Class of September 2013 part 9
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Hope the test goes well today Renarde.
Good luck with the programme Fish
Congrats to so many of us reaching milestones in our sobriety
Black; I had a weekend challenge like that recently. Prepare yourself, think that first glass through to where it will inevitably lead. Think how happy you'll be at the end of the weekend if you don't have to start all over again. I did it; you can too.
Good luck with the programme Fish
Congrats to so many of us reaching milestones in our sobriety
Black; I had a weekend challenge like that recently. Prepare yourself, think that first glass through to where it will inevitably lead. Think how happy you'll be at the end of the weekend if you don't have to start all over again. I did it; you can too.
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Morning everyone, don't know why but at two weeks sober I feel down, im still putting important things off, im getting to a meeting everyday but im neglecting other stuff if that makes sense? Got my kids tomorrow overnight and have a lovely evening planned for sat night and all im thinking is why aren't I as happy as others in the meetings or on here? I know Im expecting too much too soon but this is a dangerous feeling ive got today and its best I get it out here.
Ive fallen for someone, tried to keep my emotions in check stay cool but like the drink I cant do moderation- things are going great with her but part of me feels unworthy and that part of me has led to me drinking in the past a sort of self sabotage in case I get more hurt down the line. I wish I could just go with the flow and I am trying believe me I am.
Ive fallen for someone, tried to keep my emotions in check stay cool but like the drink I cant do moderation- things are going great with her but part of me feels unworthy and that part of me has led to me drinking in the past a sort of self sabotage in case I get more hurt down the line. I wish I could just go with the flow and I am trying believe me I am.
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Originally Posted by 1stepup 
Morning everyone, don't know why but at two weeks sober I feel down, im still putting important things off, im getting to a meeting everyday but im neglecting other stuff if that makes sense? Got my kids tomorrow overnight and have a lovely evening planned for sat night and all im thinking is why aren't I as happy as others in the meetings or on here? I know Im expecting too much too soon but this is a dangerous feeling ive got today and its best I get it out here.
Ive fallen for someone, tried to keep my emotions in check stay cool but like the drink I cant do moderation- things are going great with her but part of me feels unworthy and that part of me has led to me drinking in the past a sort of self sabotage in case I get more hurt down the line. I wish I could just go with the flow and I am trying believe me I am.
Ive fallen for someone, tried to keep my emotions in check stay cool but like the drink I cant do moderation- things are going great with her but part of me feels unworthy and that part of me has led to me drinking in the past a sort of self sabotage in case I get more hurt down the line. I wish I could just go with the flow and I am trying believe me I am.
I think its natural for you to have emotional swings during early sobriety. I've been informed that the body and mind goes through adjustments due to the absence of alcohol. I have days of being down or flat then followed by days of exuberance and happiness. I think its normal and not to be concerned about. In fact, I believe the old AA rule of not doing anything drastic in your life over the first 12 months makes a lot of sense. From all the shares I've heard in AA, it takes a while before we become 'normal'. That resonates with me given that I've been drinking for more than 20+ years !
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~~~Food For Thought ~ Weekday Edition ~~~
~~~Morning Appetizers ~ Final Cut~~~
(GMorning from NYC SR. Day 44 in progress...and these days are passing fast but very productive...training for a 5mile race so the mornings are busy with workouts and the evenings filled with work and personal development so my posts are going to be short and infrequent this week but will be checking in periodically. #Welcome2OctSober)
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
41. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
42. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
43. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
44. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
45. The best is yet to come.
46. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
47. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
48. If you don't ask, you don't get.
49. Yield.
50. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.
~~~Morning Appetizers ~ Final Cut~~~
(GMorning from NYC SR. Day 44 in progress...and these days are passing fast but very productive...training for a 5mile race so the mornings are busy with workouts and the evenings filled with work and personal development so my posts are going to be short and infrequent this week but will be checking in periodically. #Welcome2OctSober)
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
41. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
42. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
43. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
44. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
45. The best is yet to come.
46. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
47. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
48. If you don't ask, you don't get.
49. Yield.
50. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.
