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Old 01-28-2009, 05:47 PM
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I don't have the time to respond individually right now...Just wanted to stop in to say Congrats to everyone sticking to this...

I'm on day 10 and things are getting easier. I haven't had much time to post, but just reading here reminds me to stick with what I'm doing.

Thanks to you all
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Old 01-28-2009, 05:54 PM
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Fourth day here and starting to feel some better.
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Old 01-28-2009, 05:57 PM
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Hi Class, seems everyone is doing well.

JBones, congrats on 10 days.

Least, I am glad you are feeling better.

I am hanging in there.
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Old 01-28-2009, 06:01 PM
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Welcome to the class Wanttolive. You are already past the one week hurdle....that is FABULOUS!!! Great job passing by the liquor section.

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Old 01-28-2009, 06:33 PM
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Hey all,

Hanging in there, day 13.

The rat-brain addiction voice has been yammering about this same time for the last couple of days. I understand this, and have been repeating over and over:
  • Tonight is almost over (EST)
  • I'll be happier in the morning if I don't pick up tonight
  • Tomorrow night will probably bear the same cravings, so if I cave tonight...
  • Since I crave alcohol I probably have a problem with it
  • Two weeks ago I was sick, sick, sick
  • This is for my son

It amazes me that after this much time, how strong the urge to drink can be.
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Old 01-28-2009, 07:19 PM
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Fourth day here and starting to feel some better.
You and I are marked on the same day!! I am feeling pretty good. Wish I could fall asleep earlier, last night I saw 1am. Other than that, life is improving. I feel like I have wasted the last 6 weeks. (in particular--it spiraled for me)

But here's to all of us! Class of January! Woo Hoo!
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Old 01-28-2009, 07:45 PM
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Well this is my first post and 3 days sober!

I tried around the first of the year - I think I went 6 days and then hit the weekend. I got thru tonite by reading different posts. Superbowl weekend = gonna be tough!!! Thanks all!!
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Old 01-28-2009, 07:51 PM
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Jackstone - keep reading and posting. I think that is what has got alot of us through this! and congrats on Day 3!
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Old 01-28-2009, 08:05 PM
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Thanks MIgirl. I grew up in MI, but have been in NC for over 20 years.
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Old 01-28-2009, 10:02 PM
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welcome Jackstone.. This class is awesome - we're all time traveling together and the support is first class.
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Old 01-28-2009, 10:20 PM
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Welcome to all who have decided to join us!! You're part of the family now... kind of like the Sopranos - not! Great love and support here!

To all of us who stayed sober today ' Cheers! I'm just trying to stay in "today".... thinking about the SuperBowl is exciting for me because I don't have to decide today on the game and drinking because I'm not there yet!

Sobriety tastes good to me today! Hugs to all you all! :ghug3
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Old 01-28-2009, 11:14 PM
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Day nine and feeling shaky... Got turned down for ANOTHER job. Sheesh. Job market sucks and there is a snowstorm outside, city is underneath snow and ice, I'm snowed in. Can't get to a meeting. Can a girl get a d*mn break? Ok I'm done venting now. Well... Maybe.
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Old 01-28-2009, 11:50 PM
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Start of Day 6 I'm praying it's going to be a little easier than the last 2 days
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Old 01-29-2009, 12:34 AM
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One week and 33 minutes in! Feeling pretty good!
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Old 01-29-2009, 12:35 AM
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One week and 33 minutes in! Feeling pretty good!
Woohoo!
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Old 01-29-2009, 01:39 AM
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Just had my nightcap of warm milk.
Time for bed, wondering what will be on the widescreen in my head tonight.. LOL
Tomorrow, day 6 yeah!
Good luck and congratulations to everybody!
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Old 01-29-2009, 01:40 AM
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day 1

after 7 days i decided to fook it up and drink 3 beers

I rock

not...
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Old 01-29-2009, 03:57 AM
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So sorry, donkey. The urge can create a pretty one-sided conversation in your head. It's like alcohol was top of its class in debate. The best thing is to jump right back in our class! We're all here for you! You can do this! Cheers, friend. :ghug
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Old 01-29-2009, 05:40 AM
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That's OK wonky but you will have to do 100 lines
I will not drink today
I will not drink today
I will not drink today
I will not drink today

And no cut and paste. The teacher will know the difference.
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Old 01-29-2009, 06:08 AM
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Sorry to hear you fell off, Wonkey. At least you only had 3 beers. Don't beat yourself up, just get back on the right path.

I've now completed 17 days sober and I'm feeling great.
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