Class of April - Page 4 - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

bartender129 · 04-13-2009, 07:09 AM

Day 13 guys

Had a healthy peaceful easter with the family.

jhay · 04-13-2009, 10:02 AM

I passed my week mark! Day 8 today and leaving for another meeting in half an hour. I couldn't do it without the support of AA.

anonchick · 04-13-2009, 10:12 AM

Guess I belong here as of last Tuesday 4/7.

**CarolD** · 04-13-2009, 10:25 AM

anonchick.......

Welcome to the Class of April!

yeahgr8 · 04-13-2009, 05:32 PM

Ok day 1 is over! Will update my sobriety date again!

Lindsay · 04-13-2009, 05:48 PM

Hello everyone. I was posting in last months class of March...but I got weak. So here I am again! Today is day one. Blah.

Jane47 · 04-13-2009, 07:36 PM

Just checking in. Day 4 for me and I'm doing great.

Pixy1 · 04-14-2009, 01:35 AM

Lindsay just keep coming back, no matter how often we fall try try and try again!

Lindsay · 04-14-2009, 07:20 AM

Thank you, Pixy...I think sometimes we need to be reminded of that! I just know that the alternative is so unappealing. I have no choice but to be sober. Day 2 today. Feeling stronger!

Pixy1 · 04-14-2009, 08:59 AM

I'm day two aswell. I have just had it. I have been sober on and off for a year and yesterday I woke up and thought enough! I wan't to be sober more than I wan't to drink!!

Eclipse · 04-14-2009, 11:38 AM

I am spiraling very quickly. I really need some help on how to do this. I drank a 6 pack of beer before 10:00 this morning...out of sheer anxiety. This is about as bad as it has gotten. Please help me stop. I can't stand it anymore.

**CarolD** · 04-14-2009, 10:28 PM

Anxiety is a medical issue
so is de toxing from alcohol....IMO

I suggest seeing a doctor but you must be honest
about your drinking Eclipse.

If your too embarrassed to discuss drinking with your
personal doctor....make an appointment with a different one.

I am so sorry you are feeling badly.....

Eclipse · 04-15-2009, 07:24 AM

Hi Carol,

I have told my doctor everything and had the blood tests which came back normal. I am feeling a little more positive today, so...wish me luck. Day 1.

Congratulations to everyone else who is doing so well this month.

bartender129 · 04-15-2009, 07:47 AM

Hey Eclipse,
I'm sending some positive thoughts your way. You can do this!

Day 15 today for me, stay strong everyone!

Lindsay · 04-15-2009, 11:25 AM

Day 3! Been going to the gym early mornings, and most evenings...eating healthy, being productive at work, happier, nicer to people, more optimistic about life...the list goes on! Congrats to everyone for doing so well so far.

It's a beautiful day here today, mid 70's and SUNNY!

I love spring time.

Maggot4Life · 04-15-2009, 11:53 AM

Day 15 for me aswell and I'm feeling strong. I've bin keeping very busy and that had helped a truck load with the cravings.

Great Stuff bartender, u are doing awesome, keep it up.

Pixy1 · 04-15-2009, 02:33 PM

Can you believe the cravings are back with force!!

Not having them beat me!!!!!

Eclipse · 04-15-2009, 07:13 PM

Beat 'em up Pix!

PaleMale · 04-15-2009, 07:26 PM

Day 3 for me. So far so good. First nights slept like a rock.

Last night I slept maybe 3 hours with weird dreams.
Good luck April Fools! It's worth it.

Jane47 · 04-15-2009, 08:05 PM

Still with you guys, day 6 for me. Glad you made it back Eclipse!

Lindsay · 04-15-2009, 09:33 PM

Pixy, don't let them win! You got it.

Palemale, I've been having strange dreams as well. I haven't exactly been sleeping all that great, either. It's odd though because even though I'd classify myself as more of a binge drinker, even just going a few days without drinking at all seems to throw my body out of whack. I guess essentially what it comes down to is the body's just used to having more alcohol than it's getting...which is a GREAT THING...I just wish I'd sleep better!

**CarolD** · 04-15-2009, 09:54 PM

Old AA joke.....
."Can't sleep? The Big Book is a sleep aid"

Here is a link with sleeping tips...

Insomnia? 42 Simple Tips to Help You Get to Sleep - Insomnia treatment, cures

Congratulations Everyone......

