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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Farmington Mo
Posts: 8
and these leg pains OMG there so bad i went and saw my Pshyc today he pput me on Kolonapin and they really seem to be helping alot my legs dont hurt as bad and ive been drinking viteman water like noones buissness , b3.b6.b12 C and a lil things for energy it has helped a lil bit
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Brixton
Posts: 250
Hi everyone, and well done TryingHard on day 3.
I'm really struggling today. It's day 19 since my last drink, and I haven't picked up today, but I'm finding it very difficult.
It feels as though every day there is a whole kaleidoscope of different feelings.
Yesterday I felt almost euphoria because I stayed sober.
But today I just feel frustrated and even angry with myself because I know that, as an alcoholic, I can't drink safely. It really annoys me that I can't stop after 2, 3 or 4 drinks like a "normal" drinker.
I'm just trying to focus on some key principles I've been taught, both in AA and here at SR, for instance just "stay away from the first drink".
As long as I stay away from the first drink, I know I'll be OK. If there is no first pint of beer, there cannot be an 8th or 9th pint of beer.
Sorry I'm not feeling very positive today, but hopefully I'll be feeling better soon. I hope you're all doing well today! Thanks for being here - this is a tough road in early sobriety and it's nice to have such great company here at SR so that we don't have to walk this path on our own.
Paddington
I'm really struggling today. It's day 19 since my last drink, and I haven't picked up today, but I'm finding it very difficult.
It feels as though every day there is a whole kaleidoscope of different feelings.
Yesterday I felt almost euphoria because I stayed sober.
But today I just feel frustrated and even angry with myself because I know that, as an alcoholic, I can't drink safely. It really annoys me that I can't stop after 2, 3 or 4 drinks like a "normal" drinker.
I'm just trying to focus on some key principles I've been taught, both in AA and here at SR, for instance just "stay away from the first drink".
As long as I stay away from the first drink, I know I'll be OK. If there is no first pint of beer, there cannot be an 8th or 9th pint of beer.
Sorry I'm not feeling very positive today, but hopefully I'll be feeling better soon. I hope you're all doing well today! Thanks for being here - this is a tough road in early sobriety and it's nice to have such great company here at SR so that we don't have to walk this path on our own.
Paddington
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 281
HI PB - day 19 today for me as well! Big hugs to you... I know exactly how you are feeling my friend. You can do this... we have to stay on this road to recovery together. We deserve to be happy and most of all healthy!
Keep your head up and do exactly as you say... stay away from that first drink and wake up tomorrow sober!!!!!
Keep your head up and do exactly as you say... stay away from that first drink and wake up tomorrow sober!!!!!
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Lake Tahoe CA
Posts: 1,098
So glad to come here and read about all our success and our struggles. Yes, I know the struggles are hard. I get frustrated too. But I learn something more about me when I see although we are different, we sure seem to have a lot of similarities, you know?
Day 25 for me. It isn't the best day or the worst day. Dunno, I guess for today the best thing for me to do is simply live life on life's terms and not pick up a drink. Have a great day all. Getting ready for my noon meeting and then go to work. Why I feel the need for excitement or even chaos is beyond my comprehension right now. Guess I need to tell that voice in my head to be quiet and go away.
Day 25 for me. It isn't the best day or the worst day. Dunno, I guess for today the best thing for me to do is simply live life on life's terms and not pick up a drink. Have a great day all. Getting ready for my noon meeting and then go to work. Why I feel the need for excitement or even chaos is beyond my comprehension right now. Guess I need to tell that voice in my head to be quiet and go away.
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Farmington Mo
Posts: 8
today has so far been a good day for me havent used so i guess thats allways a plus ,the real test comes over the next few days and ill keep everyone posted on how that goes god bless all and stay sober
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Midwest
Posts: 70
It doesn't get much better than being sober, right? I won't be around for the weekend - so I hope all of you have a wonderful weekend.
Grrrr, Shanman & Paddingtonbear - I will see you on Monday when we all have 22 days!!!
Grrrr, Shanman & Paddingtonbear - I will see you on Monday when we all have 22 days!!!
being me
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: CA
Posts: 252
Wow is right JFM!! Hope you have a great weekend.
I have been reading "Under the Influence" and it does make a lot of sense. I am surprised at how physically addicted I really became to alcohol. I can tell from my fatigue now and how I acted/reacted in the past that this is true.
PB, I would really recommend this book (don't remember if you have it already). It helps me realize that the bad days will pass, but there are concrete reasons for those bad feelings that need to be worked out with time and better nutrition.
Going out for some sushi tonight. Hugs to everyone here.
K
I have been reading "Under the Influence" and it does make a lot of sense. I am surprised at how physically addicted I really became to alcohol. I can tell from my fatigue now and how I acted/reacted in the past that this is true.
