Today is Day 30!

[cork712]

Well, this is the longest stretch in 4 years off of Fioriect. My migraines spiked right after stopping and then I haven't had any the rest of the month. Eating, sleeping, and energy levels are all normal. Each day is it's own little roller coaster--some good parts and frustrating parts. The trick is dealing with the tough stuff without being numbed out. Sometimes I just have to do a quick run, do deep breathing, or some chore to distract myself. It feels good to watch funny movies and laugh with my kids again, have energy to do something with them and not just get through the day. When I quit alcohol over 20 years ago, I remember how much extra time there seemed to be and that's true with this. Got aftercare going for support too. I don't have a lot of advice as yet, still have plenty of work to do! But once the physical stuff calms down, the mental part comes in. Use this group, help from people on it, go to a meeting &/or therapist. Just take each day in little parts! It is definitely worth the effort for yourself and loved ones.

[PorVida]

Congrats, 30 days a huge accomplishment.  Be very proud of yourself, many try but few achieve what you have done!

[BarbRTR]

Congrats and enjoy your outing!!

[clean_in_ks]

You sound GRREAT!!  Happy 30 days to you!!

[cork712]

Thanks for the encouragement everyone! Going to celebrate by taking my kids to do something fun since today is a holiday for them too. I am definitely keeping my guard up this time. As I've read here: 1 is too many, and 1,000 never enough. Using ends up the same every time. Has taken me a while for that to sink in!

[YesLife4Me]

Standing ovation for you girl!!   You have come along ways.   Protect your clean time with all you have.   Glad you are enjoying life again.  You sound great!!  

[toothfairie]

congrats on 30 days!  that's a great achievement!  just keep on going!  you are doing great!  

[Sweetness91]

Congrats on 30 days!!! I'm so jealous! Lol. You really do deserve to give yourself a pat on the back...or a new pair of shoes...hehehe. I told my husband that I AM rewarding myself with something I want or need for every 30 days of sobriety. Another 8 days and I'll have those new white Nike Shox I've been wanting. Lol.

You're doing great!! Theres nothing to stop you now :)

[Pat1956100]

Congrats on 30 days.  I know how hard you have worked for this.  I am so happy for you and it sounds like you have a good plan in place.  Hurray!!!!