Class of May 2012 pt 4
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Originally Posted by Leemzer 
Easyrider, do you think it could be the quitting smoking? For me, the third day was always the hardest. I would agree with Luling and SoberJ, exercise and take a hot shower. Drink lots of water. I bet it is nicotine-related, at least partially.
SJD--congrats on 30 days! You make me want to keep my sobriety!
SJD--congrats on 30 days! You make me want to keep my sobriety!
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Originally Posted by Easyrider
Ok...it's stupid but I lost on a video game. hahaha Sounds really stupid I know. Infact admitting that has cheered me up. Thanks. Still doesn't change the fact I was so angry earlier. Irrationally perhaps. It might also shed some light on why I drank so often when meaningless things trigger me off. I think it might also have to do with the fact that I'm now dealing with emotions for the first time.
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Thank you for posting when you needed to vent, Easyrider. Have you looked into the PAWS link that 2Mags posted recently? Our bodies go through all kinds of readjustments while detoxing off of alcohol, smoking, etc. Plays with your head, too. I can attest to that. Replaying my odd behavior left me wondering why I thought and reacted as I did to seemingly benign incidents. Be patient with yourself and take the best care of yourself. That goes for all of us on this sober and/or smoke-free journey.
Here's info about PAWS. Not sure if it's the same link that 2Mags provided, but it's an interesting read:
Post-Acute Withdrawal Symptoms - Relapse Prevention Strategies
Here's info about PAWS. Not sure if it's the same link that 2Mags provided, but it's an interesting read:
Post-Acute Withdrawal Symptoms - Relapse Prevention Strategies
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Hey Leemzer -- maybe too much too soon or at the same time? I'm kinda like that.
Easy -- Hope you turned that stew into something good to eat. I love hitting the punching bag or screaming into a pillow. Oh, I love pounding the golf balls, too. Let us know how it's going, eh?
Soberjane -- Wahoo, *****, boy howdy, that's awesome! 30 days is a huge milestone. Way to go!
Thinking about you Luling. Glad you're back in this boat.
Frenchpink. You rock.
Deserto. You rock.
Both of you. Thanks for the poems!!
Middle of day 16 for me. I'm between delivering my kiddos to different birthday parties, and getting lots playtime with both of them. However, I do have tequila on my mind, hence the reason I'm right here on SR with my class.
I hope everyone is having a good and sober weekend!
Easy -- Hope you turned that stew into something good to eat. I love hitting the punching bag or screaming into a pillow. Oh, I love pounding the golf balls, too. Let us know how it's going, eh?
Soberjane -- Wahoo, *****, boy howdy, that's awesome! 30 days is a huge milestone. Way to go!
Thinking about you Luling. Glad you're back in this boat.
Frenchpink. You rock.
Deserto. You rock.
Both of you. Thanks for the poems!!
Middle of day 16 for me. I'm between delivering my kiddos to different birthday parties, and getting lots playtime with both of them. However, I do have tequila on my mind, hence the reason I'm right here on SR with my class.
I hope everyone is having a good and sober weekend!
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Originally Posted by crewisms
Frenchpink. You rock.
Deserto. You rock.
Both of you. Thanks for the poems!!
Middle of day 16 for me. I'm between delivering my kiddos to different birthday parties, and getting lots playtime with both of them. However, I do have tequila on my mind, hence the reason I'm right here on SR with my class.
Deserto. You rock.
Both of you. Thanks for the poems!!
Middle of day 16 for me. I'm between delivering my kiddos to different birthday parties, and getting lots playtime with both of them. However, I do have tequila on my mind, hence the reason I'm right here on SR with my class.
Thank you for posting your timely yelp for help. Now, back away from the tequila, my friend. Think I'd mentioned to our respected member, HitRock, a while back that the worm in the bottle has mighty sharp teeth. Keep plugging on with your 16 days. You feel so much better now, right? I remember your awesome post about what you're "losing" in sobriety. Think that's when I started referring to you as "Super-Crew" because I was - and still am - so proud of you for this hugely positive turnaround you've made in your life. Keep your starring role in sobriety first and foremost for yourself and your children. You can do this, sobermate. I am cheering on the incredible new you.
