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Thanks for clearing that up 
Yes social occasions were difficult for me too - I took time out from all of that until I felt I was better able to handle anything that would be thrown at me...I still think it was a good investment.
You'll find a variety of views on the counting too.
Personally, I always restarted my count when I drank - no matter how little...I hadn't been honest with myself for a long time...I wanted to change that.
Sobriety was, and is, important to me
D
Yes social occasions were difficult for me too - I took time out from all of that until I felt I was better able to handle anything that would be thrown at me...I still think it was a good investment.
You'll find a variety of views on the counting too.
Personally, I always restarted my count when I drank - no matter how little...I hadn't been honest with myself for a long time...I wanted to change that.
Sobriety was, and is, important to me
D
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Serene In Dixie
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Revolution....
I count my sober time from the first day I did not drink
so like Dee...I too would be compelled to get back on track
and start new with Day 1.
It may seem unimportant now...and it's up to you how you count
but being honest is the base of solid sobriety
You did make some good choices ..you limited yourself ..you did not drive
Next step...cut out the alcohol completely...
I too felt strange to not drink when others were .but that passed
Are you useing any local support system to help yoou?
That usually works very well and going it alone is not
necessary....
I count my sober time from the first day I did not drink
so like Dee...I too would be compelled to get back on track
and start new with Day 1.
It may seem unimportant now...and it's up to you how you count
but being honest is the base of solid sobriety
You did make some good choices ..you limited yourself ..you did not drive
Next step...cut out the alcohol completely...
I too felt strange to not drink when others were .but that passed
Are you useing any local support system to help yoou?
That usually works very well and going it alone is not
necessary....
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 44
Hi,
Thanks for the thoughts on the count Carol and Dee. I will heed your advice but do have some thoughts related to it which I will share later in the process.
This is day two, day one was no issue, no cravings, slept well. Tomorrow night and Saturday will be the real tests...
All the best!
Thanks for the thoughts on the count Carol and Dee. I will heed your advice but do have some thoughts related to it which I will share later in the process.
This is day two, day one was no issue, no cravings, slept well. Tomorrow night and Saturday will be the real tests...
All the best!
Forward we go...side by side-Rest In Peace
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Serene In Dixie
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phytoman....Welcome...
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Join Date: Apr 2011
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Congrats Phytoman!
Working on day four here, day three (Friday night) was not so bad on the cravings front once I had dinner. Today (Saturday) will be another challenging day as I would normally consume and as early as lunch time.
Working on day four here, day three (Friday night) was not so bad on the cravings front once I had dinner. Today (Saturday) will be another challenging day as I would normally consume and as early as lunch time.
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Hey everyone. I hope everyone is having a nice saturday. Mine started off great; felt wonderful this morning, then after I did some errands, this tremendous anxiety and anger kicked in and I'm hoping it's not a precursor to a bad day. It's very gloomy today and I live in a bad part of town. I need to move for my sanity. If I could get some good 'moving' mojo headed my way, I'd really appreciate it!
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I found my work day went smoother with a clear head
I DID ATTEND AN aa MEETING BEFORE i WENT TO WORK
and I also used the Serenity Prayer to keep balanced.
Way to go on 10 days....
I DID ATTEND AN aa MEETING BEFORE i WENT TO WORK
and I also used the Serenity Prayer to keep balanced.
The Serenity Prayer
.God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change,
courage to change the things I can,
and the wisdom to know the difference.
.God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change,
courage to change the things I can,
and the wisdom to know the difference.
Way to go on 10 days....
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