Class of March 2015 Part 3
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Midwest
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Happy April, Marchers! 27 days sober, some of the worst and some of the best days of my life. But my mantra now is one day at time, one minute at a time sometimes.
I've been scared lately because I can feel the anxiety sneaking back into the pit of my stomach and since I've stopped drinking that has pretty much been gone. Still working out my emotions about the new job, giving it a month to see if I like it. This is the second week.
But I feel privileged to be with this great group and onto April we march!
I've been scared lately because I can feel the anxiety sneaking back into the pit of my stomach and since I've stopped drinking that has pretty much been gone. Still working out my emotions about the new job, giving it a month to see if I like it. This is the second week.
But I feel privileged to be with this great group and onto April we march!
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Wisconsin
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I'm worried about this weekend. I know 100%, for sure, for certain, most definitely DO NOT want to drink this weekend!
I honestly feel like 2 different people are inside my head. My healthy, happy, fit, active, love to read and paint side. And then there is this LUSH who just loves to tip back cold brews until that glorious euphoria washes over me and ahhhhh what's better than that, not gonna hurt you, have some funnnn. *sneaky laugh*
Oh, I see. It's the old "devil on my shoulder, angel on my shoulder" thing going on. Great.
I honestly feel like 2 different people are inside my head. My healthy, happy, fit, active, love to read and paint side. And then there is this LUSH who just loves to tip back cold brews until that glorious euphoria washes over me and ahhhhh what's better than that, not gonna hurt you, have some funnnn. *sneaky laugh*
Oh, I see. It's the old "devil on my shoulder, angel on my shoulder" thing going on. Great.
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Mi
Posts: 1,318
Good morning Marchers!
Spirit, I know exactly what you mean when you said that you felt relieved. I felt that way a couple of times this mo. The guy that introduced me to H went to jail last yr., about the same time I went to rehab. Well, he showed up at our house w/his new DOC, meth, twice! Been there, done that, over it!!! Told him I was clean & he looked @ me like I was crazy! Whew!
And your wife sounds like a really keeper!
Kin, I hope you're feeling better today!
Pouncer, I think you made a very wise decision not to move. Moving is always extremely stressful, even when buying new homes!
Pasttime, welcome to the class of Mar! Glad to have you here! Congrats on 3 days!
Good morning, Chewy & Secretary!
I'm feeling pretty darn good today, mentally! Physically, it takes forever for these suboxine withdrawals to go away. I quit on Feb.25 & it April now!!! Uuhhgg lol!
My hubby & I are celebrating our 20th anniversary today! Woo woo!
Spirit, I know exactly what you mean when you said that you felt relieved. I felt that way a couple of times this mo. The guy that introduced me to H went to jail last yr., about the same time I went to rehab. Well, he showed up at our house w/his new DOC, meth, twice! Been there, done that, over it!!! Told him I was clean & he looked @ me like I was crazy! Whew!
And your wife sounds like a really keeper!
Kin, I hope you're feeling better today!
Pouncer, I think you made a very wise decision not to move. Moving is always extremely stressful, even when buying new homes!
Pasttime, welcome to the class of Mar! Glad to have you here! Congrats on 3 days!
Good morning, Chewy & Secretary!
I'm feeling pretty darn good today, mentally! Physically, it takes forever for these suboxine withdrawals to go away. I quit on Feb.25 & it April now!!! Uuhhgg lol!
My hubby & I are celebrating our 20th anniversary today! Woo woo!
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Join Date: Mar 2015
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Secretary & Arctic, you guys can do it! Keep strong ( & know that it takes awhile for our bodies & minds to heal, but things do get better. ) Go to meetings to learn coping mechanism & meet sober people. Post here often.
We graduated!! Yea!!
We graduated!! Yea!!
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Midwest
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Originally Posted by ArcticSA 
I'm worried about this weekend. I know 100%, for sure, for certain, most definitely DO NOT want to drink this weekend!
I honestly feel like 2 different people are inside my head. My healthy, happy, fit, active, love to read and paint side. And then there is this LUSH who just loves to tip back cold brews until that glorious euphoria washes over me and ahhhhh what's better than that, not gonna hurt you, have some funnnn. *sneaky laugh*
Oh, I see. It's the old "devil on my shoulder, angel on my shoulder" thing going on. Great.
I honestly feel like 2 different people are inside my head. My healthy, happy, fit, active, love to read and paint side. And then there is this LUSH who just loves to tip back cold brews until that glorious euphoria washes over me and ahhhhh what's better than that, not gonna hurt you, have some funnnn. *sneaky laugh*
Oh, I see. It's the old "devil on my shoulder, angel on my shoulder" thing going on. Great.
I think we all have that LUSH inside of us Arctic, I know I do. Especially with summer coming, what's better than a nice cool drink? But this summer it will be Coke Zero for me - fingers crossed!
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Arizona
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On to April...
Well, the calendar has turned and I woke up this morning with the realization that no alcohol crossed my lips during March. So I consider that a small victory on the way to larger ones.
Went to a basketball game last night and my favorite team had a big win and the AV was screaming at me to celebrate that with a beer, but I slapped it down. Stuffed myself with fast food instead. On to April we go.
Went to a basketball game last night and my favorite team had a big win and the AV was screaming at me to celebrate that with a beer, but I slapped it down. Stuffed myself with fast food instead. On to April we go.
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Join Date: Mar 2015
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Good morning!
I was thinking how sad it would be if our class size got smaller and smaller because we were struggling really badly one day and couldn't control the AV.
Every new urge or craving gives us a chance to be stronger in our sobriety. Those challenges are what we need to stay sober. Could we all make a pact to visit our March class when the AV is really strong?
Hoping you all have a great day!!
I was thinking how sad it would be if our class size got smaller and smaller because we were struggling really badly one day and couldn't control the AV.
Every new urge or craving gives us a chance to be stronger in our sobriety. Those challenges are what we need to stay sober. Could we all make a pact to visit our March class when the AV is really strong?
Hoping you all have a great day!!
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Join Date: May 2013
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Originally Posted by secretary
.... onto April we march!
Pun! Sort of.
Day 7, morning. Not the greatest sleep. Body is not super happy. Eating that cheeseburger last night was a rookie mistake.
I have less than two weeks until my big move and my anxiety is attacking me, sometimes sneakily, sometimes full force.
Another day. Slow it down. Manage life in small and easy chunks.
Good luck today friends.
One day at a time.
Join Date: Mar 2015
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Congrats Marchers on making it to April! I hope that we all continue to keep in touch and check on. ESPECIALLY when AV gets loud and vehement. Good luck to you all as this new month begins!
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