glad you are doing better... stay in touch! Hugs to you on Day 5!!
Day 5, terrific, way to go!!!!!!!!!!!
Way to go Tremor you Rock!!!! Each day gets easier and easier. You are an inspiration to all!!
Peace and Sobriety
Valarie
Peace and Sobriety
Valarie
Way to go Tremor you surfer, keep riding them waves the world is your ocean, happy surfing and congradulations
Light and love Zac
Light and love Zac
Hi Tremor,
5 days is great mate!
Keep up the good work, its worth it!
5 days is great mate!
Keep up the good work, its worth it!
