Class of March 2013 Part 6
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Originally Posted by 360shoes 
For me, there isn't one thing anybody can say, or not say, on this forum that is going to make me run out and drink...I can do that all by myself. The only reason I have made it this far is because I have chosen once and for all that i will absolutely, under no circumstances, no matter how bad or good I feel will I pick up a drink. Period. All hell can break loose..and it has come close or it may even happen today. Doesn't matter. Roast me on a spit over the fires of hell but I am DONE with alcohol. Even if that means that how I feel today is as good as its going to get for the rest of my life.
Here's my hard part. Getting the tools I need to handle all that's going to be thrown at me without it. And i am willing to try anything. Anything! If I have to duc tape my hands or super glue my lips to the wall, I will. and there have been days I was close to that.
Here's my hard part. Getting the tools I need to handle all that's going to be thrown at me without it. And i am willing to try anything. Anything! If I have to duc tape my hands or super glue my lips to the wall, I will. and there have been days I was close to that.
On the plus side, I can see a tiny glimpse of what life without alcohol can be like - and I have seen this from all you good people sharing your experiences -there is so much more to life and so many opportunities that have been missed. I dont want to miss out anymore.
And I enjoy a bit of banter too - a laugh is good for the soul
Take care xxx
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Hi Everybody!
Hi Doctor Nick! [Simpsons reference]
Wow – lots of posts and new sober buddies to welcome to the Sober Marchers – all good things. Thanks for joining us new folks and a very warm welcome on an extremely cold day in the Far North. We expect it here, but sounds like Marchers in the UK and Ireland are getting hit hard, too. I am not completely up-to-date on the posts but wanted to thank Sassy, IreLander, Mrbeagle and everyone else who has slipped and come right back. Good for you, it shows determination and I got big old honkin’ hugs for youse. Also, happy birthday late to Snaggle, I mean Snaffle, whoops, Snagglepuss, no, Snookie, wait a minute, Snickers, or could it be Sniffles? And thanks for asking after me bepresent. Toots, please kiss Molly for me. I was sorry to see JimJim hadn’t posted – if you are lurking buddy, please post and let us know how you are doing. Thanks always to Dee for moderating.
I love the banter on this thread – sometimes recovery can be so….humorless. I think most people have a huge range of emotions in this process. I was morbidly depressed at day 3 and it took a while to shake it. Right now I am feeling very good and somewhat goofy. And there are times when I white-knuckle the urge instead of riding it out. Had a tough time Saturday – was out with friends and heard the bartender mixing a drink with a cocktail shaker and boy did I want a Martini. White-knuckled it but working on surfing strategies. I know if I have a drink (25 days sober) I will also blow my other quit (55 days smoke-free). I was having romantic ideas about sitting on my porch with a bottle of whiskey and a carton of American Spirits doing my slow smoke/soak routine. But I replaced the ideas with the image of me hungover, wondering what the hell I said or did, and hacking away because I also smoked too much.
Thanks everyone for posting – catching up on the posts is a great reminder of what is at stake – the good, the bad, the ugly, and the beautiful – and a terrific diversion when I feel the urge.
Big love to all Sober Marchers around the globe. Now here is a picture of Snaggle celebrating her birthday:
Hi Doctor Nick! [Simpsons reference]
Wow – lots of posts and new sober buddies to welcome to the Sober Marchers – all good things. Thanks for joining us new folks and a very warm welcome on an extremely cold day in the Far North. We expect it here, but sounds like Marchers in the UK and Ireland are getting hit hard, too. I am not completely up-to-date on the posts but wanted to thank Sassy, IreLander, Mrbeagle and everyone else who has slipped and come right back. Good for you, it shows determination and I got big old honkin’ hugs for youse. Also, happy birthday late to Snaggle, I mean Snaffle, whoops, Snagglepuss, no, Snookie, wait a minute, Snickers, or could it be Sniffles? And thanks for asking after me bepresent. Toots, please kiss Molly for me. I was sorry to see JimJim hadn’t posted – if you are lurking buddy, please post and let us know how you are doing. Thanks always to Dee for moderating.
