Class of January 2014 Part3
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Hello, Everyone, I just joined SR today. I've been drinking for several years now. I've started gaining weight despite the fact that I exercise a lot, and I have been feeling really bad about myself. I'm worried about my health. I want to feel good again.
I've read posts on various threads and I am looking forward to the support that everyone seems to be giving each other. I really need it, I know we all do. BTW, day 5 for me
I'm very happy to have found this site. Good luck to all and looking forward to it!
I've read posts on various threads and I am looking forward to the support that everyone seems to be giving each other. I really need it, I know we all do. BTW, day 5 for me
I'm very happy to have found this site. Good luck to all and looking forward to it!
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Ontario, Canada
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Day one Done
First sober nights sleep last night since I was in the hospital in June with appendicitis! It was good, but I was still quite tired at work. I had several random, weird, almost panic attack like, moments that surprised me. These seem to be so random. Trying hard to take it moment by moment. I do feel anxiety on the horizon with the weekend approaching... I will use this awesome resource to help. Thanks & good luck to everyone else out there going through this crap.
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Join Date: Mar 2013
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Day 9 (my birthday!!) in the bag - maybe a subtle sort of craving this evening but easily ignored 
Have been hitting the gym hard this week with classes (spin etc) - loving all the extra energy I seam to have!
As a few people have said - double figures tomorrow!!
We are all doing really well! - healthy well!
Have been hitting the gym hard this week with classes (spin etc) - loving all the extra energy I seam to have!
As a few people have said - double figures tomorrow!!
We are all doing really well! - healthy well!
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Join Date: Nov 2013
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welcome Withope! welcome Gimliman! welcome to what could be the beginning of a fantastic new journey, new life
after 25 years i got sober a year ago today.
best decision i ever made that was followed through with all the required action..... hard work & rigorous honesty. asking for and accepting help.
the best decision without the shadow of a doubt. promise!
after 25 years i got sober a year ago today.
best decision i ever made that was followed through with all the required action..... hard work & rigorous honesty. asking for and accepting help.
the best decision without the shadow of a doubt. promise!
withope and gimliman
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Join Date: Apr 2012
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Heya all, made it home this time from work with no hiccups, making a nice dinner and perhaps read a book. Still very disappointed but I cant change the past...so I move forward. looking forward to that wonderful knights sleep I missed out on last night.
Welcome Withope and gimliman, this is a fantastic place
Welcome Withope and gimliman, this is a fantastic place
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: USA
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Day 15 and for the first time since I stopped drinking I woke up feeling AWESOME and in a great mood. Too bad the cold winter wind that is blowing in Colorado blew away those awesome feelings this afternoon. Oh Well. The forecast for tomorrow here has partly sunny skies and for me I am hoping that the warm sunny feelings I had this morning return with the sun tomorrow.
All is good because even the headaches and tension that I still have plaguing me still don't feel near as bad as what I felt like when I was drinking. Best wishes to all and God Bless.
All is good because even the headaches and tension that I still have plaguing me still don't feel near as bad as what I felt like when I was drinking. Best wishes to all and God Bless.
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Hi folks,
I have not checked in earlier because I was very busy (intentionally) with work and was trying to add little positive things to my evenings in my immediate 3D reality... But Day 3 of sobriety for me so far!
Withope - yeah I've also gained weight from heavy drinking, yet another one of the many effects of alcohol that I hate, even though for me it's not a lot of weight since I tend to be very diet conscious otherwise... still bothers me and I'm hoping to lose it.
gimliman - alcohol also takes my anxiety through the roof. I did not actually realize how prone I am to anxiety before the drinking exasperated it in the past several years. Now I can see clearly also how many of my mental states, decisions, and thought patterns were fueled by anxiety even when I was very young, before drinking. But as I said drinking (or more precisely, hangovers and withdrawal) bring it out much more.
IreLander - yes try to have a good night, even if sleep does not come very well, just lay down and relax in a way that you enjoy.
Best and courage to all of us!
I have not checked in earlier because I was very busy (intentionally) with work and was trying to add little positive things to my evenings in my immediate 3D reality... But Day 3 of sobriety for me so far!
Withope - yeah I've also gained weight from heavy drinking, yet another one of the many effects of alcohol that I hate, even though for me it's not a lot of weight since I tend to be very diet conscious otherwise... still bothers me and I'm hoping to lose it.
gimliman - alcohol also takes my anxiety through the roof. I did not actually realize how prone I am to anxiety before the drinking exasperated it in the past several years. Now I can see clearly also how many of my mental states, decisions, and thought patterns were fueled by anxiety even when I was very young, before drinking. But as I said drinking (or more precisely, hangovers and withdrawal) bring it out much more.
IreLander - yes try to have a good night, even if sleep does not come very well, just lay down and relax in a way that you enjoy.
Best and courage to all of us!
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Wisconsin
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Winding down day 2 feeling distinctly uneasy, but very determined.
I am having strong Kava tea right now to help calm me down.
Tomorrow I might be getting some Klonopin to help with my mental symptoms IF my doc agrees. That will be a relief.
I am having strong Kava tea right now to help calm me down.
Tomorrow I might be getting some Klonopin to help with my mental symptoms IF my doc agrees. That will be a relief.
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ArcticSA - I suggest that you have a good meal also if you can... In my experience that tends to ease the nervousness a lot. Of course nothing crazy, we don't usually respond well to eating too much at this phase. Just something to make you satisfied for the end of the day?
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