Class Of December 2013 - Part 2
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Originally Posted by TigerLili 
Day 5 begins. I feel ok not drinking and I know I'll continue to feel better BUT I'm worried about the day that will come when I feel so good and so normal that I forget I have a problem and pick up a drink again.
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Made a crockpot vegetarian chili today, took a good nap, did a little shopping, went to the car wash and just finished a hard 30 minutes on the treadmill.
Back to work tomorrow. :-( Back to stress.
Wish me luck!
War Eagle!!!
Back to work tomorrow. :-( Back to stress.
Wish me luck!
War Eagle!!!
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Day 5 begins. I feel ok not drinking and I know I'll continue to feel better BUT I'm worried about the day that will come when I feel so good and so normal that I forget I have a problem and pick up a drink again.
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Originally Posted by TigerLili
Day 5 begins. I feel ok not drinking and I know I'll continue to feel better BUT I'm worried about the day that will come when I feel so good and so normal that I forget I have a problem and pick up a drink again.
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Originally Posted by TigerLili
Thanks folks. I am heading out into a situation that might be triggering for me. Can't really avoid it. Posting here to affirm I won't pick up and will check in again when I get back.
, see you when you're back
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Originally Posted by 121313
I actually felt the same way when I quit a 20 year smoking addiction, the first 6 months were difficult but I am not even tempted any more some 10 years later. I am strengthened by the fact that I just accomplished sobriety during the holiday season that allowed drinking at every turn. I will never feel totally free but am confident that it will get easier like conquering my smoking addiction did. I found companionship and support in an online chat group (years ago) for smoking cessation which was one of the keys to my success, I'm hoping to find the same here, I hope you do as well!
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Well done TigerLili! It's really strange, you go to sleep, but it's the middle of the day where I am.
I read about AVKR (or something like that, don't remember the acronym), about the Addictiv Voice. And as I was reading about it, the same time I decided that I wont drink again. And instead of blaming myself and feeling guilty and thinking I am an alcoholic, I will just not drink anymore. I don't need to blame myself. I did what I did, but now I have to move forward. And the moment I decided this, I felt so relived again!
I read about AVKR (or something like that, don't remember the acronym), about the Addictiv Voice. And as I was reading about it, the same time I decided that I wont drink again. And instead of blaming myself and feeling guilty and thinking I am an alcoholic, I will just not drink anymore. I don't need to blame myself. I did what I did, but now I have to move forward. And the moment I decided this, I felt so relived again!
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Originally Posted by Muhv
Well done TigerLili! It's really strange, you go to sleep, but it's the middle of the day where I am.
I read about AVKR (or something like that, don't remember the acronym), about the Addictiv Voice. And as I was reading about it, the same time I decided that I wont drink again. And instead of blaming myself and feeling guilty and thinking I am an alcoholic, I will just not drink anymore. I don't need to blame myself. I did what I did, but now I have to move forward. And the moment I decided this, I felt so relived again!
I read about AVKR (or something like that, don't remember the acronym), about the Addictiv Voice. And as I was reading about it, the same time I decided that I wont drink again. And instead of blaming myself and feeling guilty and thinking I am an alcoholic, I will just not drink anymore. I don't need to blame myself. I did what I did, but now I have to move forward. And the moment I decided this, I felt so relived again!
PS it's about 7am Friday here :-)
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Tough tonight.
Between having an incompetent coasting boss, feeling like a number at work, and no "friends" at work, I'm struggling tonight.
I love what I do, but hate the environment. Lots of sneaky snakes, backstabbers, cloak and dagger secrecy, and overall dumbassery.
I'm good at what I do too.
Like I said, I'm struggling.
Between having an incompetent coasting boss, feeling like a number at work, and no "friends" at work, I'm struggling tonight.
I love what I do, but hate the environment. Lots of sneaky snakes, backstabbers, cloak and dagger secrecy, and overall dumbassery.
I'm good at what I do too.
Like I said, I'm struggling.
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6 days for me today - Trying to breath through my anxiety & keep busy (keeping busy isn't usually a problem for me) it's the "taking it easy" when I need to. Don't take that first drink - I wish it was just as simple as that....it should be. On my way to the gym with my son. You all are doing GREAT!!!! You encourage me
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Day 12.The AV is getting to me some today, telling me all the expected ridiculous ******** that I know is not true (mostly, as the permanence starts to freak me out, that drinking normally is an option at some point). I know it's not. I know that 1000% and yet the voice is there. It's crazy, really. Not dissimilar to my mom's voice in my head -- I know the words aren't true but they affect me nonetheless.
Those thoughts aside, I feel really, really good. NYE was fun and after stumbling through my initial responses when people offered me a glass of champagne, it was totally fine. I was more quiet than usual but I didn't make a fool of myself either. A net positive.
Welcome to the recent joiners! The check-in with this group really helps me.
Jackie
Those thoughts aside, I feel really, really good. NYE was fun and after stumbling through my initial responses when people offered me a glass of champagne, it was totally fine. I was more quiet than usual but I didn't make a fool of myself either. A net positive.
Welcome to the recent joiners! The check-in with this group really helps me.
Jackie
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Originally Posted by 122213
Day 12.The AV is getting to me some today, telling me all the expected ridiculous ******** that I know is not true (mostly, as the permanence starts to freak me out, that drinking normally is an option at some point). I know it's not. I know that 1000% and yet the voice is there. It's crazy, really.
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