Maggot4Life · 04-16-2009, 08:57 AM

Just checking in on day 16, feeling great today. For once my brain is all fuzzy because I have been working hard on my work and not because of a hangover

Sometimes after work I crave a beer so that I can wind down, the minute that hits I login to the forum and it reminds me of all the effort I have put into being sober..

PaleMale · 04-16-2009, 09:51 AM

Lindsey,
Last night was better after a good workout and a Melatonin before bed. Had dreams but not as intense or creepy. M wife is still not sleeping well. She's generally a light sleeper, worse without the exhaustion of being drunk and hungover. I'm going to pick up some tryptophan at the GNC for her and keep working out even if just to tire myself.

There are a lot of little physical things I'm noticing as well. The 'pink elephants' are gone (the 'pink elephants are like optic nerve rushes, like when you squeeze your eyes tightly closed and you see the weird lava lamp stuff, but with you eyes open!)

Even with appreviated sleep, I must say I feel great even after 4 days now! My hearts leeps with feeling better instead of leeping looking forward to getting bombed...

One sad thing, is this morning my wife said she may have a glass of wine now and then. I requested she not drink in the house or alone as a compromise. That story is still developing as we've been codependent in this respect.
All the best!

yeahgr8 · 04-16-2009, 09:58 AM

Day 1 again! I've had enough of this i'm going back on the antabuse on saturday, let's see me do a botle of bacardi on that...i am totally disinterested in anything else this year apart from staying sober! Check this out, will be at day 100 before i know it again!

04-13-2009, 10:25 AM	#79 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dallas, Ga. USA Posts: 21,875	anonchick....... Welcome to the Class of April! __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery! :

04-13-2009, 05:32 PM	#80 (permalink)
yeahgr8 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Gibraltar Posts: 1,693 Blog Entries: 8	Ok day 1 is over! Will update my sobriety date again! __________________ An alcoholic and compulsive gambler working a program of recovery

04-14-2009, 10:28 PM	#87 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dallas, Ga. USA Posts: 21,875	Anxiety is a medical issue so is de toxing from alcohol....IMO I suggest seeing a doctor but you must be honest about your drinking Eclipse. If your too embarrassed to discuss drinking with your personal doctor....make an appointment with a different one. I am so sorry you are feeling badly..... __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery! :

04-15-2009, 11:53 AM	#91 (permalink)
Maggot4Life Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 229	Day 15 for me aswell and I'm feeling strong. I've bin keeping very busy and that had helped a truck load with the cravings. Great Stuff bartender, u are doing awesome, keep it up. __________________ Right now is all we will ever get in this lifetime, so lets make it happen!

04-15-2009, 09:54 PM	#97 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dallas, Ga. USA Posts: 21,875	Old AA joke..... ."Can't sleep? The Big Book is a sleep aid" Here is a link with sleeping tips... Insomnia? 42 Simple Tips to Help You Get to Sleep - Insomnia treatment, cures Congratulations Everyone...... __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery! :

04-13-2009, 07:09 AM	#76 (permalink)
bartender129 learning Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Where I need to be Posts: 241	Day 13 guys Had a healthy peaceful easter with the family.

04-13-2009, 10:02 AM	#77 (permalink)
jhay Emotionally Adjusting Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 42	I passed my week mark! Day 8 today and leaving for another meeting in half an hour. I couldn't do it without the support of AA.

04-13-2009, 10:12 AM	#78 (permalink)
anonchick Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pleasant Grove, Alabama Posts: 50	Guess I belong here as of last Tuesday 4/7.

04-13-2009, 05:48 PM	#81 (permalink)
Lindsay Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 218	Hello everyone. I was posting in last months class of March...but I got weak. So here I am again! Today is day one. Blah.

04-13-2009, 07:36 PM	#82 (permalink)
Jane47 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 135	Just checking in. Day 4 for me and I'm doing great.

04-14-2009, 01:35 AM	#83 (permalink)
Pixy1 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: England Posts: 1,692	Lindsay just keep coming back, no matter how often we fall try try and try again!

04-14-2009, 07:20 AM	#84 (permalink)
Lindsay Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 218	Thank you, Pixy...I think sometimes we need to be reminded of that! I just know that the alternative is so unappealing. I have no choice but to be sober. Day 2 today. Feeling stronger!

