Class of November 2014 Part 4
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Originally Posted by DoPerdition 
I just found this group today. I have been sober since the day after Thanksgiving, so technically that makes me part of the November 2014 group. Hello to everyone here! I hope we are all having a calm, sober day!
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Originally Posted by phoebe64
Bored with my life, perhaps. Something I need to work on. Drinking makes boredom less noticeable, so maybe part of my problem.
I have a hard time finding deep meaning in a sober life. Or, I don't feel like I have huge changes to make. Lots of little ones. So, for me, getting sober does not bring any huge changes to my life other than I feel a bit better day to day, waking up, and am a bit more productive. I read posts about people discovering so much about themselves, making hug changes, etc... I feel like I can always improve myself, but do not have huge changes to make or that I want to make. I just think I would do it all better if I never drink.
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So, I guess I should feel fortunate, but because there is not some big dramatic shift or clarity to my life with sobriety, it makes it hard to stay motivated.
Putting it all out there in case anyone has advice. Maybe I am just depressed, low grade, not deeply so, and it is hard to see the joy in life. Life is ok, I am content, but not joyful, whether sober or drunk. It makes it hard to find that pink cloud.
I have a hard time finding deep meaning in a sober life. Or, I don't feel like I have huge changes to make. Lots of little ones. So, for me, getting sober does not bring any huge changes to my life other than I feel a bit better day to day, waking up, and am a bit more productive. I read posts about people discovering so much about themselves, making hug changes, etc... I feel like I can always improve myself, but do not have huge changes to make or that I want to make. I just think I would do it all better if I never drink.
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So, I guess I should feel fortunate, but because there is not some big dramatic shift or clarity to my life with sobriety, it makes it hard to stay motivated.
Putting it all out there in case anyone has advice. Maybe I am just depressed, low grade, not deeply so, and it is hard to see the joy in life. Life is ok, I am content, but not joyful, whether sober or drunk. It makes it hard to find that pink cloud.
I've been finding it a bit dreary too recently, despite feeling, most of the time, absolutely committed to not going back. Your post reminded me of something someone (who actually wasn't otherwise any help!) said to me very early on in my attempts to quit and that was, was there anything that I felt drinking was stopping me from doing, ie, that I just didn't feel like or get round to, or would be doing if my head were clearer. In my case, the thing that occurred to me was writing - long-term goals in that area never getting off the ground because I spent too much time being incapable of coherent thought or writing. Just wondered if there was something like that... just a thought. Having so much more clear brain room seems like an opportunity at least - I've done a little bit of writing but now my excuse is I'm too manically busy at work - ho hum, habitual putter-offer!
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Originally Posted by phoebe64
Hi Gypsy. How is your foot? I read where you are doing PT. Torture, lol. Have I mentioned I am a PT? I have not worked in years, but do have an active license and was a specialist in orthopedics and once worked in a clinic where we saw lots of fitness/athletic clients. I know how hard it is to come back after such a serious injury. You have a good attitude, resting, caring for yourself, and doing what you can.
Originally Posted by Applekat
Gypsy I haven't seen SoberMarathon post since end of November. I just left him a visitor message though. 
That is the line we use, anyway.
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Originally Posted by ANewDayNYC
The past is the past. Its time to start again.
That’s as far as I got—then, at last, I got some sleep.
Be well, all.
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Originally Posted by DoPerdition
I just found this group today. I have been sober since the day after Thanksgiving, so technically that makes me part of the November 2014 group. Hello to everyone here! I hope we are all having a calm, sober day!
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Originally Posted by Magellan
Yes I did, probably risky but I don't want to go back to my temper tantrum from Tuesday night, still disappointed in my 6 day relapse so I won't drink it.
Just poured some club soda/cranberry, waiting for the popcorn to pop then watching Elf and the Grinch.
Just poured some club soda/cranberry, waiting for the popcorn to pop then watching Elf and the Grinch.
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