bdnb74

Just checking in....its a few days shy of a month for me since my last drink but almost caved last week. I think I finally have it in my head that I cannot be a moderate/social drinker, but you never know when that AV will kick in. I guess I just have to be on guard. Thanks for all your support last week when I was ready to fall off the wagon. It truly does help coming here.

ersatzmatriarch

hello, may classmates...

just sending out a round of strength and hope to those who are struggling. i had kind of a rough day myself yesterday inside my head and heart, but i'm grateful to be here and still sober.

peace be with us all...

Todai

Green, that is funny! But I can relate!

30 Days without a drink!
5 1/2 months without a smoke!
It all can be done, although I do not suggest trying all at once. I tried to quit both and my meds all Jan 1, 2013. BIG MISTAKE!
But, thankfully I'm still here to tell about it!

Good luck everyone!

Krodos

It's day 38 today, I haven't posted for a few days so I wanted to check in.

I'm not really having much trouble, maybe some very weak cravings where my AV is trying to convince me... but I'm fairly easily able to squash the voice and the thought.

I had 10 months sober a couple years ago, so I know the AV will keep trying. I think I needed to fail to realize that I cannot be a social drinker or drink in moderation. There is no such thing as 1 drink for me, it's all or none.

I choose none.

Ladybug2

Congrats, Todai, on 30 days!

Krodos, you and I still have the same sober date Let's keep going!

Hope everyone is having a great day. Beautiful weather here in Northeast today. Enjoyed some swimming with my daughter and now we are home and tired. Wish my daughter still napped. Could use one right now

Ladybug2

Where is everyone? Very quiet today

Midlifecrisis

I'm around but no longer should I be posting in may. Maybe July! How are you ladybug?

Ladybug2

Hi MLC, today was better, craving wise, thanks for asking I know you are struggling right now, but the sooner u quit, the better, right? How many pulls do u have left? Hubby still doesn't know?

Ladybug2

Sorry, meant pills, not pulls ...

Dee74

post where you feel comfortable MLC.

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Midlifecrisis

Not many.


Thanks guys

helenwulfgar

Hope everything goes well, MLC. We enjoy hearing from you.
Just checking in- feeling sick today, so my mind really isn't around.

DarrenJGalea

My new hiking shoes arrived from Amazon today, good thing as my old ones mangled my feet

Keeping up the momentum of regular long walks, for the endorphin. It helps me to stay focussed and my AV doesn't bother me much.

Off out on another one as soon as the midday sun cools down.

Thanks to all for your updates, I wish you all the best!

takingbackmylif

Thanks LB,

You make good points and thanks for your nice comment. That made me feel good (not easy for me to say often). And Frankly, I miss this class and it really helped me, so, I'm going to take your advice.

With that being said...That darn trip to Vegas really throws me for a loop. This morning, I finally feel caught up and back on schedule. Plus, I have a 5 year old and being away from him and my wife really stresses me out.

Last year I traveled a lot. And It was affecting my son's behavior. Also last year, my father in-law was diagnosed with cancer (he's doing great now). I actually had to cut a trip short because my wife was so upset. Imagine being in another country and your spouse is crying because she is overwhelmed and there's little you can do.

I think that definitely played a role in my relapse last week by creating some anxiety. And then to come home and have to catch up with yard work and my schedule. But you gotta do what you have to do.

The good thing was everything was well at home while I was gone. So, it seems I worrying about what could have gone wrong. Instead, I was the one that went wrong.

See, I feel better already..... LB! And everyone else!!!

As always...Stay Strong May-tees....Br, TBML

takingbackmylif

Thanks Leshar....back tracking and found this. Thank you for thinking of me.

May Class

Stay Strong May-tees.....Br, TMBL

Ladybug2

So glad you came back, TBML Forget about Vegas and move forward. I had 3 slips in April and one in May, but learned something from each one and finally seem to be getting there - tomorrow will be 40 days. You know you can do this and we are here for you!

AlcoholicOrNot

You hit the nail on the head for me Krodos! And forget the non-alcoholic beer...are you kidding me?

For me, it's last man standing. As long as there is more to drink, I will not leave the premises unless the doors are being locked up for the night (or morning).

So sad....

takingbackmylif

That's a wonderful thing so say LB. And you're setting an excellent example.

Thanks for all of that!

Stay Strong May-tees.......Br, TBML

Leshar

Into my sixth week, and I feel worse and worse. Depressed, anxious, just marking time, anhedonia. I hate this life!
Every thing is an effort, I seem to have lost the hopefulness and enthusiasm of early sobriety. I can't make it living alone day after day, is this all there is?
Please, someone, tell me it gets better, or I'm sunk....

Dee74

It does get better - but honestly, I'm not sure it should be this bad now Leshar?
Have you considered seeing a Dr?

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