For Those with Less than 2 Weeks Sober Part 6 - Page 13 - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

November77 · 12-08-2008, 08:47 AM

Hi PB,

Don't feel embarrassed. We all make mistakes. This is not an easy thing to overcome.

ksplash5 · 12-08-2008, 09:36 AM

hi PB....try not to be hard on yourself...yup get back up on your feet. but no matter what you do the Universe loves you....and in my little corner of the universe I am glad you're back

Mariposa18 · 12-08-2008, 10:24 AM

PaddingtonBear~ Do not feel ashamed. Just dust yourself off and get back on it. We're here for you Sweetie~

Jakey~ Congrats on the end of your first 2 weeks! But that doesn't mean you have to leave the thread, does it =( Can't you post on both? lol

Well today is officially one week for me =) Day 8 and feeling good about my sobriety. My only worries are Christmas Eve/Day simply because Family will be here and they can drive me batty. But I know I can do it and if I feel antsy I'll take a break to my room and come post! lol Who said time-outs where only for Kids? =)

**CarolD** · 12-08-2008, 10:29 AM

Mega

...PB
Relax...you did nothing that countless of we AA members
have done....Gee! I was in AA 4 years before I actually quit.

Angels in training?

Not any of the AA members I've met.

When I came back once...crushed and whiney
a dear AA friend said

"Get off the cross....and back on your knees"

Zing!
That stuck with me more than the usual "Poor thing" ever did.

Good to know you are getting back on track..

**CarolD** · 12-08-2008, 10:37 AM

Jakey...Good for you...

Of course you may continue to share with us
as well as joing other threads.

Several of us do that very thing...

**CarolD** · 12-08-2008, 10:45 AM

Mari...Excellent plan....it's always good to think of the traps
Let the Grand parents take charge of the festivities...
if they are to be there.
That would be a win win situation.

Way to go on your progress.....

Jakey · 12-08-2008, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mariposa18

Jakey~ Congrats on the end of your first 2 weeks! But that doesn't mean you have to leave the thread, does it =( Can't you post on both? lol

Well today is officially one week for me =) Day 8 and feeling good about my sobriety. My only worries are Christmas Eve/Day simply because Family will be here and they can drive me batty. But I know I can do it and if I feel antsy I'll take a break to my room and come post! lol Who said time-outs where only for Kids? =)

Thanks Mariposa! I'll try and still stop in here once in a while

Great job on getting to 1 week!!! You are doing fantastic! Just worry about getting through today without drinking, we can worry about Christmas when it gets here.

Mariposa18 · 12-08-2008, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarolD

Mari...Excellent plan....it's always good to think of the traps
Let the Grand parents take charge of the festivities...
if they are to be there.
That would be a win win situation.

Way to go on your progress.....

Everyone comes to my House for Christmas so I don't have to drive around with the Kids. Both sets of Grandparents are the ones who annoy me and I need to escape from! lmfao I But like you said I have a plan, it will be alright =) If it was just me, Hubby and the Kids...oh what Bliss!

But, it is what it is...

Mariposa18 · 12-08-2008, 11:54 AM

Jakey~ You're right my Friend, one day at a time =)

Steamvessel~ Good Job on 8 Days! We're on the same timetable =)

Omega Man · 12-08-2008, 12:12 PM

Hello everyone!
Day 2 for me again. This is my second serious attempt to get sober but this time I really believe I'm ready.
And Wow - I can't believe this thread is still here. I started the "2 week" about this time last year as a goal for myself to make it 2 wks and move on.
I hope this thread and 2 wk goal has helped some of you.

It's been real interesting to go back and read what I posted a year ago and how different my thinking is this time around.

Good luck to all of us, we'll make it!

**CarolD** · 12-08-2008, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steamvessel

Day 8 for me, feeling good.

Good to see your making progress...

