Class of February 2016 Support Thread Part 6
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Class of February 2016 Support Thread Part 6
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Just checking in on the close of Day 2. For a brief moment I considered picking up something, rationalizing that the 1st of the month would be a great day to start. Nope, I'm sticking with Feb 28th.
Off to make some tea and get in my jammies. I'm still feeling run down so will hopefully get some decent sleep. Take care all :-)
Off to make some tea and get in my jammies. I'm still feeling run down so will hopefully get some decent sleep. Take care all :-)
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Night-night, Optimist. I'm about to eat some Mexican food, which is so filling, I might not take a Nytol tablet tonight.
I don't know why we keep needing new threads, but I guess the Gods above us do.
I don't know why we keep needing new threads, but I guess the Gods above us do.
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Thanks for the new thread, Dee!
I recently had a DNA test done through ancestry.com and found out I'm 52% Irish. Every single person that I've told so far says, "Oh, that explains a lot"!
That being said, St. Pat's day is coming up soon. The last time I really quit, it was St. Pat's day that tripped me up. I need to have a plan for that. Anyone made plans for the holiday yet?
I recently had a DNA test done through ancestry.com and found out I'm 52% Irish. Every single person that I've told so far says, "Oh, that explains a lot"!
That being said, St. Pat's day is coming up soon. The last time I really quit, it was St. Pat's day that tripped me up. I need to have a plan for that. Anyone made plans for the holiday yet?
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catching up...
welcome to the thread PHRD Mel and OT gave you some great links to help you start off, I think - thanks guys
I'm sorry for your loss and sadness Sadie.
Sorry for your loss too Knb.
get well soon safeandsound
A lot of us do get sick. I know my immune system worked overly hard when I was drinking...when I stopped things kinda all fell in a heap for a little while.
Everytime I think 'oh well that's as good as things are going to get' things get better - even nearly 10 years in.
I don't feel as if I'm missing any brainpower anymore
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welcome to the thread PHRD
Mel and OT gave you some great links to help you start off, I think - thanks guys I'm sorry for your loss and sadness Sadie.
Sorry for your loss too Knb.
get well soon safeandsound
Originally Posted by Outonthetiles 
It's weird how many of us had had a cold/flu this month. I've been fighting a cold almost the entire time I've been in this Class. I wonder if stopping drinking and getting sick are somehow related.
A lot of us do get sick. I know my immune system worked overly hard when I was drinking...when I stopped things kinda all fell in a heap for a little while.
Originally Posted by JL2014
I wonder the exact same thing. Also I'm wondering if damage to our brains and our thinking will heal if we stay sober. I've drank for 20 yrs so it's gonna be a scary road for me I think. I feel like I can't function sometimes. Like I'm ultra stupid or "drunk", even.
This is NOT a good feeling at day 8.
Just more realization of what I've done to myself
This is NOT a good feeling at day 8.
Just more realization of what I've done to myself
I don't feel as if I'm missing any brainpower anymore
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Going out isn't an option. I was thinking corned beef and cabbage and an Irish novel. I just discovered several websites with non-alcoholic Irish drink recipes. I'm going to head over to book chat for novel suggestions.
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I know what you mean. I made it home from work okay, but I passed several of my "go to" places. As usual, I flipped off two of them in particular when I went past. Anyway, there is a definite AV vibe going home each night. That is my biggest trigger right now.
I'll run later tonight, so that's a risk because it's after work and I'm leaving the house with cash money on my person, but so far I've fought off AV.
I'll run later tonight, so that's a risk because it's after work and I'm leaving the house with cash money on my person, but so far I've fought off AV.
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Have you guys got any 'go to' plans for nights like these?
It's not nice discomfort, but it is discomfort and not any thing more serious.
You'll get through it
Don't just sit there with it...do something - keep busy.
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It's not nice discomfort, but it is discomfort and not any thing more serious.
You'll get through it
Don't just sit there with it...do something - keep busy.
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Originally Posted by Outonthetiles
I made it home from work okay, but I passed several of my "go to" places.
I think being a creature of habit is working in my favor now, since my habits are different. But the pull of old habits I would never underestimate.
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Proud to say that I'm ending the month of February sober. It has been 25 days so far. Thanks to everyone in this class. I read all of the posts and the help me so much. I don't think I would've gotten this far without SR. Congrats to all who are still going strong. For all those struggling, keep going and don't give up. It does get easier.
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Originally Posted by GardenGal
Does it get easier? I'm really starting to question. F**k me sideways, but I'm back at day 1. 
I'm sorry you're struggling I really hope you decide to keep posting!
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It does get easier - but it will be hard for a while I'm afraid gardengal.
I really recommend using your support to the utmost - post here before you crack...
I know its uncomfortable to fight cravings but each time you do , and you get through it sober, it will get easier
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I really recommend using your support to the utmost - post here before you crack...
I know its uncomfortable to fight cravings but each time you do , and you get through it sober, it will get easier
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