A Healing Weekender April 29 Part 2
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A Healing Weekender April 29 Part 2
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Nice work, SUinDE!
I couldn't believe when I glanced at the thread that we hadn't flipped yet.
I had previously called rifle on this thread and I shouldn't have become so greedy, trying for shotgun.
I'll be an AR-15. If I'm gonna be a rifle it's gonna count.
I couldn't believe when I glanced at the thread that we hadn't flipped yet.
I had previously called rifle on this thread and I shouldn't have become so greedy, trying for shotgun.
I'll be an AR-15. If I'm gonna be a rifle it's gonna count.
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Wow its funny when you asked me that I got a pang of fear because I have a hard time talking about myself with people I'm not close to (which makes it hard to get to know people). So I guess thats the first thing - I'm pretty shy and have a hard time opening up to people about myself. 
I think its also the main root of my addiction issues though so challenging it regularly would probably be a good thing at this point. It along with the group aspect of programs like AA can make them kinda difficult for me to get into (sometimes it feels like the anxiety of a meeting is as much a trigger for me as the recovery part of the meeting is helpful)
Lets see besides that I've been struggling with addiction issues since I was 18 and I'm now 41 so it would be really nice to finally get off this roller coaster before I lose another 20 years or die in the process.
And actually looking back i think I was addicted to checking out with TV before I found my substances, so my addiction and avoidance issues maybe go back to when I was 12 or younger.
Other than that I'm a programmer for a living and so have a pretty quiet work life most of the time too. I live alone with 2 great cats who keep me from getting too lonely. My usual hobbies while under the influence are to play video games, watch stuff from netflix sometimes (just finishing season 5 of game of thrones - no spoilers please ), and surf the web. When I'm in a healthy place I like hiking, backpacking, and being outside when the weather is nice and travelling sometimes.
Right now I'm on day 1 of sobriety so am mostly thinking about what recovery stuff I can do over the next week while my head clears a bit. I saw we have online chat meetings on Tuesdays and Fridays which I'm planning to attend, and I have ideas in mind for going to AA and maybe a Refuge Recovery (Buddhist) meeting.
That seems like a good start. I'm really glad this place is here. Hopefully I'll get to know you all better over time.
Originally Posted by Venecia 
This is fun central, NW. 
And a very good place for support and understanding.
Just jump in. Let us know a little about yourself.
And a very good place for support and understanding. Just jump in. Let us know a little about yourself.
I think its also the main root of my addiction issues though so challenging it regularly would probably be a good thing at this point. It along with the group aspect of programs like AA can make them kinda difficult for me to get into (sometimes it feels like the anxiety of a meeting is as much a trigger for me as the recovery part of the meeting is helpful)Lets see besides that I've been struggling with addiction issues since I was 18 and I'm now 41 so it would be really nice to finally get off this roller coaster before I lose another 20 years or die in the process.
And actually looking back i think I was addicted to checking out with TV before I found my substances, so my addiction and avoidance issues maybe go back to when I was 12 or younger.Other than that I'm a programmer for a living and so have a pretty quiet work life most of the time too. I live alone with 2 great cats who keep me from getting too lonely. My usual hobbies while under the influence are to play video games, watch stuff from netflix sometimes (just finishing season 5 of game of thrones - no spoilers please
), and surf the web. When I'm in a healthy place I like hiking, backpacking, and being outside when the weather is nice and travelling sometimes.Right now I'm on day 1 of sobriety so am mostly thinking about what recovery stuff I can do over the next week while my head clears a bit. I saw we have online chat meetings on Tuesdays and Fridays which I'm planning to attend, and I have ideas in mind for going to AA and maybe a Refuge Recovery (Buddhist) meeting.
That seems like a good start. I'm really glad this place is here. Hopefully I'll get to know you all better over time.
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Thanks, NW. Good to get to know you.
I think the main thing with this thread is, as I mentioned, to jump right in. I didn't know anyone here except Sao when I started posting here last fall. And it's great to have new friends here, like Delizadee.
The chat meetings are really good. I probably made it to 90 percent of them during my year or so here on SR. Lots of support and it's another way of learning you aren't as alone as you might feel.
I think the main thing with this thread is, as I mentioned, to jump right in. I didn't know anyone here except Sao when I started posting here last fall. And it's great to have new friends here, like Delizadee.
The chat meetings are really good. I probably made it to 90 percent of them during my year or so here on SR. Lots of support and it's another way of learning you aren't as alone as you might feel.
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Well shoot. I go to the store and miss shotgun. It was worth it, though. I got fried chicken and donuts.
Welcome, StartingOver. Sounds like you have some good ideas for your first week. Hiking is my favorite healthy activity, too. It's so healing and releases those dopamines we all crave. It was winter when I first got sober, but once the weather got better I hiked as much as possible. It really helped a lot. Check in here often for support whenever you feel shaky. We always say that you have to come here to ask permission before you drink. Trust me - we will try our best to talk you out of it. Lots of good, solid sobriety here.
Welcome, StartingOver. Sounds like you have some good ideas for your first week. Hiking is my favorite healthy activity, too. It's so healing and releases those dopamines we all crave. It was winter when I first got sober, but once the weather got better I hiked as much as possible. It really helped a lot. Check in here often for support whenever you feel shaky. We always say that you have to come here to ask permission before you drink. Trust me - we will try our best to talk you out of it. Lots of good, solid sobriety here.
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