Class of April - Page 5 - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

bartender129 · 04-16-2009, 10:46 AM

Way to go Mag!

Day 16 here for me too guys and I haven't had an urge in 3 days.

I guess that it what happens when I am so busy working a program that I forget to think about drinking

Have a great day everyone

Scarface · 04-16-2009, 11:16 AM

Well, I am new here. I made a post a while back, but cannot get a handle on my drinking. enough is enough. I have been drinking for 28 years, and the last 6 have been VERY heavily. Blackouts, driving drunk. Complete idiot. I am not a mean drunk, just a stupid one that makes ignorant statements, falls down, passes out, etc.

I have a beautiful family... wife of 12 years and 2 daughters, 7 and 10. They need a better person in their lives. I run a business and they depend on me financially and emotionally.

I did go for 4 weeks sober in January after a very bad night, but now is the time for me to stop completely.

Thanks for listening. See ya 'round!

Scar (Day 1)

**CarolD** · 04-16-2009, 11:53 AM

Scarface.....

Welcome to our Class of April thread.
Glad you decided to quit drinking..

Blessings to you and your family

Maggot4Life · 04-16-2009, 12:10 PM

Welcome Scarface

Scarface · 04-17-2009, 06:34 AM

Thanks for the welcome Carol and MG!

Starting Day 2 now. I'm trying not to think that it will be a difficult start going into the weekend. I'm making it positive that I WILL make it through the weekend (even though all my friends will be!) and be even MORE proud that I didn't drink, thus making it a motivational start going into next week.

I WILL NOT Drink... for today, I will NOT drink.

Scar

PaleMale · 04-17-2009, 08:17 AM

Congrats, Scarface! I'm on day 5 and feeling really good. My liver is starting to not hurt. I slept really well last night, and today is a gorgeous day in NYC.

I too am worried about the weekend. Tonight especially. Friday's have been my bender nights for almost 10 years... also the nights I'm most likely to become a drunk belligerent suicidal a**hole that I don't remember Saturday morning.

My wife showed me a video of my antics once. That was one of my biggest bottoms, seeing that a**hole with my body and voice. I would have punched a guy saying that stuff were I in my right mind.

Then again, I could live without that kind of Friday for the rest of my life. Quite happily!

Keep it up. A day at a time!

Eclipse · 04-17-2009, 08:23 AM

Hi all,

Congrats to all of you keeping the pace. I'm not quite there...but want to be part of the April class...so I'll get it together.

acer67 · 04-17-2009, 09:10 AM

Hi all,

Put me down too! April 13/09 sobriety date. Happy to be here.

**CarolD** · 04-17-2009, 10:21 AM

acer67 .....good to see you with us....

Well done on your sober time

**CarolD** · 04-17-2009, 10:33 AM

......Hi Everyone....

Weekend plans to keep busy works really well
especially in early sobriety. It can be anything
you enjoy .....that does not involve drinking alcohol.

Or perhaps doing something you have always wanted
to do....but were hampered by alcohol and hangovers.
Something with your family?

Tomorrow is an AA meeting day for me.....a noon meeting
then a bunch of us will have lunch out.
My AA friend Susan and I will be shopping later.

Yes! you too can find recovery....keep in focus

bartender129 · 04-17-2009, 10:42 AM

Thanks for the idea Carol.

I have plans with my kids tonight and we are claening up the local park on Saturday.

Sunday I have family visiting.

I'll be very busy to say the least.

Day 17 here folks.

Keep on going guys!

Scarface · 04-18-2009, 09:26 AM

Well, I suck. Couldn't even make it a day. Neighbors came over with 12-packs to celebrate the warm weather and the weekend... and I succumbed. Hating myself right now.

So I guess today is another Day 1.

I need to get a hold of this....

Scar

Jane47 · 04-18-2009, 11:13 AM

Scarface I suck right along with you. I'm back to day one again. Let's try to learn from our mistakes and make today our last Day One. I am sick of feeling like this, our lives can be so much better and we deserve better.
We can do this! I know all drinking did for me last night is make me feel awful mentally and physically. I don't want anymore day 1's.
Come on here and read and post a lot. It's a great place to be.

LauraS · 04-19-2009, 12:24 AM

Made it through day 13.

Scarface · 04-19-2009, 07:05 AM

Made it through Saturday, major accomplishment for me.

On to Day 2.

