1 week and going strong

[CH617]

I've been lying low just staying on track, but I'm now a full week in, so I thought I'd post.  Feeling good, with an occasional jitter, but nothing dramatic.  Thanks to all who have checked on me.  

[Leaveurfearsbehind]

Ok will do.  I've been looking for your story but haven't found it. I was just wondering if it's anything like mine? Hang in there, better days ahead for sure!

[CH617]

Thanks so much, you too. It sounds like we are pretty much on the same track.  Hang in there and so will I.  

[CH617]

"I miss the way I was before using"  That is a great quote and really captures how I feel. You write very well. Thanks for the kind words.

[mamaof4410]

Yea I have had a couple moments like that. Where youre talking about something and you just feel this overwhelming sense of joy. Every guy cries some time. If not Im sure they want to. It feels good to enjoy things again. Last Saturday we all watched that movie that just came out Chernobyl Diaries (not sure if I spelled that right lol) and I would usually be nodding off the entire time high off my butt, but this time we watched the entire movie. I miss the way I was before the using. Im trying to get back to that person. Im now a project for myself lol. I truly hope you feel better, the jitters got me at first to but now two months later they have completely gone away.

[Leaveurfearsbehind]

I just signed up and I'm 8 days clean so I guess we have something in common. I find myself crying sometimes to for no apparent reason. Im just trying to take it one day at a time and not worry about what may happen tomorrow. Take care and stay strong!

[CH617]

If you read some of my posts, you'll see that I found myself crying quite a bit in the first few days, and ironically they were mostly tears of joy.  I consider myself a tough guy, not one who cries a lot, but it felt good.  I think it was my brain re-awakening to the people and things around me that I care about.

[mamaof4410]

It takes an addict to understand an addict. Before I would question my mom as to why she couldnt "just stop" well its not that easy. The person has to be ready and willing to change for the better. Its a process and each day I have learned something new about myself. I watched an old movie I hadnt watched in years this afternoon after my boys fell asleep. I actually cried again during the movie lol.

[CH617]

Thanks so much. Good luck to you also. Sounds like you're doing great. I read some of your posts so I know where you're coming from.

[mamaof4410]

It does get easier...I can say that honestly after 2 months clean. Best of luck to you!!