For Those With Less than 2 weeks Sober Part 2 - Page 21 - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

PaddingtonBear · 05-09-2008, 06:40 AM

Thanks ROFL.

Count me in for the mutual support. I'm ashamed to admit that this is another day 1 for me - I keep coming back because I know that deep down part of me wants to recover and get well again... I am an alcoholic and I have to deal with this...

I'd like to give support back to others (I've received so much here) - but I've had so many slips and falls that sometimes I get scared of saying the wrong thing. I find it hard to know whether I should just keep quiet and listen (and read), or whether the best thing is to jump in and share and reach out to others - what should I do???

PB

warrens · 05-09-2008, 06:45 AM

An O'Douls is a nonalcoholic beer. That's "negotiating," I think. I will stay away from it. It's like keeping the lingerie of an old lover around. Not good for my sanity.

Y'all have a great group here, folks. I'd be proud to be among you, but am unwilling to pay the price. Please don't take that as condescending, it's actually fear.

Some folks "graduate" to other forums, other places here. Although I will have 3 months next week, I keep my attention firmly focused here, in the "two weeks and under" forum. Believe me, it isn't schadenfreude either. Again, it is fear.

By continually reading of the struggles of acceptance and the first few days, it continually reminds me of why I can never, ever negotiate my way back. Anytime the insanity taps me on the shoulder, I simply read this forum.

Stick together, guys. You are a group of folks very worthy and deserving of what others are gaining. You are not unique. You are not different. Put your experiences with relapse together and you will launch each other with collective wisdom. Believe it or not, your wisdom regarding relapse is essential to my sobriety. I consult it daily. Now, put it to use for yourselves.

We may have different times of residence, but we are all in the same lifeboat, folks. The Titanic is gone. There were bands playing and glasses clinking, but it is gone. The only way to revisit it is to test those icy waters and join it on the bottom. You don't want to go there.

I look forward to reading daily of your progress and your camaraderie. A boat full of fellow survivors is better than holding on to a plank in the ocean alone. Someone is always on watch. Spotting the sharks. Picking up the signs of despair. Pulling the other back in the boat.

Grieve all you want, the Titanic is gone. It was not invincible after all. Neither is your lifeboat. Together you can keep it upright and on course. All you have is what you have. You have each other.

friend warren

PaddingtonBear · 05-09-2008, 07:46 AM

Hi Least, ROFL, NM, Wizard, RunnerGreek (Amy), Lamda and Jeeplady (and anyone else I've missed?),

Just to say I'm signing off for a little while - I finish work soon and then I'm off to my meeting (I'm in the AA program). Afterwards I'm going straight home to have an early night and my Charbonnel et Walker (hot chocolate) with marshmallows, to celebrate the fact I have got through a day without alcohol (yaaayyyy!!!)

I only have access to the internet at work (don't have a computer at home) but I'll check in again as soon as I can to let you know how it's going...

Thanks for the great illustration of the Titanic, Warren. I'm going to stay in the sobriety lifeboat this weekend...

Hang in there, sober friends.

Paddington

ROFL · 05-09-2008, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaddingtonBear

Thanks ROFL.

Count me in for the mutual support. I'm ashamed to admit that this is another day 1 for me - I keep coming back because I know that deep down part of me wants to recover and get well again... I am an alcoholic and I have to deal with this...

I'd like to give support back to others (I've received so much here) - but I've had so many slips and falls that sometimes I get scared of saying the wrong thing. I find it hard to know whether I should just keep quiet and listen (and read), or whether the best thing is to jump in and share and reach out to others - what should I do???

PB

A little of both! Believe it or not, when you share your pain and stuggles, it helps the rest of us. Also, an encouraging word, a nice message here and there, I know they sure make my day!

ROFL · 05-10-2008, 05:17 AM

Checking in on Day 3. I will not drink today.

least · 05-10-2008, 05:45 AM

I'm on day one again. please God keep me safe and sane. I'm not strong enough on my own. please God keep me in your hands. I am weak by myself. I need you.

Honu · 05-10-2008, 07:41 AM

Least, you can make it!

Warrens, you have the best analogies! The titanic, the shark in the calm waters, you should be a writer--I really enjoy your posts.

PaddingtonBear, I look forward to hearing back from you, too! Keep strong!

ROFL, congratulations! I'm also looking forward to Day 3. Then, Day 4, 5 is my longest yet, so am looking forward to making it through that.

Honu

ROFL · 05-10-2008, 08:17 AM

(((((Least))))) You CAN do this. Say that same prayer every morning. I remember seeing you on the gratitude thread; post there again, every day and keep the positive thoughts foremost in your mind. I know you are going through a tough time, but the only way to get out of it is to change your mind. Decide to be happy. Decide to be sober. BE happy and sober. Then you will invite into your life the things you need to stay that way.

My goal is to graduate this thread and I want all of you to do the same. OK?

All my love to all of you!

Negative Man · 05-10-2008, 08:32 AM

Hi All. Like so many people have said, let's stick together. Reach out when you need it.

I'm on day 6 today. Going to get some exercise, hit a meeting, meet some friends, do some work, then hit another meeting. Have a great day everyone!

FizzyWater · 05-10-2008, 12:39 PM

Newly joined, found this site yesterday which reading it helped me, nearly through my 2nd day, hope I sleep better tonight. last time I stopped I managed 70 days but seems harder this time somehow, year older on the old body I suppose. Remember the sweats at night and shakes from last time but its my stomach thats giving me most grief this time round. Really having to force food down and pouring as much water down my throat as I can.