**CarolD** · 12-08-2008, 12:29 PM

OM.....glad you came back to join us

How did your meeting go?

ksplash5 · 12-08-2008, 04:43 PM

Quote:

steamvessel
Day 8 for me, feeling good.

great to see you staying clean

and everyone else too

this is such a wonderful place to get support.

we never have to drink again.

Mariposa18 · 12-08-2008, 07:44 PM

Omega~ I thank you for having started this thread, it's been very helpful to me and as you can see so many others!

And yes, we will make it =) Stay Strong Friend~

therightlife · 12-09-2008, 02:13 AM

Hi, I'm new here, I have been reading some posts on and off for the past few weeks. I am 12 days sober (alcohol)

I have been feeling pretty flat although have had a few moments of feeling deeply at peace, this was great and I hope that will happen more often! I also have given up caffeine (5 weeks) and I must say the withdrawals from that have been very challanging!

therightlife

BrixtonBear · 12-09-2008, 03:24 AM

Hi everyone,

Thanks to all the support from you guys in this thread and from AA, I managed to stay away from drink yesterday, so I'm now into day 2.

Just going to try and stay in the day - at work until 7pm, then get to a meeting, and then get home safe for tea and toast and an early night.

Have a good Tuesday everyone!

Jakey · 12-09-2008, 08:26 AM

Thats a great plan PB!

Congrats on 4 days Phaleron!

Stay strong everyone!!!

FizzyWater · 12-09-2008, 02:46 PM

Omega man - big thank you for starting the thread, I haven't posted in here for a while, I should have, the 2 weeks and under thread is the most important on SR I reckon.

I posted in here ever day during my first 14 days, helped me get through.

A lot of my best friends on here are the ones I made during those first 14 days.

Stick at it everone

**CarolD** · 12-09-2008, 05:41 PM

Welcome to our support thread ....
therightlife ...

Phaleron...

Yes! you too can win over alcohol!

fW...Glad you checked in

sicilia1414 · 12-09-2008, 08:37 PM

Hi all,

I had a horrible day today, sorry to be so depressing. I got a call from my ex and got into a huge fight with him. Normally I would go straight to the kitchen to make a drink but I didn't. My head is throbbing from crying, and I feel like crap. When i argue with him, my body starts shaking and my adrenelin starts pumping and for years alcohol was the only thing that would calm me down. It sucks to have to deal with these emotions and figure out a way to calm yourself down. Time to get creative I guess....

Mariposa18 · 12-09-2008, 09:09 PM

Sicilia~ I'm sorry you had such a bad day

The only suggestion I would have about he Ex is to not answer the phone next time. I know, easier said than done, but remember how you feel right now before you answer!

Go take a nice hot shower and stay there until the hot water runs out. It will help relax your muscles and soothe you as well. Drink some hot chocolate if you like it and maybe put on a movie or Journal out your feelings, that helps me a lot.

Try to relax Sweetie and know you can get through this~ Stay Strong~

sicilia1414 · 12-09-2008, 09:36 PM

Thanks so much Mari for responding back...you are totally right. I did try to make some tea but that just isn't cutting it.

well, no matter how crappy i feel i just keep telling myself that at least i am FEELING and i am sober, i will take that over alcohol any day.

**CarolD** · 12-10-2008, 12:24 AM

I'm proud of you! You went thru a unpleasant
situation and once again...you won over alcohol!

Fie on all ex's....

doorknob · 12-10-2008, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sicilia1414

Hi all,

I had a horrible day today, sorry to be so depressing. I got a call from my ex and got into a huge fight with him. Normally I would go straight to the kitchen to make a drink but I didn't. My head is throbbing from crying, and I feel like crap. When i argue with him, my body starts shaking and my adrenelin starts pumping and for years alcohol was the only thing that would calm me down. It sucks to have to deal with these emotions and figure out a way to calm yourself down. Time to get creative I guess....

I'm going through that on a daily basis. I think this would be easier if I was straight up single.

Tryingto · 12-10-2008, 05:30 AM

Can I join this group?
I am on Day 8 today - but it's 9:30pm & I am not tempted to drink (was during day - but fine now) so I know I am all lined up & ready to hit Day 9.

