Day 9 Completed
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Day 9 Completed
Hello All
Day 9 was completed and i can honestly say its been relatively easy that alone makes me feel guilty posting that here as ive read so many sad stories how you are suffering all i want to say is stay at it the feeling is amazing
I have an addictive personality may it be drink, fat burning pills, sleepers, gym, smoking whatever i always have to be addicted to something !! Ive swapped alcohol for gym again and i love it the buzz i get driving there is great
Ive always liked a drink and admit i drank to get drunk at home i drank to blackout, 3/4 times a night was my max and only since January before this was every weekend 2/3 bottles of wine !! The drink is evil all drink is evil 😢
I mentioned in a previous post about could i be a social drinker ? The answer now is i dont want to this group has helped me immensely thank you
Now the point of this is to ask/say i have weekend booked away with girls on 5th may its bound to contain alcohol as the girls going all drink heavely Ive decided since given up the drink ive rented my own room so i can step away if i need to i will be called a bore and lighweight but i dont care
If i have a couple of drinks not wine is that falling off the wagon? Its been easy so far i have no cravings can sit around drink and walk around drink aisles without any thought
Help is anyone on here with similar story? I do believe there is definitely different levels of being an alcoholic and i am an alcoholic i admit that ive been an addict since i was 16 to something or other its horrible but i have amazing will power i suppose thats a good thing as ive stopped everything by choice over time.
Have a great day and enjoy the rest of you Easter Break x
Day 9 was completed and i can honestly say its been relatively easy that alone makes me feel guilty posting that here as ive read so many sad stories how you are suffering all i want to say is stay at it the feeling is amazing
I have an addictive personality may it be drink, fat burning pills, sleepers, gym, smoking whatever i always have to be addicted to something !! Ive swapped alcohol for gym again and i love it the buzz i get driving there is great
Ive always liked a drink and admit i drank to get drunk at home i drank to blackout, 3/4 times a night was my max and only since January before this was every weekend 2/3 bottles of wine !! The drink is evil all drink is evil 😢
I mentioned in a previous post about could i be a social drinker ? The answer now is i dont want to this group has helped me immensely thank you
Now the point of this is to ask/say i have weekend booked away with girls on 5th may its bound to contain alcohol as the girls going all drink heavely Ive decided since given up the drink ive rented my own room so i can step away if i need to i will be called a bore and lighweight but i dont care
If i have a couple of drinks not wine is that falling off the wagon? Its been easy so far i have no cravings can sit around drink and walk around drink aisles without any thought
Help is anyone on here with similar story? I do believe there is definitely different levels of being an alcoholic and i am an alcoholic i admit that ive been an addict since i was 16 to something or other its horrible but i have amazing will power i suppose thats a good thing as ive stopped everything by choice over time.
Have a great day and enjoy the rest of you Easter Break x
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Originally Posted by Femaleboss1980 
Hello All
Day 9 was completed and i can honestly say its been relatively easy that alone makes me feel guilty posting that here as ive read so many sad stories how you are suffering all i want to say is stay at it the feeling is amazing
I have an addictive personality may it be drink, fat burning pills, sleepers, gym, smoking whatever i always have to be addicted to something !! Ive swapped alcohol for gym again and i love it the buzz i get driving there is great
Ive always liked a drink and admit i drank to get drunk at home i drank to blackout, 3/4 times a night was my max and only since January before this was every weekend 2/3 bottles of wine !! The drink is evil all drink is evil ��
I mentioned in a previous post about could i be a social drinker ? The answer now is i dont want to this group has helped me immensely thank you
Now the point of this is to ask/say i have weekend booked away with girls on 5th may its bound to contain alcohol as the girls going all drink heavely Ive decided since given up the drink ive rented my own room so i can step away if i need to i will be called a bore and lighweight but i dont care
If i have a couple of drinks not wine is that falling off the wagon? Its been easy so far i have no cravings can sit around drink and walk around drink aisles without any thought
Help is anyone on here with similar story? I do believe there is definitely different levels of being an alcoholic and i am an alcoholic i admit that ive been an addict since i was 16 to something or other its horrible but i have amazing will power i suppose thats a good thing as ive stopped everything by choice over time.