**51anna** · 05-10-2008, 01:17 PM

The thread continues:

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ml#post1766842 (For Those With Less than 2 weeks Sober Part 3)

05-10-2008, 01:17 PM	#511 (permalink)
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05-09-2008, 06:40 AM	#501 (permalink)
PaddingtonBear Anyone for cocoa and cookies? Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: London Posts: 148	Thanks ROFL. Count me in for the mutual support. I'm ashamed to admit that this is another day 1 for me - I keep coming back because I know that deep down part of me wants to recover and get well again... I am an alcoholic and I have to deal with this... I'd like to give support back to others (I've received so much here) - but I've had so many slips and falls that sometimes I get scared of saying the wrong thing. I find it hard to know whether I should just keep quiet and listen (and read), or whether the best thing is to jump in and share and reach out to others - what should I do??? PB

05-09-2008, 06:45 AM	#502 (permalink)
warrens Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 49 degrees north Posts: 720	An O'Douls is a nonalcoholic beer. That's "negotiating," I think. I will stay away from it. It's like keeping the lingerie of an old lover around. Not good for my sanity. Y'all have a great group here, folks. I'd be proud to be among you, but am unwilling to pay the price. Please don't take that as condescending, it's actually fear. Some folks "graduate" to other forums, other places here. Although I will have 3 months next week, I keep my attention firmly focused here, in the "two weeks and under" forum. Believe me, it isn't schadenfreude either. Again, it is fear. By continually reading of the struggles of acceptance and the first few days, it continually reminds me of why I can never, ever negotiate my way back. Anytime the insanity taps me on the shoulder, I simply read this forum. Stick together, guys. You are a group of folks very worthy and deserving of what others are gaining. You are not unique. You are not different. Put your experiences with relapse together and you will launch each other with collective wisdom. Believe it or not, your wisdom regarding relapse is essential to my sobriety. I consult it daily. Now, put it to use for yourselves. We may have different times of residence, but we are all in the same lifeboat, folks. The Titanic is gone. There were bands playing and glasses clinking, but it is gone. The only way to revisit it is to test those icy waters and join it on the bottom. You don't want to go there. I look forward to reading daily of your progress and your camaraderie. A boat full of fellow survivors is better than holding on to a plank in the ocean alone. Someone is always on watch. Spotting the sharks. Picking up the signs of despair. Pulling the other back in the boat. Grieve all you want, the Titanic is gone. It was not invincible after all. Neither is your lifeboat. Together you can keep it upright and on course. All you have is what you have. You have each other. friend warren

05-09-2008, 07:46 AM	#503 (permalink)
PaddingtonBear Anyone for cocoa and cookies? Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: London Posts: 148	Hi Least, ROFL, NM, Wizard, RunnerGreek (Amy), Lamda and Jeeplady (and anyone else I've missed?), Just to say I'm signing off for a little while - I finish work soon and then I'm off to my meeting (I'm in the AA program). Afterwards I'm going straight home to have an early night and my Charbonnel et Walker (hot chocolate) with marshmallows, to celebrate the fact I have got through a day without alcohol (yaaayyyy!!!) I only have access to the internet at work (don't have a computer at home) but I'll check in again as soon as I can to let you know how it's going... Thanks for the great illustration of the Titanic, Warren. I'm going to stay in the sobriety lifeboat this weekend... Hang in there, sober friends. Paddington

05-10-2008, 05:17 AM	#505 (permalink)
ROFL Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 429	Checking in on Day 3. I will not drink today.

05-10-2008, 05:45 AM	#506 (permalink)
least Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,372	I'm on day one again. please God keep me safe and sane. I'm not strong enough on my own. please God keep me in your hands. I am weak by myself. I need you.

05-10-2008, 07:41 AM	#507 (permalink)
Honu Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 264	Least, you can make it! Warrens, you have the best analogies! The titanic, the shark in the calm waters, you should be a writer--I really enjoy your posts. PaddingtonBear, I look forward to hearing back from you, too! Keep strong! ROFL, congratulations! I'm also looking forward to Day 3. Then, Day 4, 5 is my longest yet, so am looking forward to making it through that. Honu

05-10-2008, 08:17 AM	#508 (permalink)
ROFL Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 429	(((((Least))))) You CAN do this. Say that same prayer every morning. I remember seeing you on the gratitude thread; post there again, every day and keep the positive thoughts foremost in your mind. I know you are going through a tough time, but the only way to get out of it is to change your mind. Decide to be happy. Decide to be sober. BE happy and sober. Then you will invite into your life the things you need to stay that way. My goal is to graduate this thread and I want all of you to do the same. OK? All my love to all of you!

05-10-2008, 08:32 AM	#509 (permalink)
Negative Man Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: California Posts: 302	Hi All. Like so many people have said, let's stick together. Reach out when you need it. I'm on day 6 today. Going to get some exercise, hit a meeting, meet some friends, do some work, then hit another meeting. Have a great day everyone!

05-10-2008, 12:39 PM	#510 (permalink)
FizzyWater Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 120	Newly joined, found this site yesterday which reading it helped me, nearly through my 2nd day, hope I sleep better tonight. last time I stopped I managed 70 days but seems harder this time somehow, year older on the old body I suppose. Remember the sweats at night and shakes from last time but its my stomach thats giving me most grief this time round. Really having to force food down and pouring as much water down my throat as I can.

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