"30 Days and Under Part 6"... Come & encourage them! |
Thanks Dee! You're really on it.:) |
Oh my gosh, Dee... is that... could it be.... Floyd Blue Boy? |
Well it is nearly bed time, and when I wake up tomorrow I will be into double figures. It has been quite easy to shush the AV so far. This time I have so many more tools, and so much more focus, and yes Dee I will say it again, taking drink off the table has made a real difference. I realise I haven't really been tested yet , and I haven't forgotten how sneaky that darned AV can be, but fates willing I am moving forward, thanks to determination and the help I am getting in SR |
LOL you picked it EQ :) D |
EQ you are clever! |
Dee, I owe it to my Mother. She had an old little print of Blue Boy hanging up when we were kids. And she named one of our parakeets Blue Boy. LOL I hope everyone else is hanging in there this weekend. Remember you know what your life looks like with drinking in it. Aren't you curious to see what your NOT drinking life would be like? Why not find out!! |
Hi, Good Morning people. 10:42am This is the 3rd day without codeine. Suppose I will go to a meeting tonight - it's early 1730. I've never been to the ____one. I suppose I have to spend the whole day being anxious about it. Or not go. I missed my antidprssnts by half yesterday and now the full dose, so I substituted (gasp!) With another SSRI. But I'm getting 2mrw. It is my fault - I always run out of tablets coz I dread going to the govt hospital coz you have to wait so long.!! But I am grateful for it. I'm just lazy!! I didn't want to get out of bed this morning (this is normal). But I did get out. I comfort ate my weetbix. Ha! There are 2 other boarders here. I hate seeing anyone when I don't feel like - so I creep out of my room - damn someone in the kitchen. My main obsessive worry is I must make up this poster on the pc. But I am not high. That's mainly why I get high so I can be productive without worrying that it is not good enough. I haven't even switched the computer ON!! |
Ana, that busy head of yours has thoughts flitting through it like butterflies, and what jumps out when reading your posts, is that I feel you are constantly fretting about things that haven't yet happened. My useless ex husband did get something right ( law of averages) he said " why worry it may never happen) How do you know that you won't be able to do the poster?? Your talent is within you, not alcohol driven. Your imagination is yours, not something that alcohol brings to the party. You worry about being seen by your roommates, but you are sobering up now, so have nothing to hide. Sweetie you sound so young and unsure of yourself, I feel you need to work on your self confidence. Perhaps you need to do some self hypnosis, there are apps and CDs to help, this may help to calm your mind also. We can help here, and will, but you do need to think of ways to help yourself too. Good luck sweetie. |
Thanks for the new thread Dee ***** 13.00 Sunday Good afternoon Unders Still very cold here and windy too, trying to snow again. It's nearing the end of the week end and I hope you haven't had too much of a struggle with your recovery. Weekends for me used to involve hiding bottles of wine, drinking myself through them, sleeping and then drinking some more, what a complete waste of time and money. Now my weekends are filled with family time, housework, shopping, chilling out and living my life. I don't know how I ever found the time to drink and I don't miss it, not one bit. Glad you liked the photo Jim, it's supposed to be the first day of summer here next Sunday,ha ha, we'll see,Still waiting for last years! Thanks for popping in and giving your support Formerbeerlover, much appreciated, call again soon. Toots, congratulations on day 11 http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticon...gif?1292867575we've got that vicious wind today, it's like outer Siberia! My g.son is with his Daddy today, I'll leave the snownman building to him, I did it the last time . I did have a little snowball fight with him though. You are doing really well and you sound like a different person since talking to your lovely husband. You've given some wonderful advice there to Ana. Welcome to the Under 30's Panache. Good to have you joining us, you'll get lots of support here, keep reading and posting, you're not alone. E.Q your post on the previous page describes me to a T, I can relate to every single thing you say there. Thank you for sharing that. MrsS, congratulations on three weeks, that is awesome. :banana::banana::banana: The mood swings are part of the recovery process, part of the huge emotional roller coaster,' this thing will pass.' I went through a very fatigued state where I felt so tired everything was a massive effort, but that has passed now. one day at a time, that's the only way to go. Anathaine, welcome, I'm glad you've joined us, you can do this. You need to be a bit kinder to yourself, just focus on today, it's baby steps all the way, stay focused, we are all here for you 24/7. E.Q gives you some good advice, if you are really struggling, please go and see your doctor. Remember, it is one day at a time, yesterday is history, tomorrow's a mystery and today is a gift. Hi Least, good to see you posting here, thank you. With that, I'll love you and leave you, for now. Stay safe, sober and clean. Gxxx ***** Just for today, I will remember that You are not only with me, But that You are holding me close. Just for today, I will feel special to myself; And I will love me as you have. |
