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Renarde 09-19-2013 12:34 PM


Originally Posted by Hooped (Post 4190238)
I'm into double digits now..yippie!
10

Yay!!

takingbackmylif 09-19-2013 12:38 PM

I'm in, man.....I'm in!

Day (2) shall be tomorrow....it's a must!

Thanks BD....that was very motivational. I'll definitely need to read that a few more times before the days end.

Best regards, TBML

lorelei 09-19-2013 12:40 PM

Hey guys,
Well that was interesting I couldn't handle being sat in a pub, had some food, and had to get out, drank diet pepsi and didn't want to drink, but just the atmosphere was too much so I bailed :react

takingbackmylif 09-19-2013 12:42 PM

Hey, well you knew something wasn't right.....good move!

How do you feel now?

B.r. TBML

lorelei 09-19-2013 12:48 PM

Im annoyed I couldn't handle it, but glad I got out instead of giving in, thanks for reply TBML, stop confusing me with all these letters lol, LF LL OK ;)

takingbackmylif 09-19-2013 12:57 PM

Sure!...you betcha!

ehh....That's what I do...I confuse people; I confuse myself.

B.r. TBML

Nuway2fly 09-19-2013 01:31 PM

Lorelei, I don't think you "bailed out" or failed in any way by removing yourself from a situation that was making you uncomfortable. I think you acted very wisely. I know they have good food in pubs, but I don't think I'd be comfy right now going to one, either. I do believe it will come with time. :)

Tallia 09-19-2013 01:51 PM

Well done for handling a tricky situation well. You done good leaving.

Think we got to accept there be days we can handle things and days we can't for now. You realised it was a tough day and handled it great a success I think.

SoberChristy 09-19-2013 02:02 PM


Originally Posted by lorelei (Post 4190248)
Hey guys,
Well that was interesting I couldn't handle being sat in a pub, had some food, and had to get out, drank diet pepsi and didn't want to drink, but just the atmosphere was too much so I bailed :react

I agree with the others-do what's best for you, especially at this point. You can hang out with your friends OUTSIDE of the pub :-)

SoberChristy 09-19-2013 02:04 PM


Originally Posted by takingbackmylif (Post 4190246)
I'm in, man.....I'm in!

Day (2) shall be tomorrow....it's a must!

Thanks BD....that was very motivational. I'll definitely need to read that a few more times before the days end.

Best regards, TBML

I'm on Day Two right now and feeling very positive! I was even all responsible and went and picked up all of my prescriptions this afternoon, which is something I'm notoriously awful at and probably one of the contributing reasons why I still struggle with my sobriety.

beherenow 09-19-2013 03:17 PM

Hi Everyone. I'm back here after just being sick and tired of myself. I want to change my life. Things are pretty good on the surface by emotionally I was a wreck so I decided to quit drinking. It has done nothing good for me but give me short stints of happiness (every evening) then longer stints of unhappiness (the rest of the day).

So I quit drinking on Sunday. I'm trying not to think about the # of days I have b/c when I've done that in the past I've focused on getting the number and not on just being sober today. I just know my last drink was on Sept. 14th and that's ok for me.

I don't know about you all but I'm EXHAUSTED. I can't get enough sleep. I guess my body is healing and that is a good thing.

I'm so happy to be here (well, I don't really WANT to be on a recovery board), but I'm so glad you are here and I am here and we can support each other.

Please accept me into the class of Sept '13.

Thanks!

Renarde 09-19-2013 03:40 PM

Welcome! Love your avatar!

SoberChristy 09-19-2013 03:43 PM

Hi behere!

bridgeeboo2006 09-19-2013 03:44 PM

Hi to all and thanks for welçoming me. Almost through day 5..yay. big yay for all trudging along with me.. really glad I found SR

lorelei 09-19-2013 03:58 PM

Welcome BBoo x

Kaneda8888 09-19-2013 04:06 PM

Good morning all ! I am tired just catching up with all the posts ;)

Blkdiesei, SoberChristy,83mama, Melina, Pamel and Hooped: fantastic and keep it up ! It feels great to know so many in this group are staying strong and determined to remain sober. It encourages me a lot so I thank you.

Lorelei: if you are naive, then I wish to be naive as well ! Your posts are unfailingly positive and full of hope.

TBML and BHN: it's getting back up after you've fallen down that counts. Endeavour to do your best and give yourself compassion and thanks for the determination not to give up

Its day 13 for me today. I've been feeling positive and happy when I wake up in the past few days. Also sleeping like the proverbial log which is unusual for me but I'll take it ;)

An interesting point was raised by an AA member last night at a meeting. It resonated with me a lot. Essentially, I was an anxious and paranoid mess when I was drinking. I always felt that my bosses wanted to fire me and that really stoked my anxiety. As well, I was always anxious about how people thought about me especially my partner.

For the past few weeks, I dont have those feelings anymore. I am not paranoid about my bosses (if they fire me so be it), I dont fret about what strangers think about me as how I feel about myself seems to be more important and I simply listen to what my partner has to say. I respect her opinion but I also have the choice to accept or reject what she may think of me. I guess I am feeling more self confident.

Most importantly, I am grateful that I am sober. I am grateful to all the people that support me, my HP, to the lovely people here at SR. I will never take it for granted. One day at a time is my mantra. Sobriety is a gift and I will do everything within my powers to earn that gift.

Thanks to all.

lorelei 09-19-2013 04:10 PM

Its gone midnight here, I cant sleep, again! Have to be up at 6am arghhh... I feel very tetchy, probably from being out tonight, ah well, cracking open another bottle of sparkly water and watching a dvd...:gaah

takingbackmylif 09-19-2013 04:19 PM

Hi All, and welcome B-boo and welcome back beherenow.

We all know what you're going through!

I've really been looking for some new words of wisdom to help me snap out this one foot in/one foot out approach since the last 3 weeks I've managed to go 3 days in row and then sort of give up to my AV.

Well, I searched new and old forums and I found what I was looking for. I darn it, it made sense. I was too quick to act on my AV and throw in the towel.

This is from July of 2012...and guess who wrote it.....Dee....imagine that! Enjoy all!

This was a technique that helped me a lot in the early days to deal with cravings.

It's all about observing our craving - trying not to be a part of it, if that makes sense?

We can feel the feeling, but we don't need to act on it - as simple a concept as it is, that was a real revelation for me


I have a long way to go, but I have something I can now relate to.

B.r. TBML

takingbackmylif 09-19-2013 04:21 PM

And great post Kaneda

Uninvited 09-19-2013 04:22 PM

My AV is saying, "Fine you never have to drink again, just give me the tobacco back!!"


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