Have a great day and enjoy the rest of you Easter Break x
Day 9 was completed and i can honestly say its been relatively easy that alone makes me feel guilty posting that here as ive read so many sad stories how you are suffering all i want to say is stay at it the feeling is amazing
I have an addictive personality may it be drink, fat burning pills, sleepers, gym, smoking whatever i always have to be addicted to something !! Ive swapped alcohol for gym again and i love it the buzz i get driving there is great
Ive always liked a drink and admit i drank to get drunk at home i drank to blackout, 3/4 times a night was my max and only since January before this was every weekend 2/3 bottles of wine !! The drink is evil all drink is evil ��
I mentioned in a previous post about could i be a social drinker ? The answer now is i dont want to this group has helped me immensely thank you
Now the point of this is to ask/say i have weekend booked away with girls on 5th may its bound to contain alcohol as the girls going all drink heavely Ive decided since given up the drink ive rented my own room so i can step away if i need to i will be called a bore and lighweight but i dont care
If i have a couple of drinks not wine is that falling off the wagon? Its been easy so far i have no cravings can sit around drink and walk around drink aisles without any thought
Help is anyone on here with similar story? I do believe there is definitely different levels of being an alcoholic and i am an alcoholic i admit that ive been an addict since i was 16 to something or other its horrible but i have amazing will power i suppose thats a good thing as ive stopped everything by choice over time.
Have a great day and enjoy the rest of you Easter Break x
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Hi Funtimefranky
Yes ive always been addicted to something its only this past year ive realised it and its never long term i was even taking cocaine at one point ! Wow sickening thought
Yes cocktails etc thats if i do it as i said i dont feel the need to more of a social gathering but we shall see i just never wanna wake up like i did last saturday i was the lowest of low never ever again
Pick yourself back up 3 weeks was great you fell off but you got back on thats great news again it could of gone the other way but you didnt !! With regards to health lucky i havent done damage (to my knowledge) have you been to the dr can he prescribe anything to assist you day to day im on mild anit dep tabs because i suffered anxiety (not one attack) since T Total so it was drink related and now the tabs are working
You are back on the right path turn that 3 weeks into 3 months you can do it x
We are all here for you
Yes ive always been addicted to something its only this past year ive realised it and its never long term i was even taking cocaine at one point ! Wow sickening thought
Yes cocktails etc thats if i do it as i said i dont feel the need to more of a social gathering but we shall see i just never wanna wake up like i did last saturday i was the lowest of low never ever again
Pick yourself back up 3 weeks was great you fell off but you got back on thats great news again it could of gone the other way but you didnt !! With regards to health lucky i havent done damage (to my knowledge) have you been to the dr can he prescribe anything to assist you day to day im on mild anit dep tabs because i suffered anxiety (not one attack) since T Total so it was drink related and now the tabs are working
You are back on the right path turn that 3 weeks into 3 months you can do it x
We are all here for you
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Hi Femaleboss,
Congrats on 9 days. I'm glad it has been "easy" but you are going on a trip next month and your AV is already talking you into having a drink, so I would say although it has been easy there is still much work to do. And IMO, YES, an alcoholic beverage - even one that wasn't your choice beverage - is falling off the wagon.
I am 73 days in and still keep myself out of situations where alcohol will be involved. This has all been relatively "easy" for me, too, but man.....if I see other people drinking and having a good time, it is too much. Not to sound mean but this early in your sobriety you'd have to have some stealth balls to be around drinking GF's and NOT want to pick up.
So....having said that....do you have a plan as to what you can/will do if the temptation to drink becomes too much? Good going on the room. Is there a work out facility where you'll be staying? Also, take stuff you enjoy drinking. I've become particularly attached to cranberry juice and soda with lime and Ginger Beer (this is non alcoholic before everyone freaks out.....it's in the international foods soda section in stores). I "treat" myself to either of those if I"m feeling like I need something other than water.
So I would suggest having a plan for your getaway. If you want this badly enough, it can happen. Good luck!
Congrats on 9 days. I'm glad it has been "easy" but you are going on a trip next month and your AV is already talking you into having a drink, so I would say although it has been easy there is still much work to do. And IMO, YES, an alcoholic beverage - even one that wasn't your choice beverage - is falling off the wagon.
