7 months sober 🚶🏾*♂️

Introvrtd1 · Aug 01, 2021 at 04:44 PM

Still going….This was the point I relapsed back in 2016. Made it seven months before I figured I was so called “cured” and could handle drinking moderately. Guess I enjoyed it to much back then when bingeing on weekends became daily drinking ☹️

Don’t plan to see those days ever again. Onwards to further milestones and that major 1 YEAR mark.

One day at a time 😐

GypsyButterfly · Aug 01, 2021 at 07:29 PM

@Introvrtd1

You've made it this far. One day at a time. It's a blessing. You've got this.

Soupe du jour · Aug 02, 2021 at 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Introvrtd1

Still going….This was the point I relapsed back in 2016. Made it seven months before I figured I was so called “cured” and could handle drinking moderately. Guess I enjoyed it to much back then when bingeing on weekends became daily drinking ☹️

Don’t plan to see those days ever again. Onwards to further milestones and that major 1 YEAR mark.

One day at a time 😐

Congrats on this! I have a bit of understanding of such a journey.

splitimage · Aug 02, 2021 at 06:37 AM

Congratulations. It's hard work, but worth it. Glad you're determined not to relapse again. Keep it up one day at a time.

VabGirl · Aug 02, 2021 at 06:54 AM

You are awesome!!! You should be so proud.

lizardlady · Aug 02, 2021 at 07:09 AM

Congratulations!

downandlonely · Aug 02, 2021 at 07:34 AM

Congrats Intro! I am confident you can do this.

mote.of.soul · Aug 02, 2021 at 07:40 AM

Good on you @Introvrtd1, it's already an awesome achievement. Every day counts. 🙏🙏🙏

Werewoman · Aug 02, 2021 at 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Introvrtd1

Still going….This was the point I relapsed back in 2016. Made it seven months before I figured I was so called “cured” and could handle drinking moderately. Guess I enjoyed it to much back then when bingeing on weekends became daily drinking ☹️

Don’t plan to see those days ever again. Onwards to further milestones and that major 1 YEAR mark.

One day at a time 😐

I've been where you are. In my case it took several attempts before I was successful but it's been roughly 5 years and I don't crave alcohol at all. I go to bars occasionally with my girlfriends. I'm automatically the designated driver. Lol!
It holds no power over me anymore and that is one helluva great feeling.
Keep doing what you're doing. I assume you have a sponsor or some other support person. Listen to them. Your perception could be warped. Mine sure was for a while.

Introvrtd1 · Aug 04, 2021 at 05:37 PM

Aaaaand the sugar battle continues 😫

Werewoman · Aug 07, 2021 at 09:41 AM

@Introvrtd1

How are you doing? Still sober I hope. The sugar crush should have subsided by now, I hope. Sobriety is hard. Death is even worse. That thought helped me get sober.

Introvrtd1 · Aug 07, 2021 at 03:32 PM

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@Introvrtd1

How are you doing? Still sober I hope. The sugar crush should have subsided by now, I hope. Sobriety is hard. Death is even worse. That thought helped me get sober.

Still sober….7 months, one week now…yeah sugar still kinda kicks my butt but Im cutting back slowly but surely 😞

Werewoman · Aug 07, 2021 at 08:54 PM

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Still sober….7 months, one week now…yeah sugar still kinda kicks my butt but Im cutting back slowly but surely 😞

Sounds like you're doing good. It's normal to gain some weight because your metabolism gets confused I think. It took me about 4 months at the gym 3 times a week to get back my normal weight.

Introvrtd1 · Aug 08, 2021 at 06:38 PM

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Sounds like you're doing good. It's normal to gain some weight because your metabolism gets confused I think. It took me about 4 months at the gym 3 times a week to get back my normal weight.

Yeah I’m down 40 pounds so far…Still getting there…Working towards that one year sober mark and more weight loss. Looking for at least another 30 pounds by December 🤞🏾

downandlonely · Aug 08, 2021 at 06:47 PM

Great job!

Introvrtd1 · Aug 11, 2021 at 05:49 PM

223 Days…Recovery has been really slow, but still moving forward. Still walking….10,000 steps a day minimum but I usually get in around 12-14,000. Mostly finish up after work.

Sleep still not perfect but I’ll get some good nights once in a while. Feel like I have to keep moving so the nervous energy doesn’t set in.

Things would be better once I get control of these sugar binges. Even with the low to no sugar foods I eat, I tend to overindulge. Sigh…. 😩

Better than drinking I guess 😞

downandlonely · Aug 11, 2021 at 06:11 PM

That's amazing you get that many steps. My average is around 3k.

sarahsweets · Aug 12, 2021 at 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Introvrtd1

Still going….This was the point I relapsed back in 2016. Made it seven months before I figured I was so called “cured” and could handle drinking moderately. Guess I enjoyed it to much back then when bingeing on weekends became daily drinking ☹️

Don’t plan to see those days ever again. Onwards to further milestones and that major 1 YEAR mark.

One day at a time 😐

Congrats @Introvrtd1 staying sober is no easy feat especially considering what the world is like now. on 12/12 I will have 9 years.

Buffy01 · Aug 12, 2021 at 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Introvrtd1

Still going….This was the point I relapsed back in 2016. Made it seven months before I figured I was so called “cured” and could handle drinking moderately. Guess I enjoyed it to much back then when bingeing on weekends became daily drinking ☹️

Don’t plan to see those days ever again. Onwards to further milestones and that major 1 YEAR mark.

One day at a time 😐

Congratulations 🎈🎊.

Introvrtd1 · Aug 18, 2021 at 02:35 PM

Been getting these weird insomnia nights where I wake up in the wee hours of the night the past couple days….

Also felt a bit anxious on my drives to work.

Ugh….Glad its been nothing like the days past when I felt like crap the morning after a heavy binger. ☹️

230 days

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Introvrtd1 Member Member Since Jan 2014 Location: USA Posts: 277 10 61 hugs given	Aug 18, 2021 at 02:35 PM #20 Been getting these weird insomnia nights where I wake up in the wee hours of the night the past couple days…. Also felt a bit anxious on my drives to work. Ugh….Glad its been nothing like the days past when I felt like crap the morning after a heavy binger. ☹️ 230 days
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