Just need some cheering up
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Just need some cheering up
He everyone,
I hope you're all doing well tonight. I am feeling a little depressed tonight so if you could just take a second to post something encouraging or humorous I would appreciate it.
Ken
I hope you're all doing well tonight. I am feeling a little depressed tonight so if you could just take a second to post something encouraging or humorous I would appreciate it.
Ken
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Hi Ken,
You're doing great!
Early recovery is difficult and emotional. I'm so glad that you came here and posted that you're feeling down.
You have a lot of reasons to continue recovery, so take a look around the boards and be inspired.
Stick around this evening if you like. There's always activity here.
You're doing great!
Early recovery is difficult and emotional. I'm so glad that you came here and posted that you're feeling down.
You have a lot of reasons to continue recovery, so take a look around the boards and be inspired.
Stick around this evening if you like. There's always activity here.
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Posts: 4,150
Hi Ken.
I will try to think of something funny and if I can't you can laugh at my feeble attempt at humor.
I find it amusing that the things that people complain about are things they could be changing.
OK I couldn't come up with anything on such short notice
1000 comedians out of work and 1 has to show up here.
Go ahead laugh at me for being so lame.
I will try to think of something funny and if I can't you can laugh at my feeble attempt at humor.
I find it amusing that the things that people complain about are things they could be changing.
OK I couldn't come up with anything on such short notice
1000 comedians out of work and 1 has to show up here.
Go ahead laugh at me for being so lame.
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: MN
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WAY TOO MUCH TO DRINK
After a hard day at the office, three guys decide to go out for a cocktail to wind down. The bar becomes very crowded, a few drinks turns into many and soon everyone is tanked. All three lose track of each other and end up going home separately.
The next day at the office, the three gather by the watercooler to discuss the past evenings events. The first guy says, "I got so drunk last night that I went home and blew chunks." The second guy pipes in, "That's nothing. I got so drunk that I got in my car and drove it right into a telephone pole. Totaled it. I didn't get hurt but now I have no car." The third guy says, "Well, I got so drunk that when I got home, I cussed my girlfriend out and knocked over a candle which lit the apartment on fire. She dumped me, all my belongings are destroyed and the home insurance won't cover the damage."
The first guy motions the two to come closer and whispers, "I'm not sure you understand. Chunks is my dog."
After a hard day at the office, three guys decide to go out for a cocktail to wind down. The bar becomes very crowded, a few drinks turns into many and soon everyone is tanked. All three lose track of each other and end up going home separately.
The next day at the office, the three gather by the watercooler to discuss the past evenings events. The first guy says, "I got so drunk last night that I went home and blew chunks." The second guy pipes in, "That's nothing. I got so drunk that I got in my car and drove it right into a telephone pole. Totaled it. I didn't get hurt but now I have no car." The third guy says, "Well, I got so drunk that when I got home, I cussed my girlfriend out and knocked over a candle which lit the apartment on fire. She dumped me, all my belongings are destroyed and the home insurance won't cover the damage."
The first guy motions the two to come closer and whispers, "I'm not sure you understand. Chunks is my dog."
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Join Date: Dec 2007
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Hi Ken, sorry you are feeling a little blue.. just want to tell you how much I have appreciated all that you have been doing here at SR..
ok here's some funnies:
signs that you are broke:
At communion , you go back for seconds.
You think of a lottery ticket as an investment.
You are formulating a plan to rob the food bank.
Long distance companies don't call you to make a switch.
You give blood everyday just for the orange juice.
MacDonald's is the supplier of all your kitchen condiments.
American Express calls and says: leave home without it.
Your idea of a 7-course meal is to take a deep breath outside a restaurant.
You've rolled so many pennies, you've formed a psychic bond with Abe Lincoln.
hope you are feeling better
grateful
ok here's some funnies:
signs that you are broke:
At communion , you go back for seconds.
You think of a lottery ticket as an investment.
You are formulating a plan to rob the food bank.
Long distance companies don't call you to make a switch.
You give blood everyday just for the orange juice.
MacDonald's is the supplier of all your kitchen condiments.
American Express calls and says: leave home without it.
Your idea of a 7-course meal is to take a deep breath outside a restaurant.
You've rolled so many pennies, you've formed a psychic bond with Abe Lincoln.
hope you are feeling better
grateful
bona fido dog-lover
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: SF Bay area, CA
Posts: 99,759
I have no jokes (can't remember them like my sister can!) and the one thing that cheers me up the most is my dogs. I don't know how you feel about dogs but I could send you a picture of them. They're very cute and sweet.
I'm sorry you're feeling depressed. I am depressed most all the time - diagnosed and on meds for it. Early recovery is a strange and often rocky road. Emotions all over the map, it's hard to keep up. Exercise helps sometimes, or getting out of your own head for a while. I just got a DVD of the I Love Lucy show at my library to watch tonight. Would something like that help you?
