Detox And Sandyroe

[nailedit]

Just realised that Ive been out of detox exactly a week today. Thats 13 days sober (dont count the first day as i was twice over the drink drive limit on my first day in) this first week out has flown by.

Have been following Sandys post about his own struggles with alcohol for some time and then read that he has been 3 month sober.

Sandy, if you see this post, just want to say thank you for the inspiration. I think that only one addict to another can truly appriciate hearing that its possible to stay clean despite daily temptation/cravings

And thank you for all the support of ABers who were supportive of us both during our trials.

 

 

 

[seekeerz]

Both of you are an inspiration to us all - courage and determination in a situation where it must be so easy to just shrug your shoulders and say 'whatever' !!
For one, I'm very proud of you both and wish you the very best 😊

[wolf63]

😀congratulations to both of you.

I think that Sandy is now addicted to fizzy water.

You have both been much stronger that you thought was possible.

[rowanwitch]

With so much happening,  it's a brilliant start.

[Giggsie]

Well done nailedit and sandy stick with it you'll get there and feel better of it. 

[sandyRoe]

I'm surprised and a bit embarrassed that I could be seen as an inspiration.

I mentioned earlier here in AB that I got very depressed following a change in my health.  I started drinking heavily and came to feel that it was killing me.  

I made several attempts to stop, all unsuccessful.

It wasn't until friends invited me to go to Spain with them at the start of September that I began to get a grip on it.

They didn't drink, out of consideration for me I think, and we settled for alcohol free beer with our supper.  

The month we were there gave me a good start and I've managed to stay sober since.

I think we all need to be aware of trigger events. Last Friday I'd arranged to meet a friend for lunch.  I'd forgotten there was a bus strike that day and couldn't get a taxi.  I phoned my friend and told her I needed to cancel.  Sitting at home I felt frustrated and angry and the thought of a drink was very strong.  Instead, I went to bed for a few hours.

Anyone who struggles with addiction knows that one day at a time is all we can hope for.

I wish, peace, tranquility, and sobriety to anyone who reads this.

[Smowball]

Well done  to both of you - absolutely amazing!! x

[Peter Pedant]

well done bofe !

[Barsel]

Congrats to both of you.

Nailedit, it's good that the first week has flown by and Sandy, I like that instead of being tempted to have a drink, you went to bed for a couple of hours.

Do you both have a strategy for dealing with Christmas when even people who don't drink tend to have a few?

 

 

 

 

 

[roopower]

This is what AB is for - supporting each other in whatever ways necessary. It's great to read the posts offering guidance and support to each other from so many. Well done nailedit and sandy. I'm lucky that I don't have an addictive personality but can recognise that identifying troublespots before they arrive is a huge asset. Not long to go until the new year- new year, new challenges but a new way of life. 

[jourdain2]

We're all carrying on suopporting you both as well as we can from behind our  keyboards.  You and Sandy are doing the hardwork - and doing it so well.  Just keep going, both.👍

[Lie-in King]

A nice thread & my best wishes to both nailedit & Sandy for the future - well done! 😊

[nailedit]

Sandy, glad you seen the post mate

//I'm surprised and a bit embarrassed that I could be seen as an inspiration//

Well dont be. That you have been sober for 3 months certainly gave me hope although must admit to been a bit envious that you did your 'detox' in spain and I did mine on a clinical ward 😂

//Do you both have a strategy for dealing with Christmas when even people who don't drink tend to have a few?//

I once did a completly sober Christmas and New Year many years ago. Having said that, I was in prison at the time....

Personaly I dont see Christmas as any different from any other day. Im surrounded by alcohol everywhere I go anyway, virtually every supermarket, corner shop etc its on display. Just remind myself that if take a drink, the drink is going to take me (again)

The only thing that is going to bother me a bit over Christmas is that Im in court on 2 Jan and in breach of a conditional discharge as well. But as Sandy pointed out, one day at a time.

[nailedit]

And thanks for all encouraging replies as usual, much appriciated.

[roopower]

As you said, nailedit, one day at a time. I don't know much about our judiciary system but surely the strides you are taking will be looked on  favourably on Jan 2nd. I would like to think so. For a completely different reason, bad hip, wobbly enough without adding alcohol, I haven't touched any for twelve months now and am not sure I'm going to bother. My new tipple is lime and soda, no ice, and I really prefer it - especially when I see how much I pay for it in comparison to any alcohol. 

[netibiza]

Well done to you both.