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12-20-2008, 04:05 AM
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Hi Ladita...it is still active....I think everyone is just still asleep...they should be along shortly..though weekends tend to be a bit slow.
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12-20-2008, 04:52 AM
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Coming 'round to Day 8 of no alcohol, and wound down my last cigarette over an hour ago. Ask my carpet if smoking and drinking go together, at least in my case. (YES.) One can get downright bouncy after the malaise of week 1, heck, the malaise of not looking forward to much but drinking. My appetite has been improving a little bit each day. My sleep cycle, which has always been amiss, got hit really hard by not going to sleep via black-out like I used to, so I'm going to use my holiday vacation to work on that. Today, I am going to enforce not thinking like an addict into my conscious mind as much as possible and instead focusing on the Serenity Prayer and the goals therein. Thanks for reminding us of H.A.L.T. - I'm learning what each letter really feels like now. It's, of course, still really overwhelming, but I love this chance to really live. |
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12-20-2008, 08:38 AM
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| Ending the Old Me. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Under a Rock
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LaDita - Welcome! Yes the thread is still active!  Which amazes me; I started this thread around this time last year due to the fact that I could never string 2 weeks together, so this started as a personal goal for myself.Welcome aboard, please visit and post often. The only rule is that you need to find another home thread when you make day 15; of course your welcome to visit and post anytime.
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12-20-2008, 08:59 AM
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The sour stomach thing really sucks. I got it everytime I quit drinking. The good news it does go away after 3-4 days. Eat light, popcicles help to keep you hydrated and maintain blood sugar, soup is good and bananas really help to settle your stomach. "Mourning" the drink is probably more a rule than an exception. We've given up a "trusted friend" that never questioned our reason for visiting and didn't care what kind of mood we were in. Would you continue to hang out with a friend that gave you ulcers and a constant sour stomach? Caused you to throw up pratically every morning? Took away your drive to do anything constructive? Made you feel guilty and then robbed you of sleep, money, and sex drive? Made you do stupid and embarrassing things and generally caused you nothing but grief? Wanted to you to sit at home alone with him/her and do nothing but be miserable? Not the kind of friend I want to hang out with and certainly one I don't miss anymore! It does get better Scoob, you just need to find a better friend. I'll see you here tomorrow for Day 3, OK?
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12-20-2008, 01:13 PM
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PB..... That's interesting and I've never thought to do it. My active alcoholism....:a black cloud for my mental deteration. My recovery....  for my mental restoration Forward we go.... 
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12-20-2008, 01:22 PM
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LaDita....  Please do share here with us...Welcome I see you are rather new to SR sooo...another Welcome!
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12-20-2008, 06:12 PM
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Thank you! I guess I am on Day Two now, technically....I think. The way I see it, is that there's still alot of alcohol in my system the morning after I drink, so I don't count that day. Today is the worst, physically. It's when the 'real hang-over' kicks in. It's a beautiful winter wonderland here, I'm glad the weather is accommodating to my current state. I love the snow and it makes me feel very peaceful. I'd love to be knitting right now, but the yarn shop is across town and I probably won't be able to get there for a few days once it's safe to travel. I hope everyone else is enjoying themselves (or surviving, at least!)  |
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12-20-2008, 07:29 PM
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Day 5. Had a real bad time today. I woke up so happy and cheerful about feeling better. Then the day wore on, and it was a real boring day. Something set me off at the end of the day and before I knew it I was crying. Really not typical of me. Guess I chalk it up to feeling things more acutely all of a sudden and not really knowing how to deal. My habit would normally dictate that a glass of wine and some restaurant bar company would do just the trick...and that would get me through to the end of the day (looking forward to it)...until of course I woke up and remembered why I went out. Now I don't have that to fall back on after experiencing frustration... I feel better after getting home. Just going to have to work through this one. |
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12-21-2008, 02:29 AM
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Brightening .... thanks for sharing with us...Welcome! I find prayer immensley helpful. Before I had it memorized...I carried The Serenity Prayer in my pirse. My mind was a mess in early sobrety...  Quote:
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12-21-2008, 02:53 AM
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Hi Everyone.... It's 4:30 a.m. for me...Sunday morning Today I plan to continue my sobriety ....here's how... Prayer....Breakfast....an AA meeting Back home to Falcon's Football + Diet Coke +  A visit from my son finalizing our Christmas plans Dinner with AA friends....Prayer...Bedtime. And of course..in and out of SR often. Anyone else care to share on their plan for another sober day? Plese do..someone might be helped on their journey by your post.
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12-21-2008, 04:53 AM
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I felt overwhelmed and a little confused today. In the early hours of day 9 now, and life is getting more fun. Keeping myself hydrated, reading lots of books, being gentle to myself, trying to practice good, permissive behavior. I am beginning to feel much better without smoking. It's been over 24 hours now, and that's contributing to my being a little cranky, but it's nothing I can't endure. |
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12-21-2008, 05:31 AM
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Today my plan is to exercise, take in some computer recycling, buy a Christmas gift at the Farmer's Market (love that place), get ready for a dinner at a family member's house where i'll have to tell them i'm the designated driver.
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12-21-2008, 07:09 AM
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Day 6, Today's plan: Relax and reflect... (now) Bathe dog Get ready for work Go to work, start Poseidon tattoo Paint, read, draw, or do another tattoo if one shows up GO HOME (this is the tough one for me)... or maybe I'll see a movie instead?! It's hard to find leisure activities at night that don't include drinking, and I'm not ready to be around lots of people yet. Luckily, hubby is good company |
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12-21-2008, 08:01 AM
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In the middle of organising medical care and ambulances for my Father - and I am some way off from where he lives. Without AA I could not do this, so on here right now for some recovery to keep me on beam and centred until my next F2F meeting. Have been using all the tools I can so far today; prayers, readings and once the phone calls have stopped; other AA's/sponsor.
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12-21-2008, 10:16 AM
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Hi, my name is Omega Man, I'm an Alcoholic and I have 15 days sober today!!! 100% certain that I won't be drinking today; can't say about tomorrow, but for today, no problem. Plan for today - doing what normal families do; being together with both parents sober and functioning. Taking the family to Bass Pro Shop since they have it all decorated for Christmas. We'll get a nice dinner and then drive around our neighborhood to take in all the lights, some of the people really go over the top around here; coordinated music/light show type of thing. Wife promised our son a movie night so I guess I'll be watching Elf or something like that. Take care everyone, I'll be checking in regularly.
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12-21-2008, 10:51 AM
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The meeting topic was Gratitude... All 30 of us got to share and I found it interesting that no one spoke of material things. Some members have a lot of resources some don't have much....but the sharing was all about how recovery has benefited us with changes in our perception and attitudes. A meeting full of laughter and joy! 
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12-21-2008, 08:45 PM
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Stopping by to show support =) Stay strong my Friends, you can do this! I look forward to seeing all of you once you "graduate" over on the 15 Days to Infinity and Beyond thread or the 30 Days and Under thread =) God Bless~
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