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Old 08-24-2006, 12:46 PM
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Hi, newbie here!

I decided I want to keep my family together and house! Hopefully i will get alot of inspiration from this forum! I am not worried about not drinking.....I can stop that....Just worried about my life after drinking.....Think it might be kinda boring.....Need to find other things to do besides sit on my arse and drink and smoke....Look forward to meeting new friends here on this forum!
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Old 08-24-2006, 12:51 PM
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Welcome, Yikes!

There's a lot to look forward to when you leave the drink behind. I'm glad you're giving it a go!

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Welcome Yikes,

I think stopping drinking is just beginning and what follows is the road of recovery. It's a most interesting road and I hope you join us on our journey.
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Old 08-24-2006, 01:33 PM
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Thanks! Not looking forward to the immediate future(trying to find things to fill my time). I am sure with each passing day it will be easier and easier...
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Old 08-24-2006, 02:00 PM
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Welcome Yikes...There care so many wonderful people on this forum. Welcome to the road to Recovery...xXx...
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I was worried about the same thing, you have to find other activities to do that are non-alcohol related and try to stay busy helps for me. 24 days sober today
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Old 08-24-2006, 06:56 PM
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I did it! I actually drove home from work with out giving the Capt a ride home! Baby steps right?
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Baby steps is right! I have to drive past my favorite watering hole to take and pick up my daughter from practice...tonight I drove by and didn't bother glancing to see who's cars were there, trying to see inside, etc....it's amazing what pride I take in the smallest things.
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Old 08-24-2006, 07:06 PM
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Baby steps is right! I have to drive past my favorite watering hole to take and pick up my daughter from practice...tonight I drove by and didn't bother glancing to see who's cars were there, trying to see inside, etc....it's amazing what pride I take in the smallest things.

Thanks for your response! It is amazing how fast everyones posts responses here! I just got a smile on my "sober" face. Been feeling pretty down all day, not to mention a little hung over....BLAH!
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Sobriety doesn't have to be boring. There are a lot of sober activities out there waiting for you. They come with a bonus, no hangover. Welcome...
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welcome! keep coming back!
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Old 08-24-2006, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by scootinbabe
welcome! keep coming back!

Thanks, I plan on it!
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Old 08-25-2006, 07:18 AM
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Hello there Yikes!
Welcome to SR! The more the merrier.
There is strength in numbers.

We are getting stronger everyday.:Weightlif
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Old 08-25-2006, 09:34 AM
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Thanks again for the warm welcome! I am very familar with forums...I belong to a few others that are truck related. Had a pretty non-eventful evening last night...Just as I thought....pretty boring not much into watching tv,
Tonight should be very interesting.......Keeping a positive attitude in such a negative world.....
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Old 08-25-2006, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Yikes
I am not worried about not drinking.....I can stop that.
The stopping is easy...just don't pick up the first one.
Dealing with the things that come after...what to do with my time, feelings, emotions, behaviors....All can be things that have us want to pick up that first one.
Look about and read the posts that say stickies beside them at the top of the boards. May want to check where some meetings are held in your area. AA is a great source of support and info as well.
Why do it alone when the support of others makes it easier.

Congratulations on your choices. Your not alone in this and it can be done.

As for filling your time... Give some hobbies a try or maybe start a project at home. Just the other day, I helped my nephew with his car. I took what I know and passed on some skills to a younger person. My time was filled and he learned, as well as had his car looking better.
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Welcome to SR!!!!

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Old 08-25-2006, 03:11 PM
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Ok, worked a 1/2 today, getting ready for an off-road meet, have a few more errands to run, then I have to figure out something else to do when all the errands are run.....hmmm..............Will let you know what I end up doing...
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Welcome, glad you are here and keep coming back!
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Old 08-25-2006, 03:55 PM
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Welcome!

Don't worry about the future.. it all falls nicely into place if you can just keep yourself from bending that elbow!
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Hi Yikes,

Welcome to SR plenty of info and support here, keep coming back

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