Class of April - Page 3 - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

Pixy1 · 04-10-2009, 04:41 AM

Eclipse perhaps it is time to go for out side for help. I'm in the same place as you as well you know and what we are doing clearly isn't working is it?

Today I am sorting out some counselling!

bartender129 · 04-10-2009, 07:25 AM

Hi guys,

Day 10 today!

I have a great day planned with my kids, followed by some work with my sponsor tonight.

Have a great on everybody!

Saxony · 04-10-2009, 07:35 AM

Hello all, I am on day 6 today. It's going ok, craving a bit right now but thats only cause I am stressed out with something. So I thought I would come here with my coffee and read for a bit

Maggot4Life · 04-10-2009, 08:42 AM

I hear you, im having some pretty strong cravings right now but If I give in I know i will just feel much worse. So im also reading and posting trying to take my mind off drinking.

Isaiah · 04-10-2009, 09:09 AM

Day nine and I'm just fine.

Had the thought of buying after my therapy appointment, but I got home without any strong urges or use. Another hourly victory.

redshift · 04-10-2009, 09:30 AM

Hi all... glad to hear people are doing well.

Eclipse, you can do it! We're all in this together... One thing that's helping me right now is the realization of how alcohol really does chemically alter your moods and thoughts. Moreso than just being hungover / bummed that you drank again, it just makes you down and really hinders the chance of having any rational thought.

So with that realization, I decided to put myself on autopilot and work my program while I wait for the imbalance to lessen its grip to the point where I CAN think rationally and make the right decisions.

Don't know if that helps anyone or not, but it's getting me through the day.

Two side notes:

I passed a test last night - sporting event with no beer. Funny how this morning I didn't have to read the paper to hear about the great plays - I could actually remember them this time

And secondly, I LOVE starting to have clear sinuses again. Being able to properly smell/taste after abstaining is so great.

Hope everyone has a great day today!

**CarolD** · 04-10-2009, 10:23 AM

Saxony....

Good to know you are here with us
Well done on your fresh start

**CarolD** · 04-10-2009, 10:28 AM

hi Everyone.....

About cravings .....hope this helps

In early sobriety....
I timed my cravings.

They were 5-7 minutes in duration.
Not too long too endure discomfort
.
Soooo....I took action....

Walked...rushed my teeth... Drank cold water...Hard candy

Within 2 weeks...the lessened in both time and intensity.
By 2 or so months .... they vanished.

Now...were they mental or physical?
Darn if I know. Nor do I care.....They were real.

Forward we go...side by side

lovinmenow · 04-10-2009, 11:59 AM

Well since I am having to start over again, I will consider myself a part of the class except I need to start my time tomorrow. I already drank today as part of my tapering off a binge deal. I am feeling better already and I know by tomorrow I will be as good as new.

Maggot4Life · 04-10-2009, 12:17 PM

Good to know that the cravings do go away, thanks for that CarolD

ButterflyDreams · 04-10-2009, 02:52 PM

Day 6 and I feel kind of stressed. I'm going to go work out soon so hopefully I'll feel better. It's Friday night and boy would I like a glass of wine. I think today is the hardest. It's really hard because latter tonight my husband will be sitting there with a beer. I guess I just won't be able to be around him tonight. I bought a new book today so I'm going to read that later.

Right now I feel kind of angry...angry that I just can't have a glass of wine.

**CarolD** · 04-10-2009, 04:36 PM

Good to new new members joining us here

lovinmenow.....

ButterflyDreams....

Yes...you too can enjoy a sober future

Saxony · 04-11-2009, 01:08 AM

Hey all, checking in on day 7. I had quite a few moments yesterday when I wanted a drink. They were just thoughts though and I am learning I don't have to act on them. Craves/thoughts is there a difference.....? All I know is if I don't drink they go away, for a while anyway

Sax

Maggot4Life · 04-11-2009, 04:14 AM

Day 11 here for me, yesterday was really tough for me, had quite strong cravings. This thread reminded me that I cannot waste all the hard work I have done. So I distracted my mind by keeping busy and I made it

I was so grateful to wake up with a clear head this morning. Sobriety is awesome.

bartender129 · 04-11-2009, 07:42 AM

hey guys,
Day 11 here and feeling great.

Keep on keeping on...

Maggot4Life · 04-11-2009, 07:53 AM

Nice one bartender, lets do this

redshift · 04-11-2009, 07:59 AM

Day 6 check-in... One more for a week!

Keep it up everyone!

