Living in Sobriety Part 12 - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

***Anna*** · 08-27-2009, 07:11 AM

The last part:

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...t-11-a-22.html (Living in Sobriety-Part 11)

nelco · 08-27-2009, 07:41 AM

.......thanks anna!!!

parentrecovers · 08-27-2009, 09:00 AM

2nd place!

scoob · 08-27-2009, 09:52 AM

parentrecovers · 08-27-2009, 09:55 AM

rock on, scoob

!

HideorSeek · 08-27-2009, 10:11 AM

Thanks Anna..sorry about the innuendos

We DO get carried away sometimes and it's good to be reminded that we're not the only ones who may be visiting, so thank you!

nelco · 08-27-2009, 10:18 AM

I was very bold Lis, got totally carried away jesting with stoney..........

scoob · 08-27-2009, 10:19 AM

Carried away? Us?

nelco · 08-27-2009, 10:19 AM

I know scoob, I know.......

scoob · 08-27-2009, 10:26 AM

It's ok, i've never been one to know when enough is enough.

HideorSeek · 08-27-2009, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by scoob

It's ok, i've never been one to know when enough is enough.

Haha scoob, I hear ya!

Nel's Bells...I read through all the posts and nothing struck me as offensive, but hey, I'm pretty un-offendable....Thank goodness the "fish holder" (if you remember...) discussion was many moons ago...

HideorSeek · 08-27-2009, 11:42 AM

Oh and Nelsie...I was serious about the Joan of Arcadia series. It is REALLY, REALLY good...iffen you're so inclined....(and no, I DON'T get a commission

Believe808 · 08-27-2009, 11:52 AM

So Sorry Anna, you are right, lots of guests come and read this thread.

I see its time already for a new part, WOO HOO.

LIS, I just love Joan of Arcadia, every time you mention it, I start to miss it. I don't know why they took it off the air, I don't like her new show.

Believe808 · 08-27-2009, 11:57 AM

I can't believe I'm still getting in trouble at this late stage of my life, lol.

Believe808 · 08-27-2009, 12:00 PM

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Thank goodness the "fish holder" (if you remember...) discussion was many moons ago...

ha ha, isn't that when you just about came aboard LIS? I swear this thread is like sitting around with friends and just bs'ing, can you imagine in real life if we were doing this.

HideorSeek · 08-27-2009, 12:05 PM

Hey Bee, you working girl you!!!

When it was on the air, I liked it, but I can't say that I saw ALL of the episodes (then again, that was during a period where I wasn't focused on much of anything other than my own gratification...

...but this winter, we got the DVD, boxed set and I was GLUED to the TV. It has so many layers and is so provocative...Who is God, anyway? Isn't he/she/it everywhere working through people? Just becasue an experience might not have an immediate impact, like a drop of water on a pond, the ripples just keep spreading....What is faith and why is it crucial....When does self-will collide with acceptance?

I was talking with my therapist about how much I had gotten from it and why and he said I should check out 6 Feet Under. I did and was not impressed. In fact, at our next session, I suggested that we change seats

I dunno...there are a few books and movies that have hit me at just the right time (speaking of God...) and this was definitely one of them.

As for canceling the show...it's my fault. Whenever I like ANYTHING, *poof*, it's discontinued!!!

HideorSeek · 08-27-2009, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Believe808

I can't believe I'm still getting in trouble at this late stage of my life, lol.

You LOVE it! Fess up now....heehee. If we were doing this in person, I would never Eat, Pray OR Love...all I'd do is laugh, and cry and support and be supported. Can't ask for much more!

Believe808 · 08-27-2009, 12:15 PM

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As for canceling the show...it's my fault. Whenever I like ANYTHING, *poof*, it's discontinued!!!

Whew, what a relief, I was thinking it was my fault, lol.

And I do love it, if I wasn't getting in trouble, I wouldn't be having fun.

This morning I got into my car to leave for work and went to light a cigarette and all of a sudden XANAX popped into my head, I was thinking I sure could use some Xanax right now.

I immediately called my sponsor. That was the first time in 11 mths sobriety that it came to mind. This disease is so damn sly, just waiting for the right moment to say

remember me!!!! There was no urge to use, just a fleeting thought, very very uncomfortable feeling.

***Anna*** · 08-27-2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by HideorSeek

..I read through all the posts and nothing struck me as offensive, but hey, I'm pretty un-offendable...:

That is because some posts were removed.

Thanks to everyone for understanding the situation.

This iis a Newcomers forum. It is the goal of Dee and I to keep this a safe place for newcomers. It is our goal to have any and all newcomers feel comfortable here.

Believe808 · 08-27-2009, 12:18 PM

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If we were doing this in person, I would never Eat, Pray OR Love...all I'd do is laugh, and cry and support and be supported. Can't ask for much more!

Lis, do you know how many times, I sit here and just crack up laughing and my kids are wondering if I am losing it. I actually cry from laughing so hard at some of this stuff. Especially when we were at the fish piece stage. We all fit together like the pieces of a puzzle. I am so grateful to all of you for bringing laughter back into my life.

Believe808 · 08-27-2009, 12:24 PM

Quote:

It is the goal of Dee and I to keep this a safe place for newcomers. It is our goal to have any and all newcomers feel comfortable here.

You are right Anna, and I do apologize if we got carried away a bit. Sometimes a reminder is necessary because we just banter back and forth amongst friends and I know I forget that I am on a forum sometimes. So thank you for the reminder.

Believe808 · 08-27-2009, 12:33 PM

Where is Angel, Haven't seen her in a couple days.

Going to speaker meeting tonight then DETOX, sure could use it after that thought this morning. I need to remember what will happen if I act on that thought.

