tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post7746702673959705937..comments2024-03-27T00:48:06.021-07:00Comments on Mummy was a Secret Drinker: How Long Does it Take to 'Recover' From Alcohol Addiction?SoberMummyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149651295183331661noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-67021054408767334582015-10-01T10:00:34.641-07:002015-10-01T10:00:34.641-07:00Awesome! So encouraging to read :)Awesome! So encouraging to read :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16297882874927177927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-67228783599914252342015-09-02T02:47:53.893-07:002015-09-02T02:47:53.893-07:00Having just past 100 days I was so glad to read th...Having just past 100 days I was so glad to read this just to remind me that it will keep getting easier and better. I've mostly coped ok as I've been so determined but the last couple if weeks have been hard. Rereading your blogs and recognising the stages has been a life saver. It really has! It's all just part of a long journey and being reminded that how I feel is ok and normal gets me through the hard times. I am looking forward to turning a corner at 6 months ;-) xxxEdinburgh Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16507850075300916316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-79857120881162911902015-09-01T13:13:22.256-07:002015-09-01T13:13:22.256-07:00I'm at 4 months today and weirdly I was drivin...I'm at 4 months today and weirdly I was driving past a pub when the word 'prison' just popped into my head!! I was thinking of all those people who go in first thing and spend the day drinking. You know those (usually) guys, who are in the same pub, in the same place everyday. No different than a cage really. My time to shinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16901439496533901216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-32183500392260449042015-09-01T07:23:22.056-07:002015-09-01T07:23:22.056-07:00I think you're spot on. 6 months seems to be ...I think you're spot on. 6 months seems to be when people really decide that they don't want to drink for the rest of their life. I think when you wake up in the morning and drinking isn't the first thing on your mind, that's a sign that your life has changed.<br /> I don't think we can ever say, "I'm never drinking again." without some trepidation, I've seen too many people start again after five or more years. And I've seen them struggle hard to get back to not drinking, even when they want to.Kary Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12674442468925628974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-31787802369980337602015-09-01T02:18:27.376-07:002015-09-01T02:18:27.376-07:00Very useful for newbies. I am 13 months and still ...Very useful for newbies. I am 13 months and still having crazy mood swings but they are getting less with each month.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17395865653657222899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-2813526881861543492015-08-31T19:33:53.610-07:002015-08-31T19:33:53.610-07:00I agree. Although I was ok for about 30 days and t...I agree. Although I was ok for about 30 days and then my anxiety and depression overwhelmed me. It probably took me to about 100 days to recognize this, get help, start medication and begin to heal years of hidden problems.<br />Just not drinking is step one. Take the other steps necessary to heal.Ainsobrietyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15642935819165465190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-15807929163078923952015-08-31T15:41:49.906-07:002015-08-31T15:41:49.906-07:00So true! I love your 'baby steps'. Helps m...So true! I love your 'baby steps'. Helps me get through difficult patches knowing they will pass (rather like riding the waves of a hangover, only much less distressing). I NEVER thought I would be happy being alcohol free but I am. I think I'm getting my mojo back. Just a little bit. Stay strong. LNM x LushNoMorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04018195957277312286noreply@blogger.com