Scar

redshift · 04-19-2009, 11:45 AM

fell off again. knew it was gonna happen, but time to get back at it again

LauraS · 04-19-2009, 02:47 PM

If I make it through to day (which I will) I will have two weeks-- by the grace of God.

Scarface · 04-19-2009, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LauraS

If I make it through to day (which I will) I will have two weeks-- by the grace of God.

And you WILL make it Laura! Just like me!

Scar

Scarface · 04-19-2009, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshift

fell off again. knew it was gonna happen, but time to get back at it again

Join me red... I fell again Friday, but time to get back at it. I'll hang with ya!

Scar (Day 2 about finished!)

**CarolD** · 04-19-2009, 02:56 PM

Good to see those who are making a fresh start
it's really difficult to be in early sobriety...

Well done for those who are succeeding...

Anyone care to share whats working for you?

I've been using God...AA and SR
it's a good combo for me.....

LauraS · 04-19-2009, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarolD

Anyone care to share whats working for you?

I've been using God...AA and SR
it's a good combo for me.....

Well I don't know if I'm succeeding yet, but I am doing the same combo and it seems pretty useful

satyricon · 04-19-2009, 03:11 PM

Hi, day two here for me. Doing a home detox and its been pretty challenging but I feel pretty positive about it.

This time I finally went to the hospital and I'm so glad I did because the Librium is much preferable to the "maintenance" drinking I've done through previous withdrawals.

I'm also going to be joining a program as soon as the detox is over.

**CarolD** · 04-19-2009, 03:59 PM

satyricon......

Welcome to our recovery community and to our April thread

Please keep posting with us...Congratulations on your new sobriety!

redshift · 04-19-2009, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarface

Join me red... I fell again Friday, but time to get back at it. I'll hang with ya!

Scar (Day 2 about finished!)

Thanks... will do! Looking forward to finishing up day 1 today

Maggot4Life · 04-20-2009, 02:32 AM

I'm glad that everyone is doing great, Today is day 20 for me, 3 weeks tomorrow, can't wait. SR has been a huge aid in my recovery, I'm not sure I would have made it this long without you guys. This weekend the cravings were mad but I made it through.

Right now Im sitting at work feeling fresh from a nice relaxing sober weekend, quite an awesome feeling.

04-16-2009, 11:53 AM	#103 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Serene In Dixie Posts: 34,835	Scarface..... Welcome to our Class of April thread. Glad you decided to quit drinking.. Blessings to you and your family __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery!

04-16-2009, 12:10 PM	#104 (permalink)
Maggot4Life Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 249	Welcome Scarface __________________ Right now is all we will ever get in this lifetime, so lets make it happen!

04-17-2009, 10:21 AM	#109 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Serene In Dixie Posts: 34,835	acer67 .....good to see you with us.... Well done on your sober time __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery!

04-17-2009, 10:33 AM	#110 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Serene In Dixie Posts: 34,835	......Hi Everyone.... Weekend plans to keep busy works really well especially in early sobriety. It can be anything you enjoy .....that does not involve drinking alcohol. Or perhaps doing something you have always wanted to do....but were hampered by alcohol and hangovers. Something with your family? Tomorrow is an AA meeting day for me.....a noon meeting then a bunch of us will have lunch out. My AA friend Susan and I will be shopping later. Yes! you too can find recovery....keep in focus __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery!

04-19-2009, 02:56 PM	#120 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Serene In Dixie Posts: 34,835	Good to see those who are making a fresh start it's really difficult to be in early sobriety... Well done for those who are succeeding... Anyone care to share whats working for you? I've been using God...AA and SR it's a good combo for me..... __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery!

04-16-2009, 10:46 AM	#101 (permalink)
bartender129 learning Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Where I need to be Posts: 281	Way to go Mag! Day 16 here for me too guys and I haven't had an urge in 3 days. I guess that it what happens when I am so busy working a program that I forget to think about drinking Have a great day everyone

04-16-2009, 11:16 AM	#102 (permalink)
Scarface Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 9	Well, I am new here. I made a post a while back, but cannot get a handle on my drinking. enough is enough. I have been drinking for 28 years, and the last 6 have been VERY heavily. Blackouts, driving drunk. Complete idiot. I am not a mean drunk, just a stupid one that makes ignorant statements, falls down, passes out, etc. I have a beautiful family... wife of 12 years and 2 daughters, 7 and 10. They need a better person in their lives. I run a business and they depend on me financially and emotionally. I did go for 4 weeks sober in January after a very bad night, but now is the time for me to stop completely. Thanks for listening. See ya 'round! Scar (Day 1)

