Class of November-Part 10 - Page 2 - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

ananda · 05-30-2009, 05:34 PM

pix i can't tell you how happy I am (grin)

this is a BIG deal for you i think....and yeah amazing how many don't drink or drink very little er especially as you get older.

Was you know who there

Oh don't forget no email so pm me here or text me ok (hug)

Pixy1 · 05-30-2009, 05:41 PM

No I went myself. But he looked after the kids for me

I didn't miss it at all

I was a little uncomfortable getting ready to go out as I would normally have a bottle of wine at that time but when I got in my car all dressed and made up I felt strangely confident?

ananda · 05-30-2009, 05:56 PM

nope pix ... i'm self centered in the extreme i meant the other "you know"

ok seriously girl...you rock!

I'm off to my meeting....

we're doing coffee but it cant be 10 (4yourtime) as my sponsor is calling to sort me out a bit....

but we'll work it out (hug)

Pixy1 · 05-30-2009, 06:24 PM

oh

Yes "you know who was there" lol not for long though.

Right I'm off to bed. I'm so tired but so happy to be sober.

As it's after midnight I'm now into Day 8!!!!

**Dee74** · 05-30-2009, 06:37 PM

woo hoo on day 8 Pix

D

colagirl · 05-30-2009, 10:03 PM

Wow Pixy, day 8 is awesome!! And Jason you must be getting close to 20 now? I haven't been counting days lately but I think I'm just under a week now. Not having too hard a time of it so far.

Pix did you ever get any of my emails??

How's everybody else doing?

ananda · 05-30-2009, 10:12 PM

Good meeting....

still sober

not as crazy as i could be

Pixy1 · 05-31-2009, 02:35 AM

Morning all (hug)

CG no still no emails? We will ask wonky when he returns, he knows about geeky stuff like that

Off to get dressed as I'm going to see the new field I will hopefully be getting fo the pony

Pixy1 · 05-31-2009, 04:42 AM

I'm bored and hungry huff!

I've just had some toast and going to get organised and take the kids to the beach. Don't understand why I'm hungry if I have eaten and got something to do??

Maybe it's that void thing?

ananda · 05-31-2009, 06:47 AM

aw pix...yeah it can be a way to try and fill a void...I'm honestly not sure today what that means..too early and not enough sleep...have to think on that....Ally might know more about it and she is awake!

post more in a bit...i'm just getting coffee...long late night

colagirl · 05-31-2009, 09:21 AM

Morning all! Off to a museum complex in the middle of nowhere Washington today. Supposed to be beautiful, and with a Stonehenge replica! I shall think of you all laughing at me while I'm there.

I hope Wonky can solve this mystery for us Pix, it's starting to make me feel crazy!

allport · 05-31-2009, 11:11 AM

Sorry Nands you are looking at the wrong woman

I'm hungry all the time and the discomfort and boredom of early sobriety are my constant companions

Apart from that I'm fine though

ananda · 05-31-2009, 02:44 PM

I hope pixie didn't drowned.....

and i hope wonkey didn't get his lovely tail caught in a barbwire fence

DEEEEEEE where are you???

**Dee74** · 05-31-2009, 02:50 PM

not awake

D

ananda · 05-31-2009, 03:37 PM

well have some coffee and get with the program Dee.....oh i forgot you don't work a program do you

**Dee74** · 05-31-2009, 03:50 PM

oh I work a programme

just not one anyone else recognises LOL

D

ananda · 05-31-2009, 04:46 PM

you know i'm just pulling your tail dee....ops thats wonkey..pulling your..er...fur???

Hey guys jason won't have any computer accesss for a few days but he's fine...didn't want anyone wondering..he hopes to be up and running thursday

off for coffee and step wrok ...i just made coffee and forgot to put the coffee in it.......gotta zip...

**Dee74** · 05-31-2009, 05:00 PM

thanks for the Jas update nands
hope he gets back real soon

to all
D

D

Pixy1 · 05-31-2009, 05:12 PM

I'm fed up with my moods

Is this normal? I have snapped at the kids all day

Maybe it's PMT or something (sorry Dee)

What if I stay like this forever?

Pixy1 · 05-31-2009, 05:20 PM

Anyway I'm off to bed.

Yet another late night and I have work tomorrow.

Night all

:praying for a little change in direction.

**Dee74** · 05-31-2009, 05:22 PM

don't say sorry to me Pix - I don't live with ya

LOL
mood swings and irritability are a fairly common thing in the first few weeks, (((Pix)))

it gets better

D

ananda · 05-31-2009, 09:46 PM

pix...you know me the emotional bouncing ball

well alot of people settle and stablize after a while, for me it's been a different journey....

I've just learned to ride the waves....but the thoughts and emoitons i have don't have to result in actions or thoughts all the time...mostly they do, but they don't have to...

How i learned to deal with cravings was to know that they pass and they don't last long IF i don't feed them, hang on to them.

Emotions and thoughts are the same for me.

