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Those first days. And booze. Or not.
Day 7. For those who don't know, I quit a 20-30/day 10-325 hydrocodone habit cold turkey last Saturday.
Tonight, my husband and I were invited for drinks with some friends. He's gone off to socialize and I've elected to remain home. I'm not so worried about transferring addictions, since I've always been a light drinker. I was worried, however, about the alcohol bringing out (more) hydro cravings and making me miserable company. So here I sit with my electrolyte water and a bagel. Because I know how to party.
I'm curious, though. What's the general consensus (if there is one) on situations like this in the early days? Avoid alcohol? Go easy? Don't worry about it? Inquiring minds and all that. :)
Tonight, my husband and I were invited for drinks with some friends. He's gone off to socialize and I've elected to remain home. I'm not so worried about transferring addictions, since I've always been a light drinker. I was worried, however, about the alcohol bringing out (more) hydro cravings and making me miserable company. So here I sit with my electrolyte water and a bagel. Because I know how to party.
I'm curious, though. What's the general consensus (if there is one) on situations like this in the early days? Avoid alcohol? Go easy? Don't worry about it? Inquiring minds and all that. :)
i thought wine & smoking pot in the beginning would help take some of the edge off of opiate w/ds, but for me it just made everything worse. I was desperate for a 'break' in the beginning, but found that just dealing with it all and sharing was a way better way then trying to cover it up with something else. Unfortunately there isn't much we can do during the first couple of weeks besides push through it. On a positive note, it is great motivation to remain on the other side of this addiction once you are there because the detox is so uncomfortable. Hang in there, & congratulations for getting through that first week!
I would avoid it for now! I would fear the trigger thing! When I was detoxing, I thought about having a glass of wine to help me sleep! Then, my stomach rolled over and that was that! I've had exactly one glass of wine since, and it made me feel sick! It ticked me off, cause I used to love a glass of wine, or two, or three.... You see the pattern here!
I had a pina colada one night of my detox. Alcohol doesn't really tempt me.
I only like "girly" drinks that taste good and one is usually plenty. I tried smoking a joint one night too...and that didn't do much for me either.
I'm glad that over all you are doing well. You're doing great, actually....congratulations and keep on!
I only like "girly" drinks that taste good and one is usually plenty. I tried smoking a joint one night too...and that didn't do much for me either.
I'm glad that over all you are doing well. You're doing great, actually....congratulations and keep on!
I think the only thing that would land me in really hot water would be tequila. I'm not allowed to drink that unsupervised as it is. Could I do a glass of wine or a g&t? Probably. Tonight? In the heat with the noise and with me already feeling a bit worn down? I don't think it would do me any favours.
Tonight's the first night I've had to myself since this all began. It's nice. I'm left with my thoughts and they're...different than they used to be. In a good way.
Tonight's the first night I've had to myself since this all began. It's nice. I'm left with my thoughts and they're...different than they used to be. In a good way.
I've had a beer with dinner three different nights and a Johnny Black on a date two nights ago (over 14 days). I didn't have more than one on any night due to 1. Don't want hangover and 2. Don't want to lose inhibitions. Is this wise? I dunno. Has it hurt? No. My opinion is that it would depend a lot on your track record with drinking, and if you're at all susceptible, it would be playing with fire.
thats got to be hard hearing the jingle in his pocket!
when i was at work and going through my first week of detox I would see people put their pill boxes out to take with their food and it would make me crazy a little I would want to yell For The LOVE of everything HOLY please put those away" hahah But i probably would of caused a rukus!
when i was at work and going through my first week of detox I would see people put their pill boxes out to take with their food and it would make me crazy a little I would want to yell For The LOVE of everything HOLY please put those away" hahah But i probably would of caused a rukus!
Ya know, I am quitting nicotine right now. This is my 4th quit. All 3 previous attempts, I followed directions to "stay away from booze" because it might "lower my inhibitions". (Its booze, it does that.)
What I have going for me now that I didn't have before is a train of thought that allows me to keep everything in perspective. I had a few drinks last night and it was not an issue....
With that said though, I could have done without the drinks. It was a fun causal atmosphere and I don't need to drink to be in a crowd. I can be sober and have a blast....
What I have going for me now that I didn't have before is a train of thought that allows me to keep everything in perspective. I had a few drinks last night and it was not an issue....
With that said though, I could have done without the drinks. It was a fun causal atmosphere and I don't need to drink to be in a crowd. I can be sober and have a blast....
I can't help. I'm a boozer on top of everything else. 27 years ago I got sober. 12 years in to it I found pills, and off I went for the next 15 years.
Name that addiction....
Name that addiction....
I'm feeling so-so. My back really hurts. I find myself in a pretty good mood with decent energy in the mornings but, by mid afternoon, I'm depleted. By evening, I'm better off just watching TV with a fairly wide berth. LOL
The pain is frustrating. I'm doing all the right things, but they're just not helping a whole lot. And I find that I want to DO things, but don't have much get up and go.
Other than that, considering how much hydro I was packing back and how early in the game it is, I would say I'm not too shabby. :)
The pain is frustrating. I'm doing all the right things, but they're just not helping a whole lot. And I find that I want to DO things, but don't have much get up and go.
Other than that, considering how much hydro I was packing back and how early in the game it is, I would say I'm not too shabby. :)
GO ME!
