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sober 30 days
Posted: May 18, 2011
I am celebrating 30 days of sobriety. I've been off benzos and booze for 30 days now and feeling okay. It's been a struggle, still have my cravings, dizziness comes on suddenly, but fighting through it, fighting it off. Gotta stay strong. I can't imagine being all alone, drunk and lonely all doped up. House is clean, fridge actually has food in it instead of beer and vodka. No pills except ibuprofen and some anti anxiety med, by prescription tho. my doc is sweet and was not judgmental or anything. so, yay for me!
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Yes, yay for you! Congratulations! - anonymous
[ In Reply To ..]I know there are alot of US on here. We don't talk about it! I am proud of you for bringing it up. Out of the mouths of babes! Feel free to email me so we can keep in touch. I have 6 months! Wouldn't that be a nice board here, a recovery board???
CONGRATULATIONS!!! - Jackie
[ In Reply To ..]While I haven't gone through it personally, I am the child of an alcoholic who eventually died of his disease.
You keep on girl!!! Be proud of your small steps and they will turn into larger ones! Pamper yourself today. :-)
sober 30 days - Grandma's Hands
[ In Reply To ..]Your victory really put a smile on my face. I had alcoholic parents who both died of alcohol-related and smoking-related illness and for whatever reason, your post made me smile. Congratulations. Believe me, you have given hope to a lot of people who read your post.
re: Sober - keekee
[ In Reply To ..]Congratulations. I absolutely know what a milestone that is, like the other poster said, there are probably a lot of us here. I've got a year behind me now, benzos, narcotics, cocaine, booze and pot. I also still "have my moments", but have a really great support system. I am 48 years old, look like I'm 60, but I think this will get better, and I made my bed... Lost my family and job after job.
I have a lot of anxiety and still struggle with depression. Doc doesn't want to give me meds, so I get counseling. My sister tells me to try St. John's Wort and ginko bilboa (sp...). I wonder if I should give that a try.
Has anyone had any luck with herbal supplements in regard to anxiety?
OP: Again, congratulations. Stay on this road. It leads to good places. My life is changing for good!
Way to go! - th
[ In Reply To ..]So proud of you! keep it up!!!
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