Class of April 2012
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Posts: 165
Hi everyone...I would like to join this thread also. Just signed up as I decided to quit alcohol today. Day 1...been completely hungover all day which is awful. I woke up this morning and my first thought was "I hate this and I need to change." I have tried to quit many times before. Even last week I contemplated quitting - I lasted one day which is pathetic. I hate drinking so much, so this is definitely it for me.
I am already enjoying reading some inspiring posts on here.
I am already enjoying reading some inspiring posts on here.
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 48
Good Saturday afternoon to everyone! Day 7 today! whoo hooo! Still feeling good and positive. Not tempted at all for the first time in my life. Thankful to have this site and the support of so many loved ones. (not all though, some don't want me to change). Have a wonderful day! I'll be back! xo
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Dudley,Uk
Posts: 1,704
Day 2 nearly over as i'm gonna go to bed early and watch t.v....I have just had a huge chinese take away and i'm well and truely stuffed....Hope everyone had a great day and i'll check back in with you guys in the morning.....
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Ireland
Posts: 300
Day 6 nearly over for me. Had a bit of a struggle this evening but my wonderful hubby kept me strong. Brewed some more lemon barley water and added fresh ginger this time for some heat! Can't believe I've managed to make 6 whole days. I truly believe without SR I wouldn't have. Thanks everyone, talk to you all tomorrow.
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 232
Day 2 for me and I'm feeling hopeful that I can finally do this. I have been reading alot on SR for the past few weeks and building up to join in again. My main fear is slipping once more and then feeling the awful remorse and lack of hope that brings.
I'm drinking lots of cranberry juice which I love and avoiding any possible social situations which would tempt me. I've also spoken to a counsellor who specialises in addiction and my first appointment is next Friday. I hope to have 8 sober days by then!
A few weeks ago I actually found an AA meeting but didn't go in. It was a big step though to even stand outside the building!
My best wishes to all in this April 2012 class
I'm drinking lots of cranberry juice which I love and avoiding any possible social situations which would tempt me. I've also spoken to a counsellor who specialises in addiction and my first appointment is next Friday. I hope to have 8 sober days by then!
A few weeks ago I actually found an AA meeting but didn't go in. It was a big step though to even stand outside the building!
My best wishes to all in this April 2012 class
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: KY
Posts: 80
Welcome back Goman. Stick with it, it's worth it.
Day 7 for me!!! I'm doing really well, not tempted to drink, so thing's are looking up. I also just got approved today for an apartment closer to my work, so I'm very excited about that. I'll be saving tons of gas money in a couple months when I move. Life's going really well for me right now, and I'm so glad I'm not tempted to drink. I do not want to screw this up.
Day 7 for me!!! I'm doing really well, not tempted to drink, so thing's are looking up. I also just got approved today for an apartment closer to my work, so I'm very excited about that. I'll be saving tons of gas money in a couple months when I move. Life's going really well for me right now, and I'm so glad I'm not tempted to drink. I do not want to screw this up.
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Home - there's no place like Home
Posts: 974
Marria next time you find yourself outside the building - walk over the threshhold. I promise it is not bad at all. I went out of curiosity after being here two months. One of the scariest things I ever did was enter that room. A week ago Friday I received my 90 day coin. My friends were encouraging and so happy for me. They all heard about my SR family. Sobriety is a good thing - keep on the path, you won't regret it!
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Dudley,Uk
Posts: 1,704
Just starting day 3 here.Gonna have a cup of tea then walk the dog.Then i'm gonna treat myself to a full english breakfast.Then later on i will be cooking a sunday roast dinner for me,the wife and the kids.Hope everyone has a great sunday.
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 232
Within 30 mins of posting here last night, and saying I was avoiding social situations, I got invited over to a friend's house to celebrate her birthday. By the time I got there the party was well underway and I was immediately given a glass of wine. I could have said No but I felt awkward so I didn't...
However... this is a good story because as I sat down to chat I suddenly realised that I didn't have to drink the wine!!
I just put it down near me and when anyone offered a top-up I said I was fine. When I moved to talk to other people I brought my glass with me but never touched a drop! I'm lucky I got away with it because the party was busy so nobody noticed at all.
I am so happy and somewhat amazed about this. It showed me how serious I am about stopping this time round. I was like an actress with my glass of wine as a prop and I actually had a lovely time.
Then last night I dreamt that I drank some of the wine without thinking and I ran to the bathroom to spit it out, almost like it was poison.
So, this is day 3 and I'm relieved to be here. Was that life throwing me a little test or what??
However... this is a good story because as I sat down to chat I suddenly realised that I didn't have to drink the wine!!
I just put it down near me and when anyone offered a top-up I said I was fine. When I moved to talk to other people I brought my glass with me but never touched a drop! I'm lucky I got away with it because the party was busy so nobody noticed at all.
I am so happy and somewhat amazed about this. It showed me how serious I am about stopping this time round. I was like an actress with my glass of wine as a prop and I actually had a lovely time.
Then last night I dreamt that I drank some of the wine without thinking and I ran to the bathroom to spit it out, almost like it was poison.
So, this is day 3 and I'm relieved to be here. Was that life throwing me a little test or what??
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