I love the banter on this thread – sometimes recovery can be so….humorless. I think most people have a huge range of emotions in this process. I was morbidly depressed at day 3 and it took a while to shake it. Right now I am feeling very good and somewhat goofy. And there are times when I white-knuckle the urge instead of riding it out. Had a tough time Saturday – was out with friends and heard the bartender mixing a drink with a cocktail shaker and boy did I want a Martini. White-knuckled it but working on surfing strategies. I know if I have a drink (25 days sober) I will also blow my other quit (55 days smoke-free). I was having romantic ideas about sitting on my porch with a bottle of whiskey and a carton of American Spirits doing my slow smoke/soak routine. But I replaced the ideas with the image of me hungover, wondering what the hell I said or did, and hacking away because I also smoked too much.
Thanks everyone for posting – catching up on the posts is a great reminder of what is at stake – the good, the bad, the ugly, and the beautiful – and a terrific diversion when I feel the urge.
Big love to all Sober Marchers around the globe. Now here is a picture of Snaggle celebrating her birthday:
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Also, happy birthday late to Snaggle, I mean Snaffle, whoops, Snagglepuss, no, Snookie, wait a minute, Snickers, or could it be Sniffles?
Ha Ha love it North - love the picture lol - actually think I might have looked like that at one stage of the night. Had a slip on my birthday but kinds knew it was coming
But straight back at it yesterday and Day 2 now and feeling good. Good for you resisiting on Saturday - I bet you felt a lot better for it on Sunday - unlike me xx
Ha Ha love it North - love the picture lol - actually think I might have looked like that at one stage of the night. Had a slip on my birthday but kinds knew it was coming
But straight back at it yesterday and Day 2 now and feeling good. Good for you resisiting on Saturday - I bet you felt a lot better for it on Sunday - unlike me xx
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Good times...Bad times....they come whether drunk or sober...I chose willingly and with no doubt at all to take it all, squarely on the chin.....sober
I have given up drinking...not living....and right now I love my life
And I love all you guys too
Mick
I have given up drinking...not living....and right now I love my life
And I love all you guys too
Mick
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Well done on MrsS, you are definately leading the way for many of us here
Happy belated birthday Snaggle. It's my 21st on Wednesday, but we're just having a quiet meal in the house with my family to avoid any temptations. I'm not a party person at the best of times. A quiet day playing video games is my idea of a birthday celebration hehe.
Happy belated birthday Snaggle. It's my 21st on Wednesday, but we're just having a quiet meal in the house with my family to avoid any temptations. I'm not a party person at the best of times. A quiet day playing video games is my idea of a birthday celebration hehe.
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Originally Posted by Mrbeagle
Well done on MrsS, you are definately leading the way for many of us here
Happy belated birthday Snaggle. It's my 21st on Wednesday, but we're just having a quiet meal in the house with my family to avoid any temptations. I'm not a party person at the best of times. A quiet day playing video games is my idea of a birthday celebration hehe.
Happy belated birthday Snaggle. It's my 21st on Wednesday, but we're just having a quiet meal in the house with my family to avoid any temptations. I'm not a party person at the best of times. A quiet day playing video games is my idea of a birthday celebration hehe.
and thank you for the birthday wishes xPS 21? lucky you lol (46 here shhhhh)
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Happy Monday Everyone. Day 4 and made it through the weekend. Yesterday was hard. Felt like all of my nerve endings were on end. But ate well, took my supplements, worked out and tried to stay away from my family in another room as much as possible. They certainly don't need to be the target of my restlessness.
I'm heading to that bewitching hour....2 pm. Ughhhhh Hope you all have a wonderful sober day.
I'm heading to that bewitching hour....2 pm. Ughhhhh Hope you all have a wonderful sober day.
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Mrs s doing so well, awesome!
Northlander good to hear from you mush. and yes it is freezing here in blighty!
River friend good luck with the sponsor, let us know how it goes.
