Class Of December 2013 - Part 2
Today is day 25 for me, I never believed that I could go a week without a drink and here I am. This morning though I experienced my first urge of wanting a drink after finding out a close friend of mine had passed away. I'm going to try and stay strong for I know alcohol is not the answer right now. My friend was a paramedic who suffered a back injury lifting a gurney. She slowly became dependent on pain killers. Those pain killers got the better of her in the end. I had already expected this week to be hard as I am approaching my grandmas one year anniversary of her death on Friday. Finding this out after work about my friend is just mind blowing. I'm not going to drink, I will make it to 30days and beyond. I will keep repeating that to myself. Sorry so long. Just needed to vent for a minute. Thanks
Blueyesgrn, I am so, so sorry to hear about your friend passing away. You have my condolences. I can hear in your voice that you are committed to not drinking. Keep up the good work.
Day 17 here for me. Back to work, kids back in school, routine officially started back up. Physically, I feel great. Sleeping better, losing some weight/bloat, being calmer and more at peace in general. This is so much better than how I was feeling and living before. I start to stress about the future but then I remember I only need to make it through today. That I can do.
Peaceful Tuesday to everyone,
Jackie
Day 17 here for me. Back to work, kids back in school, routine officially started back up. Physically, I feel great. Sleeping better, losing some weight/bloat, being calmer and more at peace in general. This is so much better than how I was feeling and living before. I start to stress about the future but then I remember I only need to make it through today. That I can do.
Peaceful Tuesday to everyone,
Jackie
Blueyesgrn - Great job on 25 days I'm sorry for the loss of your friend...take care of you.
Jackie - Great for you too on 17 days- keep it up Tiger - Good to see you here too
Dee thank you for all you do & the encouragement - Appreciate it much!!
11 days for me today & about to call it a night. Hope everyone has a great sober day tomorrow
Jackie - Great for you too on 17 days- keep it up Tiger - Good to see you here too
Dee thank you for all you do & the encouragement - Appreciate it much!!
11 days for me today & about to call it a night. Hope everyone has a great sober day tomorrow
Day 18. You know what I absolutely love now that I've stopped drinking? The part of the night where I put my book down and turn off my lamp. To put my head down on that pillow sober and guilt-free is such a fulfilling and peaceful feeling.
When I feel a craving or urge to drink, I close my eyes and imagine that feeling of putting my head on the pillow sober. I harness all those positive emotions I associate with that act and it centers me.
I hope you are all having a good day in your recovery.
Jackie
When I feel a craving or urge to drink, I close my eyes and imagine that feeling of putting my head on the pillow sober. I harness all those positive emotions I associate with that act and it centers me.
I hope you are all having a good day in your recovery.
Jackie
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Hey Team! Checking in on day 32! Traveling again tomorrow... less nervous about the airport drinking I used to 'love' so much. These days, I'm happy to stroll the terminal wearing my daughter, clocking in more steps on my fitbit. Will stay close to SR through my travels. How is everyone doing?
Checking in on Day 10
I've got a tough one tomorrow though.. work birthday parties and everyone goes to the pub to drink. There will be a lot of pressure as I have been a participant in the pub activities for 2 years straight, every week. Everyone is going to be wondering why i'm not partaking... Think I'm going to mention a "health kick" or something.
Any advice??
I've got a tough one tomorrow though.. work birthday parties and everyone goes to the pub to drink. There will be a lot of pressure as I have been a participant in the pub activities for 2 years straight, every week. Everyone is going to be wondering why i'm not partaking... Think I'm going to mention a "health kick" or something.
Any advice??
Actual - if you don't feel it's safe to go...don;t go.
I guarantee after the first round noone will care who's there or not.
I missed a few things - later on I went to the next one...or the one after that.
If you do go, think out all the likely scenarios - people offering you drinks, asking you're not drinking, feeling left out or resentful...and have plans
definitely have an escape plan for if things get too hot.
D
I guarantee after the first round noone will care who's there or not.
I missed a few things - later on I went to the next one...or the one after that.
If you do go, think out all the likely scenarios - people offering you drinks, asking you're not drinking, feeling left out or resentful...and have plans
definitely have an escape plan for if things get too hot.
D
Actual, I'm Day 18 and have only been one place in those 18 days where someone offered me a drink. I hated that moment and it was very hard for me (though I think the person offering didn't notice or care one way or the other that I didn't say yes) so I've been steering clear of that stuff for now. I think I'd have a hard time in a pub right now, particularly with my drinking friends there.
You can always make a point to go find the birthday person before everyone leaves, wish them a happy bday and say you've got an appointment or something. As Dee said, no one will be offended.
Everyone keep up the good work!
Jackie
You can always make a point to go find the birthday person before everyone leaves, wish them a happy bday and say you've got an appointment or something. As Dee said, no one will be offended.
Everyone keep up the good work!
Jackie
Can someone explain how the "quote" option works....can't seem to figure it out.
Loved your post ((Jackie))...brought tears to my eyes - that IS such a peaceful/content feeling ((Actual)) - My experience has been that putting myself in that environment is not a good idea. I have tried & failed with that several times....take care of you Great job Babs, Beannie & Blues. Hope you are feeling better Dan
Loved your post ((Jackie))...brought tears to my eyes - that IS such a peaceful/content feeling ((Actual)) - My experience has been that putting myself in that environment is not a good idea. I have tried & failed with that several times....take care of you Great job Babs, Beannie & Blues. Hope you are feeling better Dan
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