Class of October 2012 Part 2
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I forgot to add, I'm really starting to feel the benefits of not drinking at 3 weeks. Still full of a cold but head feels slightly clearer. When I look in the mirror I can see a difference,my face is less bloated,even my nose looks thinner (long may it continue!). My skin looks and feels smoother and lost it's pasty look.Although the red lines are there I'm hoping they reduce. Have not had any ice cream since Weds so hopefully will start to lose some weight now too. For all in the earlier days,stick at it, even at just 3 weeks,if not before, you'll seen massive physical changes.For me its a great incentive.Touching 40,used to tell myself it was just aging-well actually its just drinking too much which causes so much damage to looks
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So tonight I got drug out to the casino to watch karaoke at the bar. I had my soda and watched everyone get drunk. The more the patrons drank the more annoyed I became. It was easy to stay sober. Did I really act like these people at the bar when I got drunk? Surely not. My friends noticed me not drinking and I told them I needed a break from drinking, that I thought I was drinking too much lately. They were supportive.
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Originally Posted by justhadenough 
at just 3 weeks,if not before, you'll seen massive physical changes. For me its a great incentive
Last time when I had a terrible hangover I looked at the mirror and saw not myself but some ugly stranger with baggy eyes. I took a picture of me like that and keep it in my cellphone. Now, when I feel like relaxing with a glass of wine, I look at this picture and say "No, thanks".
And even after six days of quitting alco, I am looking and feeling much better.
Take care, stay sober, feel good!
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Originally Posted by MidnightBlue
I absolutely agree with you, Justhadenough.
Last time when I had a terrible hangover I looked at the mirror and saw not myself but some ugly stranger with baggy eyes. I took a picture of me like that and keep it in my cellphone. Now, when I feel like relaxing with a glass of wine, I look at this picture and say "No, thanks".
And even after six days of quitting alco, I am looking and feeling much better.
Take care, stay sober, feel good!
Last time when I had a terrible hangover I looked at the mirror and saw not myself but some ugly stranger with baggy eyes. I took a picture of me like that and keep it in my cellphone. Now, when I feel like relaxing with a glass of wine, I look at this picture and say "No, thanks".
And even after six days of quitting alco, I am looking and feeling much better.
Take care, stay sober, feel good!
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Hi guys can I join you please? Is it ok to post my introduction on here? Was on here a lot earlier in the year but have slipped again so today is day one. The trouble i have is that I'm a complete idiot. I have emetophobia which is a phobia of vomiting. I started using alcohol as a way to calm the near constant panic at the thought of being sick and I still fall back to it when I feel nauseous. Of course the ultimate irony is that although I feel better for a little while I then wake up hungover and sick and so drink again to feel better. I had a lot of wine yesterday and decided this morning to break the cycle again but now I'm feeling very sick and scared. In the past I've had withdrawal bad enough to make me throw up so if anyone has any tips to avoid it this time I'd appreciate it. And I know I deserve to feel bad but I am having a massive panic attack and it's horrific. Sorry this is long. Am gonna have a good nosey on here now to catch up with how you guys are all getting on :-)
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Welcome, Kam00096.
I'm quite new at SR, but I think it's ok to post your introduction here.
Kam, easier on yourself, please! Who told you that you are a complete idiot? You have some health issues, and that does not make you an idiot in any way! Would you call a friend of yours who has, say, diabetes or asthma, an idiot just because of that? I do not think so. So, stop doing this to yourself!
I am a "winehead" too, and when used to have too much wine I felt just disgusting. Just stayed in bed, drank a lot of pure water, tea.
As for your situation, I think you need medical assistance to cope with panic attacks.
Have you seen a doctor about this? I am sure, that a good doctor will find a way to help you.
Do not give up! Nobody deserves to feel bad.
I am finding a lot of support here, it a great site.
Take care.
I'm quite new at SR, but I think it's ok to post your introduction here.
Kam, easier on yourself, please! Who told you that you are a complete idiot? You have some health issues, and that does not make you an idiot in any way! Would you call a friend of yours who has, say, diabetes or asthma, an idiot just because of that? I do not think so. So, stop doing this to yourself!
I am a "winehead" too, and when used to have too much wine I felt just disgusting. Just stayed in bed, drank a lot of pure water, tea.
As for your situation, I think you need medical assistance to cope with panic attacks.
Have you seen a doctor about this? I am sure, that a good doctor will find a way to help you.
Do not give up! Nobody deserves to feel bad.
I am finding a lot of support here, it a great site.
Take care.
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Join Date: Oct 2012
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Originally Posted by RecklessEric
I'm about to go back to work now.
Full of anxiety.
Say a prayer for me, guys.
I'm praying for y'all each day.
Full of anxiety.
Say a prayer for me, guys.
I'm praying for y'all each day.
Your thoughts were with me.
Thanks guys.
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Welcome and a big hug Kam!!
I agree, you should see someone. Having to live like that is such a burden. I used to have the same fear after 9/11 and carried a bag with me in case I threw up. I would walk to work (Brooklyn to 57th street) because I couldn't take the subway and was in panic when I was in inclosed places. And I could never eat in public.
I got help and I am so thankful to not have to have that burden anymore.
You are Not a complete idiot. But are self medicating. Get an appointment with a psychiatrist as medication helped my anxiety and slowly I went out without my 'throw-up' bag.
I am new to this site too and my big surprise here is that as much as we think we are alone and unusual in our problems, struggles and addictions - we aren't as alone and unusual as we think.
Big hugs.
I agree, you should see someone. Having to live like that is such a burden. I used to have the same fear after 9/11 and carried a bag with me in case I threw up. I would walk to work (Brooklyn to 57th street) because I couldn't take the subway and was in panic when I was in inclosed places. And I could never eat in public.
I got help and I am so thankful to not have to have that burden anymore.
You are Not a complete idiot. But are self medicating. Get an appointment with a psychiatrist as medication helped my anxiety and slowly I went out without my 'throw-up' bag.
I am new to this site too and my big surprise here is that as much as we think we are alone and unusual in our problems, struggles and addictions - we aren't as alone and unusual as we think.
Big hugs.
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