PB, I would really recommend this book (don't remember if you have it already). It helps me realize that the bad days will pass, but there are concrete reasons for those bad feelings that need to be worked out with time and better nutrition.
Going out for some sushi tonight. Hugs to everyone here.
K
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 281
Good Morning everyone!!!
grrr - I just got "under the influence" last night. I haven't started to read it yet, but I'm looking forward to what it will offer.
My hubby and I went out to dinner last night and for the first time he made me feel like he has accepted my recovery. He asked really for the first time how I was doing with not drinking. I said that I am doing very well and feeling really good. He at one point during this discussion said that I don't need to drink to be fun. I have realized this my self in the 19 days that I have been sober (today is 20), but to here it from him made me feel really good!! 
I have a busy day ahead of me... I am going for a walk with a friend of mine in an hour... than I have to work. So I don't know how much I will be able to get on here today, but I will pop in before and after work, I promise!
grrr - I just got "under the influence" last night. I haven't started to read it yet, but I'm looking forward to what it will offer.
My hubby and I went out to dinner last night and for the first time he made me feel like he has accepted my recovery. He asked really for the first time how I was doing with not drinking. I said that I am doing very well and feeling really good. He at one point during this discussion said that I don't need to drink to be fun. I have realized this my self in the 19 days that I have been sober (today is 20
), but to here it from him made me feel really good!! I have a busy day ahead of me... I am going for a walk with a friend of mine in an hour... than I have to work. So I don't know how much I will be able to get on here today, but I will pop in before and after work, I promise!
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Brixton
Posts: 250
Hi everyone!
Into day 20. Wow. This is the longest I've gone without alcohol for 10 years!
Hi Grrrr, I feel the same way. I am incredibly fatigued these last few days. I'm trying to give attention to my nutrition, and hopefully soon I'll be so full of vitamins that I'll be leaping out of bed!
Justforme, I hope you have a great weekend. We'll miss you, and look forward to seeing you on Monday!
Least, it's really great to have your support here on this thread - I always find it really comforting to see your posts. Thank you!
Hi Shanman, thanks for the hugs! Big hugs coming your way too!
Congratulations on your 20 days! I'm definitely going to stay on this road to recovery with all of you - this place wouldn't be the same without all of you!
Mtnmagic, well done on your 25 (or is it now 26) days! Way to go!!!
Hi TryingHard, glad you had a good day yesterday, and hope you're doing well today. Please do keep posting and let us know how things are going.
And, in case I've missed anyone, big hugs to everyone in this thread! :ghug3
Today I feel a bit like a slave who has broken free from a horrible, nasty tyrant called "Alcohol". I have felt "enslaved" to alcohol for the last few years. But now I feel as though I'm slowly starting to break free.
Of course, my alcoholic brain keeps trying different tactics. If one set of tactics failed to make me drink yesterday, I know my addict mind will try another set of tactics today.
But I feel that here at SR and AA, I'm getting so much encouragement from all my fellow, recovering sober friends just to keep going, so that I can escape from the tyrant's attempts to put me back in chains and drag me off to the dark dungeon of drinking.
I'm really enjoying the freedom of sobriety, and don't want to lose it now!
Have a great day everyone!!!
Paddington
Into day 20. Wow. This is the longest I've gone without alcohol for 10 years!
Hi Grrrr, I feel the same way. I am incredibly fatigued these last few days. I'm trying to give attention to my nutrition, and hopefully soon I'll be so full of vitamins that I'll be leaping out of bed!
Justforme, I hope you have a great weekend. We'll miss you, and look forward to seeing you on Monday!
Least, it's really great to have your support here on this thread - I always find it really comforting to see your posts. Thank you!
Hi Shanman, thanks for the hugs! Big hugs coming your way too!
Congratulations on your 20 days! I'm definitely going to stay on this road to recovery with all of you - this place wouldn't be the same without all of you!Mtnmagic, well done on your 25 (or is it now 26) days! Way to go!!!
Hi TryingHard, glad you had a good day yesterday, and hope you're doing well today. Please do keep posting and let us know how things are going.
And, in case I've missed anyone, big hugs to everyone in this thread! :ghug3
Today I feel a bit like a slave who has broken free from a horrible, nasty tyrant called "Alcohol". I have felt "enslaved" to alcohol for the last few years. But now I feel as though I'm slowly starting to break free.
Of course, my alcoholic brain keeps trying different tactics. If one set of tactics failed to make me drink yesterday, I know my addict mind will try another set of tactics today.
But I feel that here at SR and AA, I'm getting so much encouragement from all my fellow, recovering sober friends just to keep going, so that I can escape from the tyrant's attempts to put me back in chains and drag me off to the dark dungeon of drinking.
I'm really enjoying the freedom of sobriety, and don't want to lose it now!
Have a great day everyone!!!