Princess! 21 Wednesday! Yay! Make it 21 years old and 4 days sober bonnie boy!
To all new and old long time sober and day 1 againers, we are here for the long haul, not so much a sober bus as a convoy!
Northlander good to hear from you mush. and yes it is freezing here in blighty!
River friend good luck with the sponsor, let us know how it goes.
Princess! 21 Wednesday! Yay! Make it 21 years old and 4 days sober bonnie boy!
To all new and old long time sober and day 1 againers, we are here for the long haul, not so much a sober bus as a convoy!
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Thanks again guys for talking me through my Monday meltdown, tomorrow morning when I'm full of the joys of spring on day 5 I'll beyond happy!
Think I've had my pink cloud for the past 3 days and coming back to work hasn't helped matters. That place really is Castle Greyskull!
Anyway, here's to a wonderful sober evening of fine food, great company and relaxation.
Think I've had my pink cloud for the past 3 days and coming back to work hasn't helped matters. That place really is Castle Greyskull!
Anyway, here's to a wonderful sober evening of fine food, great company and relaxation.
Going to the airport to pick up a relative will BB this evening. March on, Marchers! I and ----------->Member
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Originally Posted by Panache
Thanks again guys for talking me through my Monday meltdown, tomorrow morning when I'm full of the joys of spring on day 5 I'll beyond happy!
Think I've had my pink cloud for the past 3 days and coming back to work hasn't helped matters. That place really is Castle Greyskull!
Anyway, here's to a wonderful sober evening of fine food, great company and relaxation.
Think I've had my pink cloud for the past 3 days and coming back to work hasn't helped matters. That place really is Castle Greyskull!
Anyway, here's to a wonderful sober evening of fine food, great company and relaxation.
Your science fiction knowledge is also rather impressive!
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Hey guys, thanks for all of the support!
I was starting to feel some cravings (always happens right after I slip) and reading all of your posts got me through them :-)
bepresent, I had totally forgotten I had said that about "cravings can't kill you, alcohol can". Thanks for reminding me! I wrote it down this time so I won't forget and will take my own advice, lol!
blondsober, thanks for your support. I think I will get through this if I keep on going. Going back to drinking is not an option at all.
Mick, good for you for making it through the weekend. No, you definitely are not "stupid"! You are a good-hearted guy.
Shoes, you sound so totally committed that I'm totally impressed.
daisy, yes I understand the point better now, I think. The humor is fun -- it's only when I'm in a grumpy mood and the humor doesn't lift me up that I think it bothers me :-(
Natty, terrific advice! I tend not to think of options like starting another thread when I'm having trouble but that is certainly an excellent option. I will keep that in mind :-)
MrsS, congratulations on Day 22 and a sober weekend!
Northlander, thanks as usual for the awesome support you provide.
Toots, love your convoy :-)
I'm starting to feel much better thanks to all of you wonderful March peeps!
And happy Monday to all!
(((hugs)))
Sassy
I was starting to feel some cravings (always happens right after I slip) and reading all of your posts got me through them :-)
bepresent, I had totally forgotten I had said that about "cravings can't kill you, alcohol can". Thanks for reminding me! I wrote it down this time so I won't forget and will take my own advice, lol!
blondsober, thanks for your support. I think I will get through this if I keep on going. Going back to drinking is not an option at all.
Mick, good for you for making it through the weekend. No, you definitely are not "stupid"! You are a good-hearted guy.
Shoes, you sound so totally committed that I'm totally impressed.
daisy, yes I understand the point better now, I think. The humor is fun -- it's only when I'm in a grumpy mood and the humor doesn't lift me up that I think it bothers me :-(
Natty, terrific advice! I tend not to think of options like starting another thread when I'm having trouble but that is certainly an excellent option. I will keep that in mind :-)
MrsS, congratulations on Day 22 and a sober weekend!
Northlander, thanks as usual for the awesome support you provide.
Toots, love your convoy :-)
I'm starting to feel much better thanks to all of you wonderful March peeps!
And happy Monday to all!
(((hugs)))
Sassy
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