04-14-2009, 08:59 AM	#85 (permalink)
Pixy1 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: England Posts: 1,692	I'm day two aswell. I have just had it. I have been sober on and off for a year and yesterday I woke up and thought enough! I wan't to be sober more than I wan't to drink!!

04-14-2009, 11:38 AM	#86 (permalink)
Eclipse Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 745 Blog Entries: 10	I am spiraling very quickly. I really need some help on how to do this. I drank a 6 pack of beer before 10:00 this morning...out of sheer anxiety. This is about as bad as it has gotten. Please help me stop. I can't stand it anymore.

04-15-2009, 07:24 AM	#88 (permalink)
Eclipse Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 745 Blog Entries: 10	Hi Carol, I have told my doctor everything and had the blood tests which came back normal. I am feeling a little more positive today, so...wish me luck. Day 1. Congratulations to everyone else who is doing so well this month.

04-15-2009, 07:47 AM	#89 (permalink)
bartender129 learning Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Where I need to be Posts: 241	Hey Eclipse, I'm sending some positive thoughts your way. You can do this! Day 15 today for me, stay strong everyone!

04-15-2009, 11:25 AM	#90 (permalink)
Lindsay Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 218	Day 3! Been going to the gym early mornings, and most evenings...eating healthy, being productive at work, happier, nicer to people, more optimistic about life...the list goes on! Congrats to everyone for doing so well so far. It's a beautiful day here today, mid 70's and SUNNY! I love spring time.

04-15-2009, 02:33 PM	#92 (permalink)
Pixy1 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: England Posts: 1,692	Can you believe the cravings are back with force!! Not having them beat me!!!!!

04-15-2009, 07:13 PM	#93 (permalink)
Eclipse Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 745 Blog Entries: 10	Beat 'em up Pix!

04-15-2009, 07:26 PM	#94 (permalink)
PaleMale Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York City Posts: 11	Day 3 for me. So far so good. First nights slept like a rock. Last night I slept maybe 3 hours with weird dreams. Good luck April Fools! It's worth it.

04-15-2009, 08:05 PM	#95 (permalink)
Jane47 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 135	Still with you guys, day 6 for me. Glad you made it back Eclipse!

04-15-2009, 09:33 PM	#96 (permalink)
Lindsay Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 218	Pixy, don't let them win! You got it. Palemale, I've been having strange dreams as well. I haven't exactly been sleeping all that great, either. It's odd though because even though I'd classify myself as more of a binge drinker, even just going a few days without drinking at all seems to throw my body out of whack. I guess essentially what it comes down to is the body's just used to having more alcohol than it's getting...which is a GREAT THING...I just wish I'd sleep better!

04-16-2009, 08:57 AM	#98 (permalink)
Maggot4Life Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 229	Just checking in on day 16, feeling great today. For once my brain is all fuzzy because I have been working hard on my work and not because of a hangover Sometimes after work I crave a beer so that I can wind down, the minute that hits I login to the forum and it reminds me of all the effort I have put into being sober.. __________________ Right now is all we will ever get in this lifetime, so lets make it happen!

04-16-2009, 09:51 AM	#99 (permalink)
PaleMale Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York City Posts: 11	Lindsey, Last night was better after a good workout and a Melatonin before bed. Had dreams but not as intense or creepy. M wife is still not sleeping well. She's generally a light sleeper, worse without the exhaustion of being drunk and hungover. I'm going to pick up some tryptophan at the GNC for her and keep working out even if just to tire myself. There are a lot of little physical things I'm noticing as well. The 'pink elephants' are gone (the 'pink elephants are like optic nerve rushes, like when you squeeze your eyes tightly closed and you see the weird lava lamp stuff, but with you eyes open!) Even with appreviated sleep, I must say I feel great even after 4 days now! My hearts leeps with feeling better instead of leeping looking forward to getting bombed... One sad thing, is this morning my wife said she may have a glass of wine now and then. I requested she not drink in the house or alone as a compromise. That story is still developing as we've been codependent in this respect. All the best!

04-16-2009, 09:58 AM	#100 (permalink)
yeahgr8 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Gibraltar Posts: 1,693 Blog Entries: 8	Day 1 again! I've had enough of this i'm going back on the antabuse on saturday, let's see me do a botle of bacardi on that...i am totally disinterested in anything else this year apart from staying sober! Check this out, will be at day 100 before i know it again! __________________ An alcoholic and compulsive gambler working a program of recovery

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