Sadly, it was not an everything bagel. But I did put chocolate almond butter on it. I am going to get so fat now that I can taste things again. LOL But! I did go for a walk this morning and will be doing so every morning because it felt so good. It's too hot here at night to pull it off.
To be honest, I was glad to get him out of the house. He's got a hydro prescription. He keeps the bulk of it at work and only brings home what he needs on weeknights/weekends. The problem is that he keeps them in a pill container in his pocket so every time his right foot hits the floor, I hear the rattle of those f***ing things. I'm about ready to tape them all to his forehead so he can account for them but I don't have to listen to it.
I'm pretty sure I'm not a "straight edge" kinda girl, and am sure I'll have the occasional glass of wine here and there once I've got this under control. But right now, it's just not worth it. I don't need the loosened inhibitions. I don't need the junk in my system. I just want to focus. Eye on the prize. :)
Sadly, it was not an everything bagel. But I did put chocolate almond butter on it. I am going to get so fat now that I can taste things again. LOL But! I did go for a walk this morning and will be doing so every morning because it felt so good. It's too hot here at night to pull it off.
To be honest, I was glad to get him out of the house. He's got a hydro prescription. He keeps the bulk of it at work and only brings home what he needs on weeknights/weekends. The problem is that he keeps them in a pill container in his pocket so every time his right foot hits the floor, I hear the rattle of those f***ing things. I'm about ready to tape them all to his forehead so he can account for them but I don't have to listen to it.
I'm pretty sure I'm not a "straight edge" kinda girl, and am sure I'll have the occasional glass of wine here and there once I've got this under control. But right now, it's just not worth it. I don't need the loosened inhibitions. I don't need the junk in my system. I just want to focus. Eye on the prize. :)
Just MY experience......I was a light drinker for 10 years on way too many pain pills.......and I continue to be~!
And way to go on day 7!! Take care of you and hold tight to knowing you will figure it all out when your head is clearer and you are feeling better and discover how great you are clean!!
Stay positive and strong PLEASE!
And way to go on day 7!! Take care of you and hold tight to knowing you will figure it all out when your head is clearer and you are feeling better and discover how great you are clean!!
Stay positive and strong PLEASE!
I think that we need our minds to be very clear when we are trying to get clean. I know that I had a couple of drinks one night and it just changed my whole mind set about pills. You know "Will 1 pill really hurt"? Alcohol reduces our ability to make good decisions. While we may not have a problem with drinking it can make us think that taking pills is okay.
Congrats on making the right decision for yourself, and of course, for your Day 7. With this good attitude of yours, you'll win. Continue to do nice things for yourself, it's a beautiful summer night, and you are well on your way to freedom!!! Keep up the good work!!
I went to my first party at about 13 days clean. I had a great time and didn't drink. I was trying to learn what it was like to just be me and let everyone be them. I just socialized and started a journey of sober social skills. It was more fun than when I was high and and I think my friends like me better too. They're all normies. Actually 3 out of 50 or so people got drunk. I never noticed I was one of the few who got so high. I didn't crave, but I have a strong aftercare program and am genuinely grateful to be clean. I want to be in the world but not of the world. I choose abstinence from everything.
At day 7, it may not have worked out that way, I don't know. I've just been thinking a lot about not trying the same life over and expecting different results, so I like your post. I call this phase of my sobriety The Now What Syndrome. I don't have any answers, just wanted to share. Contrats on day 7, that's huge. Keep on keepin on.
At day 7, it may not have worked out that way, I don't know. I've just been thinking a lot about not trying the same life over and expecting different results, so I like your post. I call this phase of my sobriety The Now What Syndrome. I don't have any answers, just wanted to share. Contrats on day 7, that's huge. Keep on keepin on.
I am just starting to realize the extent of my addictive thinking and I know that alcohol is no different than the other substances I elected to put in my body. I thought that I could continue to drink after I stopped taking opiates, but like IMDONE it was a slap in the face. I had worse withdrawal symptoms and it felt like a total step back in my recovery. Give yourself a hug pat on the back because you made the right decision.
I agree with Im Done i think you made right move. Alcohol could be a trigger maybe even though like you said you are light drinker.
and also I agree if its an everything bagel whewt whewt Go Girl
You are doing great by realizing you could put yourself in a not so good situation and taking care of yourself good job and Great job on day 7 How are you feeling? are you sleeping good any lingering Wds?
Exercise is really good for those endorphins even a nice walk will ease ur mind It worked wonders for me :) stay positive and Great Job on 7 days You are doing great!
and also I agree if its an everything bagel whewt whewt Go Girl
You are doing great by realizing you could put yourself in a not so good situation and taking care of yourself good job and Great job on day 7 How are you feeling? are you sleeping good any lingering Wds?
Exercise is really good for those endorphins even a nice walk will ease ur mind It worked wonders for me :) stay positive and Great Job on 7 days You are doing great!
Oh yeah, and if it's an everything bagel, than girl, you do know how to party. lol
IMO you made the right decision. I tried to have a drink after the first few weeks and it was such a mistake. I felt worse, the withdrawal was worse, it made me feel terrible. And made me CRAVE the pills something awful.
Just think how refreshed you're going to be in the morning with no drinks tonight. You did the right thing staying home. :)
Just think how refreshed you're going to be in the morning with no drinks tonight. You did the right thing staying home. :)
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