Class of January 2010 Hi everybody. I thought I would start a January group, if that’s ok with everybody. I know there is also a 2010 group, but I figure, why not have both? My last drink was on January 3rd, 2010, and I intend to keep it that way all Month and all Year. So anyway, I know I've talked to a few different folks who started in January. Anybody in? |
:c021: I got sober a day too early :c021: |
Congratulations to you ... I stopped on January 5th. Going on about 54-55 hours now. |
Congrats Wendellgee! How are you doing? I feel much better today than I did the last couple. I also went to an AA meeting tonight for the first time, and I'm feeling really good about it. I met some nice people and am going to go back. Ananda, eh, close enough for government work. |
i'm in my first day was 1/1/10 |
..good on you all..it's a start:c011: |
Good to see you guys! :c014: D |
Hey, this is where I belong.....Day 7 for me!! WOW....A whole week.....and it has been a very long week but I find that GREAT news as I will have time to make more of each day!! |
Hello, I'm also new and my last drink was Sunday night as well. I'm feeling very good about it and glad that I found this forum. |
Beligerent, Krodo's, InsideOut, congrats! Krodo's, I guess we are not sensible enough to do something normal like quit on January 1st, I had to quit on the 3rd. I'm on day 5, and I feel great. I've done this before, and I know this feeling doesn't last. I'll get down again, and I'll want to drink, probably by next week. I even had a small craving last night while trying to sleep (still having insomnia, though its getting better). But I am going to enjoy being up while it lasts, and I'm trying to get as big a support system as possible before that happens. Tons of energy right now. Looking forward to hitting the gym tonight for the first time in forever. |
My last day to drink was January 4th. So this is my fourth day! Haven't been sober that many days in a row for ........like 20 years. Going to meetings and that is helping a lot. I understand AA better now and know how hard I have to work. Day by bay...that is all I can do! Congrats to everyone for making the difficult choice to stop drinking and take back your lives! Word! |
My last drink ever was on Saturday. I am day 6 sober. Congratulations to all. Let's keep working it. |
Yeah, me quitting on the 3rd was bad.. because in my mind I was saying, 1 more weekend. Still, I plan on staying sober this weekend. I will be keeping myself busy so as not to revert back to old habits. |
Krodo's Yup, I did the same thing. Four days off work? Four days to drink. I made plans for this weekend, because I know it will be trouble. I've got a meeting Saturday, cleaning to do, catch up on work, and then Sunday, something I haven't done in four years. Skiing! I always said I didn't know anybody to ski with. Turns out I have plenty, I just didn't want to make the effort. |
Congratulations on your own class thread --- Class of January 2010 From ---------- me and the ---------------- Class of January 2009 The class thread that we have is or was special to each one of us. Sadly it is thinning out but the support and memories will last for us all. Good luck to all of you on your quest. :) |
Welcome to SR Krodos :) D |
Thanks everyone ... this is great and I am glad I joined. I am on Day 4 and had my first night of semi-decent sleep last night. I'm starting to feel better physically, and my appetite is coming back. However, my typical pattern is 7-10 days sober, then relapse for 2-3 weeks, recuperate for 7-10 days (until I feel really good again), then relapse, etc. I'm determined to stop this cycle - so I really need to be vigilant in the next few days. Tomorrow (Saturday) is also my 31st birthday, so it will be a challenge (I had originally "planned" to quit after my birthday weekend, but was too miserable to wait that long ... if that makes any sense). I went to AA both yesterday and today, and I am planning to go tomorrow, for more support. I did not regret going to those meetings in the least. |
