Well, it's now day 6 without any alcohol or cigarettes for me...
I regularly do 4 days most weeks AF, as I am (was?) a big binge drinker at the weekends. Weekend in, weekend out. And occasionally in the week, but mainly weekends.
But last night I went out on the town, had a good night, had a laugh at my drunk friends and people in general, drove home and felt great. Accidently had one sip of my friends jack daniels and coke instead of my straight coke and it tasted awful.
People could not believe I was not drinking, and nor could I myself. You can count on 1 hand how many times this happened in the last 12 years, maybe 3 times ever.
I thought it was going to torture, fighting two demons (alcohol and cigs) at once - to me they come hand in hand. But it was generally ok, and I have realised that part of the drunk feeling for me on a night out (feeling nicely tired and relaxed) I get without drinking!
I just hope I can stay this positive, anxiety is so much better, so much more energy.
I am sure most people on here don't have a problem with drink for drinks sake...there is usually underlying issues which precipitates the abuse. So thats going to be the challenge.
For anyone reading this who thinks it's impossible to have a good night without drink, or you would rather stay at home...ITS NOT!!! Having the mindset of being sick to the back of drinking (whatever it's effects on you) has been the strongest thing for me. And the support on this site, and reading other peoples stories, have been inspiring.
Here's to reaching 30 days, and hopefully realising life is a million times better.
Thanks to you all!
I regularly do 4 days most weeks AF, as I am (was?) a big binge drinker at the weekends. Weekend in, weekend out. And occasionally in the week, but mainly weekends.
But last night I went out on the town, had a good night, had a laugh at my drunk friends and people in general, drove home and felt great. Accidently had one sip of my friends jack daniels and coke instead of my straight coke and it tasted awful.
People could not believe I was not drinking, and nor could I myself. You can count on 1 hand how many times this happened in the last 12 years, maybe 3 times ever.
I thought it was going to torture, fighting two demons (alcohol and cigs) at once - to me they come hand in hand. But it was generally ok, and I have realised that part of the drunk feeling for me on a night out (feeling nicely tired and relaxed) I get without drinking!
I just hope I can stay this positive, anxiety is so much better, so much more energy.
I am sure most people on here don't have a problem with drink for drinks sake...there is usually underlying issues which precipitates the abuse. So thats going to be the challenge.
For anyone reading this who thinks it's impossible to have a good night without drink, or you would rather stay at home...ITS NOT!!! Having the mindset of being sick to the back of drinking (whatever it's effects on you) has been the strongest thing for me. And the support on this site, and reading other peoples stories, have been inspiring.
Here's to reaching 30 days, and hopefully realising life is a million times better.
Thanks to you all!
Sometimes we gloify what we are missing by not drinking and forget what we are not missing(hangovers,w/d,anxiety) So much of it is what our mind does to us and I truly appreciate you shining a positive light on not drinking.
Glad to see your eyes are open, hang in thier !! We're here to help ! LOL! IAD!
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