Class of March 2016 Support Thread Part 3
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Class of March 2016 Support Thread Part 3
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The 12th day. In a pretty foul mood. Not sure why. One of those moods where you feel a few hours of fun is worth all the unpleasantness afterwards. We're all on the road to nowhere. Deep breath. Glass of ice cold water. It will pass. Have a great weekend my SR friends.
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One of those moods where you feel a few hours of fun is worth all the unpleasantness afterwards.
I recommend reading the main Newcomers forum every day for that reason alone
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Hey everyone, and welcome to the new March group members. Does anyone have any idea how many of us there are? I am just now back home after being away since Sunday. I manage to check in on my phone a bit, but it's not the same thing as having the nice full screen on my Mac so I kind of lose track of who is who. I will spend some time this weekend trying get caught up on the posts from the past few days.
The conference was fun and I managed to stay sober. It was easier than I expected but I think that's because I was pretty focused on it. For me the real tricky times are the quiet moments at home when I kind of let my defenses down. Need to be ever vigilant!!
I hope everyone has a great day and thank you all for being here.
The conference was fun and I managed to stay sober. It was easier than I expected but I think that's because I was pretty focused on it. For me the real tricky times are the quiet moments at home when I kind of let my defenses down. Need to be ever vigilant!!
I hope everyone has a great day and thank you all for being here.
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Good morning/evening all March members! Starting day #11 and feeling pretty good. This will have to be a quick check-in for me because I'm running way too far behind this morning. Slept later than usual. On the rollercoaster it seems... either I can't sleep, or I sleep too much. 
I'll check back later...
I'll check back later...
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Morning guys, just checking in. I need to be very careful today because it's the start of the weekend. I already prayed & read my meditations this morning & I am going to be sure to a step ahead of alcohol all day!
I hope you are all doing well! Has anyone heard from Keets? I hope she's ok.
I hope you are all doing well! Has anyone heard from Keets? I hope she's ok.
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Good morning all,
Day 5 and I will need to be on guard all day as Fridays tend to be hard for me. I don't really have any triggers this weekend (other than a snowstorm on Sunday) and I have a very busy Sat planned with my family so I won't want to be hungover tomorrow. Nevertheless, I don't trust my AV. Last weekend it just took over and before I knew it I was on the way to the liquor store.
Going to try and stay busy today and not even argue with my AV. I find ignoring her and telling her where to go is more effective
Will be close to here all day. Wishing everyone strength and good thoughts as we head into the weekend. Just keep playing the tape forward ....
Day 5 and I will need to be on guard all day as Fridays tend to be hard for me. I don't really have any triggers this weekend (other than a snowstorm on Sunday) and I have a very busy Sat planned with my family so I won't want to be hungover tomorrow. Nevertheless, I don't trust my AV. Last weekend it just took over and before I knew it I was on the way to the liquor store.
Going to try and stay busy today and not even argue with my AV. I find ignoring her and telling her where to go is more effective
Will be close to here all day. Wishing everyone strength and good thoughts as we head into the weekend. Just keep playing the tape forward ....
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Originally Posted by KiKi0615 
Morning guys, just checking in. I need to be very careful today because it's the start of the weekend. I already prayed & read my meditations this morning & I am going to be sure to a step ahead of alcohol all day!
I hope you are all doing well! Has anyone heard from Keets? I hope she's ok.
I hope you are all doing well! Has anyone heard from Keets? I hope she's ok.
This will be me today. Let's stay sober together ok? 
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Thanks for the new thread D xxx
I've just re-read all three parts of Class of March from start to finish. It's so lovely to see the unconditional support we give to one another.
Oh and KiKi...I'm so happy you decided against radio silence for 30 days. Day 1 or Day 30 we need you with us xxx
I've just re-read all three parts of Class of March from start to finish. It's so lovely to see the unconditional support we give to one another.
Oh and KiKi...I'm so happy you decided against radio silence for 30 days. Day 1 or Day 30 we need you with us xxx
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Good Morning
Things were very crazy this morning so I will share. My husband tore his menicus a month ago and he is having surgery next week. He went to the doctors yesterday to do a pre op and the doctor prescribed him Percocet. I can't tell you how weird it made me feel. Everything went thru my head about how far I've come, how having the medicine in the house is very stressful but he refuses to accept his wife was an addict(or he just won't say it out of respect). I think this is some type of test to see how strong I am. It's only been less than 2 weeks so this is challenging but I am very busy today so I am staying focused. Hope everyone is doing GREAT today and Happy Friday!
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Have a great sober weekend March!
Tonight I get to see my son for the weekend. first time in 6wks. Super psyched. Just another casualty of alcoholism: divorce, joblessness, bankruptcy.
I am thankful God made me experience what I did. Now I am glad to be alive and I appreciate this day that had been gifted to me. Sober.
Quick story. My fiancée's engine blew the other day. We're already broke and now there's a $200 car payment for a car that is worth $500 scrap. Stressful situation. One that would of put me into a tail spin when I was drinking.
Early in my quit, it would have taken some resolve to shut my AV down too. Heaven forbid my GF would have suggested getting a drink.
Today, drinking is not even a thought. Although stressful, I can MANAGE the stress. Understand it is what it is. All we can do is make smart decisions as we move forward.
If I was still drunk, there's no way I'd be making wise decisions. Then, I'd have regret and years of living with making a wrong financial move. Which, of course, would lead me to drink more.
It's a never ending cycle. Drinking causes anxiety and depression. That's a fact Jack. Yet...we drink to relieve stress and depression! That's the ultimate death grip if you ask me.
As you guys and gals fight the cravings and triggers early in your quit, situations like that may seem unbearable. It's important to keep talking to yourself. BELIEVE that drinking will only make things WORSE. BELIEVE that cravings WILL go away.
The way you talk to yourself now not only determines how successful you are now, but sets the stage for the future.
Remind yourself constantly and get it engrained deeply in your mind. You ARE sober. You ARE making better decisions. You ARE setting the stage for a better life.
You ARE quit!
Tonight I get to see my son for the weekend. first time in 6wks. Super psyched. Just another casualty of alcoholism: divorce, joblessness, bankruptcy.
I am thankful God made me experience what I did. Now I am glad to be alive and I appreciate this day that had been gifted to me. Sober.
Quick story. My fiancée's engine blew the other day. We're already broke and now there's a $200 car payment for a car that is worth $500 scrap. Stressful situation. One that would of put me into a tail spin when I was drinking.
Early in my quit, it would have taken some resolve to shut my AV down too. Heaven forbid my GF would have suggested getting a drink.
Today, drinking is not even a thought. Although stressful, I can MANAGE the stress. Understand it is what it is. All we can do is make smart decisions as we move forward.
If I was still drunk, there's no way I'd be making wise decisions. Then, I'd have regret and years of living with making a wrong financial move. Which, of course, would lead me to drink more.
It's a never ending cycle. Drinking causes anxiety and depression. That's a fact Jack. Yet...we drink to relieve stress and depression! That's the ultimate death grip if you ask me.
As you guys and gals fight the cravings and triggers early in your quit, situations like that may seem unbearable. It's important to keep talking to yourself. BELIEVE that drinking will only make things WORSE. BELIEVE that cravings WILL go away.
The way you talk to yourself now not only determines how successful you are now, but sets the stage for the future.
Remind yourself constantly and get it engrained deeply in your mind. You ARE sober. You ARE making better decisions. You ARE setting the stage for a better life.
You ARE quit!
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