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[3June2013]

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BNRS imagine you can wake up feeling this way every day!

[NoSugar]

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BNRS;1521026 wrote: I got up this morning full of energy, it feels GREAT !!

I remember getting up every morning being in that suspended state between sleep and wake and always saying I have to stop this you're destroying yourself only to do it again. It feels like a real weight has been lifted. Ohh and a quotation from a movie came to mind i had what alcoholics called "a moment of clarity" and suddenly the burdens I had carried are gone. I know its still early in the game and have read about being wary of these moments but for now I just feel great !:thanks:

Thanks for all your posts they are really an encouragement. I love you all.

Hi, BNRS.

Later today, if you are thinking about having a drink, come read your own words first! Remind yourself over and over and over how good not drinking feels! And -- that great feeling lasts much longer than the very brief 'good part' of having a drink. After that first sip or glass, it is all downhill until the inevitable crash.

I'm glad you're here!

:h NS

[NoSugar]

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3June2013;1521028 wrote: BNRS imagine you can wake up feeling this way every day!

X post, 3 J. Once I didn't feel like a truck had hit me (took about 2 weeks AF), I don't think there has been a morning that I haven't noticed and appreciated not having drunk the night before. Even when I've not felt great in the morning, I have been "happy" that it was just a sinus headache or merely a bug... (i.e. NOT MY FAULT!!)

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good for you BNRS keep it up your doing great

[BNRS]

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DAY 5

Woke up this morning even the sunrise looks different , amazing that once the cloak over our eyes is lifted how we can see the world differently.

RitaNow you are so right just try to EXIST. I find myself constantly thinking of the people I have hurt and the guilt and shame that comes with it.

As sobriety becomes stronger we start realizing the damage, its hard to forgive yourself when you think of the tears in others eyes, you have put there for no other reason than a bottle.

Thank you for your words, for the next few days I will just focus on being.

Love you all.:thanks:

[Persephone1]

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BNRS,

First I want to say Welcome to our community. This place is a true gem and filled with compassionate and wise people who know what you are going thru and will support you every step of the way.

BNRS;1521391 wrote: I find myself constantly thinking of the people I have hurt and the guilt and shame that comes with it.
As sobriety becomes stronger we start realizing the damage, its hard to forgive yourself when you think of the tears in others eyes, you have put there for no other reason than a bottle.
I very much relate to your feelings of guilt and regret. I just want to urge you to seek self forgiveness NOW cos those feelings, if left to run rampant, can drive you back to the bottle and that is NOT a good option. Remember that the people you love and who love you want you Healthy. I have found that I HURT MYSELF far more than I hurt others with the drink. Healing will naturally trickle to those you love as you heal. Your kids are young still, if you give up the booze now, you still have plenty of time to be present and give them the parent they deserve. You CAN do this!

BNRS;1520567 wrote: I could only say that I was sick and that there was no medication for what I had.

There actually is. Some folks have used meds to get significant time under their belts, it is an option if you want/need it. There is a whole meds section on the main page if you are interested. Its at least worth a look, IMO.

I wish you strength and courage on your journey. Its a big a wonderful step you've taken here and one you will NOT regret, I promise you that.

Please keep reaching out and stick with us. All the best, P.