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9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3

Thank you for the messages. Yesterday was Day 1 and I managed to exceed my goal!! I did have very high anxiety and depression but was able to pay more attention to my thought patterns and the thought/situation triggers at the time I was craving a drink. A few things that were very helpful from this site:

Typing out my goals and I was able to remind myself during times of desire to drink yesterday. I wrote them down on a paper that I kept in my pocket. I lost count of how many times I looked at it and repeated the goals out loud.

I used the "wait 15min before you drink to let the craving pass". This helped a lot and forgot about my craving many times....hours went by and it was one of the longest days of my entire life..lol.

Keeping a journal also helped since I was able to map out the details on my mood and look at the bigger picture..the damage I am doing to my health, not to mention the bad things that have happened while under the influence.

Day 2 here we go!~

9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11212

Welcome CrystalClear,

I am glad you found us. What has motivated you to come here today?

Ashley, Health Educator

Here to help :)

9 years ago +1 +1 / -0 347

Congrats to both of you. You are right, this site a lot. Another member of this site started our "Day1" on the same day as well. I do not think we have the same goals but they are close and it really helps that there is someone you communicate with COMPLETE honesty because you have no idea who they are but know the most important thing, they are feeling your pains and are struggling right there with you!

Good luck and take it day to day or hour to hour if needed!

9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 59

Congrats to you!!! I'm also new. I am on day 3. I always hated waking in the morning with that hangover. I also felt such guilt in the mornings. We both have the opportunity to begin our lives again. This site is so helpful. I've read and read. When I get jittery, I jump on here. Best of luck on your journey. It truly is a day at a time, a hour at a time. Blessings!!

9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3

I am happy that I stumbled upon this online support site. I am looking forward to reading other posts and also sharing my progress. This is my first day without alcohol. My day is half over and I am counting down the hours so I can wake up without an emotional hangover for the first time in months.

One day at a time (one hour at a time),

CrystalClear

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