7 days sober

Mikey · 02-28-2011, 08:26 AM

Well not exactly sober, but no alcohol.

I haven't had a drink since sunday the 20th.

So today will be a full week that I haven't had a drink.

The first 3 days were hell but I had a handful of valiums and some clonazepam that helped lots.

Since then there's been lots of ups and downs...alot of downs. I don't exactly know how to handle sobriety, I mean I haven't been sober for 5 days straight in over 5 years and now I'm at a week.

Oh and there's temptation everywhere, every time I get pissed off or feel a certain feeling it triggers that 'fiending' feeling. There's triggers everywhere, Yahooka was one of them because I used to just sit here drink and write random shit, so I haven't checked in during that first tough week.

There were alot of times where I really almost gave in but what helped me get through it is telling myself that tomorrow I'd be starting all over again. If I made it to day 2...day..3....day 4 why make it day 1 tomorrow?

It's really weird not drinking, I feel bored with life and apathetic at times but really happy at other times, a kinda happy I haven't felt in a long time.

I don't know where I'm going with this, I'm not saying I'll never drink again or anything like that but I'm definitely taking a break for now.

PS I had my first solid poop in like 5 years!!!

**SageTree** · 02-28-2011, 08:36 AM

HEY MIKEY!!!!!!

Other than Charlies comment at the end.... this is sorta how hearing from you feels.

YouTube - Peanuts Dance to "Linus & Lucy"

Journey's are one step at a time, so day to day, min. to min even.... it sounds like you're super aware of how you are feeling. Breaks are good.

I missed ya', but I completely understand how 'Hooka is part of a routine.

&

SageTree

adventure · 02-28-2011, 08:48 AM

Congrats Mikey,
you must feel great, I mean physically, no gut rot, no more shakes or sweats! Rock on so proud of you

farmergiles · 02-28-2011, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikey

PS I had my first solid poop in like 5 years!!!

Yay

!

Best of luck man.

Sugar420 · 02-28-2011, 09:12 AM

oh keep at it mikey! keep smokin ganja and stay strong you wont be sorry! just keep resist temptation and JahJah bless you !!

The Rev · 02-28-2011, 09:41 AM

Congrats, man! That first week is supposed to be the biggest hurdle. Are you taking in any meetings or anything like that?

The Rev

Mikey · 02-28-2011, 09:52 AM

Thanks for all the support guys!

And Rev no, I'm not going to meetings, I live in a really small community (about 2,000 people) and everybody knows everybody and I have a stepson who goes to school here so if I were to go to AA it'd spread like wildfire and everybody would judge us (even more then they already do because we are young parents and look different) as parents.

But so far I'm feeling good, my hands still shake a little if I'm not doing anything.

One day at a time, again thanks guys!

The Rev · 02-28-2011, 10:42 AM

Check out SoberRecovery forums online. It's kind of the next best thing to going to meetings, but it's anonymous.

The Alcoholism and Addictions Help Forums- by SoberRecovery.com

The Rev

**SageTree** · 02-28-2011, 10:47 AM

thanks Rev, I was going to put that in the links resources but someone already did.

SageTree

Roach · 02-28-2011, 01:37 PM

Good for you Mikey.

I've been nonalcohol for well over 12 years ...you loose count after a couple years of lifestyle change.

**mothernature** · 02-28-2011, 02:40 PM

Stay strong. You can do it. You deserve a better life and so does your family.

Captain Cannabis · 02-28-2011, 03:22 PM

shit dude that is awesome.

Rubix · 02-28-2011, 07:07 PM

awesome job Mikey. Stay strong!

Xil · 02-28-2011, 07:44 PM

congrats man. please remember two things:
You are a good person whether sober or not. When your sober your a better person to everyone else though (especially kids, even if they dont know...they know)
If worst comes to worst and you fall off the wagon just get right back up. never let wallowing in failure become an excuse to keep fucking yourself over.

i'm happy for you man. it sucks at first but as you go doors will open and a new light will shine :bighug:

source: AA and having too many addict friends

myxomatosis · 02-28-2011, 08:29 PM

Definitely a big move in the right direction. Proud of you brother. Keep it up.

