Battling the cravings
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Fredericksburg, Va.
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Hey Bob if you are into cycling and like the AA meetings maybe you could combine the two!!!! Find some other meetings further out then a mile and make a commitment to go.
What is the worst that could happen? Staying sober and getting in better shape is what I call a "two for", two for the price of one.
What is the worst that could happen? Staying sober and getting in better shape is what I call a "two for", two for the price of one.
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Orlando, FL
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Hi Bob 
I'm a newbie at this too, today is day 15. I also experienced a TON of anxiety, like.. getting so anxious I was throwing up several times a week (of course I didn't consider it was the liquor!). I drank to quell the anxiety, of course it worked, and hence my addiction grew stronger. Amazing thing.. I quit and my anxiety literally disappeared in a few days. As did my insomnia. I also excercise every day after work (when I would typically be buying a bottle and downing it the second I got home), until dinner time, and it feels so good. No anxiety, restful sleep, and healthy exercise... sounds so simple, but it's the hardest change I have ever made. I wish you the best of luck. Well no.. not luck, choices. You can do it, you're stronger than liquid!
I'm a newbie at this too, today is day 15. I also experienced a TON of anxiety, like.. getting so anxious I was throwing up several times a week (of course I didn't consider it was the liquor!). I drank to quell the anxiety, of course it worked, and hence my addiction grew stronger. Amazing thing.. I quit and my anxiety literally disappeared in a few days. As did my insomnia. I also excercise every day after work (when I would typically be buying a bottle and downing it the second I got home), until dinner time, and it feels so good. No anxiety, restful sleep, and healthy exercise... sounds so simple, but it's the hardest change I have ever made. I wish you the best of luck. Well no.. not luck, choices. You can do it, you're stronger than liquid!
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: UK
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Thanks for the kind messages. I had a setback last night as my new housemate took me out and we played pool. I started off drinking coke but somehow ended up drinking alcohol and we stayed out late going to various bars and clubs. Anyhow, I'm still giving up and starting afresh from today.
The way I see it is two steps forward and one step back. That I've managed to go for days at a time is an achievement, and I'm still making progress despite the relapses.
The way I see it is two steps forward and one step back. That I've managed to go for days at a time is an achievement, and I'm still making progress despite the relapses.
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Join Date: Aug 2008
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Originally Posted by flutter 
Hi Bob Amazing thing.. I quit and my anxiety literally disappeared in a few days. As did my insomnia. I also excercise every day after work (when I would typically be buying a bottle and downing it the second I got home), until dinner time, and it feels so good. No anxiety, restful sleep, and healthy exercise... sounds so simple, but it's the hardest change I have ever made.
Amazing thing.. I quit and my anxiety literally disappeared in a few days. As did my insomnia. I also excercise every day after work (when I would typically be buying a bottle and downing it the second I got home), until dinner time, and it feels so good. No anxiety, restful sleep, and healthy exercise... sounds so simple, but it's the hardest change I have ever made.It does sound so simple! But your right, its one of the hardest things I have ever done. I get up at 6:00 in the morning and walk and I feel SO much better. I had horrible anxiety, its pretty much gone, sleeping much better, remember going to bed, getting up feeling good....why would I want it any other way!? Day 7 for me!
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Join Date: Aug 2008
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Lost it today. Started drinking at about noon and my parents came over after I'd drunk 2 beers. I have a lot of pent up anger towards them and I ended up getting angry with them over what I perceived to be hypocrisy on their behalf. I was quite abusive with them.
Now I'm feeling guilty and alone. I don't really have anyone else at the moment, my wife has gone away for six months.
There's an AA meeting on but I'm so tired I think I'll pass out soon. Things will look better in the morning.
Now I'm feeling guilty and alone. I don't really have anyone else at the moment, my wife has gone away for six months.
There's an AA meeting on but I'm so tired I think I'll pass out soon. Things will look better in the morning.
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Long Island , NY
Posts: 92
Originally Posted by bob1
Lost it today. Started drinking at about noon and my parents came over after I'd drunk 2 beers. I have a lot of pent up anger towards them and I ended up getting angry with them over what I perceived to be hypocrisy on their behalf. I was quite abusive with them.
Now I'm feeling guilty and alone. I don't really have anyone else at the moment, my wife has gone away for six months.
There's an AA meeting on but I'm so tired I think I'll pass out soon. Things will look better in the morning.
Now I'm feeling guilty and alone. I don't really have anyone else at the moment, my wife has gone away for six months.
There's an AA meeting on but I'm so tired I think I'll pass out soon. Things will look better in the morning.
I was wondering when you were going to post again.Thats too bad about the relapse.Keep trying , you can do it.
How many beers did you have total today ?
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Indiana On the river
Posts: 15
I have been fighting the cravings with canned peaches. "Peaches come in a can, they were put there by a man, in a factory downtown". Part of a song that always put me in a good mood cause it was so silly.
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