Class of July 2012 part 2
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LWB and Ruby, glad you slipped back into your seats before the month was through.
Sarah, you too.
For some reason Sober Island makes me think of that old TV show with Ricardo Montelban (sp?) - was it Enchanted Island? We could have some fun there.
Smitty, how you doin today?
Sarah, you too.
For some reason Sober Island makes me think of that old TV show with Ricardo Montelban (sp?) - was it Enchanted Island? We could have some fun there.
Smitty, how you doin today?
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Originally Posted by Obladi 
For some reason Sober Island makes me think of that old TV show with Ricardo Montelban (sp?) - was it Enchanted Island? We could have some fun there.
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Originally Posted by TodayisGood
Was it me, or did Bradley Wiggins forget to take his bike shoes off? Looked like he was walking funny. He did a good job ringing the bell though. Nice work on that. Not too early, not too late or too soft. A good manly bell ringing. Like a true champion. I was actually fearful the bell was going to drop on him. It looked kind of heavy.
Have a great day everyone!
Have a great day everyone!
I don't think it ever would have occurred to me to notice how he rang the bell, but now you mention it... You're right! All those nerves too... it could have ended in disaster, one slip, a shaky hand and we could have opened the ceremony with ting or even worse a clang! Lol.Wb lwb and rubycanoe
We're certainly learning our lessons in July. What we are doing is preparing ourselves for a solid August and beyond run, that's what it is!Good luck with the upcoming trigger R4R, you'll be fine I'm sure, sounds like you have a great support network around you
Glad your appointment went well flachead, that sounds really positive, it's also great that you like your specialist, with anything counselling related I think that is a must, all the best with it.
Finished one book today and about to start the next in the series so that will be me for the night. Have a good one all!
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welcome back Sarah, Ruby and LWB - do something different guys - find more support...even if it means moving outside your comfort zone...there's a lot at stake here.
you can do this
How are you feeling today Emma?
good luck with the family reunions and husbands R4R
and I didn't win Lotto either
LOL
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you can do this
How are you feeling today Emma?
good luck with the family reunions and husbands R4R
and I didn't win Lotto either
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Hi guys,
The gig went well, but I don't feel so good tonight. In fact, after the gig, as I was once again not drinking while everyone around me was, I kept looking at the bottles (beer, red and white wine), feeling both very attracted and very scared. Never felt like this before. Maybe it's good, maybe it's bad. It felt mostly uncomfortable. I drank tons of water instead, once again.
We drove back home right after the gig, cause we have stuff to do tomorrow. As I was listening to some music, I had a few ideas, and immediately felt like drinking. And immediately got scared. Anyways...
(sometimes I don't know if my bandmates realize I want to stop for good)
I think I'm gonna watch an episode of Curb your enthusiasm and go to bed.
(I should watch the West Wing someday, my friends keep telling me how amazing it is, and the quote just a few posts ago reminded me of that)
Good night/day everyone.
The gig went well, but I don't feel so good tonight. In fact, after the gig, as I was once again not drinking while everyone around me was, I kept looking at the bottles (beer, red and white wine), feeling both very attracted and very scared. Never felt like this before. Maybe it's good, maybe it's bad. It felt mostly uncomfortable. I drank tons of water instead, once again.
We drove back home right after the gig, cause we have stuff to do tomorrow. As I was listening to some music, I had a few ideas, and immediately felt like drinking. And immediately got scared. Anyways...
(sometimes I don't know if my bandmates realize I want to stop for good)
I think I'm gonna watch an episode of Curb your enthusiasm and go to bed.
(I should watch the West Wing someday, my friends keep telling me how amazing it is, and the quote just a few posts ago reminded me of that)
Good night/day everyone.
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Stick to it, Sentso!! You're doing great. I caved in and had some wine Wednesday night and I don't like feeling the way I'm feeling (guilt, anger, etc). It was yet another wake up call to remind me I don't want to drink anymore.