HideorSeek · 08-27-2009, 12:42 PM

On your way BACK from your meeting...HINT HINT...you COULD pick up the series and watch it again...(I'm a Borders member and they just had a 40% off coupon and Nope, I don't get a commission from them EITHER....just a commission from God, working through people...lol...)

Yikes, that's scary about the Xanax. Every so often a drink for me comes flitting through too, but then I think it through and realize it just aint gonna happen...no good gonna come out of it, now or ever. Yesterday, I was speaking with my sponsor about something that was irking me and I said "Dang (used another word, though), can't I just nurse this resentment for awhile, instead of questioning my part?"

That's what AA'll do for you...ruin all those pity parties

....

Believe808 · 08-27-2009, 12:52 PM

what good will that 40% discount coupon get me now!! Do you think its online and maybe I can print it out? Did it expire already? so many questions for you Lis, lol.

I haven't had any urges or thoughts of drinking or using but "dang" this Xanax one really made me uneasy to say the least.

Believe808 · 08-27-2009, 12:59 PM

Oh, and my sponsor said H.A.L.T. and she was right, I was tired this morning and hadn't eaten breakfast. So 2 of the 4 were right there.

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*Anna* Administrator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dancing in the Light Posts: 22,768	Living in Sobriety Part 12 The last part: http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...t-11-a-22.html (Living in Sobriety-Part 11) __________________ And I dont know what the future is holding in store I dont know where Im going, Im not sure where I've been There's a spirit that guides me, a light that shines for me My life is worth the living, I dont need to see the end. John Denver

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HideorSeek Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: massachusetts Posts: 2,187	Hey Bee, you working girl you!!! When it was on the air, I liked it, but I can't say that I saw ALL of the episodes (then again, that was during a period where I wasn't focused on much of anything other than my own gratification......but this winter, we got the DVD, boxed set and I was GLUED to the TV. It has so many layers and is so provocative...Who is God, anyway? Isn't he/she/it everywhere working through people? Just becasue an experience might not have an immediate impact, like a drop of water on a pond, the ripples just keep spreading....What is faith and why is it crucial....When does self-will collide with acceptance? I was talking with my therapist about how much I had gotten from it and why and he said I should check out 6 Feet Under. I did and was not impressed. In fact, at our next session, I suggested that we change seats I dunno...there are a few books and movies that have hit me at just the right time (speaking of God...) and this was definitely one of them. As for canceling the show...it's my fault. Whenever I like ANYTHING, poof, it's discontinued!!!

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08-27-2009, 07:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
nelco Living in sobriety Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3,868	.......thanks anna!!!

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08-27-2009, 10:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
HideorSeek Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: massachusetts Posts: 2,187	Thanks Anna..sorry about the innuendos We DO get carried away sometimes and it's good to be reminded that we're not the only ones who may be visiting, so thank you!

08-27-2009, 10:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
nelco Living in sobriety Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3,868	I was very bold Lis, got totally carried away jesting with stoney..........

08-27-2009, 10:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
scoob Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 983	Carried away? Us?

08-27-2009, 10:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
nelco Living in sobriety Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3,868	I know scoob, I know.......

08-27-2009, 10:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
scoob Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 983	It's ok, i've never been one to know when enough is enough.

08-27-2009, 11:42 AM	#12 (permalink)
HideorSeek Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: massachusetts Posts: 2,187	Oh and Nelsie...I was serious about the Joan of Arcadia series. It is REALLY, REALLY good...iffen you're so inclined....(and no, I DON'T get a commission

08-27-2009, 11:52 AM	#13 (permalink)
Believe808 Miracles Happen Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 9,977	So Sorry Anna, you are right, lots of guests come and read this thread. I see its time already for a new part, WOO HOO. LIS, I just love Joan of Arcadia, every time you mention it, I start to miss it. I don't know why they took it off the air, I don't like her new show.

08-27-2009, 11:57 AM	#14 (permalink)
Believe808 Miracles Happen Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 9,977	I can't believe I'm still getting in trouble at this late stage of my life, lol.

08-27-2009, 12:33 PM	#22 (permalink)
Believe808 Miracles Happen Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 9,977	Where is Angel, Haven't seen her in a couple days. Going to speaker meeting tonight then DETOX, sure could use it after that thought this morning. I need to remember what will happen if I act on that thought.

08-27-2009, 12:42 PM	#23 (permalink)
HideorSeek Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: massachusetts Posts: 2,187	On your way BACK from your meeting...HINT HINT...you COULD pick up the series and watch it again...(I'm a Borders member and they just had a 40% off coupon and Nope, I don't get a commission from them EITHER....just a commission from God, working through people...lol...) Yikes, that's scary about the Xanax. Every so often a drink for me comes flitting through too, but then I think it through and realize it just aint gonna happen...no good gonna come out of it, now or ever. Yesterday, I was speaking with my sponsor about something that was irking me and I said "Dang (used another word, though), can't I just nurse this resentment for awhile, instead of questioning my part?" That's what AA'll do for you...ruin all those pity parties ....

08-27-2009, 12:52 PM	#24 (permalink)
Believe808 Miracles Happen Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 9,977	what good will that 40% discount coupon get me now!! Do you think its online and maybe I can print it out? Did it expire already? so many questions for you Lis, lol. I haven't had any urges or thoughts of drinking or using but "dang" this Xanax one really made me uneasy to say the least.

08-27-2009, 12:59 PM	#25 (permalink)
Believe808 Miracles Happen Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 9,977	Oh, and my sponsor said H.A.L.T. and she was right, I was tired this morning and hadn't eaten breakfast. So 2 of the 4 were right there.

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