11 Days Sober - First Timer

[NoSugar]

11 Days Sober - First Timer

Good to see you, June

Have you been off having fun or working hard? Surely not more camping at this time of year ???

I agree with the conclusion you've reached - how ridiculous we would be to think we are somehow different from or have more self-control than the many really great, intelligent, thoughtful people we've met here who have run that experiment with disastrous results. I so appreciate their willingness to share their stories and give us the chance to learn from their mistakes. It takes a lot of courage to do that. Since I don't know anyone who openly has or had this addiction in real life, I am so fortunate to have found the friends on MWO.

Congratulations on your upcoming 6-month anniversary! I'm glad but not surprised you're to this point. :goodjob:

:h NS

[free at last]

11 Days Sober - First Timer

Hi 3J,
Glad to see you doing so well. Don't take that first drink, especially after having come so far. I broke down on my last consulting gig and had wine my last weekend of work. The trip had been extremely stressful and I was feeling just so isolated (limited internet) and lonely. It is not worth blowing your quit. You inspire many of us with your determination and positive approach.

[3June2013]

11 Days Sober - First Timer

Thanks you guys! I am so glad to have your support. I haven't figured out where those triggers come from yet, but I'm resolute, I won't be drinking this Christmas or any other.

[3June2013]

11 Days Sober - First Timer

Hard to believe I'm getting near 6 months AF. It's a milestone, yes, but I am not really counting like I used to. I just know there's no reason to start again. Much as those glamorous thoughts come up once in a while all I have to do is remember the shitty times, the wasted evenings, the death warmed over mornings, the sleepless tossing and turning. I will never subject my poor body to that again! I feel terrific. I've lost about 16 pounds and I have a new job I love. Life couldn't be better!

[3June2013]

11 Days Sober - First Timer

6 months today

And I'm never looking back.

[NoSugar]

11 Days Sober - First Timer

3June2013;1594149 wrote: And I'm never looking back.

I like that NEVER word, also, June, as does LifeChange. One day at a time is a good way to get this done but the day I realized that I didn't need or want to EVER EVER EVER drink again was the day of true freedom!

You've done this with such style and grace - another member and I "good gossiped" about you very early on and said how we thought you were going to get it right this time. And you did !

Congratulations on the first half year of the rest of your wonderful, sober life! xx - NS

[3June2013]

11 Days Sober - First Timer

Thanks NS, it's so much easier not worrying about how much and when and when not to and why did I?

[3June2013]

11 Days Sober - First Timer

Still totally sober and rarely giving AL a thought. I don't even want a drink.

[3June2013]

11 Days Sober - First Timer

Out with friends for dinner and a movie (The Hobbit in Imax 3D). Nice restaurant, the kind of place I'd be ordering a decent glass or three of wine. I'd have passed out during the movie for sure and felt like shit on the drive home.

Instead I had cranberry and soda, my latest favourite, enjoyed every minute of the movie and I'm still awake an hour after we got home.

My how life has changed!

[free at last]

11 Days Sober - First Timer

Great to hear how well you are doing June. Keep going!

[3June2013]

11 Days Sober - First Timer

Merry Christmas to me! Best present ever, being over six months AF with not an inkling of a thought to drink again.

[3June2013]

11 Days Sober - First Timer

Posting from paradise! If there was ever a doubtthatiwoukd be happy to stay AF here in Costa Rica I'm over it. Just signed up for an intensive Spanish class starting at 8 am every day.No way I could commit to that as a drinker! Feeling good! Pura Vida!

[noodle]

11 Days Sober - First Timer

Hey there, well done! :goodjob: Love to read a few stories of motivation, I'm with ya honey, just doing one day at a time, been on and off so many times, just doing my best and giving myself a break. Let us know how it's going!

[tree23]

11 Days Sober - First Timer

One of my favorite things about being AF is tossing out AL. I get such joy from throwing it down the drain and knowing that I have the power now, it doesn't. I was proud of myself today. I found out at 6 this morning that our house in another town burned down. My parents (who rent out the property) are in Mexico and it's nearly impossible to reach them. I was thinking that had it been a while ago, I would have called into work (having major anxiety attack) and as soon as the liquor store opened (2 hours later) I would get a bottle. That scenario ran through my mind once, and I said no thank you. Didn't even have to urge to bring a bottle home from work. I did a very big happy dance. I had never had to deal with a burnt house and I did it without AL.

[DreamThinkDo]

11 Days Sober - First Timer

Oh Tree, what a way to wake up! Are the people living in the house ok, and will they be able to find alternative accommodation? Doing a big happy dance with you on doing this on your own!