**SageTree** · 03-01-2011, 05:58 AM

go mikey go mikey go mikey

WOOP WOOP!!!!

**Mafoo** · 03-01-2011, 10:44 AM

keep it up man, the drink is just a poison

Jenna_Grows · 03-01-2011, 05:50 PM

That's great Mikey. Congratulations!

Mikey · 03-02-2011, 11:48 AM

thanks so much for the good vibes guys
i'm really feeling them

turmaline · 03-02-2011, 02:36 PM

Keep reaching out. Especially when you feel the need...

02-28-2011, 08:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mikey Seasoned YaHookan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: gulf islands bc Posts: 7,443 Thanks: 1,144 Thanked 2,246 Times in 1,475 Posts	7 days sober Well not exactly sober, but no alcohol. I haven't had a drink since sunday the 20th. So today will be a full week that I haven't had a drink. The first 3 days were hell but I had a handful of valiums and some clonazepam that helped lots. Since then there's been lots of ups and downs...alot of downs. I don't exactly know how to handle sobriety, I mean I haven't been sober for 5 days straight in over 5 years and now I'm at a week. Oh and there's temptation everywhere, every time I get pissed off or feel a certain feeling it triggers that 'fiending' feeling. There's triggers everywhere, Yahooka was one of them because I used to just sit here drink and write random shit, so I haven't checked in during that first tough week. There were alot of times where I really almost gave in but what helped me get through it is telling myself that tomorrow I'd be starting all over again. If I made it to day 2...day..3....day 4 why make it day 1 tomorrow? It's really weird not drinking, I feel bored with life and apathetic at times but really happy at other times, a kinda happy I haven't felt in a long time. I don't know where I'm going with this, I'm not saying I'll never drink again or anything like that but I'm definitely taking a break for now. PS I had my first solid poop in like 5 years!!! __________________ RIP Gov

02-28-2011, 08:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
adventure Adventure its good Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 4,742 Thanks: 1,852 Thanked 1,467 Times in 1,093 Posts	Congrats Mikey, you must feel great, I mean physically, no gut rot, no more shakes or sweats! Rock on so proud of you __________________ Coming Full Range

02-28-2011, 09:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
The Rev Clear Light Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: In my head, somewhere. Posts: 17,867 Thanks: 5,019 Thanked 5,421 Times in 2,865 Posts	Congrats, man! That first week is supposed to be the biggest hurdle. Are you taking in any meetings or anything like that? The Rev __________________ Budforce - My Friend August 29, 1973- May 25, 2012

02-28-2011, 09:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
Mikey Seasoned YaHookan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: gulf islands bc Posts: 7,443 Thanks: 1,144 Thanked 2,246 Times in 1,475 Posts	Thanks for all the support guys! And Rev no, I'm not going to meetings, I live in a really small community (about 2,000 people) and everybody knows everybody and I have a stepson who goes to school here so if I were to go to AA it'd spread like wildfire and everybody would judge us (even more then they already do because we are young parents and look different) as parents. But so far I'm feeling good, my hands still shake a little if I'm not doing anything. One day at a time, again thanks guys! __________________ RIP Gov

02-28-2011, 10:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
The Rev Clear Light Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: In my head, somewhere. Posts: 17,867 Thanks: 5,019 Thanked 5,421 Times in 2,865 Posts	Check out SoberRecovery forums online. It's kind of the next best thing to going to meetings, but it's anonymous. The Alcoholism and Addictions Help Forums- by SoberRecovery.com The Rev __________________ Budforce - My Friend August 29, 1973- May 25, 2012

02-28-2011, 09:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
Sugar420 Freedom Bird Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 6,138 Thanks: 41 Thanked 183 Times in 733 Posts	oh keep at it mikey! keep smokin ganja and stay strong you wont be sorry! just keep resist temptation and JahJah bless you !!

