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

BrixtonBear · 12-08-2008, 04:30 AM

Hi everyone,

Sorry I haven't posted recently, I've not been doing so well recently

Last week I was coming down with flu,
and made the massive mistake of taking a drink to alleviate the symptoms
and it's all gone horribly wrong since then

Got to try to break out of this downward spiral

I wish there were such things as "sobriety angels", like trainee angels who have to earn their wings by helping a suffering, alcoholic human to get and stay sober. I could sure do with one right now

Sorry I'm not doing so well, thanks for listening!

espresso · 12-08-2008, 05:00 AM

PB can you get to a meeting today? Do you have AA phone nos for support?

BrixtonBear · 12-08-2008, 05:15 AM

Hi Espresso,

Thanks alot for your post. Yes, I'm going to get to a meeting today after work. I've missed a few meetings the last few days due to feeling too ashamed to attend, but I know I have to get back to meetings quickly - otherwise things will just get worse.

Thanks for helping me!
PB

espresso · 12-08-2008, 05:26 AM

No need to feel ashamed: people will be glad you've gone back to get well. The illness wants us to feel "ashamed" so that we end up feeling so sh***y in ourselves, we drink again. Good Luck and just keep things in the day!

Jakey · 12-08-2008, 08:29 AM

Hi guys,

Today is day 15 for me so I guess I need to move on from this thread huh? Seems like just yesteday was day 1, I can't believe its really been 2+ weeks. The first 2 weeks had a lot of highs and lows for me but I am feeling good today and more committed than ever to staying sober forever.

Stay strong!

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.

steamvessel · 12-08-2008, 11:18 AM

Day 8 for me, feeling good.

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.

steamvessel · 12-08-2008, 07:28 PM

Jakey- congrats on your two weeks.

Omega Man- welcome back, the source of this board, wow.

Ksplash- thank you, it's been a great ride so far. It's only 8 days for me but I feel like I did when I was sober for six months, I hope this good fortune continues.

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!!!

steamvessel · 12-09-2008, 02:24 PM

Day 9 for me, still feeling good.

12-08-2008, 09:36 AM	#307 (permalink)
ksplash5 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 951	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 __________________ enough Day 1's already...it's time, right now, for the second half of my life, one day, one breath at a time

12-08-2008, 10:24 AM	#308 (permalink)
Mariposa18 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 947	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? =) __________________ ~Sobriety is the best way to be in touch with reality as it is. Which is the best way to change reality to how you want it to be.~ Sober since 12-01-08

12-08-2008, 10:29 AM	#309 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dallas, Ga. USA Posts: 21,869	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	#310 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dallas, Ga. USA Posts: 21,869	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	#311 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dallas, Ga. USA Posts: 21,869	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, 04:30 AM	#301 (permalink)
BrixtonBear Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brixton Posts: 236	Hi everyone, Sorry I haven't posted recently, I've not been doing so well recently Last week I was coming down with flu, and made the massive mistake of taking a drink to alleviate the symptoms and it's all gone horribly wrong since then Got to try to break out of this downward spiral I wish there were such things as "sobriety angels", like trainee angels who have to earn their wings by helping a suffering, alcoholic human to get and stay sober. I could sure do with one right now Sorry I'm not doing so well, thanks for listening!

12-08-2008, 05:00 AM	#302 (permalink)
espresso Guest Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,151	PB can you get to a meeting today? Do you have AA phone nos for support?

12-08-2008, 05:15 AM	#303 (permalink)
BrixtonBear Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brixton Posts: 236	Hi Espresso, Thanks alot for your post. Yes, I'm going to get to a meeting today after work. I've missed a few meetings the last few days due to feeling too ashamed to attend, but I know I have to get back to meetings quickly - otherwise things will just get worse. Thanks for helping me! PB

12-08-2008, 05:26 AM	#304 (permalink)
espresso Guest Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,151	No need to feel ashamed: people will be glad you've gone back to get well. The illness wants us to feel "ashamed" so that we end up feeling so sh***y in ourselves, we drink again. Good Luck and just keep things in the day!

12-08-2008, 08:29 AM	#305 (permalink)
Jakey Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: PNW Posts: 87	Hi guys, Today is day 15 for me so I guess I need to move on from this thread huh? Seems like just yesteday was day 1, I can't believe its really been 2+ weeks. The first 2 weeks had a lot of highs and lows for me but I am feeling good today and more committed than ever to staying sober forever. Stay strong!

12-08-2008, 08:47 AM	#306 (permalink)
November77 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 48	Hi PB, Don't feel embarrassed. We all make mistakes. This is not an easy thing to overcome.

12-08-2008, 11:18 AM	#313 (permalink)
steamvessel Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 977	Day 8 for me, feeling good.

12-08-2008, 11:54 AM	#315 (permalink)
Mariposa18 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 947	Jakey~ You're right my Friend, one day at a time =) Steamvessel~ Good Job on 8 Days! We're on the same timetable =) __________________ ~Sobriety is the best way to be in touch with reality as it is. Which is the best way to change reality to how you want it to be.~ Sober since 12-01-08

12-08-2008, 12:12 PM	#316 (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	#318 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dallas, Ga. USA Posts: 21,869	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, 07:28 PM	#320 (permalink)
steamvessel Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 977	Jakey- congrats on your two weeks. Omega Man- welcome back, the source of this board, wow. Ksplash- thank you, it's been a great ride so far. It's only 8 days for me but I feel like I did when I was sober for six months, I hope this good fortune continues.

12-08-2008, 07:44 PM	#321 (permalink)
Mariposa18 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 947	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~ __________________ ~Sobriety is the best way to be in touch with reality as it is. Which is the best way to change reality to how you want it to be.~ Sober since 12-01-08

12-09-2008, 02:13 AM	#322 (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	#323 (permalink)
BrixtonBear Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brixton Posts: 236	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	#324 (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, 02:24 PM	#325 (permalink)
steamvessel Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 977	Day 9 for me, still feeling good.

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