Woke up to the sweet pitter-patter of rain on the roof, with no hangover. So nice

Starryeye · 04-11-2009, 09:07 AM

Hi I think that I am going to drink today. Last night I had two nips of 99 Schnapps at 4:30pm and by 7:00pm I was in bed for the night. I had one day of sobriety this week.

jhay · 04-11-2009, 12:09 PM

I'm class of April as well.. woo hoo! Day 6 here.. doing alright but my irritability is driving me mad. Time to go read from my 5 daily affirmation books, ha.

Starryeye, try and take it one day at a time. You saying you think you are going to have a drink today is only going to premeditate it. Keep telling yourself instead that you are NOT going to drink today. One day at a time..

HideorSeek · 04-11-2009, 04:32 PM

good job everyone!!! Happy Easter! And Starryeye, I agree, focus on NOT drinking. Don't "allow" yourself permission. Fight this beast! Great going on your 1 day this week. How about you try for 2 or more next week? Keep pushing yourself, is what I'm trying to get at....

LauraS · 04-11-2009, 04:51 PM

Day six, here.

**CarolD** · 04-11-2009, 05:06 PM

Starryeye....

Jay...

Lura...

Good to have you on the April thread

Jane47 · 04-12-2009, 08:31 AM

Hi everyone and Happy Easter!
I need to join the April class too. I'm on day 3 again.

**CarolD** · 04-12-2009, 08:06 PM

Jane47.....Welcome!

LauraS · 04-12-2009, 11:33 PM

Made it through my first week. How did everyone else do?

04-10-2009, 07:35 AM	#53 (permalink)
Saxony Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: England Posts: 514	Hello all, I am on day 6 today. It's going ok, craving a bit right now but thats only cause I am stressed out with something. So I thought I would come here with my coffee and read for a bit __________________ Sometimes I am by myself, but I am never alone

04-10-2009, 08:42 AM	#54 (permalink)
Maggot4Life Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 229	I hear you, im having some pretty strong cravings right now but If I give in I know i will just feel much worse. So im also reading and posting trying to take my mind off drinking. __________________ Right now is all we will ever get in this lifetime, so lets make it happen!

04-10-2009, 10:23 AM	#57 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dallas, Ga. USA Posts: 21,891	Saxony.... Good to know you are here with us Well done on your fresh start __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery! :

04-10-2009, 10:28 AM	#58 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dallas, Ga. USA Posts: 21,891	hi Everyone..... About cravings .....hope this helps In early sobriety.... I timed my cravings. They were 5-7 minutes in duration. Not too long too endure discomfort . Soooo....I took action.... Walked...rushed my teeth... Drank cold water...Hard candy Within 2 weeks...the lessened in both time and intensity. By 2 or so months .... they vanished. Now...were they mental or physical? Darn if I know. Nor do I care.....They were real. Forward we go...side by side __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery! :

04-10-2009, 11:59 AM	#59 (permalink)
lovinmenow Too far from the beach Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 366	Well since I am having to start over again, I will consider myself a part of the class except I need to start my time tomorrow. I already drank today as part of my tapering off a binge deal. I am feeling better already and I know by tomorrow I will be as good as new. __________________ Lovinmenow "A flute is not a flute unless it has holes."

04-10-2009, 04:41 AM	#51 (permalink)
Pixy1 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: England Posts: 1,692	Eclipse perhaps it is time to go for out side for help. I'm in the same place as you as well you know and what we are doing clearly isn't working is it? Today I am sorting out some counselling!

04-10-2009, 07:25 AM	#52 (permalink)
bartender129 learning Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Where I need to be Posts: 241	Hi guys, Day 10 today! I have a great day planned with my kids, followed by some work with my sponsor tonight. Have a great on everybody!

04-10-2009, 09:09 AM	#55 (permalink)
Isaiah Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 406 Blog Entries: 2	Day nine and I'm just fine. Had the thought of buying after my therapy appointment, but I got home without any strong urges or use. Another hourly victory.

04-10-2009, 09:30 AM	#56 (permalink)
redshift Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 113	Hi all... glad to hear people are doing well. Eclipse, you can do it! We're all in this together... One thing that's helping me right now is the realization of how alcohol really does chemically alter your moods and thoughts. Moreso than just being hungover / bummed that you drank again, it just makes you down and really hinders the chance of having any rational thought. So with that realization, I decided to put myself on autopilot and work my program while I wait for the imbalance to lessen its grip to the point where I CAN think rationally and make the right decisions. Don't know if that helps anyone or not, but it's getting me through the day. Two side notes: I passed a test last night - sporting event with no beer. Funny how this morning I didn't have to read the paper to hear about the great plays - I could actually remember them this time And secondly, I LOVE starting to have clear sinuses again. Being able to properly smell/taste after abstaining is so great. Hope everyone has a great day today!