It feels alot like riding a horse for me...i have quite a bit of control especially if I work hard with that horse and learn to be in sink with it....but i never have total control..the horse is bigger and stronger than me and i guess i sit on top of it at it's pleasure so to speak....

My emotions/moods are the same...i have the same realationship with them...I really can't bully them and strong arm them into going where I want, but i can learn to work with them and encourage them to behave in a manner that can be an awsome powerful ride

Not sure that made any sense to anyone else, but thats the visual i have at the moment.

allport · 06-01-2009, 01:15 AM

I read a self help book once which used the image of riding an elephant to help you to visualise controlling your subconsious mind lol same deal you cant force an elephant but you can guide it (or trick it) into doing what you want.

I read some rubbish books sometimes

but the image did stick with me.

Pixy1 · 06-01-2009, 02:03 AM

Thaks guys :ghug

Feel a little better this morning and was nicer to the kids before they went to school

I sadly have to go to work now,

Catch up with you all tonight!

**Dee74** · 06-01-2009, 02:12 AM

have a good day all!

off to ride an elephant

D

05-30-2009, 05:34 PM	#26 (permalink)
ananda Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 11,908 Blog Entries: 1	pix i can't tell you how happy I am (grin) this is a BIG deal for you i think....and yeah amazing how many don't drink or drink very little er especially as you get older. Was you know who there Oh don't forget no email so pm me here or text me ok (hug) __________________ Copyright © 2010 - 2010 Ananda You can't stop living just because it hurts a little - Ananda's Mom

05-30-2009, 05:56 PM	#28 (permalink)
ananda Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 11,908 Blog Entries: 1	nope pix ... i'm self centered in the extreme i meant the other "you know" ok seriously girl...you rock! I'm off to my meeting.... we're doing coffee but it cant be 10 (4yourtime) as my sponsor is calling to sort me out a bit.... but we'll work it out (hug) __________________ Copyright © 2010 - 2010 Ananda You can't stop living just because it hurts a little - Ananda's Mom

05-30-2009, 06:37 PM	#30 (permalink)
Dee74 SR Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Seas Posts: 42,368	woo hoo on day 8 Pix D __________________ “When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be”Lao Tzu

05-30-2009, 10:03 PM	#31 (permalink)
colagirl it's only life after all Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,133 Blog Entries: 2	Wow Pixy, day 8 is awesome!! And Jason you must be getting close to 20 now? I haven't been counting days lately but I think I'm just under a week now. Not having too hard a time of it so far. Pix did you ever get any of my emails?? How's everybody else doing? __________________ There was darkness all around me There were times that I was sure I was drowning There were people who tried to reach me But no matter how they loved me I kept sinking When I got tired of my own hell I reached inside, and I saved myself ~ Mindy McCready

05-30-2009, 10:12 PM	#32 (permalink)
ananda Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 11,908 Blog Entries: 1	Good meeting.... still sober not as crazy as i could be __________________ Copyright © 2010 - 2010 Ananda You can't stop living just because it hurts a little - Ananda's Mom

05-30-2009, 05:41 PM	#27 (permalink)
Pixy1 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: England Posts: 1,920	No I went myself. But he looked after the kids for me I didn't miss it at all I was a little uncomfortable getting ready to go out as I would normally have a bottle of wine at that time but when I got in my car all dressed and made up I felt strangely confident?

05-30-2009, 06:24 PM	#29 (permalink)
Pixy1 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: England Posts: 1,920	oh Yes "you know who was there" lol not for long though. Right I'm off to bed. I'm so tired but so happy to be sober. As it's after midnight I'm now into Day 8!!!!

05-31-2009, 02:35 AM	#33 (permalink)
Pixy1 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: England Posts: 1,920	Morning all (hug) CG no still no emails? We will ask wonky when he returns, he knows about geeky stuff like that Off to get dressed as I'm going to see the new field I will hopefully be getting fo the pony

05-31-2009, 04:42 AM	#34 (permalink)
Pixy1 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: England Posts: 1,920	I'm bored and hungry huff! I've just had some toast and going to get organised and take the kids to the beach. Don't understand why I'm hungry if I have eaten and got something to do?? Maybe it's that void thing?

05-31-2009, 06:47 AM	#35 (permalink)
ananda Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 11,908 Blog Entries: 1	aw pix...yeah it can be a way to try and fill a void...I'm honestly not sure today what that means..too early and not enough sleep...have to think on that....Ally might know more about it and she is awake! post more in a bit...i'm just getting coffee...long late night __________________ Copyright © 2010 - 2010 Ananda You can't stop living just because it hurts a little - Ananda's Mom

05-31-2009, 09:21 AM	#36 (permalink)
colagirl it's only life after all Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,133 Blog Entries: 2	Morning all! Off to a museum complex in the middle of nowhere Washington today. Supposed to be beautiful, and with a Stonehenge replica! I shall think of you all laughing at me while I'm there. I hope Wonky can solve this mystery for us Pix, it's starting to make me feel crazy! __________________ There was darkness all around me There were times that I was sure I was drowning There were people who tried to reach me But no matter how they loved me I kept sinking When I got tired of my own hell I reached inside, and I saved myself ~ Mindy McCready