Ana, you may want to visit the class of March 2013 thread, there are lots of folk and it is so busy it's difficult to keep up, but new faces pop in every day There will be folk there you can relate to. Just read a few pages, it will let you see sobriety doesn't have to be too serious a business! |
staring at pink and green toy seahorse hanging in the back of the door Hi, to all. Was feeling depressed today, this is when I used to drink codeine. But I don't think about that. I shouldn't have missed my tablets. Have to get up really early to go get them, I'm glad the hospital is so close. I obsessed about the stupid poster the whole day. I remember the "other" me (the high one) doing these things with ease. My self-confidence is so low I'm tired of working on it. All these things raise their heads, naked, when I don't take those tablets. I have to deal with these things not band aid them. I asked if ----hospital has a psychologist and they do. The other clinic did not have one. I cld never afford a private one. Goodnight to you guys and lots of love too! |
Ana, Yes I agree with Toots. I got through my first month (and many more) by constantly reading and posting on my Feb 2012 class. Ana, here is the link to the current class below, click on it and see! http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-part-6-a.html |
Thanks EQ I don't know how to add a link! Hope all is good with you |
Ahem, where is everyone??? |
Hahahaha EQ I think they have all joined the Mad Marchers, that post is jumping!!! Turn my back for 5 minutes and we're 5 pages further on!! Come visit, they would appreciate your words of wisdom. |
Well, today is Day 7. This was a tough weekend because I received a few offers to “have a few” from neighbors and I had to really make some family members understand that never means never. I also started having this soreness in my abs on Thursday and by Saturday night it was pretty uncomfortable. It think it was a swollen liver but I can’t be sure since its gone down since then. I’m going to have to see a doctor about that. I hope you all are doing well and I love seeing so many people getting up into double digits. Truly inspirational! |
Day 22, another productive sober weekend behind me, a clear head at work this morning...I almost want to pinch myself. After so many false starts this is really happening, day by day one day at a time. Wonder why it seemed so impossible? One thing I dont want to do is to take anything for granted. I can tell by some of the things I have read and heard that being cocky or thinking that I've got it licked is dangerous. So I am cautiously ecstatic to be sober today :c031: |
15.10 Monday Hi Unders, we have another Monday upon us and a whole new week ahead. Very cold again here at -1c with an icy wind. Ana, I agree with Toots too, get yourself in that March class, you can never have too much support. I joined with the August class last year and it was so helpful to be with people exactly at the same stage as me, I still pop in there every day. Read and post as much as you can, stay focused and just take it one day at a time. Baby steps remember, it does get easier. Hi E.Q I'm here, you can't get rid of me!!! Hi Toots, I know what you're saying there, the 12 months and under thread is manic, woe betide us if we dare miss a day!!Lol. Murdock, congratulations on 7 days, that's awesome. :You_Rock_ .Definitely go and see your Doctor if that pain returns. You did really well all weekend in the face of that temptation, you should be proud. See you all later Stay safe, clean and sober Gxx ***** Just for today, The only person I will rescue is myself. I will not try to save the world, just for today. Just for today, I will feel peace; |
Today back at day one, but I promised my wife no Moore booze. I have to stop and now have no other choice. Continuing to drink will kill me. |
Day 16 here, Not having as many cravings, and my usual triggers are not bothering me as much as they used to. I used to use those triggers as a reason to stop at the bar, now I look for reasons not to stop. Unfortunately my foot is swollen to the point I cant get a shoe on it, I need toe joint replacement surgury, but cant get time off work to have it done, Hopefully the swelling will go down overnight. Over the weekend many people told me that I look much better rested, and I must say, that on days when I didn't drink I usually could not sleep well that night. so, my body must be getting used to no booze because I am sleeping much better than in years. Hope everyone had a good weekend and stay strong! Ken |
Originally Posted by MrsS
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Day 22, another productive sober weekend behind me, a clear head at work this morning Keep up the great work MrsS! You're strength and positive outlook are a huge inspiration to me! |
Hi all, good to see so much positivity here, and folk doing so well I've said it before MrsS awesome!! Walking, you know what you have to do, now you need to find more ways to help you succeed, To all, be safe, be strong, be sober |
Keep walking the walk people. Tell that AV, no captivity, no negotiations!!! |
