The First 7 Days

[Johnnyb]

Thats day 4 sorted and a 70K cycle to put me on a high.

[Jake.]

Well done on the cycle JohnnyB that’s great!

Good morning everyone

Day 3 today.

Yesterday was haard. I was craving badly. I almost went and bought vodka but i’m still here.

I feel even better today. Now i can’t let any complacency kick in.

How is everyone else today? X

[swordgirl.]

Well done for your strength and determination yesterday Jake

You sound in good form Johnny!

And well done to all Seveners

I’m still on a sober path. I did get a few thoughts/ memories yesterday, it’s almost like a muscle memory. The annoying thing is I got it as a result of attending peer support group They are a lovely bunch but I’m not sure if it’s the right fit for me. However it’s inevitable I will get these feelings at some point, perhaps it’s just me, not the group

[Johnnyb]

I feel your struggle Jake, i have been there many times. Thank you swordgirl. Day 5 kicking off. Its an early night for me, as club cycle in morning, up at 7am

[Joe B]

Hi all. Back again at another Day 1. Had a 3 day stretch a few weeks back.. but I have been talking myself into thinking it's ok if I don't drink so much. Have cut back and stopping after having a few. But not always.

So... I dumped it out, and going to try again. I have the book Quitting Drinking Now, I think it's t is called. Now if I can only find it. It's good to some of you who are keeping on going at this stopping thing. It is hard, I think and know, but not impossible.

Gonna keep on trying.

[Joe B]

Made it out to day 2. Gonna make it today. Starting to feel better already, slept better. No hangover tomorrow while driving to work in snow.

[martha]

Great stuff, Joe!

[Hopeful mum]

Glad you’re doing better Jake i had to go back on my diazepam because on day 6 the withdrawal symptoms got too much unfortunately but I haven’t had a drink for the past few days x

[Joe B]

Hi all. Another day done. Day 3 for me.

[Jake.]

Day 1. X

[Vertical Man]

Great to see you Jake and best wishes to all 7 dayers

[Jake.]

Thanks Steve

Day 2

[Jake.]

I had lunch around 12 then went to bed at 2. Not long woken up and i feel refreshed and more energetic.

I am taking another 2 meds for mood and sleep. I’m taking Amitriptyline as it makes me drowsy and quetiapine for my mood. I figure i’m still sober, even if having a bit of help from the meds.

I hope you all had a lovely day.

Jake

[Jake.]

Good morning all

Day 3

[Vertical Man]

Morning Jake: have a good day 3 my virtual friend

[martha]

Good morning all

Day 3

Morning Jake!

[Jake.]

Morning martha! Lovely to see you x

I had really vivid dreams last night. I dreamnt i was a TV presenter then that I was back in my Uni house lol.

I slept well. A bit too well. I took 75mg quetiapine and didn’t get to sleep until late so i woke up at 11am! That’s late for me.

How is everyone else? Are there any other 7 dayers here?

Jake x

[Kokoda]

Hey Jake,

Congrats on Day 3

Just popping in from the next thread to say hi and see you soon

Hope you have a nice day/night and manage okay

Vic x

[Jake.]

Thanks Vic! I’ll see you soon on the next thread

Day 4 here.

I’m a bit fed up tbh. I am sleeping 11/12 the last few days. I am having very vivid dreams, involving drinking, and i wake up thinking it’s real.

I am still sober so am grateful for that, i’m just not seeing as immediate benefits of sobriety as i’d like. I am having drinking thoughts but i shall resist.

I have my meeting tomorrow with my alcohol key worker. I want to engage with the service nice and sober. There is a breakfast club 10-11 before my meeting but i’m too nervous atm to contemplate going.

I’ll sort myself out, i just need to vent

Have a great day all x

[Kokoda]

Vent away Jake, I certainly did when I was at my very lowest point when I found Bright Eye a few years back.

The vivid dreams didn't last for longer than a few days for me so perhaps they will drop off for you soon as well.

It's probably really helpful to get that support from your key worker

Hang in there