Class of April

[Mary52]

Congratulations to all the April people.

[Jane47]

Today was 3 weeks for me, seems like a miracle. My kids are even amazed.
Had some rough spots the past few days but made it through. Coming on here and reading really helps a lot.
Plus my mind seems stronger somehow. I'm able to push negative thoughts out of my head instead of dwelling on them. Keeping a positive attitude really makes a difference.

[LauraS]

Stay positive, Jane. Congratulations on three weeks. We are gonna do this!

[bartender129]

Day 49 here folks.

Congrats to everybody!

Let's keep on going!

[LauraS]

Quick check in. Feeling very sleepy and decided to skip the prozac today. I will try it every other day until I get past the drowsiness. Was late for work today and that is not good; fortunately I have a very understanding supervisor who gets it on a whole variety of levels. However, I still need to be responsible so will try to ease into this a little more gradually.

[bartender129]

Day 50 here folks!!!!!

WOO HOO!!!

12 steps and a honest effort to work them has made ALL the difference in the world.

Trust god, clean house, help others...

[Sweets79]

25 days...headache but feeling hopeful.

[CarolD]

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[bartender129]

Day 51 folks.

I am really looking forwars to a fun / sober holiday weekend.

Have fun guys

[RohnertWestfiel]

Day 33 for me and I am fightng that "you can handle it again" voice. But so far so good I am keeping it down!!

[OceanBound]

Day 32. Cravings just don't go away... But didn't drink on my trip so it's good.

[GDBD]

Day 31 for me today! never ever thought i could get this far.......i totally get the one day at a time thing now........if i think of any longer i instantly have a panic attack!!!

[Jane47]

Day 24 and doing ok for the most part.
Going camping for part of the weekend and trying to keep busy.
I am amazed at how much time I seem to have. I guess drinking really was a big time waster.
Hope everyone has a great weekend. Find something fun and safe to do, we all deserve it.

[CarolD]

It really is heart warming to see how
our April class s moving forward!

Let's all have another day of victory ...k?

[Jane47]

Thanks for that post Carol, the timing was perfect on that one.
I am home alone, came home from camping this afternoon.
I have been battling inside my head for the past two hours. Came on here to try to get my head right.
Your post was something I needed to hear.
I am going for another day of victory!

[OceanBound]

Same here. It wasn't a good day. I'm still tired from the trip and tired overall. Slept more than 9 hours which it normally too much for me but have no energy. But your post made me smile, Carol! Definitely going outside tomorrow for some fun. Will try my first rollerblade lesson, hope to make it back in 1 piece.

[JJB]

Hi
Am I still allowed to stay in class of April.?
I gave up alcohol on 29th April, kept going for three weeks and then relapsed for one night last wednesday;
Before you throw me out, just let me tell you it was awful, no pleasure and I remember very litle of the evening. I do remember however the awful sickness of hangover next day which was far worse than the feelings of nausea i had been feeling during withdrawal;
I have now I think identified the signs to watch out for and how i will deal with them;
For anyone tempted to relapse or who is struggling i can tell you it's really not worth it. It's amazing how alcohol tries to tempt you by reminding you of some kind of pleasure without reminding you of the overriding misery and sickness it gives .
I now know that i really can't drink and that drink does not equal pleasure or any form of relief.
I also know that whether i can stay in this class or now have to move to class of May, I must keep posting regularly-the soldarity with SR and not just reading really is an active weapon against the addiction.
Congratulations to all the rest of you who have kept going despite difficulties.

[OceanBound]

Hey JJB,

I don't know how it "formally" works and Carol should be able to answer this question. But I like reading your posts so I'll be sad to see you go to another thread. I've been tempted myself so many times during the last month and almost gave in a couple of times. But I know it's just my "hell with it" attitude that drives me to think drinking again is OK. Trying to stay strong because for me there is no way back to drinking that is safe. Ever.

On a different note, do you guys dream about drinking? I don't remember having recurring dreams before but I keep dreaming about drinking and realizing that I'm giving up my sober time and feeling ashamed but still picking up that glass. Looks like my subconscious is fighting with me and I hope it won't win.

Let's have another sober day, everybody!
:ghug

[CarolD]

(((JB)))
No one is going to ask you to leave this thread.
We are all here to support each other ...
sharing your expeeriencess are valuable to everyone.

I'm really pleased you are here with us....
and more importantly.....that you are continueing your sobriety.

In AA we say "Love and tolerence is our code"
I try to carry that out in all my actions.

Welcome back .....

[CarolD]

OB.......Yes those drinking dreams were part of my early sbriety too.

Do a SR FForum search ...you will see many others who had them.

The longer I stayed sober...the less they happened....
Somewhere about a year they stopped for me.

Good to know you are moving forward

[JJB]

Thanks Ocean and Carol.

I've spent the whole day on SR today-I know that it's by sticking with other people like me that i can do this.

[Jane47]

Glad you made it back JJB.
It's taken me months to get this far and I still struggle a lot some days.
Just keep on trying, don't ever give up.

[bartender129]

Hi folks,

Day 56 here.

I had a wonderful weekend with my family and I'm so grateful to be able to enjoy every minute with a clear mind.

I love it.

Hang in there guys!

[Jane47]

I had a great weekend too.
It's nice to be able to remember it.
Day 29 here.

[OceanBound]

Day 37. Still can't believe I got this far.