Sicilia - all you need to focus on right now is YOU! Hug yourself, and love yourself & don't let anything and anyone jeapordise (sp?) your sobriety!
I know it's hard - I am fighting with my partner to the point where he is sleeping over a friends house tonight instead of coming home tonight (I asked him to). But I will not let it rock me.

p.s. what do we all do when we hit 2 weeks? Find a new thread? Lol!

12-08-2008, 09:36 AM	#302 (permalink)
ksplash5 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,052	hi PB....try not to be hard on yourself...yup get back up on your feet. but no matter what you do the Universe loves you....and in my little corner of the universe I am glad you're back __________________ Stay in Today

12-08-2008, 10:24 AM	#303 (permalink)
Mariposa18 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,045	PaddingtonBear~ Do not feel ashamed. Just dust yourself off and get back on it. We're here for you Sweetie~ Jakey~ Congrats on the end of your first 2 weeks! But that doesn't mean you have to leave the thread, does it =( Can't you post on both? lol Well today is officially one week for me =) Day 8 and feeling good about my sobriety. My only worries are Christmas Eve/Day simply because Family will be here and they can drive me batty. But I know I can do it and if I feel antsy I'll take a break to my room and come post! lol Who said time-outs where only for Kids? =) __________________ *~ Be Happy, Love Life ~*

12-08-2008, 10:29 AM	#304 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Serene In Dixie Posts: 34,835	Mega ...PB Relax...you did nothing that countless of we AA members have done....Gee! I was in AA 4 years before I actually quit. Angels in training? Not any of the AA members I've met. When I came back once...crushed and whiney a dear AA friend said "Get off the cross....and back on your knees" Zing! That stuck with me more than the usual "Poor thing" ever did. Good to know you are getting back on track.. __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery!

12-08-2008, 10:37 AM	#305 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Serene In Dixie Posts: 34,835	Jakey...Good for you... Of course you may continue to share with us as well as joing other threads. Several of us do that very thing... __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery!

12-08-2008, 10:45 AM	#306 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Serene In Dixie Posts: 34,835	Mari...Excellent plan....it's always good to think of the traps Let the Grand parents take charge of the festivities... if they are to be there. That would be a win win situation. Way to go on your progress..... __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery!

12-08-2008, 08:47 AM	#301 (permalink)
November77 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 49	Hi PB, Don't feel embarrassed. We all make mistakes. This is not an easy thing to overcome.

12-08-2008, 11:54 AM	#309 (permalink)
Mariposa18 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,045	Jakey~ You're right my Friend, one day at a time =) Steamvessel~ Good Job on 8 Days! We're on the same timetable =) __________________ *~ Be Happy, Love Life ~*

12-08-2008, 12:12 PM	#310 (permalink)
Omega Man Ending the Old Me. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Under a Rock Posts: 377	Hello everyone! Day 2 for me again. This is my second serious attempt to get sober but this time I really believe I'm ready. And Wow - I can't believe this thread is still here. I started the "2 week" about this time last year as a goal for myself to make it 2 wks and move on. I hope this thread and 2 wk goal has helped some of you. It's been real interesting to go back and read what I posted a year ago and how different my thinking is this time around. Good luck to all of us, we'll make it! __________________ "It only takes one drink to get me drunk. The trouble is, I can't remember if it's the thirteenth or fourteenth." George F. Burns

12-08-2008, 12:29 PM	#312 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Serene In Dixie Posts: 34,835	OM.....glad you came back to join us How did your meeting go? __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery!

