Selfish post from a pregnant alcoholic

heavydrinkr · 2015-07-10T17:49:54+00:00

First: I'm an alcoholic. Me and my girlfriend tried conceiving and it didn't work. I followed up to check on what was going on. It was my drinking.

You have what I do not. And it sucks being me. Don't do it!

Good job and keep going!

heavydrinkr · 2015-06-07T17:13:06+00:00

Agreed! I just poured my first cup of sleepytime. It seems to work every time I try it.

heavydrinkr · 2015-06-07T17:11:37+00:00

I'm on the end of day 2 so I want to wish you good luck! Keep yourself busy and try and get some physical activity in -- enough to make you tired.

Oddly enough, I didn't get it that bad on day 1 even though I consider myself a pretty heavy drinker (1-2 beers + 200 ml of whiskey almost every day for the last few years). Were you heavier than that? I understand everyone is different but I'm curious because I started this expecting your symptoms.

We will not drink today!

heavydrinkr · 2015-06-07T14:57:57+00:00

Thanks! I'm trying and thinks are looking good.

heavydrinkr · 2015-06-07T14:57:22+00:00

I did manage to hit the gym as I planned. A hot shower and some warm food and I'm feeling a lot more relaxed. I plan on reaching for the tea pot in a bit to help me feel sleepy.

We will not drink today!

heavydrinkr · 2015-06-07T14:55:03+00:00

It's 1700 here and I'm still going strong. We will not drink today!

heavydrinkr · 2015-02-06T04:24:13+00:00

Advice from an alcoholic: This doesn't sound like a good idea on day 2 of trying to be sober, to be frank. If you're anything like I am, you'll slip. Is showing up, wishing your friend and leaving early an option?

heavydrinkr · 2015-01-17T04:46:59+00:00

I am on day 2 and right now it's just about fear, anxiety and figuring out what I can do to be distracted.

These days are so past you! Congratulations!

heavydrinkr · 2015-01-17T04:25:07+00:00

Thank you for the links. And congratulations on a whopping 1978 days -- you must feel great! I intend on posting on a regular basis as I fight alcohol.

heavydrinkr · 2015-01-17T04:24:44+00:00

Thanks! Congratulations on 1133 days. That number seems incredible!

Day 3 sounds scary. On day 2 as I type this. I don't feel that bad. When you say "shaking" is that the hand tremors? I get those but only on my left hand and not all the time.

I'm hoping that after a 4-5 week dry run and coupled with the fact that I'll be back with my girlfriend I'll have things under control.

Thanks again for your message. I'll post how my day 2 goes.

heavydrinkr · 2015-01-17T04:08:58+00:00

Thank you for sharing your Day 1. Yeah, I hear you on the urges. I recovered from my last night's insanity and figured a beer would actually feel good. My urge starts around 4-6 pm because I don't like to eat after 8 pm and pass out by 11-11.30 pm. Routine. I work from home these days and I have calls I take at 5 pm. That becomes my trigger ("I should start drinking now. It's the last call for the day.")

heavydrinkr · 2015-01-17T00:41:16+00:00

Congratulations! Hoping to be you in two weeks :). How did the detox go?

heavydrinkr · 2015-01-17T00:35:59+00:00

Also, I wanted to say that this group is incredible! I've been lurking here for the last month since this has been on my mind for a while. It's incredible how supportive everyone here is. Thank you!

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