Hello, I'm new - 9 days sober
Hi all,
I joined 7cups to seek help for depression and panic episodes. The past month has been really difficult--I became acutely aware of certain unhealthy cycles. (Honestly, the past 4 years have been emotionally and physically devastating). I realized the tremendous negative effect alcohol has on my mental health and am 9 days sober. I hope to come here to maintain my sobriety.
My reasons for getting and staying free from alcohol:
1) I want to change and stop avoiding negative emotions. (I'm ready to process pain, grief, shame and to confront my anxiety.)
2) Physical health
3) Clarity
4) I want to renew joy and hope
Much love,
Ann
@Clumsyannie even though I don't know you, I am proud of you for taking this step. 9 days may not seem like a whole lot in comparison to months or even years, but it is huge to make it past the daily hurdles. Keep up the good work and stay strong.
@Jig0406
just wanted to let you know...... she may be at day 31 or 32 today.
Congratulations!
Welcome to the community
You need to start accepting the boredom and monotony.
Also, I feel if you want to remove one bad habit, add one good habit. I do mandalas after stopping my addiction. Stop hanging with those friends too who tempt you.
It takes around 9-10 weeks to stop getting the urges. Good luck!
@Clumsyannie
(((HUGS))) to Day 40
Promise.
@Clumsyannie
Hello, you’re doing awesome. It took me three times a rehab to do but it can be done when you’re ready. Please know that a slip up doesn’t have to be a relapse, it can just be a slip up. Keep moving forward you’ll get there.
@Clumsyannie congratulation on your sobriety! We all acknowledge it can be a journey. SO if you need someone to listen to you. I am here.
We're all rooting for you! Well done on your perseverance. And for sharing your updates with us here so transparently too!
@Clumsyannie
Congratulations!!! The struggle is real and can be very daunting. But The steps work if you work them and keep coming back!! We are all rooting for you!! You are doing Amazing!!!
@Clumsyannie
Hey Annie, Come back and talk to us kiddo. Good, Bad or Indifferent. Come Share your story and know that you need the support during hard times as well as being boosted during good times. It is an ongoing journey and it's good keep it alive because you are worth it and have a lot of support here.
Sharing your story can help others too.
We All Care, It Matters, It's OK 💗😊
You are so kind. Thank you for checking in. N.O.S.E. continues to be super helpful. Rough/busy few days (I did go into my head a bit and not reach out although I probably should have--homelife just gets very intense sometimes and I do tend to process everything internally) but I've been strong and today is day 45!!
Hope that you are doing well,
Much love,
Ann