04-17-2009, 06:34 AM	#105 (permalink)
Scarface Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 9	Thanks for the welcome Carol and MG! Starting Day 2 now. I'm trying not to think that it will be a difficult start going into the weekend. I'm making it positive that I WILL make it through the weekend (even though all my friends will be!) and be even MORE proud that I didn't drink, thus making it a motivational start going into next week. I WILL NOT Drink... for today, I will NOT drink. Scar

04-17-2009, 08:17 AM	#106 (permalink)
PaleMale Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York City Posts: 189	Congrats, Scarface! I'm on day 5 and feeling really good. My liver is starting to not hurt. I slept really well last night, and today is a gorgeous day in NYC. I too am worried about the weekend. Tonight especially. Friday's have been my bender nights for almost 10 years... also the nights I'm most likely to become a drunk belligerent suicidal ahole that I don't remember Saturday morning. My wife showed me a video of my antics once. That was one of my biggest bottoms, seeing that ahole with my body and voice. I would have punched a guy saying that stuff were I in my right mind. Then again, I could live without that kind of Friday for the rest of my life. Quite happily! Keep it up. A day at a time!

04-17-2009, 08:23 AM	#107 (permalink)
Eclipse Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 796 Blog Entries: 10	Hi all, Congrats to all of you keeping the pace. I'm not quite there...but want to be part of the April class...so I'll get it together.

04-17-2009, 09:10 AM	#108 (permalink)
acer67 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: edmonton, alberta Posts: 88	Hi all, Put me down too! April 13/09 sobriety date. Happy to be here.

04-17-2009, 10:42 AM	#111 (permalink)
bartender129 learning Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Where I need to be Posts: 281	Thanks for the idea Carol. I have plans with my kids tonight and we are claening up the local park on Saturday. Sunday I have family visiting. I'll be very busy to say the least. Day 17 here folks. Keep on going guys!

04-18-2009, 09:26 AM	#112 (permalink)
Scarface Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 9	Well, I suck. Couldn't even make it a day. Neighbors came over with 12-packs to celebrate the warm weather and the weekend... and I succumbed. Hating myself right now. So I guess today is another Day 1. I need to get a hold of this.... Scar

04-18-2009, 11:13 AM	#113 (permalink)
Jane47 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 138	Scarface I suck right along with you. I'm back to day one again. Let's try to learn from our mistakes and make today our last Day One. I am sick of feeling like this, our lives can be so much better and we deserve better. We can do this! I know all drinking did for me last night is make me feel awful mentally and physically. I don't want anymore day 1's. Come on here and read and post a lot. It's a great place to be.

04-19-2009, 12:24 AM	#114 (permalink)
LauraS Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Somewhere west of the Mississippi Posts: 224	Made it through day 13.

04-19-2009, 07:05 AM	#115 (permalink)
Scarface Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 9	Made it through Saturday, major accomplishment for me. On to Day 2. Scar

04-19-2009, 11:45 AM	#116 (permalink)
redshift Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 117	fell off again. knew it was gonna happen, but time to get back at it again

04-19-2009, 02:47 PM	#117 (permalink)
LauraS Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Somewhere west of the Mississippi Posts: 224	If I make it through to day (which I will) I will have two weeks-- by the grace of God.

04-19-2009, 03:11 PM	#122 (permalink)
satyricon Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 11	Hi, day two here for me. Doing a home detox and its been pretty challenging but I feel pretty positive about it. This time I finally went to the hospital and I'm so glad I did because the Librium is much preferable to the "maintenance" drinking I've done through previous withdrawals. I'm also going to be joining a program as soon as the detox is over.

04-19-2009, 03:59 PM	#123 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Serene In Dixie Posts: 34,835	satyricon...... Welcome to our recovery community and to our April thread Please keep posting with us...Congratulations on your new sobriety! __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery!

04-20-2009, 02:32 AM	#125 (permalink)
Maggot4Life Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 249	I'm glad that everyone is doing great, Today is day 20 for me, 3 weeks tomorrow, can't wait. SR has been a huge aid in my recovery, I'm not sure I would have made it this long without you guys. This weekend the cravings were mad but I made it through. Right now Im sitting at work feeling fresh from a nice relaxing sober weekend, quite an awesome feeling. __________________ Right now is all we will ever get in this lifetime, so lets make it happen!

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