Class Of December 2013 - Part 2
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Yay, day 7! Made it through yesterday and today I feel be easier, feeling better in general and I don't have any cravings. And I don't feel sorry for myself for not drinking. If I had given in yesterday, today would have been guilt and regret, so not worth two-three hours of company and "fun". In fact, I feel that the last years, alcohol rarely lives up to "it's promise", you think it will be much more fun and nicer to have a few drinks, then when you are there, the beer doesn't actually taste as good as you imagined, your drinking-buddies just seem to repeat themselves (and so do you) and things are kind of just boring and flat compared to what you built up.
Anyway, rant. Good luck and stay positive!
Anyway, rant. Good luck and stay positive!
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Welcome TheFrog - anxiety is absolutely normal.
I had per-existing anxiety but if things haven't improved for in in about a week and you're still concerned, you may want to check in with your Dr?
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I had per-existing anxiety but if things haven't improved for in in about a week and you're still concerned, you may want to check in with your Dr?
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Sister Christian and BlueSkies - the important thing is you're both back here. I think we can unburden ourselves a lot by coming clean, but of course that's an individual decision....
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Yay...another sober day! I had one of those "I started drinking again" dreams, so I woke up with a guilt ridden attitude. I was so relieved to realize that it was just a dream...wow, I'm still dry, 12 days now and a lifetime to go!
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Originally Posted by Imabuleva 
Day 8, and now I have added incentive. I went to the AA online meeting yesterday and was preached to. Now I want to prove I can do this happily and effectively without their program. Thanks AA. 
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Merry Christmas everyone... A tough few days for us all I know. I feel all of you that are struggling. It's quasi-manageable here without a big family holiday get together. Just our small family here. My husband has been drinking responsibly-2 beers last night and two while he cooks today. I'm irritable because there's that part of me that wants to drink responsibly too. I've lost that "privilege". The words "I think I'll have one glass of wine with you at dinner," are on the tip of my tongue but I'll keep those to myself. Instead, I just hang out and follow my baby daughter room to room... A bit restless and aimless. Yesterday I finally left and went in a 5 mile run to get it out- the results were short lived but helpful even for a bit. I'd suggest just getting out if you can. Anyway...not much to contribute other than voicing my solidarity with you all.
We're free today of the hangover and regret tomorrow. Staying close to SR all day.
We're free today of the hangover and regret tomorrow. Staying close to SR all day.
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Hey everyone. I was a member of this board a little over a year ago and I think it's incredible. I had 6 months at one point this year but since October I've been binge drinking on and off. I'm on Day 2 now so I think I'll be a part of this class and I hope to never have to be in a different one.
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Day 8 and I'm feeling pretty ok today. No temptations in sight, no cravings and I think it will be not too hard in the coming days. A friend is coming from overseas mid next month and I have no idea how that will go, but I'll worry about it when it happens. Still haven't really figured out how to handle the social aspect of not drinking - I mean finding friends and activities that doesn't include (or is an excuse for) drinking and it's key for me to be able to find that in order to stay sober. Well, I'll think about it after new year, too much too early.
Hope you all doing ok, stay strong and don't take that "just one glass" today.
Hope you all doing ok, stay strong and don't take that "just one glass" today.
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Day 4, time 8:15 in the morning. Today will be a challenge, have to go to my parents house for another christmas dinner. There is always lots of vine and cider. I'm just glad we decided not to stay for the night, after dinner we'll drive home, it's a 100 km, so not so bad.
Stay strong everyone!
Stay strong everyone!
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Day 9, checking in.
Last time I tried to "stop drinking," I caved on day 8. I think I was more interested in taking a break so I could drink again... not in actually stopping. This time, I want to stop for good.
Last time I tried to "stop drinking," I caved on day 8. I think I was more interested in taking a break so I could drink again... not in actually stopping. This time, I want to stop for good.
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Good Morning December-ers....
Hope everyone is feeling strong today.
Another day off of work and I'm starting to love these slow mornings but I'm careful not to get too cocky. Slept like hell last night, tossed and turned. Turned and tossed. My husband was cooking our Christmas dinner all day and some of the recipes called for wine. After dinner I noticed the wine was gone and I found the bottle in the trash. So I asked him, "did you dump the rest of the wine out?" he said "yes, I think its just easier that way." I replied, "It's embarrassing that you feel like you have to do that because of me." I found myself so annoyed with him, I just went to bed. Way to end Christmas. Like I can't be trusted and I was being treated like a child. As I calmed down I began to think a little more logically - I actually don't want the wine in the house. I don't think I have a great track record of being trusted so why would he keep the wine - he doesn't like it and its my go to. Was he actually trying to be helpful by getting the wine out of the house (yet there's still 3 beers in the fridge..)? I feel like I have to always be on with this disease and when I was trying to relax last night, it was clear that my husband can't relax in my disease either AND that he doesn't trust me at this point either. I'm really trying hard and this just felt another reprecussion of my behaviors while I was drinking - I'm not sure who I'm irritated with.... today it feels like everyone and anyone. UGH....
Non-sensical ramblings brought to you by day 19.
Hope everyone is enjoying the day after...
Hope everyone is feeling strong today.
Another day off of work and I'm starting to love these slow mornings but I'm careful not to get too cocky. Slept like hell last night, tossed and turned. Turned and tossed. My husband was cooking our Christmas dinner all day and some of the recipes called for wine. After dinner I noticed the wine was gone and I found the bottle in the trash. So I asked him, "did you dump the rest of the wine out?" he said "yes, I think its just easier that way." I replied, "It's embarrassing that you feel like you have to do that because of me." I found myself so annoyed with him, I just went to bed. Way to end Christmas. Like I can't be trusted and I was being treated like a child. As I calmed down I began to think a little more logically - I actually don't want the wine in the house. I don't think I have a great track record of being trusted so why would he keep the wine - he doesn't like it and its my go to. Was he actually trying to be helpful by getting the wine out of the house (yet there's still 3 beers in the fridge..)? I feel like I have to always be on with this disease and when I was trying to relax last night, it was clear that my husband can't relax in my disease either AND that he doesn't trust me at this point either. I'm really trying hard and this just felt another reprecussion of my behaviors while I was drinking - I'm not sure who I'm irritated with.... today it feels like everyone and anyone. UGH....
Non-sensical ramblings brought to you by day 19.
Hope everyone is enjoying the day after...
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