Early days

 So an update of the journey so far. 

The naltrexone side effects do appear to be wearing off, and I've downgraded from feeling like rancid bog eyed camel crap  with an anger problem to feeling like nauseated bog eyed camel crap with a crying problem.

So that's progress!

And what the hell is with the sugar cravings? Stop eating sweets,Holstead! It's not like you're not diabetic.  Daft sod. 

I'm still sober so that's good.  Had my first check up from the neck up session yesterday and that was  interesting. 

Main change is that I'm going to bed far far far earlier than I ever have.  I guess because I've nothing to stay up for  (booze). 

Also I've started financially healing and adulting. So much so that I've just noticed my billing account was hacked back in May and I've only just seen random amounts being taken out from Amazon over the past 5 months.  🙈 I've been on the phone to the fraud squad and got it all paid back.  It's amazing the lack of awareness I had. 

So yeah, that's the story up to now.

Onwards and upwards ✌

Comments

  1. Kelly20 October 2021 at 13:33

    You're doing great my girl! Over here people go to bed really early. I'm usually heading to bed for 9am. So unlike the days of old. I do feel much better for it. How is your sleep quality? X

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    1. Abstinent Shaz22 October 2021 at 07:00

      I'm soò much more refreshed than I was. I'm still a bit groggy at 5am but that's normal I reckon. Xxx

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  2. Emily W20 October 2021 at 17:09

    I'm so glad the side effects are lessening! You are going to come into even more money without the expense of booze! You will be money bags!! I'm so incredibly happy for you! You are amazing!!!!! Much love from this side of the pond xx

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