I am 73 days in and still keep myself out of situations where alcohol will be involved. This has all been relatively "easy" for me, too, but man.....if I see other people drinking and having a good time, it is too much. Not to sound mean but this early in your sobriety you'd have to have some stealth balls to be around drinking GF's and NOT want to pick up.
So....having said that....do you have a plan as to what you can/will do if the temptation to drink becomes too much? Good going on the room. Is there a work out facility where you'll be staying? Also, take stuff you enjoy drinking. I've become particularly attached to cranberry juice and soda with lime and Ginger Beer (this is non alcoholic before everyone freaks out.....it's in the international foods soda section in stores). I "treat" myself to either of those if I"m feeling like I need something other than water.
So I would suggest having a plan for your getaway. If you want this badly enough, it can happen. Good luck!
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Hi Kes06
Fab news on your 76 days well done
Yes im taking my dogs to the sea side my friends and children n one static me n dogs n the other i wont leave them for long and will constantly walk them for my exercise fix
As for drink im not contributing or buying any and my new found love is pink lemonade if i feel like a nice drink i get out a favourite glass half fill it and sip that it works if its a full glass i leave half of it !!
As i mentioned before i only drank weekends i left alcohol for 3 months before for a fitness and boxing and returned but obviously being in a bad place these past 5 months pushed me to up and beyond how ive ever been
I will attend AA meetings as im curious and would love to hear other stories as well as get professional advice
Thank you so much for your reply it means a lot and good luck on your journey x
Fab news on your 76 days well done
Yes im taking my dogs to the sea side my friends and children n one static me n dogs n the other i wont leave them for long and will constantly walk them for my exercise fix
As for drink im not contributing or buying any and my new found love is pink lemonade if i feel like a nice drink i get out a favourite glass half fill it and sip that it works if its a full glass i leave half of it !!
As i mentioned before i only drank weekends i left alcohol for 3 months before for a fitness and boxing and returned but obviously being in a bad place these past 5 months pushed me to up and beyond how ive ever been
I will attend AA meetings as im curious and would love to hear other stories as well as get professional advice
Thank you so much for your reply it means a lot and good luck on your journey x
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Originally Posted by Femaleboss1980
Hi Funtimefranky
Yes ive always been addicted to something its only this past year ive realised it and its never long term i was even taking cocaine at one point ! Wow sickening thought
Yes cocktails etc thats if i do it as i said i dont feel the need to more of a social gathering but we shall see i just never wanna wake up like i did last saturday i was the lowest of low never ever again
Pick yourself back up 3 weeks was great you fell off but you got back on thats great news again it could of gone the other way but you didnt !! With regards to health lucky i havent done damage (to my knowledge) have you been to the dr can he prescribe anything to assist you day to day im on mild anit dep tabs because i suffered anxiety (not one attack) since T Total so it was drink related and now the tabs are working
You are back on the right path turn that 3 weeks into 3 months you can do it x
We are all here for you
Yes ive always been addicted to something its only this past year ive realised it and its never long term i was even taking cocaine at one point ! Wow sickening thought
Yes cocktails etc thats if i do it as i said i dont feel the need to more of a social gathering but we shall see i just never wanna wake up like i did last saturday i was the lowest of low never ever again
Pick yourself back up 3 weeks was great you fell off but you got back on thats great news again it could of gone the other way but you didnt !! With regards to health lucky i havent done damage (to my knowledge) have you been to the dr can he prescribe anything to assist you day to day im on mild anit dep tabs because i suffered anxiety (not one attack) since T Total so it was drink related and now the tabs are working
You are back on the right path turn that 3 weeks into 3 months you can do it x
We are all here for you
I do need to take an AD but I get so afraid I stop after a short while. It's crazy to think I've put so much rubbish in my body but I'm afraid of these. Can I ask which ones you are on as in which are mild? Or is it just the dose that makes it mild? I have Sertraline here. Thanks
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Ive been on sertraline 50mg absolute no no made me like a zombie (i lost a close relative and dr prescribed these) that was 5 yrs ago i took them for almost a year poss less and just had to stop
Ive been recently place on citalopram 20mg i lied to dr said 10mg wasnt working so she said take 2 (the reason they didnt work is because of alcohol) i explained i was drinking a lot just not exact amount
Now its all out and i know it was the right thing to do
I too abused drugs speed cocaine never heroin or crack but still abuse isnt it
If you have a gym close to you try it its a god send or walking ? I really do wish you a speedy recovery x
