Class Of September 2012
Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 22
Friday the 31 was my very unexpected first day of sobriety after going way overboard Thursday night following nearly 6 months of very controlled drinking. My uncontrolled drinking is normally 2 - 4 times a year, never frequent enough to get me concerned for longer than a few days.
But it takes one time to get killed or kill someone else in an accident, do one thing stupid and embarrassing, ruin a life.
I don't remember half of Thursday evening. Sad thing is I've always (99percent) been a happy drunk who has never gotten into trouble, who hasn't done anything embarrassing outside my home since I was in my 20's, so no one recognizes that my drinking really is out if control.
I want a more normal, healthy life.
But it takes one time to get killed or kill someone else in an accident, do one thing stupid and embarrassing, ruin a life.
I don't remember half of Thursday evening. Sad thing is I've always (99percent) been a happy drunk who has never gotten into trouble, who hasn't done anything embarrassing outside my home since I was in my 20's, so no one recognizes that my drinking really is out if control.
I want a more normal, healthy life.
Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 1,462
Good morning and welcome to all! I am on day 6 and feeling good...but I've been down this road before and I know all it takes is one moment of weakness. I feel those moments a few times throughout each day, and they scare the life out of me, because I just don't trust myself sometimes.
Today I plan to do a little shopping for myself. I realize that these past five days of not drinking has saved me about $50, so I will spend that money on something that will make me feel good - like some clothes!
Hope everyone has a sober, happy, and relaxing Labor Day
Today I plan to do a little shopping for myself. I realize that these past five days of not drinking has saved me about $50, so I will spend that money on something that will make me feel good - like some clothes!
Hope everyone has a sober, happy, and relaxing Labor Day
Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Home - there's no place like Home
Posts: 974
Happy sober Labor Day to all. Nice to see such a good looking class coming together for September. Wishing each and everyone of you a most successful journey - you will be so happy you made the decision to stop. 
Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: USA
Posts: 415
I'm only 16 years old and I've been struggling with the disease of addiction for the past couple of years, but it feels like a LIFE TIME.
I messed up AGAIN yesterday and I'm so ashamed after going to rehab twice. I start school tomorrow and I'm feeling so much anxiety.. This needs to end.
I'm on day 1 again, let's do this.
I messed up AGAIN yesterday and I'm so ashamed after going to rehab twice. I start school tomorrow and I'm feeling so much anxiety.. This needs to end.
I'm on day 1 again, let's do this.
Life Goes On
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Posts: 6,069
Good morning - I see the class is filling up nicely. Glad to be in company with you all, "doing it."
jakec, in my experience, evey day of struggling IS a life time. One of the things I read recently has been really ringing true for me, "Have you had enough (to drink) for a lifetime?" To which I say, "Why yes, I have. No more for me, thanks." Each of us will have had enough at some point, whether we make the conscious decision or not. I'm sorry that you are finding this out at such a ripe young age, but also excited for the prospect of the life ahead of you because you recognize it so early.
jakec, in my experience, evey day of struggling IS a life time. One of the things I read recently has been really ringing true for me, "Have you had enough (to drink) for a lifetime?" To which I say, "Why yes, I have. No more for me, thanks." Each of us will have had enough at some point, whether we make the conscious decision or not. I'm sorry that you are finding this out at such a ripe young age, but also excited for the prospect of the life ahead of you because you recognize it so early.
Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 76
Hi everyone, and thanks for the welcome. This is Day 2 for me, and I started to let go of some of the self-loathing I felt after a particularly humiliating and public drunk episode on Saturday night. Reading these posts and a lot of the support between members is a big help.
Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Woodstock, NY
Posts: 52
Hey Groder! This site is great. Anytime I feel bored or lonely I just pop into the chat room and start talking with people in the same situation as we are. It really takes a weight off my shoulders. Hope to see you there!
Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 896
Hi everyone, I have joined the August group today although its only day 2 I didn't see the September group so I will pop between both of them.
I have been here before in the June group, the longest I was sober was 17 days and I loved it. Well slipped a bit since then so her goes again.
Good luck everyone, stay positive. :-)
I have been here before in the June group, the longest I was sober was 17 days and I loved it. Well slipped a bit since then so her goes again.
Good luck everyone, stay positive. :-)
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