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Originally Posted by Leemzer
Hey everyone,
For the first time today has been a tough day for me. It has caught me out of the blue, but I found myself this morning wanting to drink tonight.
Patience is hard for me in these early days...but I am learning.
Thanks for reading,
Lee
For the first time today has been a tough day for me. It has caught me out of the blue, but I found myself this morning wanting to drink tonight.
Patience is hard for me in these early days...but I am learning.
Thanks for reading,
Lee
Hang in there, classmate. I'm really proud of you for your 37 days. I'm only a week or so behind you, so let's keep each other strong.
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Congratulations jane on 30 days
. I just got back from an AA meeting that has left me profoundly upset. A woman stood up at the end of the meeting and shared that her husband used to come to this meeting. He had fought hard and attended AA for six years. He died of cirrohis of the liver in February. He had various degrees of sobriety - one lasting 18 months. She said he fought hard. I went up to her after the meeting and told her that I was so sorry for her loss and hugged her. She was crying very hard and I just kept hugging her. I also told her that she had helped me. In hindsight, I should have told her that her selflessness and courage were inspiring. She was clearly suffering. This really shook my still addicted brain. This is a life and death situation and we have to put all we can into recovering.
. I just got back from an AA meeting that has left me profoundly upset. A woman stood up at the end of the meeting and shared that her husband used to come to this meeting. He had fought hard and attended AA for six years. He died of cirrohis of the liver in February. He had various degrees of sobriety - one lasting 18 months. She said he fought hard. I went up to her after the meeting and told her that I was so sorry for her loss and hugged her. She was crying very hard and I just kept hugging her. I also told her that she had helped me. In hindsight, I should have told her that her selflessness and courage were inspiring. She was clearly suffering. This really shook my still addicted brain. This is a life and death situation and we have to put all we can into recovering.
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Originally Posted by Deserto
I could be happy, at least fairly,
to live as a simple folk singer.
I'd set aside my rhyming dictionary
and not work too hard to find the zinger.
I'd simply sing:
Day 29 (la la la la la la)
It's lookin' fine (la la la la la)
to live as a simple folk singer.
I'd set aside my rhyming dictionary
and not work too hard to find the zinger.
I'd simply sing:
Day 29 (la la la la la la)
It's lookin' fine (la la la la la)
And for tomorrow's magnificent milestone Day 30, try playing your verse on the hurdy-gurdy.
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My dad came up to help me pack (week and a half until I'm out) and I told him about how I've stopped drinking and his response was "good I've known you had a problem for awhile." I don't know why I was scared to tell him. He's been pushing me to stop since last fall when he had to drive 2 hours in the middle of the night to get me out of the hospital after I gave myself alcohol poisoning.
Anyways we got into a weird conversation I have this wine bottle collection that I've had for years and I told him not to toss some of them. I decided to save like 5 (out of almost 50) bottles that were my favorite and that I keep fake flowers in. He was really pushing me to get rid of them all.
Anyways we got into a weird conversation I have this wine bottle collection that I've had for years and I told him not to toss some of them. I decided to save like 5 (out of almost 50) bottles that were my favorite and that I keep fake flowers in. He was really pushing me to get rid of them all.
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I'm at the airport waiting to board. This week was stressfull and awkward not drinking. I love and respect my mates who I visited but I don't think I like spending time with them unless we're all drinking. I spent the week sober and they were drunk, When they were sober they were hungover and boring.
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Congrats on 30 days Jane! I was thinking of you today because you, me, HRB and Thursday Night (did I miss anyone) are all at 30 days tomorrow... but I forgot you were posting from the Australian future Sorry the vacation wasn't as good as it could have been but glad you stayed sober
Sorry the vacation wasn't as good as it could have been but glad you stayed sober
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