I have posted my story in the thread "Life After Sobriety?"
Glad I found this website.
belladonna100@yahoo.com
Tinkerbell,
I read your post after mine and I really appreciate your advise to me. I am going to look for the book "End Your Addiction Now" this weekend. If I can't find it then I will order it off this site. Anyways, I didn't drink on Friday and told myself I wouldn't drink again but then drank on Saturday and Sunday. I didn't drink on Monday or Tuesday. Today is Wednesday and I feel strongly that I can continue not to drink. I was reading info about withdrawals and don't know if I will experience any effects. I feel tired but otherwise OK. I got information about the drug (Naproxene-? not sure of the spelling) on the internet but don't think that I need that. I'm waiting to see how I manage and if I drink again then I will go see my doctor. I don't think I ever really wanted to stop drinking until now. I always thought I was OK but now that reality has set in, I feel disgusted with myself. I live in a resort town and work at a construction company. Drinking is the norm for everyone. I know some people can handle it but I think a lot of people I know drink too much. I think the hardest part for me will be to spend time with these people in social situations but I am going to try like hell to stick to my promise to myself. Thanks for the support and the outlet for venting. I am glad I found this web site as well. Hope you are doing well.
OTIS
I read your post after mine and I really appreciate your advise to me. I am going to look for the book "End Your Addiction Now" this weekend. If I can't find it then I will order it off this site. Anyways, I didn't drink on Friday and told myself I wouldn't drink again but then drank on Saturday and Sunday. I didn't drink on Monday or Tuesday. Today is Wednesday and I feel strongly that I can continue not to drink. I was reading info about withdrawals and don't know if I will experience any effects. I feel tired but otherwise OK. I got information about the drug (Naproxene-? not sure of the spelling) on the internet but don't think that I need that. I'm waiting to see how I manage and if I drink again then I will go see my doctor. I don't think I ever really wanted to stop drinking until now. I always thought I was OK but now that reality has set in, I feel disgusted with myself. I live in a resort town and work at a construction company. Drinking is the norm for everyone. I know some people can handle it but I think a lot of people I know drink too much. I think the hardest part for me will be to spend time with these people in social situations but I am going to try like hell to stick to my promise to myself. Thanks for the support and the outlet for venting. I am glad I found this web site as well. Hope you are doing well.
OTIS
I was on Naproxene for a while. While it will prevent cravings, it is not without side effects. I had this weird one where I felt like stretching all the time, which was rather annoying. Also, it felt like I was carrying a lead balloon in my stomach. It also is not liver friendly. But if it helps, it is worth a try.
Yes, it will be hard being around drinkers. Especially when new to sobriety. I drink non-alcoholic beer when in those situations.
If you truly want to get sober, you can do it. Won't be easy, but what worth having is? It gets easier as time goes on.
Best of luck to you.
Yes, it will be hard being around drinkers. Especially when new to sobriety. I drink non-alcoholic beer when in those situations.
If you truly want to get sober, you can do it. Won't be easy, but what worth having is? It gets easier as time goes on.
Best of luck to you.
Hi Tinkerbell,
I am 8 days sober and feel great. For the most part, it's been easy but I know I will have many challenges as time goes on. My 40th birthday is coming up as well as holidays but my husband says he will not drink also and he hasn't for a few days. We'll see how the holidays go. We went out with friends on Friday and I was the only one not drinking, I had one nonalcoholic beer and drank water and I was fine with it on that day. Thanks for being support. It's great to be able to utilitize this web site.
I am 8 days sober and feel great. For the most part, it's been easy but I know I will have many challenges as time goes on. My 40th birthday is coming up as well as holidays but my husband says he will not drink also and he hasn't for a few days. We'll see how the holidays go. We went out with friends on Friday and I was the only one not drinking, I had one nonalcoholic beer and drank water and I was fine with it on that day. Thanks for being support. It's great to be able to utilitize this web site.
Good for you Otis!!! I can enjoy going out without drinking, however, it was difficult because I was always so "conditioned" that if you went out to have a good time, alcohol has to be present - or what fun is it? I know it is not safe for me to drink socailly. At least right now. So I don't. I still get people who ask me why aren't you drinking wine like you usally do?
Hi Guest,
Well, please send me positive thoughts this weekend. I have a big party to go to Saturday with people who all drink and I haven't seen a lot of them in a long time and so I'm a little nervous about the whole "wine" situation. First, because I like it and second because of the questions but I've decided to drink Sprite and cranberry juice and put it in a glass of ice and it will "look" like I'm having a cocktail. It's sad that I've been dwelling on this but I think it will work. I don't think anyone will really notice and it will alleviate that feeling. My husband isn't drinking either, he drinks the nonalcholic beer and I know I will have his support. One day at a time, right? Anyways, thanks for listening. It's 11 days now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well, please send me positive thoughts this weekend. I have a big party to go to Saturday with people who all drink and I haven't seen a lot of them in a long time and so I'm a little nervous about the whole "wine" situation. First, because I like it and second because of the questions but I've decided to drink Sprite and cranberry juice and put it in a glass of ice and it will "look" like I'm having a cocktail. It's sad that I've been dwelling on this but I think it will work. I don't think anyone will really notice and it will alleviate that feeling. My husband isn't drinking either, he drinks the nonalcholic beer and I know I will have his support. One day at a time, right? Anyways, thanks for listening. It's 11 days now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats Otis.....11 Days!! Keep it up.
TB
TB
Hello,
I made it through this weekend. I now have 14 days sober. This Saturday was really hard but I did it. I know a lot of the strength came from this website and the support I have received. THANK YOU!!
I made it through this weekend. I now have 14 days sober. This Saturday was really hard but I did it. I know a lot of the strength came from this website and the support I have received. THANK YOU!!
