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Old 08-02-2008, 08:26 AM
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Class of August 2008

For those of us that have started again!
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Old 08-02-2008, 08:54 AM
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August is a very good place to start.
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Old 08-02-2008, 09:18 AM
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Well, since I kicked myself out of the July Class I'm now in the August Class.

Day 1.

My plan:
1. Try talking to husband again. Maybe we can come to a compromise about how often he keeps alcohol in the house. (he's not at all a problem drinking, but does like having it available.)

2. AA is not for me, but I feel the need to arm myself with information. So either go to the library or amazon.com to get some books that will fuel my determination to stay sober. Under the Influence and Beyond the Influence were recommended in another forum. I'll also look into other recovery systems such as Rational Recovery.

3. One day at a time. This does work wonders. So for today, I will not drink.
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Old 08-02-2008, 09:33 AM
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Day 2

Struggling at this time of day as I do every day and usually I give in. Taking it 5min at a time. Going to stick with you guys :ghug
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Old 08-02-2008, 09:41 AM
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Pixy- Stick with it. The first couple of days will be the roughest. You can do it. Try to keep busy. That seems to work for me. Come back here and post before you drink.
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Old 08-02-2008, 09:58 AM
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I agree, August is a very good place to start. As this is the month of the Olympics, I'm thinking that sobriety is my challenge and I'm definately going for gold!
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Old 08-02-2008, 10:22 AM
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Day 1-Hour 3. I woke up hungover and broke this morning (for the last time!) and made the decision. Good luck everyone.
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Old 08-02-2008, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by flgirl View Post
For those of us that have started again!
Awesome. Its cool you stated this thread. August is good too. I have decided to stick with July myself, but have just as much respect for everyone here at SoberRecovery no matter what. Keep this thread rolling gang and NEVER give up.
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Old 08-02-2008, 11:04 AM
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Stick with it. The first couple of days will be the roughest. You can do it. Try to keep busy.

I agree with Winwin, stick with it Whatlight and drink lots of water.

Kindest regards
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Old 08-02-2008, 11:15 AM
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Just want to add my encouragement - I had 5-6 false starts - finally got it right in January & am headed towards 7 mos. I'm here to say if I can do it (30+ years of heavy drinking) you all can! Be proud of yourselves for being here and reclaiming your lives! We are with you, cheering you on. Love, Joanie
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Old 08-02-2008, 11:30 AM
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Thanks for all the kind words from everyone. Finding this community this morning was huge for me. Seeing so many other people going through the exact same thing and being successful was such a revelation. Who would have thought that people actually QUIT drinking? For good? It seems so silly now that I went through so much of my life with my mouth stained purple from wine.
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Old 08-02-2008, 11:36 AM
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I would like to welcome all the new comers to SoberRecovery. August2 Ceder, whatlight, and anyone else I may have missed.
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Old 08-02-2008, 01:56 PM
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It's my birthday today, and what better present could I give myself? Thanks for joining me guys!!
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Old 08-02-2008, 01:59 PM
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Happy Birthday!
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Old 08-02-2008, 03:50 PM
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A very very happy birthday to you, FloridaGirl!! Glad you started the August club. August is my birthday too, on the 21st. I wish you the best in your efforts to stay sober. Please email me any time you want someone to talk to or listen to you!

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Old 08-02-2008, 06:02 PM
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I cancelled plans to go out with friends tonight because I was afraid of the temptation....sucks to be home alone on my birthday...but not drinking over it!
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Old 08-02-2008, 06:05 PM
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That had to have been a hard decision on your part but probably a smart on. You can do it!!!!
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Old 08-02-2008, 06:08 PM
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Probably better that I did not go out. Having withdrawl issues, anyway. I feel like sh*t, cranky and tired.
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Old 08-02-2008, 07:03 PM
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I've "started again" so many times. Lots of hugs and support going out to everyone! This CAN be done. I'm proof of that.

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Old 08-02-2008, 07:10 PM
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Least honey,

You are the best!! You should be very proud of yourself. And I just realized that I am sticking like glue to the forum like I first did when trying to get sober! I think I kind of like that!
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