Alcoholism Support Group
Alcoholism is the continued consumption of alcoholic beverages, even when it is negatively affecting your health, work, relationships and life. If you think alcohol is causing you to lose control, it's time to seek help. Our group is a safe place to vent, check in, get back up if you fall, and reach sobriety.
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I'm starting out Day 8 feeling great. I'm back into a healthy routine of going to bed at 11pm, waking up around 8:15am, eating breakfast and having my coffee before going to work. (I work from home). Its been so nice not waking up feeling like crap and continually adjusting the alarm to maximize my sleep even though I know I'll still feel crappy when I do get up.
I haven't found myself craving alcohol which has been great. I have noticed in the past that I don't really start to crave it until I've had that first drink which is why I know that I can't have "just one"
Thursday night could be a challenge for me as my wife will be away for a short overnight trip with her Mom. However, the "old" me would think I could drink and get away with it because she would not know but the "new" me knows that I would feel guilty lying not only to her but to all of you here if I pretended on Friday that I had not been drinking on Thursday. So with that in mind I"ll probably be on here a lot Thursday night to make sure I don't do anything foolish.
Rich
I'm starting out Day 8 feeling great. I'm back into a healthy routine of going to bed at 11pm, waking up around 8:15am, eating breakfast and having my coffee before going to work. (I work from home). Its been so nice not waking up feeling like crap and continually adjusting the alarm to maximize my sleep even though I know I'll still feel crappy when I do get up.
I haven't found myself craving alcohol which has been great. I have noticed in the past that I don't really start to crave it until I've had that first drink which is why I know that I can't have "just one"
Thursday night could be a challenge for me as my wife will be away for a short overnight trip with her Mom. However, the "old" me would think I could drink and get away with it because she would not know but the "new" me knows that I would feel guilty lying not only to her but to all of you here if I pretended on Friday that I had not been drinking on Thursday. So with that in mind I"ll probably be on here a lot Thursday night to make sure I don't do anything foolish.
Rich
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I love this. You are wise enough know that those old thoughts don't just go away immediately.
I like that you have tools in place. Do you have a support system beyond here? A friend who is either sober, or just understands and is supportive? It's good to have that "in case of emergency" contact handy.
You already know that drinking and trying to hide it, isn't going to fool anyone. You need to make sure, first and foremost that you are getting sober for you.
8 days is great! Just don't drink today. Keep Tuesday your top focus. I look forward to seeing your days grow!
I do have a friend to reach out too - he is my best friend since childhood and he has been sober for about 6 years now. He lives in Florida but we are in constant contact via e-mail and text message.
Rich
Robert
It's fantastic that you are being proactive and know that Thursday will be a challenge. I do find that coming on here when I'm struggling is a big help. It's kind of like my AA:)))
Great job on day 8!
Jen
I like how you're aware of potential trouble areas and are coming up with a plan ahead of time. This site has been key to me getting back on track. BuckStag is right - there's almost always been someone around on here when I need a little boost. I'll make sure I'm on here Thursday night, if you need anything.
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