Many of you emphasize that we need to make a plan for quitting and define a goal. I don't think I really did that, except to say to myself, "I'm not going to drink today, and I hope--I'm fairly sure--I won't drink tomorrow." I believe there might be a time in the future when I could moderate and manage it properly, but I know it's not now, and it's probably not for a long time yet. So I'm okay with being a bit vague about my plan and a goal; this day-at-a-time approach seems to be working, and I don't feel resentful of others who can drink, I don't often have a craving (very few, in fact), and I enjoy my slightly-dull AF days.
I still don't sleep very well for maybe two out of every three nights, but maybe that will change with long term sobriety. I sure hope so; it's my only real disappointment about this AF life. (yes, I've tried hypnotherapy, GABA, melatonin, 5hp, magnesium, valerian, and even a prescribed hypnotic. None have been really effective.) Running and eating well have made a huge difference in my energy overall, but as fellow-insomniacs know, if you don't get sleep for one or more nights, you do end up dragging your butt around all day.
Thanks for your support (reading these threads has made a huge difference in my outlook and my progress). Cheers,
Jib
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