Paddington
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: SF Bay area, CA
Posts: 99,772
A happy Saturday morning to all. Congratulations to everyone for their progress!
It gets easier with time. YOur triumphs inspire my own sobriety! I am stronger from reading of your progress!
:ghug3
It gets easier with time. YOur triumphs inspire my own sobriety! I am stronger from reading of your progress!:ghug3
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Lake Tahoe CA
Posts: 1,098
Day 26 and I am extremely happy about it. Not alot going on, but that is ok.
I'm still used to measuring my days by chaos and/or drama. I'm learning to
see that life can be fine even if it's a Cream of Wheat kind of day.
Shanman, justforme, grrrr, PD and least, it's so awesome to come here and
share our experiences for me. It makes me determined to get through another day.
I'm still used to measuring my days by chaos and/or drama. I'm learning to
see that life can be fine even if it's a Cream of Wheat kind of day.
Shanman, justforme, grrrr, PD and least, it's so awesome to come here and
share our experiences for me. It makes me determined to get through another day.
being me
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: CA
Posts: 252
Hi everyone!
Shanman, your post made me so excited for you! I understand how important support can be, even if in the end we are doing this for ourselves. That is awesome that your husband is accepting and there for you.
PB, the vitamin comment made me laugh out loud (and remember to take my vitamins this morning). Yes, hopefully we will soon be jumping out of bed and not into it!!
Mtnmagic, you are awesome. I feel like you are leading us folks that are a few days behind you into the next threads and days of sobriety.
I feel so lucky to have my SR friends here. It has kept me sober many times and it is great to share similar experiences and strategies.
K
Shanman, your post made me so excited for you! I understand how important support can be, even if in the end we are doing this for ourselves. That is awesome that your husband is accepting and there for you.
PB, the vitamin comment made me laugh out loud (and remember to take my vitamins this morning). Yes, hopefully we will soon be jumping out of bed and not into it!!
Mtnmagic, you are awesome. I feel like you are leading us folks that are a few days behind you into the next threads and days of sobriety.
I feel so lucky to have my SR friends here. It has kept me sober many times and it is great to share similar experiences and strategies.
K
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 281
Happy Sunday everyone!
I'm a bit tired today, but I had a long day of work yesterday. My full time job is a 'desk job' in front of a computer all day, but I recently started helping out a friend at a catering hall. It's a lot of fun, but I was on my feet from 2-10 last night and my back is hurting. Thankfully, I had my husband give me a very short back rub (typical man... haha) before he was off to the Jets game.
I'm having a good morning... other than being slightly tired from yesterdays activities I'm feeling good and still sober! 3 weeks today... WOW! My son and I have a busy day... we will be leaving soon to celebrate a babtism. I have to go get us ready, but wanted to come and say hi!
Have a wonderful day friends!!!!
I'm a bit tired today, but I had a long day of work yesterday. My full time job is a 'desk job' in front of a computer all day, but I recently started helping out a friend at a catering hall. It's a lot of fun, but I was on my feet from 2-10 last night and my back is hurting. Thankfully, I had my husband give me a very short back rub (typical man... haha) before he was off to the Jets game.
I'm having a good morning... other than being slightly tired from yesterdays activities I'm feeling good and still sober!
3 weeks today... WOW! My son and I have a busy day... we will be leaving soon to celebrate a babtism. I have to go get us ready, but wanted to come and say hi!Have a wonderful day friends!!!!
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Lake Tahoe CA
Posts: 1,098
Hi everybody! Day 27. Weather is pretty crummy today. It is cold with a combination of snow/rain. Just don't feel like being out and about in it, but I will keep to my routine.
Shanman - I work as a server in a hotel/casino restaurant. Your poor back and maybe feet too. I remember getting used to it a few years ago. Heck the good part is its great exercise, lol!
grrrr - Hope you have an excellent day today.
PB - I relate to the alcoholic brain trying to do us all in. Isn't it the truth?
Hope - Glad you have those seats saved. I believe your gonna have a lot of us coming your way real soon here.
Thanks to everybody. The support on this and the two week thread, literally makes my heart sing, even if I'm having a bad time of it. I come here and feel encouraged and hopeful.
Here we go....one more day!:bounce
Shanman - I work as a server in a hotel/casino restaurant. Your poor back and maybe feet too. I remember getting used to it a few years ago. Heck the good part is its great exercise, lol!
grrrr - Hope you have an excellent day today.
PB - I relate to the alcoholic brain trying to do us all in. Isn't it the truth?
Hope - Glad you have those seats saved. I believe your gonna have a lot of us coming your way real soon here.
Thanks to everybody. The support on this and the two week thread, literally makes my heart sing, even if I'm having a bad time of it. I come here and feel encouraged and hopeful.
Here we go....one more day!:bounce
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