02-28-2011, 10:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
SageTree ~Kalyāṇa-mitrā~ Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: In Love Posts: 23,414 Blog Entries: 26 Thanks: 13,070 Thanked 6,769 Times in 4,664 Posts	thanks Rev, I was going to put that in the links resources but someone already did. SageTree __________________ "What's oppressive is letting your life be confined by old definitions of what everything is." -Zen Meister my_scatterheart YaHooka is.... Cannabis lovers from around the world pulling up a comfy chair, picking up a vaporizer, a bong, a brownie, a pipe, or a joint, getting high, stoned, buzzed or healthy. Uniting our minds in conversation...While Portraying a Positive Image of marijuana and marijuana users to the world. Treat your fellow YaHookans with kindness,respect and tolerance.

02-28-2011, 01:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
Roach Victoria Aut Mors Join Date: Dec 1999 Posts: 7,184 Thanks: 2,372 Thanked 1,987 Times in 1,509 Posts	Good for you Mikey. I've been nonalcohol for well over 12 years ...you loose count after a couple years of lifestyle change. __________________ לזיין את הקופים

02-28-2011, 02:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
mothernature ancientbongmaster Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,232 Thanks: 1,201 Thanked 809 Times in 487 Posts	Stay strong. You can do it. You deserve a better life and so does your family.

02-28-2011, 03:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
Captain Cannabis safety word: more Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: m.i.a. Posts: 13,922 Thanks: 2,705 Thanked 3,174 Times in 1,812 Posts	shit dude that is awesome. __________________ fuck the monkeys

02-28-2011, 07:44 PM	#14 (permalink)
Xil OD'ing on sobriety Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mizzura Posts: 3,334 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,037 Thanked 1,158 Times in 717 Posts	congrats man. please remember two things: You are a good person whether sober or not. When your sober your a better person to everyone else though (especially kids, even if they dont know...they know) If worst comes to worst and you fall off the wagon just get right back up. never let wallowing in failure become an excuse to keep fucking yourself over. i'm happy for you man. it sucks at first but as you go doors will open and a new light will shine :bighug: source: AA and having too many addict friends __________________ "we'll show these fascists what a couple of hillbillies can do"

02-28-2011, 08:29 PM	#15 (permalink)
myxomatosis life is music Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: between a pair of headphones Posts: 3,917 Thanks: 1,027 Thanked 934 Times in 597 Posts	Definitely a big move in the right direction. Proud of you brother. Keep it up. __________________ oh sometimes the blues is just a passing bird and why can't that always be tossing aside from your birches crown just enough dark to see how you're the light over me last.fm blog deal (updated 12/22/11)

03-01-2011, 05:58 AM	#16 (permalink)
SageTree ~Kalyāṇa-mitrā~ Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: In Love Posts: 23,414 Blog Entries: 26 Thanks: 13,070 Thanked 6,769 Times in 4,664 Posts	go mikey go mikey go mikey WOOP WOOP!!!! __________________ "What's oppressive is letting your life be confined by old definitions of what everything is." -Zen Meister my_scatterheart YaHooka is.... Cannabis lovers from around the world pulling up a comfy chair, picking up a vaporizer, a bong, a brownie, a pipe, or a joint, getting high, stoned, buzzed or healthy. Uniting our minds in conversation...While Portraying a Positive Image of marijuana and marijuana users to the world. Treat your fellow YaHookans with kindness,respect and tolerance.

03-01-2011, 10:44 AM	#17 (permalink)
Mafoo nice daze Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: the anguish of anticipated transformation Posts: 5,975 Thanks: 3,776 Thanked 2,652 Times in 1,698 Posts	keep it up man, the drink is just a poison __________________ PLUR For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return

03-01-2011, 05:50 PM	#18 (permalink)
Jenna_Grows Old School Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 946 Thanks: 311 Thanked 315 Times in 191 Posts	That's great Mikey. Congratulations!

03-02-2011, 11:48 AM	#19 (permalink)
Mikey Seasoned YaHookan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: gulf islands bc Posts: 7,443 Thanks: 1,144 Thanked 2,246 Times in 1,475 Posts	thanks so much for the good vibes guys i'm really feeling them __________________ RIP Gov

03-02-2011, 02:36 PM	#20 (permalink)
turmaline hotdog! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: CANADA Posts: 1,674 Thanks: 513 Thanked 927 Times in 536 Posts	Keep reaching out. Especially when you feel the need...

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