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Thank you guys.
Sorry you relapsed on wednesday lwb. But you're already back on the track, which is good. You should post something here when you feel like drinking, it's been helpful to me.
Thinking about it, there are 2 reasons for me to be scared:
- the last times I drank, 13 days ago, I drank a lot, with the others and by myself (I was hiding at least a half of what I was drinking cause I didn't want them to know... when you play in a festival and there's a lot of people around it's easy). So that scares me, because I know if I drink again it will be the same, and I know now alcohol is toxic for me.
- I'm slowly realizing I really don't want to drink anymore and my AV is completely freaking out right now.
In both cases, the only solution is simple: stay sober.
So I'll just go to bed and read and I'll go running in the morning, and the sadness/fear should be gone. I'm actually talking out loud alone, giving myself orders, ah ah! It helps. Like typing these words and reading yours.
Sorry you relapsed on wednesday lwb. But you're already back on the track, which is good. You should post something here when you feel like drinking, it's been helpful to me.
Thinking about it, there are 2 reasons for me to be scared:
- the last times I drank, 13 days ago, I drank a lot, with the others and by myself (I was hiding at least a half of what I was drinking cause I didn't want them to know... when you play in a festival and there's a lot of people around it's easy). So that scares me, because I know if I drink again it will be the same, and I know now alcohol is toxic for me.
- I'm slowly realizing I really don't want to drink anymore and my AV is completely freaking out right now.
In both cases, the only solution is simple: stay sober.
So I'll just go to bed and read and I'll go running in the morning, and the sadness/fear should be gone. I'm actually talking out loud alone, giving myself orders, ah ah! It helps. Like typing these words and reading yours.
I'm on day 3, the past two days were great but today it's that very very familiar feeling that starts brewing and has be downing beers but the afternoon...
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Hi day 5 here! I kept myself very busy today. My husband & I took the kids for a bike ride late this morning and then for the first time in forever, I decided mid-day to take a nap. When I woke up I had a split second of dread, I thought that I had passed out and was trying to figure out the last thing I remembered...then it came back that I was just having a capnap. WHAT...A...RELIEF!!! It put a huge smile on my face to say the least. later I took my older daughter to build-a-bear, came home & cooked, made popcorn & put on a movie for the kids. Then I decided to declutter the office/pantry/craft room.
While talking to my best friend tonight, she told me she hasn't heard me this happy in a really long time. I have to agree. I feel good, proud and mostly feel like a good mom/wife even though it's only been 5 days. I can feel it and it must be showing.
Saturday's over and Sunday will hopefully go just as smoothly. Monday we have an award dinner in Boston but I'm feeling confindent that I can be strong and hold true to my word.
Man, I had a lot to say.
Spreading good vibes~
While talking to my best friend tonight, she told me she hasn't heard me this happy in a really long time. I have to agree. I feel good, proud and mostly feel like a good mom/wife even though it's only been 5 days. I can feel it and it must be showing.
Saturday's over and Sunday will hopefully go just as smoothly. Monday we have an award dinner in Boston but I'm feeling confindent that I can be strong and hold true to my word.
Man, I had a lot to say.
Spreading good vibes~
Last edited by LindseyMarie; 07-28-2012 at 07:53 PM. Reason: Because I can't count...day 5 not 3!!
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Welcome LM!
LWB.... Just a speedbump on your road to recovery. Glad you're back up and at it
I made it through the reunion unscathed. Thanks for your thoughts everyone.
By the way... it was Fantasy Island
LWB.... Just a speedbump on your road to recovery. Glad you're back up and at it
I made it through the reunion unscathed. Thanks for your thoughts everyone.
By the way... it was Fantasy Island
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FANTASY Island! Thanks for that, R4R!
Well, if I get to name the island due to having enough change to count (haha), then I think it should be... Wediditandaredoingit Island. Trips off the tongue lightly, don't you think?