05-31-2009, 11:11 AM	#37 (permalink)
allport Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: north yorkshire, england Posts: 1,900	Sorry Nands you are looking at the wrong woman I'm hungry all the time and the discomfort and boredom of early sobriety are my constant companions Apart from that I'm fine though __________________ 'Isn't it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too' Douglas Adams

05-31-2009, 02:44 PM	#38 (permalink)
ananda Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 11,908 Blog Entries: 1	I hope pixie didn't drowned..... and i hope wonkey didn't get his lovely tail caught in a barbwire fence DEEEEEEE where are you??? __________________ Copyright © 2010 - 2010 Ananda You can't stop living just because it hurts a little - Ananda's Mom

05-31-2009, 02:50 PM	#39 (permalink)
Dee74 SR Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Seas Posts: 42,368	not awake D __________________ “When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be”Lao Tzu

05-31-2009, 03:37 PM	#40 (permalink)
ananda Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 11,908 Blog Entries: 1	well have some coffee and get with the program Dee.....oh i forgot you don't work a program do you __________________ Copyright © 2010 - 2010 Ananda You can't stop living just because it hurts a little - Ananda's Mom

05-31-2009, 03:50 PM	#41 (permalink)
Dee74 SR Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Seas Posts: 42,368	oh I work a programme just not one anyone else recognises LOL D __________________ “When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be”Lao Tzu

05-31-2009, 04:46 PM	#42 (permalink)
ananda Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 11,908 Blog Entries: 1	you know i'm just pulling your tail dee....ops thats wonkey..pulling your..er...fur??? Hey guys jason won't have any computer accesss for a few days but he's fine...didn't want anyone wondering..he hopes to be up and running thursday off for coffee and step wrok ...i just made coffee and forgot to put the coffee in it.......gotta zip... __________________ Copyright © 2010 - 2010 Ananda You can't stop living just because it hurts a little - Ananda's Mom

05-31-2009, 05:00 PM	#43 (permalink)
Dee74 SR Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Seas Posts: 42,368	thanks for the Jas update nands hope he gets back real soon to all D D __________________ “When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be”Lao Tzu

05-31-2009, 05:12 PM	#44 (permalink)
Pixy1 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: England Posts: 1,920	I'm fed up with my moods Is this normal? I have snapped at the kids all day Maybe it's PMT or something (sorry Dee) What if I stay like this forever?

05-31-2009, 05:20 PM	#45 (permalink)
Pixy1 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: England Posts: 1,920	Anyway I'm off to bed. Yet another late night and I have work tomorrow. Night all :praying for a little change in direction.

05-31-2009, 05:22 PM	#46 (permalink)
Dee74 SR Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Seas Posts: 42,368	don't say sorry to me Pix - I don't live with ya LOL mood swings and irritability are a fairly common thing in the first few weeks, (((Pix))) it gets better D __________________ “When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be”Lao Tzu

05-31-2009, 09:46 PM	#47 (permalink)
ananda Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 11,908 Blog Entries: 1	pix...you know me the emotional bouncing ball well alot of people settle and stablize after a while, for me it's been a different journey.... I've just learned to ride the waves....but the thoughts and emoitons i have don't have to result in actions or thoughts all the time...mostly they do, but they don't have to... How i learned to deal with cravings was to know that they pass and they don't last long IF i don't feed them, hang on to them. Emotions and thoughts are the same for me. It feels alot like riding a horse for me...i have quite a bit of control especially if I work hard with that horse and learn to be in sink with it....but i never have total control..the horse is bigger and stronger than me and i guess i sit on top of it at it's pleasure so to speak.... My emotions/moods are the same...i have the same realationship with them...I really can't bully them and strong arm them into going where I want, but i can learn to work with them and encourage them to behave in a manner that can be an awsome powerful ride Not sure that made any sense to anyone else, but thats the visual i have at the moment. __________________ Copyright © 2010 - 2010 Ananda You can't stop living just because it hurts a little - Ananda's Mom

06-01-2009, 01:15 AM	#48 (permalink)
allport Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: north yorkshire, england Posts: 1,900	I read a self help book once which used the image of riding an elephant to help you to visualise controlling your subconsious mind lol same deal you cant force an elephant but you can guide it (or trick it) into doing what you want. I read some rubbish books sometimes but the image did stick with me. __________________ 'Isn't it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too' Douglas Adams

06-01-2009, 02:03 AM	#49 (permalink)
Pixy1 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: England Posts: 1,920	Thaks guys :ghug Feel a little better this morning and was nicer to the kids before they went to school I sadly have to go to work now, Catch up with you all tonight!

06-01-2009, 02:12 AM	#50 (permalink)
Dee74 SR Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Seas Posts: 42,368	have a good day all! off to ride an elephant D __________________ “When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be”Lao Tzu

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