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Old 08-04-2015, 10:41 AM
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Feeling pretty good so far. I'm fortunate that my symptoms diminish rapidly. With the exception of a slight dull headache, but that could just be because I'm just now having coffee and not eaten anything and it's already 1140 a.m here. My biggest worry is the boredom that will come later in the evening, since that's when I usually open the bottle and not stop until it's empty or I pass out. Any suggestions?
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Old 08-04-2015, 10:42 AM
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Go to a meeting.

Watch a movie, fix a great dinner, do the dishes, go to bed early. Take a walk.

Anything BUT the bottle.

I love having so many hours in the day now
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Old 08-04-2015, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by biminiblue View Post
Go to a meeting.

Watch a movie, fix a great dinner, do the dishes, go to bed early. Take a walk.

Anything BUT the bottle.

I love having so many hours in the day now
Thanks blue. I do have a business meeting that I usually opt out of so I guess I'll be going there! Funny how neglecting the things you can to drink comes natural. How long have you been sober?
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Good job!

We have a good list:

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ething-do.html
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Old 08-04-2015, 10:52 AM
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1day - early on I just went to bed early. My body craved sleep to recover from all the abuse I had put it through. That lasted a few weeks. - I also forced myself to get up early and hit the gym - that helped me alleviate my stress and anxiety in a positive way.

Just find a way to get to bed sober each night.

I wish you the best in recovery - especially when you get to the point of realizing how many things you're missing out on because of the addiction.
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Old 08-04-2015, 10:53 AM
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I think bim meant a meeting based on recovery aa smart lifering

Read a good amount of SR threads
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Old 08-04-2015, 02:16 PM
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Thanks blue. I do have a business meeting that I usually opt out of so I guess I'll be going there! Funny how neglecting the things you can to drink comes natural. How long have you been sober?
I think he was refering to AA meetingS which I suggest because it works if we work the program.

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Old 08-04-2015, 04:32 PM
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Keep pushing through!! Day 2 is fantastic!!
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Old 08-04-2015, 08:53 PM
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I think he was refering to AA meetingS which I suggest because it works if we work the program.

BE WELL
Oh ok thanks IOAA2. I'll keep that in mind as well.
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Old 08-04-2015, 09:08 PM
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Great job on day 2. Like the other's have said, do anything to get your mind off of drinking. Do you have any hobbies you like to do, athletic activities, reading, volunteer work, etc? Anything you always wanted to try but never thought you had the time?

I found I had a ton more time to spend with my kids. I have always spent a lot of time with them, but i never realized how much time was consumed by my drinking.
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Old 08-04-2015, 09:42 PM
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I found I had a ton more time to spend with my kids. I have always spent a lot of time with them, but i never realized how much time was consumed by my drinking.
That is very true about the time with the kids. One of my excuses for first starting my journey of alcohol abuse was regret. I can't imagine the regret I would feel when I woke up one day and realized I chose booze and drugs over raising my kids.
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