12-08-2008, 07:44 PM	#314 (permalink)
Mariposa18 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,045	Omega~ I thank you for having started this thread, it's been very helpful to me and as you can see so many others! And yes, we will make it =) Stay Strong Friend~ __________________ *~ Be Happy, Love Life ~*

12-09-2008, 02:13 AM	#315 (permalink)
therightlife Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria Posts: 1	Hi, I'm new here, I have been reading some posts on and off for the past few weeks. I am 12 days sober (alcohol) I have been feeling pretty flat although have had a few moments of feeling deeply at peace, this was great and I hope that will happen more often! I also have given up caffeine (5 weeks) and I must say the withdrawals from that have been very challanging! therightlife

12-09-2008, 03:24 AM	#316 (permalink)
BrixtonBear Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brixton Posts: 250	Hi everyone, Thanks to all the support from you guys in this thread and from AA, I managed to stay away from drink yesterday, so I'm now into day 2. Just going to try and stay in the day - at work until 7pm, then get to a meeting, and then get home safe for tea and toast and an early night. Have a good Tuesday everyone!

12-09-2008, 08:26 AM	#317 (permalink)
Jakey Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: PNW Posts: 87	Thats a great plan PB! Congrats on 4 days Phaleron! Stay strong everyone!!!

12-09-2008, 02:46 PM	#318 (permalink)
FizzyWater Sober since 9th May 2008 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2,937	Omega man - big thank you for starting the thread, I haven't posted in here for a while, I should have, the 2 weeks and under thread is the most important on SR I reckon. I posted in here ever day during my first 14 days, helped me get through. A lot of my best friends on here are the ones I made during those first 14 days. Stick at it everone __________________ There is only one person who could ever make you happy, and that person is you.

12-09-2008, 05:41 PM	#319 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Serene In Dixie Posts: 34,835	Welcome to our support thread .... therightlife ... Phaleron... Yes! you too can win over alcohol! fW...Glad you checked in __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery!

12-09-2008, 08:37 PM	#320 (permalink)
sicilia1414 new and scared. :( Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: chicago, il Posts: 114	Hi all, I had a horrible day today, sorry to be so depressing. I got a call from my ex and got into a huge fight with him. Normally I would go straight to the kitchen to make a drink but I didn't. My head is throbbing from crying, and I feel like crap. When i argue with him, my body starts shaking and my adrenelin starts pumping and for years alcohol was the only thing that would calm me down. It sucks to have to deal with these emotions and figure out a way to calm yourself down. Time to get creative I guess....

12-09-2008, 09:09 PM	#321 (permalink)
Mariposa18 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,045	Sicilia~ I'm sorry you had such a bad day The only suggestion I would have about he Ex is to not answer the phone next time. I know, easier said than done, but remember how you feel right now before you answer! Go take a nice hot shower and stay there until the hot water runs out. It will help relax your muscles and soothe you as well. Drink some hot chocolate if you like it and maybe put on a movie or Journal out your feelings, that helps me a lot. Try to relax Sweetie and know you can get through this~ Stay Strong~ __________________ *~ Be Happy, Love Life ~*

12-09-2008, 09:36 PM	#322 (permalink)
sicilia1414 new and scared. :( Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: chicago, il Posts: 114	Thanks so much Mari for responding back...you are totally right. I did try to make some tea but that just isn't cutting it. well, no matter how crappy i feel i just keep telling myself that at least i am FEELING and i am sober, i will take that over alcohol any day.

12-10-2008, 12:24 AM	#323 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Serene In Dixie Posts: 34,835	I'm proud of you! You went thru a unpleasant situation and once again...you won over alcohol! Fie on all ex's.... __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery!

12-10-2008, 05:30 AM	#325 (permalink)
Tryingto Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 150	Can I join this group? I am on Day 8 today - but it's 9:30pm & I am not tempted to drink (was during day - but fine now) so I know I am all lined up & ready to hit Day 9. Sicilia - all you need to focus on right now is YOU! Hug yourself, and love yourself & don't let anything and anyone jeapordise (sp?) your sobriety! I know it's hard - I am fighting with my partner to the point where he is sleeping over a friends house tonight instead of coming home tonight (I asked him to). But I will not let it rock me. p.s. what do we all do when we hit 2 weeks? Find a new thread? Lol!

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