Class of October 2013 Part 2
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Day 14 and I am miserable. so tired achy and a massive headache. I take anabuse daily ( seriously- how does anyone do this w/o it?) and K-pins for anxiety/sleep. Trying to avoid the K pins as much as possible. Therapist (only seen him 3x)is sending me to the psychologist Oct 17 for depression (and med script). appetite keeps fluctuating between eating 24/7 to one bite and done? Is that normal? Wow, this is "babblely" post
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I've read the whole of the first thread. I've lurked! I've not stopped drinking since Tuesday. I received a call from my Aunt tonight, following on from a text i'd sent earlier today alleging to the fact I wanted to take my life..........I don't actually remember but reading back, yep, it sounds about right. I've to get up in 3 hours for work, I look ike hell, I'm dreading tomorrow drying out, i've done it so many times before over the past year, it's painful. I'm a member of the Marcher 2013 class, they're tremendous, they're doing so well. They stick by me but i'm not in their league. I've tried to join other classes....introduced myself but then not really followed through. Tonight I thought of taking my life, how selfish is that?!! I'd like to join October please. I need to do this before I die. My name is LP and I am most def an alcoholic.
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Originally Posted by smac2166 
Liberated- Day 14 here and I agree its nice to remember the night before but physically, I feel horrible. any advice?
In the past when I've felt rotten it's usually because I'm dehydrated. Of course, we're all malnourished. Are you able to eat? Try light snacks, soda crackers, maybe some soup. Small amounts of food but lots of water.
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Originally Posted by lifetplant
I've read the whole of the first thread. I've lurked! I've not stopped drinking since Tuesday. I received a call from my Aunt tonight, following on from a text i'd sent earlier today alleging to the fact I wanted to take my life..........I don't actually remember but reading back, yep, it sounds about right. I've to get up in 3 hours for work, I look ike hell, I'm dreading tomorrow drying out, i've done it so many times before over the past year, it's painful. I'm a member of the Marcher 2013 class, they're tremendous, they're doing so well. They stick by me but i'm not in their league. I've tried to join other classes....introduced myself but then not really followed through. Tonight I thought of taking my life, how selfish is that?!! I'd like to join October please. I need to do this before I die. My name is LP and I am most def an alcoholic.
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Welcome newbie Tobies!
A great crowd here. Very helpful and supportive. They/we've seen pretty much everything, so rely on us.
Exercise is da bomb. Even mowing the lawn (this afternoon) or watching someone else exercise (women's soccer match this afternoon) -- they get you outside. Vitamin D, fresh air, different perspective.
Rock on, folks. Keep your eyes on the prize!
Fishy
A great crowd here. Very helpful and supportive. They/we've seen pretty much everything, so rely on us.
Exercise is da bomb. Even mowing the lawn (this afternoon) or watching someone else exercise (women's soccer match this afternoon) -- they get you outside. Vitamin D, fresh air, different perspective.
Rock on, folks. Keep your eyes on the prize!
Fishy
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Originally Posted by lifetplant
I've read the whole of the first thread. I've lurked! I've not stopped drinking since Tuesday. I received a call from my Aunt tonight, following on from a text i'd sent earlier today alleging to the fact I wanted to take my life..........I don't actually remember but reading back, yep, it sounds about right. I've to get up in 3 hours for work, I look ike hell, I'm dreading tomorrow drying out, i've done it so many times before over the past year, it's painful. I'm a member of the Marcher 2013 class, they're tremendous, they're doing so well. They stick by me but i'm not in their league. I've tried to join other classes....introduced myself but then not really followed through. Tonight I thought of taking my life, how selfish is that?!! I'd like to join October please. I need to do this before I die. My name is LP and I am most def an alcoholic.
Talk to us. Anyone who chooses such a beautiful photo to represent him/herself is worth getting to know. Long hair on that calf. Do you live in the North?
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smac2166- I feel just plain EXHAUSTED all the time and today complete irritable. The ONLY solution thus far has been focusing on not drinking, posting here and maybe a tad of chocolate. I have heard I should give into rest as often as I can and plan to do just that. My body must be needing it to heal? hUGS!
