Class Of March 2014 Part 7
SeaScape
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: California
Posts: 313
Hi
Hope everyone is staying strong and reaching out when they aren't! I am learning how important that is!
I am thrilled that I have 4 days of temp work starting tomorrow. It is in my field too...fisheries/marine sciences which I am getting my masters degree in.
This is a really great thing for me. It is only four days but it gives me purpose, money, networking and hope.
Prays for strength! Cheers for hope!
Hope everyone is staying strong and reaching out when they aren't! I am learning how important that is!
I am thrilled that I have 4 days of temp work starting tomorrow. It is in my field too...fisheries/marine sciences which I am getting my masters degree in.
This is a really great thing for me. It is only four days but it gives me purpose, money, networking and hope.
Prays for strength! Cheers for hope!
Phoenix Rising Again
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 3,079
Originally Posted by Ilya 
While I was driving home from the workout and the sad and the cravings started creeping up on me, I decided I think I need to tailor our tried and true acronym to my own experience...
Sad
Awkward
Latent
Temporary
I feel like drinking when I'm Sad, feeling Awkward, or being Latent, and I must remember that cravings are Temporary.
I can face my issues or try to work them out, I must identify that I'm just feeling awkward and that is usually why I want a drink, and I need to prevent boredom. I must remember that it will pass and I'll be so happy I was patient enough to let it all blow over.
Sad
Awkward
Latent
Temporary
I feel like drinking when I'm Sad, feeling Awkward, or being Latent, and I must remember that cravings are Temporary.
I can face my issues or try to work them out, I must identify that I'm just feeling awkward and that is usually why I want a drink, and I need to prevent boredom. I must remember that it will pass and I'll be so happy I was patient enough to let it all blow over.
This is spot on! Feeling sad or out of place? Dump some poison down my throat to feel better or give a sense of being relaxed so I can fit into a social situation. Bored? Drink and it'll go away... after I pass out. And the cravings WILL go away. I'm stronger than my AV.... and I know I've mentioned I'm stubborn.
SeaScape
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: California
Posts: 313
Thank you so much. I really need to feel like I am contributing to the world...something to look forward to or a place to be!
I am growing stronger because of the help from this site...so much to be gained from peoples experience.
Aarry best for your furbies!
I am growing stronger because of the help from this site...so much to be gained from peoples experience.
Aarry best for your furbies!
Phoenix Rising Again
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 3,079
SeaScape, no way would I have been successful if it wasn't for the support I've gotten from SR. So many knowledgeable people here and so many kind and encouraging words.
Thank you guys for the well wishes for my buddy. I'm sure he'll be fine. I'm just kind of feeling like a bad mom, like maybe I should have gotten him in sooner.
Thank you guys for the well wishes for my buddy. I'm sure he'll be fine. I'm just kind of feeling like a bad mom, like maybe I should have gotten him in sooner.
Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: deepest england
Posts: 1,119
Originally Posted by Aarryckha
Bah, I got excited about the Clipper tea. It has some really good reviews. Turns out they don't ship to the States.
Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Welshman living in Cork, Ireland
Posts: 737
Morning Class.
Mood swing seems to have swung in a more positive direction this morning.
Just finished my morning meditation.
Ilya's recipes from last night have left me hungry for a weird breakfast. Maybe smoked kippers in a chocolate sauce.!
It's day 30 for me. Wish I'd gone to AA now. I'm envious of Bimini's medal!
Nothing else to report really, I just like to make it part of my regime to check in daily.
BTW, If you're missing off the roll call, please add yourself, or send a post and I'll do it for you.
Have a good, sober/clean one.
Peace
Mood swing seems to have swung in a more positive direction this morning.
Just finished my morning meditation.
Ilya's recipes from last night have left me hungry for a weird breakfast. Maybe smoked kippers in a chocolate sauce.!
It's day 30 for me. Wish I'd gone to AA now. I'm envious of Bimini's medal!