There's also the Recovery Follies forum. Lots of good jokes there. Take a look at it. I don't know what else to do for you but this::ghug3 It's only a cyber hug but I mean it sincerely!
Be kind to yourself. You have friends here who care about your well being.
Here's another!:ghug3
I'm sorry you're feeling depressed. I am depressed most all the time - diagnosed and on meds for it. Early recovery is a strange and often rocky road. Emotions all over the map, it's hard to keep up. Exercise helps sometimes, or getting out of your own head for a while. I just got a DVD of the I Love Lucy show at my library to watch tonight. Would something like that help you?
There's also the Recovery Follies forum. Lots of good jokes there. Take a look at it. I don't know what else to do for you but this::ghug3 It's only a cyber hug but I mean it sincerely!
Be kind to yourself. You have friends here who care about your well being.
Here's another!:ghug3
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: uk
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Ken those pics of your beautiful kids on your profile is enough to make anyway smile........you must be proud...
Stay sober my friend.....you gonna need too......my girls looked sweet like that once...........then they both became teenagers.....and boy that is one steep learning curve......lol..lol......................trucker
Stay sober my friend.....you gonna need too......my girls looked sweet like that once...........then they both became teenagers.....and boy that is one steep learning curve......lol..lol......................trucker
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: northeast
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O.k. stop me if you've heard this one...
One day a man is mowing the grass on his front lawn. His attractive neighbor comes out of her house and goes to the mailbox, opens it up then slams it shut and goes back into her house.
A little while later she comes back out of her house, walks to the mailbox, opens it up, slams it shut and storms back into her house.
As the man was finishing up in the yard, he sees her come out of the house again and storm to the mailbox, open it and stand there looking into it huffing mad. Puzzled by her actions he asks her "is something wrong?" To which she replied "There certainly is...my stupid computer keeps saying "YOU'VE GOT MAIL"!
Sorry if it's lame, it's all I have that isn't unlady-like
Hoping you cheer up soon
:ghug3
One day a man is mowing the grass on his front lawn. His attractive neighbor comes out of her house and goes to the mailbox, opens it up then slams it shut and goes back into her house.
A little while later she comes back out of her house, walks to the mailbox, opens it up, slams it shut and storms back into her house.
As the man was finishing up in the yard, he sees her come out of the house again and storm to the mailbox, open it and stand there looking into it huffing mad. Puzzled by her actions he asks her "is something wrong?" To which she replied "There certainly is...my stupid computer keeps saying "YOU'VE GOT MAIL"!
Sorry if it's lame, it's all I have that isn't unlady-like
Hoping you cheer up soon
:ghug3
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Thanks least, I'd love to see that pic of your pups, please send it to me
Thanks trucker! I am proud of them. I have one more but her pic isn't posted yet. They have been through so much crap in the past five years and are really doing well in spite of it all.
Thanks to you too gemeritus. I will remember your offer. Yea lights are on and so is music. You may be right, it could be a touch of SAD, seasonal affective disorder.
Thanks trucker! I am proud of them. I have one more but her pic isn't posted yet. They have been through so much crap in the past five years and are really doing well in spite of it all.
Thanks to you too gemeritus. I will remember your offer. Yea lights are on and so is music. You may be right, it could be a touch of SAD, seasonal affective disorder.
I'm just a little unwell
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Hang in there, Ken. You're doing a great job. It's cold and the weather stinks but you're sober! And not only that, you're offering support and encouragement to other people trying to stay sober! That is awesome.
I wish I had jokes to pass on but I'm no good at remembering them. So all I've got right now is:
I wish I had jokes to pass on but I'm no good at remembering them. So all I've got right now is:
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It's time to change!
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Originally Posted by least 
I have no jokes (can't remember them... There's also the Recovery Follies forum. Lots of good jokes there. Take a look at it. I don't know what else to do for you but this::ghug3 It's only a cyber hug but I mean it sincerely!
Be kind to yourself. You have friends here who care about your well being.
Here's another!:ghug3
Sorry you're feeling "blue" today. I have an idea as to why somewhat besides the "norm" we go through with just getting sober! I'll be sending you a PM later.... I just finished up with my 1st Step with my sponsor! Yeah!... otherwise I'd have been checking regularly here and would have responded earlier! Now I'm off to pick up my truck, $1100 later! That's life!
I will get a hold of you sooner than later, friend! Hang in there! We need to buckle up for this ride on sobriety!
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I just want to say thank you to everyone so far who helped me. Because of the love you have given me I feel less alone in this. I love the people here who have a genuine interest in the welfare of others.
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