What a difference a week makes

[itsmytime]

Good morning all,

This time last week I was miserable, snapping at people, on edge and generally thinking I would drink.

Well, today I am happy, rested, thankful and looking forward to the rest of my life sober. I am no longer thinking that I am deprived but completely opposite. I am gaining so much more. My health - both physical and emotional, my independence, I can drive whenever I want, being truly in the present - no longer thinking "what did I do, what did I say" I really did not realize just how much time I was spending in the past.

I hope those that are just starting out feel the same way next week. Day 4 was the worse, and it got easier after that mainly from changing my thoughts. Jason Vale's book helped with that. You take what you can from every resource and put them all together for your sobriety plan.

Thank you all, this site is one of my main resources for support :l

[K9Lover]

What a difference a week makes

IMT,

You sound so good! I am proud of how far you've come in only a week. I found day 4 to be the hardest as well, and that's where I caved MANY times. You are totally right, once you stop thinking "I can't drink" and change it to "I don't have to drink", it really does get easier. I too enjoy the freedom of knowing I can go anywhere I want (legally) at any time of the night and not worry about getting a DUI. I'm completely present for my daughter, and I remember what I did the night before.

Keep up your good work. Just remember there will still be ups and downs, but remember how good you feel right now!

K9