Made my 30 days FINALLY

[jillian6]

I made it 30 days!  I just wanted to thank everyone who's pm'd me and responded to my posts.  I did  post something I just learned today in response to someone but I'd like to repeat it.  I saw my therapist today and I was complaining how tired I am and how I don't feel like doing anything.  I thought by this time I'd be back to my "old" self.  I did NOT know that when you use drugs, your brain stops producing whatever it's called that the drugs replace.  It makes SO much sense when I think about it.  I've used pills for so long to give me energy and get a lot of things done in a day so my brain isn't used to having to "do it's thing".

Next week my daughter graduates from college.  I haven't attended an "event" without using pills and being messed up in a long time.  I'm pretty nervous going straight but I can't miss her graduation.  For me, it  will be a real test.  If anyone has any suggestions on how to make it easier, I'd appreciate some advice.  Part of me is excited to go without pills and part of me is scared.  Think of me tonight - I'm taking 6 teenagers to "17 Again" (movie).  It's good for me to make plans with my kids because the one thing I won't do is let them down anymore.  I used to never want to drive with them in the car just in case something happened b/c I was so out of it on pills.

[Believer1179]

CONGRATS ON THE 30 DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WHAT A GREAT LIFE ACCOMPLISHMENT!!!!!!!!!!!

KEEPIT UP AND STAY POSITIVE.

What you talked about learning fromyour therapist and our brain is SOOOOOOOOOOOO very true!!!!!!!!! But now we are sober and can let our brains learn how to do those things without the stupid pills again.........just know that it wont happen fast. It will take lots of time!!!!!!!!!!  

I am going thru that very impatient time period right now.

ALSO CONGRATS ON YOUR DAUGHTER'S GRADUATION!!!! THAT SAYS A LOT ABOUT YOU BEING A GOOD MOTHER, THAT SHE HAS MADE SUCH A GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENT IN HER LIFE...

BE SO SO VERY PROUD RIGHT NOW.

:)
jen~

[avisg]

THAT IS GREAT KEEP IT UP!!!!!!!!

[beatingthis]

I got my dancing shoes on for you!!!!!!  Dancing on the East Coast!!

Congrads!!! Its a huge deal!! WOOOOO----HOOOO!!!


Terry

[goldenarm]

Congradulations, i cant wait to say that,,Its huge.....G

[10356]

Congratulations on 30 days. Whoo Hoo a month !  also your Daughter Graduating :) as for the graduation..  I also had this fear.. a Christmas party clean not even a drink.. I almost did not go as I thought oh goodness everyone will be sloshed and I will be straight.. I have never been good in large groups as it was.. it was a blast :) I did not crave neither drugs or booze.. so you see I think we build it up more in our brain and this causes us to get nervous.. be kind to yourself.. have fun and don't stress this is a joyful event :) Take care lesa