Nothing else to report really, I just like to make it part of my regime to check in daily.
BTW, If you're missing off the roll call, please add yourself, or send a post and I'll do it for you.
Have a good, sober/clean one.
Peace
Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Welshman living in Cork, Ireland
Posts: 737
Originally Posted by enfinthechange
Ill send u some... I understand if u don't want to give out your address, I might be a weirdo... But maybe work/ po box, local post office???? Xx
Sorry Enfin, just too tempting
Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: london
Posts: 623
Congratulations Sparkos! 30 days whoo hoo !!
Im day 27 so catching up
Morning everyone, grey and foggy here, meeting mum for lunch then off to London for weekend, nice to get a change of scenery.
As some may know Ive been moaning about suffering bloating/puffiness still, and aargh, just read about side effects from my new medicine for sciatica, weight gain....blah!!!
Oh well, keep marching Marchers x
Im day 27 so catching up
Morning everyone, grey and foggy here, meeting mum for lunch then off to London for weekend, nice to get a change of scenery.
As some may know Ive been moaning about suffering bloating/puffiness still, and aargh, just read about side effects from my new medicine for sciatica, weight gain....blah!!!
Oh well, keep marching Marchers x
Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Welshman living in Cork, Ireland
Posts: 737
Originally Posted by toddle118
Congratulations Sparkos! 30 days whoo hoo !!
Im day 27 so catching up
Morning everyone, grey and foggy here, meeting mum for lunch then off to London for weekend, nice to get a change of scenery.
As some may know Ive been moaning about suffering bloating/puffiness still, and aargh, just read about side effects from my new medicine for sciatica, weight gain....blah!!!
Oh well, keep marching Marchers x
Im day 27 so catching up
Morning everyone, grey and foggy here, meeting mum for lunch then off to London for weekend, nice to get a change of scenery.
As some may know Ive been moaning about suffering bloating/puffiness still, and aargh, just read about side effects from my new medicine for sciatica, weight gain....blah!!!
Oh well, keep marching Marchers x
Bummer about the side effects.
Mrs Sparkos swears by local heat to the lower back for her sciatica.
I'm sure the puffiness will go down in time. Continue with the gallons of water.
Good luck
Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 473
Morning Everyone!
The sun rose, the sun set, Kopfan didn't drink :-)
Played cards last night with my son when I'd normally brush him off with "maybe tomorrow" because I was too busy drinking.
I laughed so much I nearly cried, I haven't laughed like that with my kids for years.
That is worth staying sober for.
Poker night tonight which derailed me last time around but I've got the ginger beers at the ready and the spectre of a day one frightens me into not drinking.
Peace and sobriety to all.
Kopfan.
The sun rose, the sun set, Kopfan didn't drink :-)
Played cards last night with my son when I'd normally brush him off with "maybe tomorrow" because I was too busy drinking.
I laughed so much I nearly cried, I haven't laughed like that with my kids for years.
That is worth staying sober for.
Poker night tonight which derailed me last time around but I've got the ginger beers at the ready and the spectre of a day one frightens me into not drinking.
Peace and sobriety to all.
Kopfan.
Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Welshman living in Cork, Ireland
Posts: 737
Great result with the kids kopfan. So much better than booze. Laughing with your nearest and dearest is surely one of life's most precious joys.
Mine have grown up and I miss those innocent, carefree moments. Make the most of them.
My son is in Afghanistan and I'm naturally worried for him. He phoned a couple of days ago and is loving it. Thankfully his addiction is adrenaline. Although I'm not sure if it's any less dangerous!
Good plan for tonight. I'll be thinking of you. Please post before and after.
Mine have grown up and I miss those innocent, carefree moments. Make the most of them.
My son is in Afghanistan and I'm naturally worried for him. He phoned a couple of days ago and is loving it. Thankfully his addiction is adrenaline. Although I'm not sure if it's any less dangerous!
Good plan for tonight. I'll be thinking of you. Please post before and after.
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