Members with less than 2 weeks Welcome-Part 15
Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 14
almost at 2 weeks. In a few days. My toughest times are after work. I have my own cheers...its hard not going in there to say hi to friends and flirt with the waitresses. Its an odd spot to know I don't have enough control to go watch a football game with friends.
I have had some cravings...man I really want my pint of beer and french onion soup. But I don't give in, and the craving passes.
I am in AA and going to meetings 4 times a week. While I am as agnostic as they come, it has been a fulfilling experience.
Anyways, life is good. I love being sober
I have had some cravings...man I really want my pint of beer and french onion soup. But I don't give in, and the craving passes.
I am in AA and going to meetings 4 times a week. While I am as agnostic as they come, it has been a fulfilling experience.
Anyways, life is good. I love being sober
bona fido dog-lover
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: SF Bay area, CA
Posts: 99,757
Reddy, altho I 'did' AA in early recovery I don't often go now. What has been an invaluable help in getting and staying sober was/is my weekly sessions with my addiction counselor. I've been seeing her for three years now and she is a real treasure. Is that available to you? I've found her helpful in all areas of my life, not just staying sober. It's not a group support thing, just me and her, but it's a good feeling to know that every Tuesday I can vent to her and get support and feedback.
I've been seeing her for three years now and she is a real treasure. Is that available to you? I've found her helpful in all areas of my life, not just staying sober. It's not a group support thing, just me and her, but it's a good feeling to know that every Tuesday I can vent to her and get support and feedback. 
bona fido dog-lover
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: SF Bay area, CA
Posts: 99,757
Originally Posted by Perpetual 
Last day in my first two weeks of sobriety.
Way to go!! Now you can frequent the THirty days and under thread for a bit, then move to the ninety days and under thread. ANd there's more after than too! We've got all the bases covered here.
You never have to be alone.
Member
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 39
Back again ;)
Hey all - it is so encouraging to hear everyone feeling better...happy and healthy! A few months ago I relapsed after 6 months of sobriety (I totally saw it coming and did nothing to stop it). Worst two months ever
I kept going to meetings off and on, but lying about my sobriety date - it was a horrible feeling. I'm trying to be licensed in a certain profession, and they are requiring a year sobriety beforehand; so that's why I continued to lie...but I was miserable inside, and couldn't stay sober (secrets do keep us sick!), and just felt awful. I never thought I'd have that feeling again...ugh.
This last weekend I rented a hotel room and just drank all day - I wanted to die. I'm glad I didn't!
BUT the good news is that I finally fessed up today - told the licensing board, and am headed to a meeting this evening to tell everyone the truth. It is SUCH a relief to not have to live in a lie, and such a relief to know that I am going to get well.
I'm nervous - I mean I never thought I'd fall off the wagon, and wonder if I can stay sober - but I'm not giving up!!
So it's great, in a way, to see you all again...here's to day 1
Member
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 39
Nice work Perpetual!! Meetings are fulfilling for sure - like filling that void (well for me) and feelings of being different from everyone. It's such a relief to walk into a room of people that 'get' you...
I had a great meeting this evening - went right after work cause I couldn't trust myself to wait until a later one. And guess who was chosen to go up to the podum first?! Me I was so nervous, my voice shaking, but once I got up there I felt Ok, and felt soooo light after I spilled my guts - I was nervous/anxious going in, and elated/calm once I left.
So now my first night sober in a while, I'm looking forward to waking up tomorrow a with a bit more energy, and self-worth, than all those hungover mornings before.
Just wanted to check in - thanks for listening!
I had a great meeting this evening - went right after work cause I couldn't trust myself to wait until a later one. And guess who was chosen to go up to the podum first?! Me
I was so nervous, my voice shaking, but once I got up there I felt Ok, and felt soooo light after I spilled my guts - I was nervous/anxious going in, and elated/calm once I left. So now my first night sober in a while, I'm looking forward to waking up tomorrow a with a bit more energy, and self-worth, than all those hungover mornings before.
Just wanted to check in - thanks for listening!
...Welcome to our Yes! you can crew
Member
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 39
Morning! Had a great meeting last night: I had signed up to chair this meeting last month, and missed it because I was in relapse-mode. So I made an apology...lots of tears...and just felt so much relief - and warmth afterwards. I met some great women and got numbers.
This morning I got up and actually made it to the gym to walk on the treadmill - I'm still feeling off, but the endorphins help. Here's to day 3!!
Much love and hugs to everyone
This morning I got up and actually made it to the gym to walk on the treadmill - I'm still feeling off, but the endorphins help. Here's to day 3!!
Much love and hugs to everyone
Forward we go...side by side-Rest In Peace
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Serene In Dixie
Posts: 36,740
Rose...
My home group is very careing ..we provide
a box of tissues on each table...
And of course....I use SR to supplement my local AA
it's always a good place for me to learn and share.
My home group is very careing ..we provide
a box of tissues on each table...
And of course....I use SR to supplement my local AA
it's always a good place for me to learn and share.
Member
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 39
Checking in on Day 4 -
SO irritable this morning; I would have laughed about it if I wasn't so pissy
Feeling better physically though, and had a great meeting last night. Met a woman who told me about a yoga class (free) for people in recovery - so that is going to be fun! Feeling like I'm getting back on track; I know that life in sobriety is full and wonderful and vibrant...I had that before and I can get it again! It's good motivation..but I have to take is slow, and not expect to be happy and healthy NOW. Immediate gratification is obviously my downfall, as I'm sure it is w/ most of us!
Hugs to everyone, hope all is well
SO irritable this morning; I would have laughed about it if I wasn't so pissy
Feeling better physically though, and had a great meeting last night. Met a woman who told me about a yoga class (free) for people in recovery - so that is going to be fun! Feeling like I'm getting back on track; I know that life in sobriety is full and wonderful and vibrant...I had that before and I can get it again! It's good motivation..but I have to take is slow, and not expect to be happy and healthy NOW. Immediate gratification is obviously my downfall, as I'm sure it is w/ most of us!
Hugs to everyone, hope all is well
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