Dee74

Last part here:

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...rt-4-a-20.html

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Neverthought

Aaah, yes, the dreaded chair lift exit....in the beginning that can easily bring on a sense of panic....

Glad you had fun though, with the fam.....

GreenEggsAndHam

Ohhh I am so sorry I have not posted in a while!

Been a busy couple of weeks with a lot of changes (mostly internally)!

Rehab is going great. I drank last weekend lasting 3 days but went back to rehab and talked it over with the group and they were so supportive. I started anti-anxiety meds and Antabuse this week which has helped a lot. I've been going to AA meetings again. I did 4 meetings this weekend. Oh, and I got a sponsor! Very happy about that!

Things are going really well right now and I'm feeling very hopeful. It's only been six days without a drink since my little blip but I am definitely on the right path now.

I have to read back a few pages. I really hope everyone is doing well?

gleefan

GEAH - It's good to hear from you. I'm glad you're on a healing path.

jenny11785

21 days and PTSD getting worse instead of better!!!

Neverthought

I reposted this since it was the last post on the previous thread

Hey LB,

We never ate Amiga Mia. Where was it, and when did that close?

Sunset Grille....Well, it's not authentic Mexican, but it gets the job done..........

We went to Fiesta in Emmaus right when it opened probably 10 years or so ago, after Don Pablo's in Whitehall closed. We haven't been back, but I heard it improved.

Now, there's a little nook in Northampton called Santa Fe. It's really good. I used to go there with friends for lunch at work.

And there's Mesa in Easton. That's pretty authentic....In fact, I had a margarita there on June 3rd which knocked me off my wagon in the May class 2013, right before a business trip to Vegas. I think that is class I met you in...

We miss Chi-chi's though, even after all of these years. On the border off of Airport road south is acceptable too, at least we think so since there not any authentics around.

Have you eaten at any of those?

gleefan

Jenny
I'm impressed that you're staying sober while your triggers are firing, but I'm so sorry to hear that you're hurting right now.

jenny11785

Thanks glee-hanging in there. It sucks!!

Is anyone watching Russell Brand on Oprah? Talking about addictions?

Delphine

Gleefan- Thanks for the book recommendation. I will read it. I'm struggling with the process of creating healthy and lasting habits without becoming extreme and dogmatic. I also find myself falling back on a lot of "soft addictions" since I've abstained from alcohol (i.e. films, food, spending, sleeping and zoning out for long periods of time). I want to respect myself and heal while making positive changes.

SoberLeigh

GreenEggs - sounds like you are fighting the battle on all fronts; I really admire your courage. Glad to hear that you are feeling better.

Jenny - sorry to hear that your ptsd is giving you a hard time but glad to hear that you are not drinking in spite of it; that is a huge step.

Can't believe that the weekend is over - yuck.

Dee74

Do you see anyone about PTSD Jenny?

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SoberLeigh

Delphine - I find myself thinkng a lot about health and self-respect also. Both of things seem to completely fall off the radar screen when drinking - scary to think about the things we lose or come close to losing.

jenny11785

Dee-Not right now. I was in IOP for PTSD and alcohol abuse.

Dee74

That must be very hard for you Jenny - I'm inspired by your continued sobriety too

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jenny11785

Thank you just crying and upset ; (

Ilya

Hello all. Well here we are in March and I must say that I do not think I can consider myself a class of February member, per se, as I've botched nearly the whole thing. I'm back now and I may join March, but I thought I'd give a nod to my original class, and let you know I'm trying again...
Having a frightful day and night...
See you all around the forums, Ilya

Delphine

sorry to hear that you are upset Jenny.

Delphine

Ilya- Thanks for the update and I'm sorry that you are struggling. You are always welcome in the February Class as far as I'm concerned All the best to you!!

Ilya

Thank you Delphine! I'm sure I'll visit. Somehow, I feel like a group with other folks along the same trajectory will be really helpful, but this was my original crew. I think cruising the forums may help me get through this dreadful night.
And of course there's going to work on no sleep tomorrow...

Delphine

Good plan Ilya. Reading this forum has gotten me through some difficult nights. Working on no sleep sounds dreadful though. I hope you feel better soon.