One month sober today

[ColtonWrites]

So I'm new here and nobody knows me, but I realized that today marks one month since I had an alcoholic drink.
Its been a hard journey but I am getting better every day. And I had no idea that drinking as much as I was had blocked me both from writing and from enjoying others' writing. I've written about 100k words in the last month.
Now, if my brain could just work on re-learning how sleeping and eating works without alcohol and pot (gave that up about 2 weeks ago when I realized I was just substituting it for drinking) I would be all set! (I went to bed at 9:30 pm with a cold. Its 3 am and I am wide awake.)

 

[Terrylipstick]

Great job. Keep it up. Life is so much better. Trust me, it gets easier. There are always temptations, but stay strong.

 

[BillyWalrus]

Congratulations! I know it's not easy. Just take it day by day.

 

[AG31]

So I'm new here and nobody knows me, but I realized that today marks one month since I had an alcoholic drink.
Its been a hard journey but I am getting better every day. And I had no idea that drinking as much as I was had blocked me both from writing and from enjoying others' writing. I've written about 100k words in the last month.
Now, if my brain could just work on re-learning how sleeping and eating works without alcohol and pot (gave that up about 2 weeks ago when I realized I was just substituting it for drinking) I would be all set! (I went to bed at 9:30 pm with a cold. Its 3 am and I am wide awake.)

Congratulations!!!!

 

[strongnsensual]

Congratulations! This is a Big Deal!

Regarding sleeping, try a hard workout about an hour before bed.

 

[BVVRG]

Well done. One day at a time.

Regarding sleep maybe look into some magnesium before bed?

 

[eaee]

Well done!!! A Bill W club might help.

 

[TinaG_2023]

So I'm new here and nobody knows me, but I realized that today marks one month since I had an alcoholic drink.
Its been a hard journey but I am getting better every day. And I had no idea that drinking as much as I was had blocked me both from writing and from enjoying others' writing. I've written about 100k words in the last month.
Now, if my brain could just work on re-learning how sleeping and eating works without alcohol and pot (gave that up about 2 weeks ago when I realized I was just substituting it for drinking) I would be all set! (I went to bed at 9:30 pm with a cold. Its 3 am and I am wide awake.)

Congratulations!!One day at a time is what my dad always says. He has like three + years of one days!

 

[pussyhammer2021]

Congrats...that is a HUGE step forward. I wish u continued success

 

[ColtonWrites]

Well done. One day at a time.

Regarding sleep maybe look into some magnesium before bed?

I havent tried magnesium...I take melatonin and I wonder if coming awake 5-6 hours later is that wearing off.

Well done!!! A Bill W club might help.

I attended something called SMART last week - going back on Wednesday. I'm very much not into the "higher power" thing, and SMART is supposed to be more science- and evidence-based rather than philosophical.

 

[Britva415]

It gets better. And you don't have to believe in a higher power to take it one day at a time.

 

[CarlyAnn]

Congratulations

As far as sleeping goes:

Try reading a book.
Do NOT leave the TV on as a sleep aide.
I sometimes use a sound machine. Ocean and Rain sounds work best for me.

Good luck

 

[NOBGE]

So I'm new here and nobody knows me, but I realized that today marks one month since I had an alcoholic drink.
Its been a hard journey but I am getting better every day. And I had no idea that drinking as much as I was had blocked me both from writing and from enjoying others' writing. I've written about 100k words in the last month.
Now, if my brain could just work on re-learning how sleeping and eating works without alcohol and pot (gave that up about 2 weeks ago when I realized I was just substituting it for drinking) I would be all set! (I went to bed at 9:30 pm with a cold. Its 3 am and I am wide awake.)

Congratulations. Keep up the good work.

 

[KatieKulka32]

Congratulations Colton. We're all here for you. Here's to next month. And the one after.

 

[Not Normal]

Congratulations! It's not an easy thing. Good for you.

 

[fool4u]

Well done.

 

[ColtonWrites]

Thanks everyone for all the support. It's been a tough week (my wife needed a hospital visit and we've all got colds) but I'm getting through. Taking it one day at a time as everyone says.

 

[saintcero]

Happy for you Colton. Keep being strong. No highs too high and no lows too low.

 

[JoeBeans2751]

GOOD FOR YOU!!! One day at time!!!

 

[Graybear1826]

Well done sir! Hoping the colds have passed an your wife's health has improved.

 

[lifeis2short2b]

Way to go !
I also at times wake up in the middle of the night wide awake. Usually I have something on my mind. It sometimes helps when I write stuff down. Maybe you can write down parts of a story your working on ?

 

[ColtonWrites]

Wish I had better news. Chugged a nip of whiskey on the fucking street at 9 am.
That must've been a sight - I'm in an embroidered sweater, nails done, beard trimmed, brass-handle gentleman's walking cane. Sucking cheap whiskey in front of the grocery store.
what the fuck even am I.

cycle of recovery. I can come back around. but right now I hate it.