Today is day 7...
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Today is day 7...
Went to a meeting at lunch yesterday and shared. Broke up a bit but felt great to be there. I've never been one who disliked meetings - the AA dogma gets to me, but I like being there and will try and get to as many as I can going forward.
Tonight I have my shrink and an insane day at office so no meeting today.
Not feeling any urges at this point, but believe me I know that's just circumstance and they will come - maybe even within the hour!
Had my first full night of sleep in I don't remember how long.
Thank you everyone for everything.
Here's to keeping it moving.
Tonight I have my shrink and an insane day at office so no meeting today.
Not feeling any urges at this point, but believe me I know that's just circumstance and they will come - maybe even within the hour!
Had my first full night of sleep in I don't remember how long.
Thank you everyone for everything.
Here's to keeping it moving.
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Less,
The booze messed with my mind. It was insideous.
It has taken me this long to be this happy w out it.
Ups, downs, triggers, exceptance, failure, tears, laughter.....life....without booze.
Why is it crazy to think that no booze is how I was intended to live.
Addiction is for life. That is my PAWS.
One day, hour, minute, moment at a time.
For me, suffering through the mental anguish has hardened me.
My soul now emenates a deeper strength then before.
It is a good thing to be proudly sober. It is amazing.
Thanks.
The booze messed with my mind. It was insideous.
It has taken me this long to be this happy w out it.
Ups, downs, triggers, exceptance, failure, tears, laughter.....life....without booze.
Why is it crazy to think that no booze is how I was intended to live.
Addiction is for life. That is my PAWS.
One day, hour, minute, moment at a time.
For me, suffering through the mental anguish has hardened me.
My soul now emenates a deeper strength then before.
It is a good thing to be proudly sober. It is amazing.
Thanks.
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Great Job on day 7 Less.... I was one who could barely put 2 days together so 7 days is huge in my eyes. I'm 170 days today and still amazed at how my life is changing around me.
As for the AA dogma, well I'm very active in the AA program and encourage you to give it a honest open minded effort. Along with SR, AA has saved me from further pain, destruction and possibly even death. I was at that jumping off point where I didn't want to live anymore. I realize AA isn't for everyone but.... It doesn't hurt to give it a go, really you have nothing to loose and more to gain.
I wish you the best in your journey of recovery
As for the AA dogma, well I'm very active in the AA program and encourage you to give it a honest open minded effort. Along with SR, AA has saved me from further pain, destruction and possibly even death. I was at that jumping off point where I didn't want to live anymore. I realize AA isn't for everyone but.... It doesn't hurt to give it a go, really you have nothing to loose and more to gain.
I wish you the best in your journey of recovery
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Originally Posted by Hats 
Great Job on day 7 Less.... I was one who could barely put 2 days together so 7 days is huge in my eyes. I'm 170 days today and still amazed at how my life is changing around me.
As for the AA dogma, well I'm very active in the AA program and encourage you to give it a honest open minded effort. Along with SR, AA has saved me from further pain, destruction and possibly even death. I was at that jumping off point where I didn't want to live anymore. I realize AA isn't for everyone but.... It doesn't hurt to give it a go, really you have nothing to loose and more to gain.
I wish you the best in your journey of recovery
As for the AA dogma, well I'm very active in the AA program and encourage you to give it a honest open minded effort. Along with SR, AA has saved me from further pain, destruction and possibly even death. I was at that jumping off point where I didn't want to live anymore. I realize AA isn't for everyone but.... It doesn't hurt to give it a go, really you have nothing to loose and more to gain.
I wish you the best in your journey of recovery
Thank you for the encouragement. Another day.
Things are going to get so much better.
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Thank you everyone. Feels good to not feel so good but the not-feel-so-good's are just the regular ones - long day, need to hit the gym, laundry stacking - rather than suffering.
Feels good to be sober tonight.
Feels good to be sober tonight.
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Way to go, LG. Keep it up! I can hear the determination in your voice. I tried and tried for years, but finally turned that corner. Now the moments of "missing" drinking are far outnumbered by the relief that I don't have to suffer with the consequences and damage any more. Every time you find yourself romanticizing it, replace the thought with how you felt waking up after a night of drinking, or feeling sick, or ashamed of yourself in front your children or colleagues. Think instead of the feeling of pride and health and strength you are building now!
You're doing great.
You're doing great.
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