my last drink was dec. 31, 2009. i didn't even ring in the new year with one; i promised myself that i'd do 2010 sober. i was with my family, and everyone drinks, some pretty heavily (count me a heavy drinker, too). when new year's day came around, that afternoon my stepdad called me and wanted to know if i would be coming over to see my brother and sister in law. (they came in from another town, and weren't able to make it new years eve). i told him i hadn't planned on it, but when i spoke with my sister in law she was sounded so disappointed, so after dinner i took my daughter and myself over to spend time with the family. we love to get together... as my daughter has said, we are party people. i just have to learn to do it sober now. i'm glad i went, and although all of the adults were drinking, i did not. i chose the first of the year because i knew that there would be so much drinking over the holidays... really, from halloween (yes, there's a party for that!!) through new year's eve. i figured i may need some sober time under my belt before i could hang at any more family parties and not drink. so here i am... again!! people here are so supportive... i am so grateful. |
Day 9 for me, sleeping right through the night now and the crazy nightmares have stopped thank God. This weekend has been a tuffy, the Mrs is away and I'm home alone trying to keep busy as bordom is a big trigger for me! |
Hi Everybody, It's so good to see so much support and the positive vibe on this thread. I'm glad you're all here and doing well! Wendellgee, I also would stop for days or weeks at a time, but then start drinking again. It took awhile to figure it out, but I was sabotaging myself. I was more afraid of succeeding and what that would mean in my life, than I was of failing. Failing was comfortable. So...I had to convince myself that I deserved a good life. |
Originally Posted by Anna
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Hi Everybody, It's so good to see so much support and the positive vibe on this thread. I'm glad you're all here and doing well! Wendellgee, I also would stop for days or weeks at a time, but then start drinking again. It took awhile to figure it out, but I was sabotaging myself. I was more afraid of succeeding and what that would mean in my life, than I was of failing. Failing was comfortable. So...I had to convince myself that I deserved a good life. anyway, i guess i just wanted to say that. :) |
Wow, so many folks in January. I think this will help us all get through the weekend toghether. I know seeing all these people is helping me! |
Thanks everyone, It's nearly midnight on a friday night where I do not have to work tommorow and I am sober! Reading the comments, the stories and seeing I am not doing this alone is very uplifting. |
Can I join January? My last drink was on 12/26. I'm on day 14 today! I am marveling at how I am VOLUNTARILY sober on a Friday night, and not pissed about it. It feels good to feel good. |
I am in! My last drink was 12/18. I am just about to hit 14 days. Which is usually when the going starts to get tough, for me. 2 weeks I can usually do no problem, and then it gets hard. Everyone on this board is an inspiration to me, so thank you! It's awesome to not feel that I am doing it alone. :) Congratulations to all! |
Well done everyone.......:cheer Congratulations for seeking a healthy sober future! Forward we go ... side by side :grouphug: |
Saturday morning, and no hangover... Feels great! |
Originally Posted by Krodos
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Thanks everyone, It's nearly midnight on a friday night where I do not have to work tommorow and I am sober! Reading the comments, the stories and seeing I am not doing this alone is very uplifting. Humblestudent, Wichita, welcome! |
welcome class of jan 2010....i am a newbie and part of the class of dec 2009.....it is nice to have fellow members who are in the same phase of becoming sober..... humblestudent and wichitalineman- feel free to also join the december group.... you can never have too big of a support system in place to help |
Hey guys...another January 1 guy here. Count me in!! Its been going really well so far, but yesterday was a bit tough. That inner voice was telling me I deserved a few beers to celebrate a week of no drinking. :c020: I was hoping to go at least a month before those feeling would hit. I went to a movie last night( The new Sherlok Holmes...AWESOME!...)...and debated the beer store throughout the film. Eventually I said to myself " come on man.....at least prove to yourself you can go a month for gods sakes!!!" And I let it go :) Now it's Saturday morning...no groggyness..not cranky with kids or wife.....FEEL GREAT!!!!!!!! Even my sleep has improved so much it's amazing. I used to wake up Saturday morning witha sore head and a horribly upsetstomach because I would just DUMP beers into my guts Fridays till I got the desired effect. Usually passout :( Anyhow....lets keep going strong guys..this feels great! |
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