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    Day 4 - What I notice

    Good Morning.. Today is day 4 and I feel better than i did a day ago. I still can not sleep but I just remind myself it is because I am sober and my body is healing and adjusting. Who else is in the first week? What good things are happening for you? For me... I am so proud of myself. I feel better in the mornings. I go to bed with a clean concious. My eyes are not so red... I take better care of myself. Moisturize before bed, brush teeth... The small things I notice more. I want it to just get better. I know it wont be all good. It will be a battle at times and I will remind myself how I feel right now.. Day 4. Have a grear day.
    Shiner
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    #2
    Day 4 - What I notice

    Hi Shiner, Way to go on day 4! I'm actually over a month with a few minor slips so I'll say I'm on day 10 and I have not slept all week., other then that I am feeling great, I'm proud of myself as you should be too. I just don't have the desire to drink right now. When I did slip, I didn't even one to drink, it was more out of habit rather then need. I can say, it's not worth it! Keep up the good work.
    AF since 8/29/12 Goal 30 day-screwed up on day 9
    AF since 9/9/12- Goal 30 days
    STUMPY IS A LADY!

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      #3
      Day 4 - What I notice

      Great work Shiner!

      I just finished night #2.

      I have to say, although I am not hung over, I am tired as hell (even after sleeping through the night with Tylenol PM). My eyes are bloodshot. My face red. My psoriasis flaring. I was hoping that would die down immediately like it did the last time I AF'd for two days, but I wonder if it's because I'm back on the wheat and gluten? I think I may have food allergies, as I think many of us here probably do.

      There are times I'd rather feel hungover than the way I feel right now. Tired and unmotivated to work. I guess I haven't had too many hungover days the past year or more because my body is so used to the booze.

      To me that was normal. To anyone else, that is so NOT normal; that is, feeling better after a night of drinking than feeling worse like I did yesterday and today.

      Doesn't help that it's muggy and rainy here on the East Coast, USA, and I want crisp, bright fall days, with all the pretty colors of autumn, like a crisp, cold, colorful apple.

      Still very troubled over Clearhead247. I let these things get to me real bad. As do missing people (kids, young adults, etc).

      But yes, I do take care of myself more! Teeth brushing is a big one!
      I will be sober so I can be clear and remember being a mommy and so I can be in the best place God wants to place me. I will be here! now! FREE! 12.5mg Topamax AM&PM, Ativan until safe from withdrawal syndrome & for anxiety. Thank God I Am Done!

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        #4
        Day 4 - What I notice

        Hi Stumpy and Rainy. I have been taking calms forte since Monday til last night. Thought Advil PM would work better. Wrong. I too woke up feeling groggy and out of sorts. I am not doing that anymore. From what I have read, it will balance out in time.
        Sorry about Clearheaded. Did you know her well? So sad. Just another reminder for me that I need to get my self together. Life is too short... Take care... And keep up the good work both of you. Thanx for posting back to me. It helps chatting wwith people who feel my pain.
        Shiner

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          #5
          Day 4 - What I notice

          Dark circles are disappearing and I feel more confident and proud of myself! Enough to keep me going for sure!
          "If you want something you've never had...you have to be willing to do something you've never done!"- unknown
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          Goal 1-30 days AF, 10/31
          Goal 2-51 days AF. 11/22
          Goal 3 - Moderation through December!

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            #6
            Day 4 - What I notice

            I hear ya Silver. Whatever it takes. Keep going.
            Shiner

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              #7
              Day 4 - What I notice

              Shiner, Today my GP told me that I was still going trough withdrawals, hence, no sleep. I said, what? It's been over a month with only three little slips. I was told my body must have been really addicted to the wine. I still can't believe what I have done to myself, all for wine. I have a sleep aide for the next 5 days.
              AF since 8/29/12 Goal 30 day-screwed up on day 9
              AF since 9/9/12- Goal 30 days
              STUMPY IS A LADY!

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                #8
                Day 4 - What I notice

                Make sense Stump. Guess I am in same boat. I hope the aides help you. I just keep thinking it will get better. But I am ok. Just takes time I guess. Good luck and let me know.
                Shiner

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                  #9
                  Day 4 - What I notice

                  Hi All,

                  Everytime I read a post, I feel like I have found my people and am not alone. I too thought tooth brushing was an option not worth getting out of bed for! More profoundly, I also feel better after drinking than not drinking. K9 posted a support thought a few days ago, think about puking when you think about white wine in the sun at a cafe. Well, its been many years since I puked. I can drink 2 bottles of wine, no hangover. And with chronic back pain and stress, alcohol made everything calm and peaceful, till I drifted off into a painless sleep.

                  Why am I giving it up again? Oh yeah, on Day 1, I copied down pages and pages of notes why it is worth giving up. But I can totally relate to the lack of physical cost, rather, physical reinforcement to drink. So my body and my AL mind are terrribly disappointed with me right now.
                  "It is easier to maintain than to start from the bottom again. I can't go back there." Byrdie

                  AF since Oct 2, 2012

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                    #10
                    Day 4 - What I notice

                    Cat. Isn't it crazy how we neglect the important stuff as we soak up the poison? Geez I feel so sorry for what I have put my body through. Can't repair it in a day though. So day1 is a great place to be. I am on day 5 and I swear, today is a great day. I feel good. But I know it is going to be a rollercoaster ride. Ivan just glad I am not alone. Look forward to getting to know all of you better.
                    Shiner

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