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Originally Posted by liberated
smac2166- I feel just plain EXHAUSTED all the time and today complete irritable. The ONLY solution thus far has been focusing on not drinking, posting here and maybe a tad of chocolate. I have heard I should give into rest as often as I can and plan to do just that. My body must be needing it to heal? hUGS!
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Originally Posted by liberated
14 days in- really? I made it 14 days? Anyone else wake up and go "wow- this is my life- a REAL LIFE!" Still finding myself in that morning haze kind of going "oh ****" what do I need to try and remember from last night"- and clarity hits and its"NOTHING!" I remember every good, bad, whatever aspect of the night before! Cravings are starting to get tough- but I vow to be tougher.
Originally Posted by liberated
smac2166- I feel just plain EXHAUSTED all the time and today complete irritable. The ONLY solution thus far has been focusing on not drinking, posting here and maybe a tad of chocolate. I have heard I should give into rest as often as I can and plan to do just that. My body must be needing it to heal? hUGS!
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Originally Posted by SarahLanter
You're 14 days sober and feel rotten? When did this come on? Is it possible that your feeling bad has nothing to do with your abstinence? Any cold-like or flu-like symptoms?
In the past when I've felt rotten it's usually because I'm dehydrated. Of course, we're all malnourished. Are you able to eat? Try light snacks, soda crackers, maybe some soup. Small amounts of food but lots of water.
In the past when I've felt rotten it's usually because I'm dehydrated. Of course, we're all malnourished. Are you able to eat? Try light snacks, soda crackers, maybe some soup. Small amounts of food but lots of water.
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Let me share some news — a sort of major minor victory. I joined this group on the 10th, last Thurs I think. Just the day before (Wed) I drank a half a fifth of vodka and probably a dozen beers. I couldn't sleep, my heart was racing and I was so weak I couldn't walk across the room without it pounding. I was nauseated every morning, consumed by dry heaves and couldn't even entertain the idea of food. I knew that if I didn't reverse things I would die.
I knew I couldn't go cold turkey (too dangerous) and began to look for a detox center that would accept medicare. In the meantime I vowed to get off the vodka: that was my main goal. Thur morning I woke up and poured out the vodka, started a regime of vitamins C, B complex and B3, magnesium and calcium to prevent seizures. Frankly, I felt like ****.
And I began to talk to you. There wasn't one day I would call easy but each day was better. My sleep was better and I didn't wake up in a panic with a racing heart. Since Thurs I have had no vodka and I've cut my beer consumption in half. In the next week I'll give up the beer entirely. This has been a really good day.
Now, let me say this. Giving up the booze is a victory of sorts, but that's when the hard work really begins. Relapse is caused by sobriety-based symptoms. As hard as it is to kick alcohol addiction we've all done it hundreds of times. The trick is in staying sober.
I knew I couldn't go cold turkey (too dangerous) and began to look for a detox center that would accept medicare. In the meantime I vowed to get off the vodka: that was my main goal. Thur morning I woke up and poured out the vodka, started a regime of vitamins C, B complex and B3, magnesium and calcium to prevent seizures. Frankly, I felt like ****.
And I began to talk to you. There wasn't one day I would call easy but each day was better. My sleep was better and I didn't wake up in a panic with a racing heart. Since Thurs I have had no vodka and I've cut my beer consumption in half. In the next week I'll give up the beer entirely. This has been a really good day.
Now, let me say this. Giving up the booze is a victory of sorts, but that's when the hard work really begins. Relapse is caused by sobriety-based symptoms. As hard as it is to kick alcohol addiction we've all done it hundreds of times. The trick is in staying sober.
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I have to admit the bloom is off the rose for me a little bit. This second weekend was harder than weekend one. I guess weekend one was such a novelty, that it went by without a hitch?!? This weekend I am cranky, crampy and tired, but I am also sober so that is good.
Good for you, Sarah. I think you have been a real God-send to us Octobers, too, because you have quite a bit of knowledge. Thank you!!
Good for you, Sarah. I think you have been a real God-send to us Octobers, too, because you have quite a bit of knowledge. Thank you!!
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