30 days! Woohoo. - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

Zooman · 08-16-2012, 01:34 AM

Well, my last June 16th. Feeling pretty good about it.

Gave up on AA for a while, i put my relapse prevention plan into effect.

There is still booze around because my temp. Roomate drinks. All of my family drinks, i see it at least 3 times a week.

I was on vacation and kinda kick started doing sober stuff, working on my cars, hiking, shopping, going to the movies, reading a lot of stuff online and working on a project at work.

I still do two group meetings every week. One for parenting stuff and one for substance abuse (booze, no drugs).

I am maintaining by pushing myself harder during excercise.. Running longer distances, cross fit, hiking, and doing manual labor around the house.

In all, i feel pretty good and i'm maintaining vigilant on relapses. I've had more than a few, been at this since March.

The only thing i wouldn't mind is a woman in my life. I know, "its too soon" bla bla... My last relapse was a disaster ... (look for the post). Lol

But someone in my frame of mind would be ideal. Not to rush into things, but to kinda hang out. I don't have a "set" set of friends. Depending on what i'm doing dictates who i hang out with.

Anyway, 30 days...

Loking forward to a few more of these....

I am relatively good looking, physicaly fit, and managed to NOT totally destroy my life. Just my relationship with my son and an ex-flame or two.... Due to my drinking.

Its funny, i didnt sleep at all tonight. I stayed up working on a side project on one of my cars. Came inside at midnight and been up crusing the internet all night. I got to work at 7. I'll be sucking bye noon.
*cheers*.

mecanix · 08-16-2012, 01:46 AM

Hey Zooman ,

Congratulations on the 30 days

There will be a nice woman out there somewhere , just need to stay true to course, things happen in their own good time .

Bestwishes, M

Db1105 · 08-16-2012, 01:54 AM

Congratulations!

Happyfeet · 08-16-2012, 02:54 AM

Congratulations!

***least*** · 08-16-2012, 04:47 AM

Congrats on thirty days sober!!

MrsKing · 08-16-2012, 05:08 AM

Congratulations on 30 days sober

go you!

NoFireWater · 08-16-2012, 08:14 AM

Great news Zooman! Congrats

FredG · 08-16-2012, 08:19 AM

Way to go on 30 days

Beetle53 · 08-16-2012, 08:26 AM

30 days!! That's super inspiring!! WOO-HOO!!! You go!! :-) Just as a reminder- you know when you first meet someone and you get all twitterpated?? NOT the most conducive to maintaning focus on the work you're doing right now. It sounds like you know that though! :-) Mecanix is right- that will come naturally in time. Just stick to what you're doing. You sound really positive and upbeat! Thanks for the inspiration today. I can't wait to make it to day 30!! That's huge!

foodie1 · 08-17-2012, 07:25 AM

Great job!!

Zooman · 10-24-2012, 08:50 PM

90+ going strong. the last few days i've had some really bad cravings. mostly out of boredom.

i have some house work to do to keep me busy this weekend, thank god. i may just hit up an AA meeting or two.

i maintained with crossfit, running and turning wrenches. now that its starting to get cold, i need to shift into winter mode. rofl

i havent really been on here, just keeping a positive outlook and reading all the drama can get depressive. just my own opinion. i'll do some more browsing over the next few days and hopefully get grounded again.

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**Dee74** · 10-24-2012, 08:53 PM

congrats Zooman - you'll always find support and ideas here if you think you need 'em

D

08-16-2012, 01:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
Zooman Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA Posts: 9	30 days! Woohoo. Well, my last June 16th. Feeling pretty good about it. Gave up on AA for a while, i put my relapse prevention plan into effect. There is still booze around because my temp. Roomate drinks. All of my family drinks, i see it at least 3 times a week. I was on vacation and kinda kick started doing sober stuff, working on my cars, hiking, shopping, going to the movies, reading a lot of stuff online and working on a project at work. I still do two group meetings every week. One for parenting stuff and one for substance abuse (booze, no drugs). I am maintaining by pushing myself harder during excercise.. Running longer distances, cross fit, hiking, and doing manual labor around the house. In all, i feel pretty good and i'm maintaining vigilant on relapses. I've had more than a few, been at this since March. The only thing i wouldn't mind is a woman in my life. I know, "its too soon" bla bla... My last relapse was a disaster ... (look for the post). Lol But someone in my frame of mind would be ideal. Not to rush into things, but to kinda hang out. I don't have a "set" set of friends. Depending on what i'm doing dictates who i hang out with. Anyway, 30 days... Loking forward to a few more of these.... I am relatively good looking, physicaly fit, and managed to NOT totally destroy my life. Just my relationship with my son and an ex-flame or two.... Due to my drinking. Its funny, i didnt sleep at all tonight. I stayed up working on a side project on one of my cars. Came inside at midnight and been up crusing the internet all night. I got to work at 7. I'll be sucking bye noon. cheers. __________________ 7/17/2012 (updated 8/16/2012)

08-16-2012, 01:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
mecanix Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: uk Posts: 1,390 Blog Entries: 8	Hey Zooman , Congratulations on the 30 days There will be a nice woman out there somewhere , just need to stay true to course, things happen in their own good time . Bestwishes, M __________________ Ups and downs still happen, it's how we deal with them that counts. gave up 3rd sept 2011. I post because i have some experience , not because i have any answers for you .

08-16-2012, 04:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
*least* bona fido dog-lover Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: eastern USA Posts: 28,737 Blog Entries: 31	Congrats on thirty days sober!! __________________ I'd rather live in my car with my dogs than live in a castle without them. Dogs may not be our whole lives, but they make our lives whole. Don't wait for the Last Judgement. It takes place every day. -Albert Camus Find the good and praise it. - Alex Haley

10-24-2012, 08:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
Zooman Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA Posts: 9	90+ going strong. the last few days i've had some really bad cravings. mostly out of boredom. i have some house work to do to keep me busy this weekend, thank god. i may just hit up an AA meeting or two. i maintained with crossfit, running and turning wrenches. now that its starting to get cold, i need to shift into winter mode. rofl i havent really been on here, just keeping a positive outlook and reading all the drama can get depressive. just my own opinion. i'll do some more browsing over the next few days and hopefully get grounded again. Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner __________________ 7/17/2012 (updated 8/16/2012)

10-24-2012, 08:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
Dee74 SR Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Seas Posts: 65,614	congrats Zooman - you'll always find support and ideas here if you think you need 'em D __________________

08-16-2012, 01:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
Db1105 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: De Posts: 615	Congratulations!

08-16-2012, 02:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
Happyfeet Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 38	Congratulations!

08-16-2012, 05:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
MrsKing Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: UK Posts: 1,142	Congratulations on 30 days sober go you!

08-16-2012, 08:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
NoFireWater Clear Eyes Full Heart Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: New England Posts: 604	Great news Zooman! Congrats

08-16-2012, 08:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
FredG AA Back to Basics Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 557	Way to go on 30 days

08-16-2012, 08:26 AM	#9 (permalink)
Beetle53 Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New England Posts: 55	30 days!! That's super inspiring!! WOO-HOO!!! You go!! :-) Just as a reminder- you know when you first meet someone and you get all twitterpated?? NOT the most conducive to maintaning focus on the work you're doing right now. It sounds like you know that though! :-) Mecanix is right- that will come naturally in time. Just stick to what you're doing. You sound really positive and upbeat! Thanks for the inspiration today. I can't wait to make it to day 30!! That's huge!

08-17-2012, 07:25 AM	#10 (permalink)
foodie1 Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 817 Blog Entries: 28	Great job!!

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