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I also am feeling low th epast couple of weeks. Just low energy(geel maybe a cold and infection had something to do with it?), and have gotten NOTHING dnoe at home. Pure laziness. There. My confession. I hae managed to feed the family and clean up some dishes, but that is about it.
I need to get myself off my a$$ and at least exercise and tidy up a bit.
I need to get myself off my a$$ and at least exercise and tidy up a bit.
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Really busy morning at work so just catching up
Rochele and 1step my energy levels and moods are pretty low most of the time too also finding even if I am feeling good the least little thing will bring my confidence crashing down. Trying to combat it with positive thinking not easy hoping if I do this long enough it will become second nature.
Excercise bah that's a nasty word at the moment lol I have bought new joggers and t shirt to help with the motivation but so far they just messing up my back bedroom.
Rochele and 1step my energy levels and moods are pretty low most of the time too also finding even if I am feeling good the least little thing will bring my confidence crashing down. Trying to combat it with positive thinking not easy hoping if I do this long enough it will become second nature.
Excercise bah that's a nasty word at the moment lol I have bought new joggers and t shirt to help with the motivation but so far they just messing up my back bedroom.
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Good Morning All! Hit 4 weeks today, and I'm feeling good. Yesterday was tough and a reminder that while 28 days is awsome, I still have a long way to go. Read a lot of everyones posts and that kept me strong, so thank you. I also neglected the housework and went for what turned out to be a great jog last night. House is a bit of a disaster, but oh well. Good luck with the training BLKDIESEL. And hope you feel better 1step and rochele.
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Originally Posted by ChrisBen
Good Morning All! Hit 4 weeks today, and I'm feeling good. Yesterday was tough and a reminder that while 28 days is awsome, I still have a long way to go. Read a lot of everyones posts and that kept me strong, so thank you. I also neglected the housework and went for what turned out to be a great jog last night. House is a bit of a disaster, but oh well. Good luck with the training BLKDIESEL. And hope you feel better 1step and rochele.
Well done on 4 weeks 
- am 6 days behind you
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Originally Posted by rochele
I forgot to mention earlier, I am one month sober today! 30 days.
Originally Posted by FishnHippy
I did not know what an ulster fry was till this week now I want to try it I found a local restaurant in Charlotte I'm going to stop Saturday morning and have an ulsterFri
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25 days today.
Hey 1step I'm not really feeling down but I wouldn't say I'm real happy either. The nights of not drinking feel monotonous and dull. The only thing keeping me in this is remembering the other 80% of the time when I feel better.
Hey 1step I'm not really feeling down but I wouldn't say I'm real happy either. The nights of not drinking feel monotonous and dull. The only thing keeping me in this is remembering the other 80% of the time when I feel better.
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Originally Posted by Uninvited
25 days today.
Hey 1step I'm not really feeling down but I wouldn't say I'm real happy either. The nights of not drinking feel monotonous and dull. The only thing keeping me in this is remembering the other 80% of the time when I feel better.
Hey 1step I'm not really feeling down but I wouldn't say I'm real happy either. The nights of not drinking feel monotonous and dull. The only thing keeping me in this is remembering the other 80% of the time when I feel better.
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Originally Posted by ChrisBen
Good Morning All! Hit 4 weeks today, and I'm feeling good. Yesterday was tough and a reminder that while 28 days is awsome, I still have a long way to go. Read a lot of everyones posts and that kept me strong, so thank you. I also neglected the housework and went for what turned out to be a great jog last night. House is a bit of a disaster, but oh well. Good luck with the training BLKDIESEL. And hope you feel better 1step and rochele.
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Originally Posted by Uninvited
Lucky. Tons of Irish people in my state but not an Ulster fry restaurant to be found.
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Originally Posted by ChrisBen
Good Morning All! Hit 4 weeks today, and I'm feeling good. Yesterday was tough and a reminder that while 28 days is awsome, I still have a long way to go. Read a lot of everyones posts and that kept me strong, so thank you. I also neglected the housework and went for what turned out to be a great jog last night. House is a bit of a disaster, but oh well. Good luck with the training BLKDIESEL. And hope you feel better 1step and rochele.
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