Class of November 2015 Part 7
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Class of November 2015 Part 7
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Hey all.
Happy Friday!
Been struggling this week a bit. Nicotine withdrawls are alcohol craving triggers for me apparently. Touch and go a bit, but successfully navigated thus far . Kept some nicotine gum on Hand just in case I'm about to snap but I'm not keen on using it and frankly just want to be done entirely with trying to regulate my moods etc by using ANYTHING.
Don't want to ruin my three hangover less weeks. The more days that add up the more I feel I have to lose by slipping. This is a good thing I think.. Whatever, it's working.
Feeling optomistic however a bit isolated.. It's just really hard to be out in the world right now .. Just gonna go about my business as best I can until things level out I guess.
Be well everyone! And I really hope everyone has a great Christmas week.
Happy Friday!
Been struggling this week a bit. Nicotine withdrawls are alcohol craving triggers for me apparently. Touch and go a bit, but successfully navigated thus far . Kept some nicotine gum on Hand just in case I'm about to snap but I'm not keen on using it and frankly just want to be done entirely with trying to regulate my moods etc by using ANYTHING.
Don't want to ruin my three hangover less weeks. The more days that add up the more I feel I have to lose by slipping. This is a good thing I think.. Whatever, it's working.
Feeling optomistic however a bit isolated.. It's just really hard to be out in the world right now .. Just gonna go about my business as best I can until things level out I guess.
Be well everyone! And I really hope everyone has a great Christmas week.
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I'm having headaches too. Skipped my work party. Not because of alcohol but didn't want to go without my OH, who is traveling back from his father's funeral.
I spent the day cleaning and hanging out with my little guy. I did have some fleeting thoughts of drinking...day off, nothing to do really, winter storm going on outside, cozy in my home. Why would alcohol make this better?? That's my AV for you!
Thanks everyone for this group. You are all great. I read all your posts and have many of the same feelings...depression, indecision, anger. This too shall pass.
I spent the day cleaning and hanging out with my little guy. I did have some fleeting thoughts of drinking...day off, nothing to do really, winter storm going on outside, cozy in my home. Why would alcohol make this better?? That's my AV for you!
Thanks everyone for this group. You are all great. I read all your posts and have many of the same feelings...depression, indecision, anger. This too shall pass.
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Originally Posted by CristinaN 
Oh BBF. I'm so sorry. 
. That's so hurtful
. That's so hurtful
I was close to drinking today. As patricia said we need to be kind to ourselves. I have been down on myself all day... feeding frenzy for AV. I think I'm overwhelmed. I want so badly to be a better person but I'm stuck... running in place.
I work overnight, full time. I go to nursing school during the day full-time. Have a large family to take care of (two kids are mine, two are his) I've just volunteered (volunteered! I must be crazy) to host my extended family's Christmas in my small house so that my cousin's could attend. They are at the hospital in my hometown, as they've had premature twins a couple weeks ago. It was a high risk pregnamcy so they had to deliver in the larger city. Everyone else lives farther away. Our house is in no shape for company. It will be a lot of work. Sigh.
I've locked myself in the bathroom to post this... and fold laundry in peace.
♡bbf
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I do know one thing and that is no matter what we're going through right now in our lives, taking that first drink will in no way make it better and more likely than not, it will only make the situation worse.
Goodnight, see you in the morning!
Goodnight, see you in the morning!
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Hey guys. Just finished at the retirement party. Didn't want to drink but for the first time got kind of harassed about it. It was annoying. I almost wanted to just yell at them I don't drink bc I'm an alcoholic!! Do you think it would be a good idea for me to drink??!! Phew. Just venting here. The party was fun it was just that instance. Glad everyone is hanging in there okay. I've got to do a little bit of Xmas shopping tonight but it's okay. Take care everyone!
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Incredibly hot afternoon here....mid thirties. Tired, on my own, hacking away cleaning parts in workshop.....yeah, I could go buy beer right now.... easily just disappear into the afternoon.....just keep telling myself that its only the first couple that are good....then its all downhill from there.....I know all the cues are lining up.......just keep trying to think it ahead, not just the next 3 or 4 hours.....
One of those weekend moments......just have to ride it out, made a bit worse by the holiday buzz, weather etc etc.....
One of those weekend moments......just have to ride it out, made a bit worse by the holiday buzz, weather etc etc.....
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Originally Posted by canguy
Incredibly hot afternoon here....mid thirties. Tired, on my own, hacking away cleaning parts in workshop.....yeah, I could go buy beer right now.... easily just disappear into the afternoon.....just keep telling myself that its only the first couple that are good....then its all downhill from there.....I know all the cues are lining up.......just keep trying to think it ahead, not just the next 3 or 4 hours.....
One of those weekend moments......just have to ride it out, made a bit worse by the holiday buzz, weather etc etc.....
One of those weekend moments......just have to ride it out, made a bit worse by the holiday buzz, weather etc etc.....
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Canguy, glad you made it through the afternoon I think it just takes a little time for our brain to re-wire itself so that hot afternoon doesn't equal cold beer.
Blackbird, you sound very overwhelmed! That is a lot for one person to take on. Make sure to carve out a little time for yourself everyday. Even just to stop for a few minutes and take a few deep breathes and tell yourself you are doing a good job. Because you are
Paul, congratulations on three weeks!
Ultradad, SM, Christina, Goldensands, Kiki, Jemma, Supertired and Patricia have a great night! Way to make through another sober Friday Enjoy that hangover-free Saturday morning!
I think it just takes a little time for our brain to re-wire itself so that hot afternoon doesn't equal cold beer.Blackbird, you sound very overwhelmed! That is a lot for one person to take on. Make sure to carve out a little time for yourself everyday. Even just to stop for a few minutes and take a few deep breathes and tell yourself you are doing a good job. Because you are
Paul, congratulations on three weeks!
Ultradad, SM, Christina, Goldensands, Kiki, Jemma, Supertired and Patricia have a great night! Way to make through another sober Friday
Enjoy that hangover-free Saturday morning!
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Well I didn't drink, we talked a lot. I am very confused, very sad and full of remorse and shame again... I have really broken my husband and marriage by being an idiot. He is so hurt. .. I still couldn't explain properly how I felt... but it was a start. Maybe ... didn't drink over it.is could see that was not the answer!
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