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Originally Posted by HighDraw18 
Hi All,
I wanted to start a thread that I could use as sort of a running journal for my thoughts. I don't mind if no one reads - this is more for me as a place to put my thoughts on paper.
Mentioned in my other thread but quick overview is that I drank alcohol on a daily basis 5 years ago and cut way back, including many extended stretches of abstinence. I've made a lot of positive changes in my life since, but I still struggle with binge drinking when I do decide to drink so I am looking to cut out alcohol (tobacco and drugs as well) completely and live a more positive life.
I have the day off from work for Presidents Day, but it is freezing outside and going to snow later, sigh, I hate winter. I think I have always suffered from some slight seasonal depression.
I was reading a bunch of stuff posted here by a user that seemed to be active from 2008-2012 and for whatever reason was completely moved by her story. I have nothing in common with the individual: she was a mid-30s single mom of 3 from the UK and I'm a 26 year old single guy from the US, but I felt her pain and honestly, I find myself hoping that she made it. I couldn't find any update on SR and she was last active in 2015...but I hope she's okay.
Strange thoughts on a grey, February morning but feel solid in sobriety.
I wanted to start a thread that I could use as sort of a running journal for my thoughts. I don't mind if no one reads - this is more for me as a place to put my thoughts on paper.
Mentioned in my other thread but quick overview is that I drank alcohol on a daily basis 5 years ago and cut way back, including many extended stretches of abstinence. I've made a lot of positive changes in my life since, but I still struggle with binge drinking when I do decide to drink so I am looking to cut out alcohol (tobacco and drugs as well) completely and live a more positive life.
I have the day off from work for Presidents Day, but it is freezing outside and going to snow later, sigh, I hate winter. I think I have always suffered from some slight seasonal depression.
I was reading a bunch of stuff posted here by a user that seemed to be active from 2008-2012 and for whatever reason was completely moved by her story. I have nothing in common with the individual: she was a mid-30s single mom of 3 from the UK and I'm a 26 year old single guy from the US, but I felt her pain and honestly, I find myself hoping that she made it. I couldn't find any update on SR and she was last active in 2015...but I hope she's okay.
Strange thoughts on a grey, February morning but feel solid in sobriety.
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Morning everyone. I hope all is well.
Weather here has been great lately - it got up to 72 degrees yesterday, which is unheard of for early March where I live. The extended forecast indicates that we won't see any more temps below freezing and that's awesome. I hate winter - I find it slightly depressing.
On a different front, I had an interview last week with a really good company and I am supposed to hear back by the end of this week. I'm really hoping that this opportunity works out - I'm grateful for my current job but I just feel like I need a change.
I feel solid about not drinking. I have sober plans set up for the bulk of this weekend so I should be good there. I'm still using tobacco but I'm okay with that for now. I can cross that bridge a bit further down the line.
That's it on my end guys - thanks for reading.
Weather here has been great lately - it got up to 72 degrees yesterday, which is unheard of for early March where I live. The extended forecast indicates that we won't see any more temps below freezing and that's awesome. I hate winter - I find it slightly depressing.
On a different front, I had an interview last week with a really good company and I am supposed to hear back by the end of this week. I'm really hoping that this opportunity works out - I'm grateful for my current job but I just feel like I need a change.
I feel solid about not drinking. I have sober plans set up for the bulk of this weekend so I should be good there. I'm still using tobacco but I'm okay with that for now. I can cross that bridge a bit further down the line.
That's it on my end guys - thanks for reading.
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Another sober Friday - watching some basketball and golf. I'm grateful that I'll wake up fresh tomorrow, ready to go. I'll be able to enjoy the good weather instead of wasting the day away being hungover.
Hope everybody is enjoying their Friday.
Hope everybody is enjoying their Friday.
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Rainy and cold today...yuck! Wish I lived in a place that was hot and sunny 365 days a year. Conversely, I saw a thread where somebody hated the hotter weather haha - different strokes for different folks I suppose.
I had another weekend sober. Played a lot of golf and watched a lot of basketball, which is all good.
I do wonder about how I'll be able to meet girls staying sober. Not that I was killing it, but at least being out, the opportunity to meet someone was there. Oh well, I'm not really stressing about it. I'm sure it'll work out.
Let's have a good day everybody.
I had another weekend sober. Played a lot of golf and watched a lot of basketball, which is all good.
I do wonder about how I'll be able to meet girls staying sober. Not that I was killing it, but at least being out, the opportunity to meet someone was there. Oh well, I'm not really stressing about it. I'm sure it'll work out.
Let's have a good day everybody.
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St. Patrick's day yesterday and all of my friends were heading out - I passed without issue. I got a haircut after work and watched the NCAA tourney when I got home. Definitely feel good about that decision - can only imagine how horrible it would feel to be hungover right now!
I have a relatively light day today (just 2 meetings) and It's Friday!!! I'm ready for another relaxing, sober weekend.
I have a relatively light day today (just 2 meetings) and It's Friday!!! I'm ready for another relaxing, sober weekend.
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So glad to see you're doing great, High Draw!
Don't worry, there are plenty of women in the world who would be thrilled to find a sober beau. Just don't look for girls instead, and you'll be off to a good start.
Don't worry, there are plenty of women in the world who would be thrilled to find a sober beau. Just don't look for girls instead, and you'll be off to a good start.
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Another sober night here guys...coming up on a month this weekend.
Some stress with work related stuff lately. At my current job, my group was downsized so everyone is swamped trying to pick up the slack. I'm also in the midst of interviewing, which has its ups and downs. Close on a couple of things - both are great opportunities so I really hope one of them pans out (fingers crossed!!!).
The waiting is the hardest part for me. I always want things to happen right this second and I'd rather have zero action than slow action. My anxiety rises when I have to wait for things and my mind rolls through all the possible ways that something could go wrong. Oh well, I guess I need to work on my patience.
Thanks for reading guys.
Some stress with work related stuff lately. At my current job, my group was downsized so everyone is swamped trying to pick up the slack. I'm also in the midst of interviewing, which has its ups and downs. Close on a couple of things - both are great opportunities so I really hope one of them pans out (fingers crossed!!!).
The waiting is the hardest part for me. I always want things to happen right this second and I'd rather have zero action than slow action. My anxiety rises when I have to wait for things and my mind rolls through all the possible ways that something could go wrong. Oh well, I guess I need to work on my patience.
Thanks for reading guys.
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Good for you, High Draw.
It's great that you are recognizing things that make you antsy. You could work on patience or maybe you could think of things to "do" instead of being impatient? Play solitaire, go for a walk, put together your train set (I hear men have those), learn to meditate?
Just an idea.
It's great that you are recognizing things that make you antsy. You could work on patience or maybe you could think of things to "do" instead of being impatient? Play solitaire, go for a walk, put together your train set (I hear men have those), learn to meditate?
Just an idea.
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Originally Posted by Obladi
Good for you, High Draw.
It's great that you are recognizing things that make you antsy. You could work on patience or maybe you could think of things to "do" instead of being impatient? Play solitaire, go for a walk, put together your train set (I hear men have those), learn to meditate?
Just an idea.
It's great that you are recognizing things that make you antsy. You could work on patience or maybe you could think of things to "do" instead of being impatient? Play solitaire, go for a walk, put together your train set (I hear men have those), learn to meditate?
Just an idea.
Thanks for the early morning laugh. I hear ya on trying to distract myself...that makes sense.
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