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07-06-2007, 09:19 AM

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in_a_pickle

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14 days unpickled

14 days already!

Hi guys, just checking in. I've now gone two whole weeks without a drink. This is quite amazing as far as I'm concerned.

I've been getting lots of support from all directions, AA members have been calling me, and I've been calling them. I'm going to my second meeting on Sunday and I'm off to see the counselor next weekend.

I have to say I've experienced crippling cravings, this evening I was desperate for a beer. I've also started to get a dull continuous headache, is this common? My short term memory has improved (I think), I'm not forgetting things so often anyway. My sleep has improved, I'm experiencing some really vivid dreams, loads of music in my dreams for some reason, I wonder what that's all about?

I've taken up meditation which is helping me remain focused.

The main thing I feel is a considerable sense of pride and achievement, I'm going to start running again soon, applying to run the Tokyo marathon.

Thanks.

07-06-2007, 09:24 AM

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parentrecovers

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wow, two weeks! great! k

07-06-2007, 09:38 AM

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Debaucher

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Quote:

Originally Posted by in_a_pickle

14 days already!
I've also started to get a dull continuous headache, is this common?

I had it too... but I am pretty sure I was just dehydrated... vitamins... minerals... water... and rest...

of course it could be alergies... sinuses... who knows... I had a dull headache for some time... and it could have just been stess... I was a mess emotionally when I got sober...

Keep up the good work...

I found it best not to get too excited about accomplishing an level of sobriety... I got pretty excited about 30 days and I also had bad cravings at that time...

Now I just celebrate by giving thanks nightly for my sobriety... and in the morning I ask for help for today...

... a marathon... nice.. I'm a runner as well... training for a 1/2 marathon in aug...

GL

Last edited by Debaucher; 07-06-2007 at 09:39 AM. Reason: verb tense... spelling

07-06-2007, 10:00 AM

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collinsmi

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Congratulations!

07-06-2007, 10:07 AM

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CarolD

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Have you had your eyes checked?
If 2 aspirins don't help your headache
I'd suggest you do that.

Glad to see your progress Pick!

07-06-2007, 10:53 AM

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*amelia*

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Congratulations, I'm coming up to two weeks (the longest in 6 years) and my god it feels good. Take the advice of being thankful nightly though, one day at a time!

07-06-2007, 11:36 AM

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NOMOMERLOTMAMMA

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Awesome Pickle and Amelia!!! It will only get better.

K

07-06-2007, 02:07 PM

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needtobefree

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Congrats! You're an inspiration :0)

07-06-2007, 04:35 PM

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Tom

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Congrats Pickle. I'm a day behind you and oh what a feeling.

07-06-2007, 05:49 PM

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BaldHeadedJohn

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Good job, Pickle.

I got my two weeks yesterday! Let's both keep up the good work. We all deserve to live addiction-free!

Best to you!

BHJ

07-06-2007, 07:13 PM

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in_a_pickle

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Originally Posted by Debaucher

... a marathon... nice.. I'm a runner as well... training for a 1/2 marathon in aug...

GL

Cool! I ran while I was still drinking, talk about high functioning, I've completed two marathons the fastest being 3 Hours 38 minutes, London 2006. I want to know how I'll do now I'm sober, Boston qualification (you need to run sub 3:15 before you can even apply) is my ambition.

07-06-2007, 07:15 PM

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in_a_pickle

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Well done all you other two weekers

I've been keeping an eye out for you guys as I know we've stopped at the same time.

Keep going guys.

07-06-2007, 07:24 PM

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stone

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Well done Pickle and the other guys too!

07-06-2007, 10:16 PM

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DKS

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Congratulations to all three of you for 2 weeks sober. You're doing great!

07-07-2007, 05:00 AM

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GrouchoTheCat

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It really warms my heart to see a fellow drunk get sober, and join this thing called LIFE.

07-11-2007, 06:06 PM

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needtobefree

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How's it going Pickle? well I hope :0)

07-12-2007, 12:47 AM

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barb dwyer

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congratulations, picle-san!!!

07-12-2007, 03:27 AM

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Tazman53

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Congrats Pickle and others, as far as the head ache water, vitamins, water, get your eyes checked, water..... and have you been drinking a lot more coffee or drinking a lot more soda? Could be ODing on caffiene.

I can imagine calling fellow AA's that speak english in Japan has to be awesome.