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Old 12-20-2008, 04:05 AM   #426 (permalink)
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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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Old 12-20-2008, 04:30 AM   #427 (permalink)
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Day 6

I'm going to a meeting in an hour. Not going to drink today. D
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Old 12-20-2008, 04:52 AM   #428 (permalink)
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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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Old 12-20-2008, 05:28 AM   #429 (permalink)
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I'ts 5:30 am, i'm in and out of the bathroom with an extremely sour stomach, so why am I still mourning the fact that i'm not "allowed" to drink anymore?

Makes no sense.
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Old 12-20-2008, 08:38 AM   #430 (permalink)
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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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Old 12-20-2008, 08:59 AM   #431 (permalink)
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I'ts 5:30 am, i'm in and out of the bathroom with an extremely sour stomach, so why am I still mourning the fact that i'm not "allowed" to drink anymore?
Good to see you Scoob - Day 2, right?

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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Old 12-20-2008, 01:13 PM   #432 (permalink)
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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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Old 12-20-2008, 01:18 PM   #433 (permalink)
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Old 12-20-2008, 01:22 PM   #434 (permalink)
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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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Old 12-20-2008, 06:12 PM   #435 (permalink)
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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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Old 12-20-2008, 06:16 PM   #436 (permalink)
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I love the snow and it makes me feel very peaceful.
Me too!

And we got plenty of it!
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Old 12-20-2008, 07:29 PM   #437 (permalink)
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bad time today

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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Old 12-21-2008, 02:29 AM   #438 (permalink)
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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:
God grant me the serenity
To acept the things I can not change
The coureage to change the things I can
And the wisdom to know the difference
Forward we go..side by side...
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Old 12-21-2008, 02:53 AM   #439 (permalink)
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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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Old 12-21-2008, 04:53 AM   #440 (permalink)
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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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Old 12-21-2008, 05:31 AM   #441 (permalink)
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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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Old 12-21-2008, 07:03 AM   #442 (permalink)
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Im stiil trying.
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Old 12-21-2008, 07:09 AM   #443 (permalink)
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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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A movie sounds like a nice distraction. Gummy bears, popcorn and a big diet coke.
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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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Old 12-21-2008, 10:16 AM   #446 (permalink)
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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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Old 12-21-2008, 10:51 AM   #448 (permalink)
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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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Old 12-21-2008, 02:09 PM   #449 (permalink)
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Went AA this morning. My sponsor has me doing some good homework. Went out to breakfast with my wife whom I know is glad for my sobriety today. I'll be back to AA at 7:30 am tomorrow. Thanks, Dave
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Old 12-21-2008, 08:45 PM   #450 (permalink)
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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 =)

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