Sentso, perhaps you're feeling that it's the end of the school year, so to speak, and so you ought to get the chance to celebrate or blow off steam like the rest of the guys. You can do that. But your method need not be the same. I am so impressed that you have the discipline to post here to help you to avoid the poison. This is something I need to learn to do - ask for help when I need it rather than suffer the remorse of having gone on by myself for fear of "being a bother" to anyone. Your way is really much more rational and brave than mine.
Lindsey - hi! And I'm glad you are feeling so great.
Beerbottles, don't listen to that stinkin AV of yours. I know about that familiar feeling and I think I know you want to blow past it. Look forward to tomorrow morning - what will you want to look back on when you get there?
Smitty, whassup?
Shoutouts to all the rest of you Julians and a good Sunday to you, too.
Well, if I get to name the island due to having enough change to count (haha), then I think it should be... Wediditandaredoingit Island. Trips off the tongue lightly, don't you think?
Sentso, perhaps you're feeling that it's the end of the school year, so to speak, and so you ought to get the chance to celebrate or blow off steam like the rest of the guys. You can do that. But your method need not be the same. I am so impressed that you have the discipline to post here to help you to avoid the poison. This is something I need to learn to do - ask for help when I need it rather than suffer the remorse of having gone on by myself for fear of "being a bother" to anyone. Your way is really much more rational and brave than mine.
Lindsey - hi! And I'm glad you are feeling so great.
Beerbottles, don't listen to that stinkin AV of yours. I know about that familiar feeling and I think I know you want to blow past it. Look forward to tomorrow morning - what will you want to look back on when you get there?
Smitty, whassup?
Shoutouts to all the rest of you Julians and a good Sunday to you, too.
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Day 27
Have to say I'm a bit disappointed the withdrawal symptoms aren't fading as fast as I would like. Physically, I feel no different than maybe Day 6. Some really bad headaches during days 19 - 21, but they have sort of passed. Now I get a very faint one in the afternoon for some reason.
Every morning I wake up, I feel like ****. Physically inside, I just feel dirty, and I can sense the alcohol's presence. I basically have half a hang over every morning. Blood shot eyes, itchiness, exhaustion... Another thing is the body's temperature. I put the back of my hand to my forehead, stomach, thighs, and I'm mildly burning. Yeah nothing new from Day 1, but damn I wish I knew when this stuff goes away. I've even been having mild back, lower stomach spasms that I haven't had since I was drinking. Really annoying.
One of the most annoying things of course is the damn palpitations, that for some reason only the lucky drunks get. I know they'll be around at least until day 60 like they were last time, but since I've never been too far beyond there I don't know when they're going to go away.
That's what I want to read when I check this forum. Someone saying - Hurrah - I've finally withdrawn from it and my symptoms are completely gone on Day XX. I'll tell ya, I'm keeping score.
Have to say I'm a bit disappointed the withdrawal symptoms aren't fading as fast as I would like. Physically, I feel no different than maybe Day 6. Some really bad headaches during days 19 - 21, but they have sort of passed. Now I get a very faint one in the afternoon for some reason.
Every morning I wake up, I feel like ****. Physically inside, I just feel dirty, and I can sense the alcohol's presence. I basically have half a hang over every morning. Blood shot eyes, itchiness, exhaustion... Another thing is the body's temperature. I put the back of my hand to my forehead, stomach, thighs, and I'm mildly burning. Yeah nothing new from Day 1, but damn I wish I knew when this stuff goes away. I've even been having mild back, lower stomach spasms that I haven't had since I was drinking. Really annoying.
One of the most annoying things of course is the damn palpitations, that for some reason only the lucky drunks get. I know they'll be around at least until day 60 like they were last time, but since I've never been too far beyond there I don't know when they're going to go away.
That's what I want to read when I check this forum. Someone saying - Hurrah - I've finally withdrawn from it and my symptoms are completely gone on Day XX. I'll tell ya, I'm keeping score.
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