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12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2606

Hello Isabelle,

Great post, congratulations on 26 smoke-free days. I would even recommend keep a diary or journal of your experiences. This would also serve as a reminder of the reasons you have made this decision...etc

Continue to push forward and keep us posted.

Samantha, Health Educator

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1562

Cool deal. Yes, the book called Alcoholics Anonymous states that:

Resentment is the "number one" offender. It destroys more alcoholics than anything else. From it stem all forms of spiritual disease, for we have been not only mentally and physically ill, we have been spiritually sick.

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12

26 days now. only a few more until i hit my first month. first month in two years. and although it hasn't been a complete walk in the park i have to say i am very proud of myself. i find once the cravings subside the only thing that really starts to eat away at me are my resentments. so with that i have decided to spend a little time with a.a. . it is amazing the support you find there, and it keeps me busy so i can stay focused on what's most important to me.. remembering my life and creating new memories.

im sleeping at least 8 hours a night now. i look great. and even though i have put on a couple extra pounds i am content with that because i have my health back. i just have to make good and sure to pause throughout my day and remind myself why i am doing this. i need to remind myself of how i felt that last day of drunkenness. i have to remind myself of why i came here, and why i need to stay sober. 26 days.

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 20

Good on you Isabelle, stay strong, stay focused, you are not alone here

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2606

Great update Isabelle! Continue to relish in your everyday successes and spread the motivation with your fellow members. What has helped you stay strong? What has been your main motivations?

Samantha, Health Educator

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12

ONE WEEK!!! WOO HOO!!

and i've never felt better.

i've found that with drastic life change, to be successful you need positive changes and positive reinforcement.

i'm healthy.

i'm glowing.

i'm sleeping, and reading, and meditating.

i'm NOT smoking!!

i'm exercising.

and... aside from the five pounds of smoking weight i've gained (my husband calls it five pounds of health)

i feel great! stay focused, stay busy, pray and meditate. that's what's worked for me. oh, and all of my lovely friends over in aa. good luck everyone!! this is only the beginning.

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12

hello samantha thank you for your response. things are good, only on day two but i feel very positive about the decision to make this change in my life. i have gone through all the reading in my toolbox and spent some time reading various posts in the forum last night. i was also able to find e aa where i have requested a temporary online sponsor to get me started on my steps. until i can find the courage in myself to go back into the rooms i find great comfort in online recovery and was also comforted to be able to find support right away. it's been 40 hours since my last drink and i have not yet had a cigarette today. i am a little frightened for work tonight, as it seems to be one of my biggest triggers. but i am working on stress management techniques and my coping plan. right now with my dui i am finding very hard to be mobile in the day because of our crappy weather, lack of transit and having a small child. all excuses, i know but i just found it amazing to find online support right away.. available 24 hours which is what i need. aa kept me sober for 18 months, it was my pride that got in the way. i will keep you posted on the changes in my life and appreciate any advice and words of wisdom you or fellow members have to share.

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2606

Hello Isabelle,

Welcome to the Alcohol Help Center and on congratulations on taking the first steps to getting the help you need.
Start working through program, a big component of it is learning about yourself so you can better understand your addiction.
Start reading through the forums. I think you'll find there are many people out there you can relate to. The forum is also full of advice and will offer you the wisdom of many diverse experiences in relation to alcohol addiction.
Check back soon and let us know how you're doing. We're always here to answer any questions you may have or to provide you with some feedback.

Samantha, Health Educator

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12

hello. i am new to this site (i hope i have posted this properly) just started using it today. drinking has caused a lot of problems for me lately. rocky marriage, dui, failed friendships, trouble concentrating and continued anxiety. i too have tried aa and found it was not the path for me, as i have trouble admitting in public a faulted pride. after six continued days of drinking i have decided i need a change. so i searched online and found this. right now, the most important things to me are fixing my health, my home life and my pride. i have decided that i am not a normal drinker and never will be and that the only way to change is to walk away completely. i want to provide my children with the proper tools to be successful in their decisions and know it will not happen if i continue this way. i have searched my soul for a way to feel satisfied in life, so that every time i want to relax, deal with stress, celebrate something or be happy, i don't turn to alcohol. i have spent my entire life thinking that i need to change my mental state to be happy and im tired. i am hoping that i find what i am looking for here and need to remind myself.. one day at a time.. one minute at a time. i am feeling positive about this. i have not had a drink today but i still feel sick to my gut. embarrassed, scared, frustrated and completely nervous. i also know that in order to make a change i need to be honest with myself. i am an alcoholic. and for years it has controlled my life. i don't want that anymore. today, i want something different.

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