Class of March 2013 Part 4
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Originally Posted by Soberjanedoe 
Hi Guys, My name is soberjanedoe and I have 1 day of sobriety.
The past year I've had 6 months then 9 months then 21 days and this time I slipped on St Patricks Day and drank an entire 750ml bottle of vodka to myself.
Today I went to my very first AA meeting, a womans group and I listened to everyone speak. It was scarey to make that first step and enter the meeting room but I was welcomed warmly by everyone. They gave me a welcome pack but I didn't get a 24hr chip because they had ran out.
I still don't know how I feel about AA but I'm still going to go to meetings for now.
Anyway, Hi.
The past year I've had 6 months then 9 months then 21 days and this time I slipped on St Patricks Day and drank an entire 750ml bottle of vodka to myself.
Today I went to my very first AA meeting, a womans group and I listened to everyone speak. It was scarey to make that first step and enter the meeting room but I was welcomed warmly by everyone. They gave me a welcome pack but I didn't get a 24hr chip because they had ran out.
I still don't know how I feel about AA but I'm still going to go to meetings for now.
Anyway, Hi.
Welcome -- this forum is my new home on the Internet, and a warm and supportive one it is!
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Thanks MeSoSober. I love your name!
I don't know about things to teach. With every slip up I feel I go back to square 1.
I guess if there is anything I've learnt it's that you can't do this by yourself. If you go to AA, therapy, tell friends or family or even just post on here, you need support through your sobriety. Your SR group will become a family and someone will always be here for support. And don't be embarassed by what you post we've seen it all before! I once posted about alcohol hand gel triggering my cravings!
I don't know about things to teach. With every slip up I feel I go back to square 1.
I guess if there is anything I've learnt it's that you can't do this by yourself. If you go to AA, therapy, tell friends or family or even just post on here, you need support through your sobriety. Your SR group will become a family and someone will always be here for support. And don't be embarassed by what you post we've seen it all before! I once posted about alcohol hand gel triggering my cravings!
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Join Date: Mar 2013
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I have 2 days today. I guess that makes me a part of the Class of March 2013?
Looking forward to using SR forums - I'm currently in an area with absolutely no AA, so even if I wanted to go back to meetings, I couldn't. And I've been sober while being very active in AA and relatively missing from AA - and I can agree with what several others have said - whether I use a 12-step program or not, the point is I cannot stay sober completely on my own. I need the help of others! Thanks everyone for listening and for welcoming me to these boards.
Looking forward to using SR forums - I'm currently in an area with absolutely no AA, so even if I wanted to go back to meetings, I couldn't. And I've been sober while being very active in AA and relatively missing from AA - and I can agree with what several others have said - whether I use a 12-step program or not, the point is I cannot stay sober completely on my own. I need the help of others! Thanks everyone for listening and for welcoming me to these boards.
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Originally Posted by Percussion
Also, last night was tough and my fiance actually made it seem ok for me to drink... I did and I feel terrible about it. My question is this, how do you get people who don't understand what you are going through to continually support you? She figured I was doing good cause I hadn't been drinking and really got the thoughts rolling around my head. Th choice was mine though, not blaming her at all, but anyone have any advice on how to help those closest to you, help you (ie. help my fiance help me with my drinking).Anyway, Day 1, yet again
I really think we need to accept the buck stops with us.
The thing is, others may not understand why it's not right or good for us to drink, but we do.
We need to be true to ourselves, first and foremost - chances are no one else will - how can they understand if they've not been through what we have?
D
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Morning guys! I'm craving badly and feeling really fed up. I kept seeing things yesterday at work, mainly alcoholic patients, some with failing livers, and now there is a thing on the news talking about liver disease in people under 30 due to alcohol - I'm sure it's a sign :-)
I have a day off work, bit nervous as work is the only thing stopping me drinking. I got offered a great job in a specialised unit two days ago, and I won't be able to manage it if I'm drinking, so it's really something to focus on.
Hope everyone else is ok, and a big hello to the new members xxx
I have a day off work, bit nervous as work is the only thing stopping me drinking. I got offered a great job in a specialised unit two days ago, and I won't be able to manage it if I'm drinking, so it's really something to focus on.
Hope everyone else is ok, and a big hello to the new members xxx
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P.S, i'm with you lot with thinking Dee is a robot from outer space sent to rid earth of it's drunkenness.
welcome DMJDan beautifullife and kellyg - there's a ton of support here.
No magic fairies JimJim and chanty - just us making better choices I think?...once we get into the habit of that everything else starts changing too - trust me
stay strong elizabethmarie
Dont think they can truly support you totaly, dont know if it would be frowned upon or not but I would get them to read on here....everything, then perhaps they may begin to get an inkling....
I think most of us need SR to be a safe place tho, a place where we can be scrupulously honest...would that be a little different if we knew loved ones were reading ?
off to bed to rest my weary bones - have a great sober day everyone
D
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Good morning! ( afternoon evening night) I don't have long, just wanted to check in jimuk glad you are feeling better, daisy you can do it, keep busy. Welcome newcomers and returners. If you fell, glad you are back up, if you feel you are falling come here, we will catch your outstretched arms. If you are well and happy, tell us how good that feels, marcher 13 you rock!
I am still feeling positive 4 days behind me and skipping along that road. (Might even kick up my heels, not back for a granny!)