Ive been recently place on citalopram 20mg i lied to dr said 10mg wasnt working so she said take 2 (the reason they didnt work is because of alcohol) i explained i was drinking a lot just not exact amount
Now its all out and i know it was the right thing to do
I too abused drugs speed cocaine never heroin or crack but still abuse isnt it
If you have a gym close to you try it its a god send or walking ? I really do wish you a speedy recovery x
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Originally Posted by Femaleboss1980
Ive been on sertraline 50mg absolute no no made me like a zombie (i lost a close relative and dr prescribed these) that was 5 yrs ago i took them for almost a year poss less and just had to stop
Ive been recently place on citalopram 20mg i lied to dr said 10mg wasnt working so she said take 2 (the reason they didnt work is because of alcohol) i explained i was drinking a lot just not exact amount
Now its all out and i know it was the right thing to do
I too abused drugs speed cocaine never heroin or crack but still abuse isnt it
If you have a gym close to you try it its a god send or walking ? I really do wish you a speedy recovery x
Ive been recently place on citalopram 20mg i lied to dr said 10mg wasnt working so she said take 2 (the reason they didnt work is because of alcohol) i explained i was drinking a lot just not exact amount
Now its all out and i know it was the right thing to do
I too abused drugs speed cocaine never heroin or crack but still abuse isnt it
If you have a gym close to you try it its a god send or walking ? I really do wish you a speedy recovery x
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If i have a couple of drinks not wine is that falling off the wagon? Its been easy so far i have no cravings can sit around drink and walk around drink aisles without any thought
One of the greatest traps ever is the 'I've found it really easy to quit...so...'
- therefore ....I can have a night off and start again the next morning, no worries
- therefore ....I must not have much of a problem to begin with
- Wine's my drink so if I drink something else like cocktails I'll be fine
- ..maybe this time off has reset me and I've relearned how to be a normal drinker now....
I've thought every one of those things and more besides and been proven disastrously wrong on every one of them.
I'm glad it's been easy for you so far, but please...don't underestimate your problem or the task here.
If you were capable of controlling your drinking you wouldn't seek out a place like Sober Recovery.
I know how it is when every fibre of your soul wants there not to be a problem...but you can't wish a problem like this away.
It's relentless - and if you get complacent, chances are you will find yourself under a mighty wave.
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Fun - i totally understand just take a day at a time im sure the dr would prescribe you different AD via phone im sorry to hear your homebound that must be very hard
Well done on the treadmill putchase you will get into it soon enough i have faith in you
Dee thank you for that it helps these are all questions ive asked also wondered if this site is really for me too
I appreciate your input and take everything on board
Day 10 done 🙌🏽 I was at a friends today she offered me a drink (just in general) i looked at her and said im not drinking !! Her response was classic 'i meant a soft drink' eeeekkkkk need to let guard down a little (hand over face)
Well done on the treadmill putchase you will get into it soon enough i have faith in you
Dee thank you for that it helps these are all questions ive asked also wondered if this site is really for me too
I appreciate your input and take everything on board
Day 10 done 🙌🏽 I was at a friends today she offered me a drink (just in general) i looked at her and said im not drinking !! Her response was classic 'i meant a soft drink' eeeekkkkk need to let guard down a little (hand over face)
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Originally Posted by Femaleboss1980
Hello All
Day 9 was completed and i can honestly say its been relatively easy that alone makes me feel guilty posting that here as ive read so many sad stories how you are suffering all i want to say is stay at it the feeling is amazing
I have an addictive personality may it be drink, fat burning pills, sleepers, gym, smoking whatever i always have to be addicted to something !! Ive swapped alcohol for gym again and i love it the buzz i get driving there is great
Ive always liked a drink and admit i drank to get drunk at home i drank to blackout, 3/4 times a night was my max and only since January before this was every weekend 2/3 bottles of wine !! The drink is evil all drink is evil 😢
I mentioned in a previous post about could i be a social drinker ? The answer now is i dont want to this group has helped me immensely thank you
Now the point of this is to ask/say i have weekend booked away with girls on 5th may its bound to contain alcohol as the girls going all drink heavely Ive decided since given up the drink ive rented my own room so i can step away if i need to i will be called a bore and lighweight but i dont care
If i have a couple of drinks not wine is that falling off the wagon? Its been easy so far i have no cravings can sit around drink and walk around drink aisles without any thought
Help is anyone on here with similar story? I do believe there is definitely different levels of being an alcoholic and i am an alcoholic i admit that ive been an addict since i was 16 to something or other its horrible but i have amazing will power i suppose thats a good thing as ive stopped everything by choice over time.
