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One week sober..

Moondreamer1988
Moondreamer1988

I can't believe it's already been a week since my last drink. I guess it's nothing to brag about, I mean, it's only a week. Last night I got a phone call from a friend that I usually drink with. He called me from the bar. At first I ignored the phone call, then he called again.   I answered and he tried to convince me to come out. I heard the music in the background, the laugher and drinks clinking and it was like I could actually smell the alcohol. I resisted though. I told him I couldn't drink anymore and he replied, "You? Not drink?" And laughed. I told him I'd talk to him sober and hung up. I was proud of myself. 


My mom just got home from work as I was writing this. I could hear the opening of her can of beer. All I keep thinking about is going to the store and buying a case of beer. Now every time I walk into the kitchen I could smell the beer and I want to drink some so bad. I wish she'd quit knowing that I'm trying to, but she has her own addictions. 


Im going to remain strong and refrain from drinking a drop of alcohol. Tomorrow I'm going to try to go AA again. Wish me luck!!


-C

PJ54
PJ54
Hello Moondreamer1988,

I would disagree with you on one thing – one week certainly is something to brag about so give yourself a lot of credit.

When you get those urges to drink, run the tape in your head all the way forward to what happens afterwards and you will see good reasons to stay sober. It is unfortunate that other people are not supportive but that is all the more reason to get to that AA meeting, where you will be with people who understand and who will want to see you doing well.
Moondreamer1988
Moondreamer1988
Thank you! The week actually went by fast. Every time I think about drinking I think about how much pain I caused my family the last time I was drunk. Mostly my little sister because it took all week for her to act normal around me again. I'm definitely going to stay strong and take this one day at a time.
camojeepguy
camojeepguy
Nothing to brag about?!?!?!?!? I wish I could say that I have been sober a week, LOL! HIGHFIVE to you Moondreamer!! Things will keep getting better. I have heard so many people say that before you know it, you look back only to realize how much ground you have covered and how much you have changed for the better. I try to hold on to these things as I continue to detox. It will happen.

Keep up the great work! Much love!
Moondreamer1988
Moondreamer1988
Thank you!!! I guess because I don't drink every day it seems like a week is not a big deal but I guess it is. I'm more nervous about staying sober more than a few weeks but I'm going to stay strong and focus!
Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
Yes, a week is good. Give yourself a pat on the back since we are too far away to do so. I'll be honest with you, also. It will be difficult in your present situation, to stay sober unless you get alot more support like AA. Your drinking buddies calling you, is a trigger, You mom opening beer cans in the presence of you, is a trigger. The way a trigger works is this. When you are exposed to a trigger repeatedly, you will eventually succumb to that trigger and relapse. It's just.....a matter.....of time!

These are things i learned while in outpatient treatment years ago. The first thing I did when I got out of treatment was get rid of all my drinking buddies. I erased them from my phone and I had absolutely no contact with them whatsoever because their only interest in me was to drag me down in the gutter with them and I was no longer interested!.

Whatever you learn, that works for you and helps keep you sober, do not ever forget and keep posting because the path you take on your road to recovery may help someone else!. Keep up the fight!

God Bless
1is2many
1is2many
A week is great
If nothing changes, nothing changes
Get to the meeting, simply the act of going is a step that starts to make you empowered with your life. Grab life by the horns and hold on, it's a wild ride!
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Kevin105
Kevin105
Yes, the first week is a true victory and shows your commitment to a new life and ability to survive all those strong temptations in the immediate days following your decision. I’m glad your going to an AA meeting though, as a recovery group will provide you the tools and support to sustain this commitment. Congrats and continued success!
Moondreamer1988
Moondreamer1988
Thank you guys! Back in 2012 I decided to quit smoking after 9 years. I quit cold turkey. I also quit drinking for three months because I knew if I drank I would smoke. That was the first time I joined this site and there were so many people that helped and supported me. I spent a lot of time to myself in the first few weeks of quitting that way I wouldn't get triggered. Unfortunately my mom was the first one to smoke around me knowing I quit. But I stood strong and since September 1st, 2012 I have never picked up another cigarette. So I keep telling myself that if I can beat that habit I can beat this one. I also keep thinking about my little sister and wanting to be the role model she deserves. So as I move forward with therapy and AA I am going to do whatever else I can to stay sober. :)
NevadaGuy
NevadaGuy
Good luck. You have the strength with the help of your higher power to defeat alcohol. I am thinking of going to AA too.
judgefitness
judgefitness
Congratulations on your first week - a massive achievement!! Stay strong and heed the advice given on here ..... it's given with experience by those who have felt just as you are now! X
vemory7357
vemory7357
You're a bad ass. :)
1is2many
1is2many
Drinking was how I coped with life. Take away the booze effect of not feeling and I was miserable. I quit many, many times. The real trick is to find out how to handle those times in life where you want to run and hide. They happen. Quitting is easy. Staying quit is a whole different story. I found by leaning on others in AA, I keep going.
I just didn't know ways that others taught me.
1is2many
Broken1103
Broken1103
Stay strong
Moondreamer1988
Moondreamer1988
Thank you so much everyone!! I think the biggest step right now besides staying sober is getting enough courage to go to AA. The last two times I chickened out but I'm hoping three times a charm!

V, takes one to know one!! :) ❤️❤️❤️
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