Will catch up later. Gosh you don't half write a lot on this thread! Spend so much time reading back messages I wouldn't have time to drink if I wanted to!
I am still feeling positive 4 days behind me and skipping along that road. (Might even kick up my heels, not back for a granny!)
Will catch up later. Gosh you don't half write a lot on this thread! Spend so much time reading back messages I wouldn't have time to drink if I wanted to!
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Hello everyone!
So, I am not even thinking about drinking but...... I am really thinking with all these ciggs I am smoking, this has to be the reason why I can sleep. I smoke way to much and I really want to quit. Now I don't even smoke because I need 1 I just smoke 1 after another for no reason and I think it's messing up my sleep. It can't be the drinking because I am on day 19 so if this is the case which I want to stop. I will go buy patches today they work so good for me but never stuck to the whole program.
So, I am not even thinking about drinking but...... I am really thinking with all these ciggs I am smoking, this has to be the reason why I can sleep. I smoke way to much and I really want to quit. Now I don't even smoke because I need 1 I just smoke 1 after another for no reason and I think it's messing up my sleep. It can't be the drinking because I am on day 19 so if this is the case which I want to stop. I will go buy patches today they work so good for me but never stuck to the whole program.
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Morning Marchers!
To all that have fallen, I feel for you and have been there, the holidays are tough times, stay strong and get back on the SR wagon we love you!
Welcome to all the new comers!
Soberjanedoe you have done awesome and certainly will have lots of insight for us early dayers, welcome.
MJ560, love the avatar we have two pugs ourselves he looks gorgeous!
1 week sober today (day 8 ) feeling great, appointment with my alcohol councillor this morning and some bloods to be taken.
Filling my evenings up with new things, finally got around to trying to learn the guitar I bought two years ago, and started drawing and writing again.
All in all feeling positive and looking forward to another day sober
Carry on marching on!
AoS
To all that have fallen, I feel for you and have been there, the holidays are tough times, stay strong and get back on the SR wagon
we love you!Welcome to all the new comers!
Soberjanedoe you have done awesome and certainly will have lots of insight for us early dayers, welcome.
MJ560, love the avatar we have two pugs ourselves he looks gorgeous!
1 week sober today (day 8 ) feeling great, appointment with my alcohol councillor this morning and some bloods to be taken.
Filling my evenings up with new things, finally got around to trying to learn the guitar I bought two years ago, and started drawing and writing again.
All in all feeling positive and looking forward to another day sober
Carry on marching on!
AoS
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Originally Posted by clight
Hello everyone!
So, I am not even thinking about drinking but...... I am really thinking with all these ciggs I am smoking, this has to be the reason why I can sleep. I smoke way to much and I really want to quit. Now I don't even smoke because I need 1 I just smoke 1 after another for no reason and I think it's messing up my sleep. It can't be the drinking because I am on day 19 so if this is the case which I want to stop. I will go buy patches today they work so good for me but never stuck to the whole program.
So, I am not even thinking about drinking but...... I am really thinking with all these ciggs I am smoking, this has to be the reason why I can sleep. I smoke way to much and I really want to quit. Now I don't even smoke because I need 1 I just smoke 1 after another for no reason and I think it's messing up my sleep. It can't be the drinking because I am on day 19 so if this is the case which I want to stop. I will go buy patches today they work so good for me but never stuck to the whole program.
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Well I am day 3 people, I have the confidence and the motivation, I am not having a drink today!!
I have decided I need to replace drinking with something, if I find myself just sat doing nothing or staring into space, I have done both of these at the time I would be drinking, this is when all the thoughts of " O I'll be ok." And "Just one won't hurt." start to creep into my head.
I need something to occupy my mind in these times.
I'm thinking I am going to do some cookery courses, maybe even re-train as a chef??
Anyway I'm still here and at the minute I'm feeling positive.
Good morning world and let's not drink today!!!!!
I have decided I need to replace drinking with something, if I find myself just sat doing nothing or staring into space, I have done both of these at the time I would be drinking, this is when all the thoughts of " O I'll be ok." And "Just one won't hurt." start to creep into my head.
I need something to occupy my mind in these times.
I'm thinking I am going to do some cookery courses, maybe even re-train as a chef??
Anyway I'm still here and at the minute I'm feeling positive.
Good morning world and let's not drink today!!!!!
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Originally Posted by Mrbeagle
Nooooo! We have a Labrador and it's hilarious when they are in the same room. The dog is more scared of the Rabbit! He gave the dog a bit of a thump on the nose for getting too close and now he...... is terrified 
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Hey Marchers. Welcome to our new marchers and soberjanedoe I'm on your timeline too, south of Sydney.
I had my swollen ankle checked out today, I have been walking around on a torn ligament for two weeks, I can't tell you how relieved I am that it is that simple. The recommended treatment will make you ROTFL -- horse liniment! I've been going to this doctor for 20 years, I trust this guy completely so I'll wear any old nag/mare jokes coming my way.
Today I told the household I'm off wine because I feel better without it.
Stay strong Marchers.
I had my swollen ankle checked out today, I have been walking around on a torn ligament for two weeks, I can't tell you how relieved I am that it is that simple. The recommended treatment will make you ROTFL -- horse liniment! I've been going to this doctor for 20 years, I trust this guy completely so I'll wear any old nag/mare jokes coming my way.
Today I told the household I'm off wine because I feel better without it.
Stay strong Marchers.
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