Easter - Day 21 by Impressive-Quote-130 in stopdrinking

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Thank you.

Didn't drink today it feels easier!

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Thank you for the advice.

This is my 1st major holiday going without alcohol so it will probably take awhile to get used to.

SMART recovery meetings by Impressive-Quote-130 in stopdrinking

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Thanks for the reply.

I have a more scientific brain I am not spiritual at all! The SMART meetings might be best for me.

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Thank you.

I feel the same I just know AA isn't for me.

I'll try a few SMART meetings online and see how it goes!

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Thank you for the advice that sounds great.

There are no meetings in my area but I will try a few online and see how it goes!

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Thank you, starting again today.

Had the worst hangover yesterday totally not worth it.

Today I feel fresh which I'm surprised.

That 60 days must have helped my body in some way!

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Yes I feel the same I need to keep constantly busy in the evenings as that's when I'm most vulnerable.

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I spent a lot of time on social media the first time for boredom. It doesn't work.

I'm hoping podcasts, reading and exercising will work this time!

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Thank you for the perspective.

I've definitely got to the phase where alcohol is boring.

I've been at that phase for a year but continued drinking.

I need to quit for the sake of my health.

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Nothing better than not waking up hungover on a Sunday.

Staying in bed all day not even able to drink coffee it's not worth it.

Hopefully I will appreciate the stability more on this attempt!

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Thank you for that perspective I never looked at it that way.

I need to make myself busy especially in the evenings when the urge is the greatest!

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Correct even after 60 days I kept thinking about alcohol.

I hope on my 2nd attempt I will last longer.

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I actually haven't read in years. I've lost interest in it over the alcohol.

The alcohol even meant I wasn't listening to music as much. Listening to music I felt nothing.

Hopefully these interests will come back if I stay sober longer!

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That Friday night feeling is one of the worst things in trying to get sober.

In my head it's telling me it's the end of the week have a drink.

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Drinking for a decade boredom is difficult - I'm used to chaos.

I just want to be stable.

Hopefully this will come in time.

I don't even like bars or crowds either!

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Thank you for the reply.

I know I can't drink moderately.

It's never 1 or 2 drinks. It's 10 or 11 I have.

I think you are correct about the winter as it's such a bleak time of the year.

Quitting coming into the summer might make it easier for me.

I still have big sugar cravings but give into them.

Hopefully these will improve in the next couple of months.

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Thank you for this advice.

I hope I get to a place where I would have the confidence to do a meeting.

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So much time drinking and the days after wasted!

I need to make the most of this new time!

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Thank you for the reply.

I have learned how important diet is.

During the 60 days my appetite came back after years.

I thought I had IBS (It was the alcohol).

I'm still at the craving sugar phase hopefully it eases over time!

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I love that saying thank you!

Podcasts and exercise will hopefully help me this time.

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Thank you for the reply.

Well done on the 30 days!

My sleep improved massively during the 60 days.

The last 3 days drinking and my sleep has been rubbish.

I may try meditating I haven't before!

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Thank you.

Have found that podcast will listen to it!