04-10-2009, 12:17 PM	#60 (permalink)
Maggot4Life Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 229	Good to know that the cravings do go away, thanks for that CarolD __________________ Right now is all we will ever get in this lifetime, so lets make it happen!

04-10-2009, 02:52 PM	#61 (permalink)
ButterflyDreams Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 7	Day 6 Day 6 and I feel kind of stressed. I'm going to go work out soon so hopefully I'll feel better. It's Friday night and boy would I like a glass of wine. I think today is the hardest. It's really hard because latter tonight my husband will be sitting there with a beer. I guess I just won't be able to be around him tonight. I bought a new book today so I'm going to read that later. Right now I feel kind of angry...angry that I just can't have a glass of wine.

04-10-2009, 04:36 PM	#62 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dallas, Ga. USA Posts: 21,891	Good to new new members joining us here lovinmenow..... ButterflyDreams.... Yes...you too can enjoy a sober future __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery! :

04-11-2009, 01:08 AM	#63 (permalink)
Saxony Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: England Posts: 514	Hey all, checking in on day 7. I had quite a few moments yesterday when I wanted a drink. They were just thoughts though and I am learning I don't have to act on them. Craves/thoughts is there a difference.....? All I know is if I don't drink they go away, for a while anyway Sax __________________ Sometimes I am by myself, but I am never alone

04-11-2009, 04:14 AM	#64 (permalink)
Maggot4Life Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 229	Day 11 here for me, yesterday was really tough for me, had quite strong cravings. This thread reminded me that I cannot waste all the hard work I have done. So I distracted my mind by keeping busy and I made it I was so grateful to wake up with a clear head this morning. Sobriety is awesome. __________________ Right now is all we will ever get in this lifetime, so lets make it happen!

04-11-2009, 07:42 AM	#65 (permalink)
bartender129 learning Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Where I need to be Posts: 241	hey guys, Day 11 here and feeling great. Keep on keeping on...

04-11-2009, 07:53 AM	#66 (permalink)
Maggot4Life Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 229	Nice one bartender, lets do this __________________ Right now is all we will ever get in this lifetime, so lets make it happen!

04-11-2009, 07:59 AM	#67 (permalink)
redshift Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 113	Day 6 check-in... One more for a week! Keep it up everyone! Woke up to the sweet pitter-patter of rain on the roof, with no hangover. So nice

04-11-2009, 09:07 AM	#68 (permalink)
Starryeye Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mashpee Posts: 5 Blog Entries: 1	One day this week Hi I think that I am going to drink today. Last night I had two nips of 99 Schnapps at 4:30pm and by 7:00pm I was in bed for the night. I had one day of sobriety this week.

04-11-2009, 12:09 PM	#69 (permalink)
jhay Emotionally Adjusting Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 42	I'm class of April as well.. woo hoo! Day 6 here.. doing alright but my irritability is driving me mad. Time to go read from my 5 daily affirmation books, ha. Starryeye, try and take it one day at a time. You saying you think you are going to have a drink today is only going to premeditate it. Keep telling yourself instead that you are NOT going to drink today. One day at a time..

04-11-2009, 04:32 PM	#70 (permalink)
HideorSeek Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: massachusetts Posts: 1,642	good job everyone!!! Happy Easter! And Starryeye, I agree, focus on NOT drinking. Don't "allow" yourself permission. Fight this beast! Great going on your 1 day this week. How about you try for 2 or more next week? Keep pushing yourself, is what I'm trying to get at....

04-11-2009, 04:51 PM	#71 (permalink)
LauraS Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Somewhere west of the Mississippi Posts: 109	Day six, here.

04-11-2009, 05:06 PM	#72 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dallas, Ga. USA Posts: 21,891	Starryeye.... Jay... Lura... Good to have you on the April thread __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery! :

04-12-2009, 08:31 AM	#73 (permalink)
Jane47 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 135	Hi everyone and Happy Easter! I need to join the April class too. I'm on day 3 again.

04-12-2009, 08:06 PM	#74 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dallas, Ga. USA Posts: 21,891	Jane47.....Welcome! __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery! :

04-12-2009, 11:33 PM	#75 (permalink)
LauraS Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Somewhere west of the Mississippi Posts: 109	Made it through my first week. How did everyone else do?

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