Hi all...Finally after many months - joined SR Nov 15, 2011 - I have made it to 30 plus days...Day 31 today... I am a slow learner... what can I say.. This threat is so helpful... I am in a much better place than I was a while back...For me that biggest obstacle was acually accepting I HAVE A PROBLEM with alcohol... I mean one day I would agree, then my av would convince me a don't...What a seesaw. The days are getting easier...However I realize that 30 days.....just the beginning... Reading SR and others stories I know how easy it is to slip backwards. I don't want that. I enjoy what sobriety has to offer. I never want another day 1. I hope everyone has a safe an sober day... Jim |
Originally Posted by soberjim
(Post 3882228)
Hi all...Finally after many months - joined SR Nov 15, 2011 - I have made it to 30 plus days...Day 31 today... I am a slow learner... what can I say.. This threat is so helpful... I am in a much better place than I was a while back...For me that biggest obstacle was acually accepting I HAVE A PROBLEM with alcohol... I mean one day I would agree, then my av would convince me a don't...What a seesaw. The days are getting easier...However I realize that 30 days.....just the beginning... Reading SR and others stories I know how easy it is to slip backwards. I don't want that. I enjoy what sobriety has to offer. I never want another day 1. I hope everyone has a safe an sober day... Jim Matthew |
13.40 Tue Hi again Unders Calling in to see how it’s going. WWG, I’m glad you’re back with us and you can do this if you really want to. Have you made any plans for how you’re going to deal with getting and staying sober this time? You can do it, one of our friends here Rusty Zipper has 10 years today, imagine that! If he can do it, then so can we Hi Ken, you’re reeling the days in now, day 16 is fabulous. Keep doing what you’re doing, it’s working. Ouch your poor toe, that must be so painful, what happened to it? I hope it gets better. I sleep much better these days now I don’t drink, no more waking up having a wrestling match with the bed sheets and with my heart racing and the sweat pouring off me ( so attractive, not!) Hi Murdock, I hope all is well with you, stick close. Hi Toots, is it as cold in Scotland as it is here today? Trying to snow again. That’s a good supportive post from you there. Jim, congratulations,:a122: I am so, so, so , so very proud of you my sober friend. Kudos. Well if you can do 30 days you can do 60 no problem, get your backside over to the 12 months and under thread, where I can haunt you even more, lol. Xxxx Threat! This isn’t a threat, it’s a promise, lol, you can do it, you are doing it. You hit the nail on the head there, the turning point for me was finally accepting that I am an alcoholic, no more kidding myself, not what I wanted for myself, but such is life and I’m dealing with it. Life is good. WWG, if Jim can, you can! I’m off now to do a bit of work Catch up again later hopefully Stay safe, sober and clean Gxxxx Just for today, I will remember the little child within me. Just for today, I will take that child out to play. |
Originally Posted by Grace2
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13.40 Tue Hi again Unders Calling in to see how its going. WWG, Im glad youre back with us and you can do this if you really want to. Have you made any plans for how youre going to deal with getting and staying sober this time? You can do it, one of our friends here Rusty Zipper has 10 years today, imagine that! If he can do it, then so can we Hi Ken, youre reeling the days in now, day 16 is fabulous. Keep doing what youre doing, its working. Ouch your poor toe, that must be so painful, what happened to it? I hope it gets better. I sleep much better these days now I dont drink, no more waking up having a wrestling match with the bed sheets and with my heart racing and the sweat pouring off me ( so attractive, not!) Hi Murdock, I hope all is well with you, stick close. Hi Toots, is it as cold in Scotland as it is here today? Trying to snow again. Thats a good supportive post from you there. Jim, congratulations,:a122: I am so, so, so , so very proud of you my sober friend. Kudos. Well if you can do 30 days you can do 60 no problem, get your backside over to the 12 months and under thread, where I can haunt you even more, lol. Xxxx Threat! This isnt a threat, its a promise, lol, you can do it, you are doing it. You hit the nail on the head there, the turning point for me was finally accepting that I am an alcoholic, no more kidding myself, not what I wanted for myself, but such is life and Im dealing with it. Life is good. WWG, if Jim can, you can! Im off now to do a bit of work Catch up again later hopefully Stay safe, sober and clean Gxxxx Just for today, I will remember the little child within me. Just for today, I will take that child out to play. |
Jim, you're a star. :nyae:snow::nyae:snow::nyae Gxx |
Hello eveyone and keep on Marching. I'm on day 23 today and i feel great and I have to say I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you guys. The thought of drinking straight vodka today really turns me off. My AV has left me alone--- I just hope and pray I can continue on this great life. Again i couldn't have done it without you guys. thank you |
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