Update/questions
levonhelmrules
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Taylorsville Utah
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Update/questions
Hello all,
Today is 33 days sober. At this point I'm still suffering from headaches especially after working out, anxiety with hypochondria, and fatigue. Does anyone have insight to how long this lasts? I made an appointment with an addiction specialist, but the soonest I could see them is January 16th.
In the next few weeks I will be heading out to do two things I really associate to drinking. Live music, and camping. Anybody have any suggestions on how to navigate a passion that has always involved drinking?
Thanks a ton so much for this site, and it's people!
Today is 33 days sober. At this point I'm still suffering from headaches especially after working out, anxiety with hypochondria, and fatigue. Does anyone have insight to how long this lasts? I made an appointment with an addiction specialist, but the soonest I could see them is January 16th.
In the next few weeks I will be heading out to do two things I really associate to drinking. Live music, and camping. Anybody have any suggestions on how to navigate a passion that has always involved drinking?
Thanks a ton so much for this site, and it's people!
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I think it's an individual thing as to how long they last Muddy - it's certainly not out of my experience to have them that long tho.
as for the social events - gotta be honest I avoided anything like that for a lot longer than 30 days, and I'm glad I did.
I understand wanting to 'do stuff', but this is a big first step, man...
D
as for the social events - gotta be honest I avoided anything like that for a lot longer than 30 days, and I'm glad I did.
I understand wanting to 'do stuff', but this is a big first step, man...
D
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Music and camping... that's a tough one. I haven't been camping since getting sober. Last camping trip was, I believe, early April of this year. Camping has always been about drinking for me so I'm waiting until next year when I can hopefully handle it sober.
I only recently started listening to music again. Music is very emotionally intense for me. And that is a trigger for alcohol. So, I'm more careful about what I listen to. And I started practicing piano again a month ago. It's been a long time. My coordination isn't what it used to be but I like the challenge.
If you feel you're taking a risk just be careful. For me, I'm still not ready to go watch a live concert if there's a bar 10 feet away. Maybe next year.
I only recently started listening to music again. Music is very emotionally intense for me. And that is a trigger for alcohol. So, I'm more careful about what I listen to. And I started practicing piano again a month ago. It's been a long time. My coordination isn't what it used to be but I like the challenge.
If you feel you're taking a risk just be careful. For me, I'm still not ready to go watch a live concert if there's a bar 10 feet away. Maybe next year.
levonhelmrules
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Thanks for the responses.
If I were going alone in these scenarios it would worry me. My wife will be along on both adventures, and she is living and supportive of my sobriety.
I recently played poker around my good buddies who always drink. There was alcohol there as well and I had no problem abstaining. It seems like having people at these situations who support me is a huge key. I always drank playing poker also. Now that I think about it, I drank doing most things.
If I were going alone in these scenarios it would worry me. My wife will be along on both adventures, and she is living and supportive of my sobriety.
I recently played poker around my good buddies who always drink. There was alcohol there as well and I had no problem abstaining. It seems like having people at these situations who support me is a huge key. I always drank playing poker also. Now that I think about it, I drank doing most things.
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Well you're set on going - here are some usual tips most of which will apply I think.
Crying Out Now: Thanksgiving Survival Guide
The problem I have with both events is there no escape route. You're there for the duration.
It may seem like we're being unsupportive, but don't underestimate this. Be prepared.
It's a whole different ballgame to a night of poker.
D
Crying Out Now: Thanksgiving Survival Guide
The problem I have with both events is there no escape route. You're there for the duration.
It may seem like we're being unsupportive, but don't underestimate this. Be prepared.
It's a whole different ballgame to a night of poker.
D
levonhelmrules
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Thanks Dee, I appreciate the advice. I don't view any of the advice as unsupportive.
I really appreciate you and your experience. I'm new to this and have so much respect for this site and the points of view of the members.
I really appreciate you and your experience. I'm new to this and have so much respect for this site and the points of view of the members.
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Join Date: May 2014
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I agree with Dee, no escape plan for situations where you just can't leave are dangerous
Interesting you mention poker, I had to retire from it when I got sober, was too much of a trigger for me,
Congrads on your sobriety to date and keep it up
Interesting you mention poker, I had to retire from it when I got sober, was too much of a trigger for me,
Congrads on your sobriety to date and keep it up
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Originally Posted by muddywaters 
Thanks for the responses.
If I were going alone in these scenarios it would worry me. My wife will be along on both adventures, and she is living and supportive of my sobriety.
I recently played poker around my good buddies who always drink. There was alcohol there as well and I had no problem abstaining. It seems like having people at these situations who support me is a huge key. I always drank playing poker also. Now that I think about it, I drank doing most things.
If I were going alone in these scenarios it would worry me. My wife will be along on both adventures, and she is living and supportive of my sobriety.
I recently played poker around my good buddies who always drink. There was alcohol there as well and I had no problem abstaining. It seems like having people at these situations who support me is a huge key. I always drank playing poker also. Now that I think about it, I drank doing most things.
If you have a partner is crime for sobriety then that is good, but like someone said "dont fly too close to the sun" to many times or you will get burned. Have fun!
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I don't want to be unsupportive either, but I agree with Dee. For me, it was tricky - I got through an event without drinking (about 25 days in), but the next day I headed out first thing in the morning to buy alcohol. That made me realize that I had to be a lot more cautious.
I hope your physical symptoms improve.
I hope your physical symptoms improve.
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I don't want to be unsupportive either, but I agree with Dee. For me, it was tricky - I got through an event without drinking (about 25 days in), but the next day I headed out first thing in the morning to buy alcohol. That made me realize that I had to be a lot more cautious.
I hope your physical symptoms improve.
I hope your physical symptoms improve.
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