Have a great day and enjoy the rest of you Easter Break x
Day 9 was completed and i can honestly say its been relatively easy that alone makes me feel guilty posting that here as ive read so many sad stories how you are suffering all i want to say is stay at it the feeling is amazing
I have an addictive personality may it be drink, fat burning pills, sleepers, gym, smoking whatever i always have to be addicted to something !! Ive swapped alcohol for gym again and i love it the buzz i get driving there is great
Ive always liked a drink and admit i drank to get drunk at home i drank to blackout, 3/4 times a night was my max and only since January before this was every weekend 2/3 bottles of wine !! The drink is evil all drink is evil 😢
I mentioned in a previous post about could i be a social drinker ? The answer now is i dont want to this group has helped me immensely thank you
Now the point of this is to ask/say i have weekend booked away with girls on 5th may its bound to contain alcohol as the girls going all drink heavely Ive decided since given up the drink ive rented my own room so i can step away if i need to i will be called a bore and lighweight but i dont care
If i have a couple of drinks not wine is that falling off the wagon? Its been easy so far i have no cravings can sit around drink and walk around drink aisles without any thought
Help is anyone on here with similar story? I do believe there is definitely different levels of being an alcoholic and i am an alcoholic i admit that ive been an addict since i was 16 to something or other its horrible but i have amazing will power i suppose thats a good thing as ive stopped everything by choice over time.
Have a great day and enjoy the rest of you Easter Break x
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Wow how did you even stand after all that ? I am taking it seriously i have to im a director to my own company and my life is better without drink
Im just finding it easier than expected and i have no intentions of going back i just asked if it was possible jjjeeezzzzz
Im just finding it easier than expected and i have no intentions of going back i just asked if it was possible jjjeeezzzzz
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Originally Posted by Femaleboss1980
Wow how did you even stand after all that ? I am taking it seriously i have to im a director to my own company and my life is better without drink
Im just finding it easier than expected and i have no intentions of going back i just asked if it was possible jjjeeezzzzz
Im just finding it easier than expected and i have no intentions of going back i just asked if it was possible jjjeeezzzzz
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What about just ordering non alcoholic drinks? Before I started drinking my friends and I would go to the same bar every Saturday night and I was always the driver. I got tired of iced tea, water and ginger ail so I talked to the bartender and he made me some amazing drinks with no booze.
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Hi FemaleBoss,
Great job on 9 days! You're lucky that things haven't been too difficult for you. I was pretty much a mess the first 5-10 days into my sobriety and I still struggle with sleep patterns, triggers, and mood swings at 52 days in.
At this stage of my recovery, I wouldn't risk my sobriety on a girls get away. Especially if everyone will be drinking heavily. But that's just me. If you're not tempted to have a drink around others who are partying and you have no cravings, then you should be fine. Having a get away (your own room) is definitely a plus!
Again, congrats on 9 days. That's awesome!
Great job on 9 days! You're lucky that things haven't been too difficult for you. I was pretty much a mess the first 5-10 days into my sobriety and I still struggle with sleep patterns, triggers, and mood swings at 52 days in.
At this stage of my recovery, I wouldn't risk my sobriety on a girls get away. Especially if everyone will be drinking heavily. But that's just me. If you're not tempted to have a drink around others who are partying and you have no cravings, then you should be fine. Having a get away (your own room) is definitely a plus!
Again, congrats on 9 days. That's awesome!
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