Originally Posted by ToxicTonic
(Post 4644231)
dSober - I've heard that expression many many times, but when I am asked to read something. Then have the reading taken away because I don't have enough "time". I feel far from the most important person in the room. |
I've only been to 2 meetings, (day 5) but I always pass during the reading, and don't want to share. I'm there to listen until I'm ready. I feel like everyone expects me to. I am going to my 3rd meeting Tuesday. Is it normal and accepted to keep passing for a while? |
Originally Posted by RecoveringMay
(Post 4644460)
Day 3 today, I feel so much better physically and mentally. I have finally opened up and told my family and a friend how bad things had gotten. I feel like I needed to tell people as my drinking was so hidden I felt like I needed to be accountable. I feel so relieved and not even remotely like drinking. Went to the shop to buy smokes and it was a breeze. Sure it crossed my mind but I just said 'quiet you' to the AV and it went. Should it feel this easy at this stage? I worry for the week ahead. If it's an easy time right now - enjoy it :) How are you doing Minion? anewpage? Thanks for sharing your AA experience dsober :) D |
I go mostly to open speaker meetings which I recommend for newcomers. Less pressure, just listen. You can chat with people before and after. |
Thanks Dee, you know it's NP for me :09: |
Dee I am doing ok. Been an emotional rollercoaster day with anxiety, but for the most part I am feel ok. Went to a meeting tonight as I felt that I needed some people to be around. Was good for me... hoping to rest well tonight... brain seems over occupied. Thanks for checking in...almost 30 hrs in |
Thanks Dsober, I will try one this week. |
Originally Posted by Dee74
(Post 4644786)
Early recovery for me was one of those sometimes hard sometimes easy things, RecoveringMay - much life life :) If it's an easy time right now - enjoy it :) How are you doing Minion? anewpage? Thanks for sharing your AA experience dsober :) D |
Minion, I just either surf/post this site when craving, or try and do something. It's tough but very doable. My issue only arises in the evenings, as that was my drinking time. I live alone and get bored at night. Fiancé is 2.5 hours away. Good news is when I make it through the day, the mornings are awesome, as I don't have to dal with the anxiety and wanting to crawl back in bed. |
I'm doing ok. At the end of Day 6 and although I have had some cravings today, I did not give into them. We went out for a mothers day meal and the alcohol menu was put in front of me. I immediately picked a non-alcoholic cocktail and called it good. :) Not saying it wasn't tempting to get a vodka, but at least I didn't cave. Physically, my hands have been shaking a lot today, and I've had this same headache now for days. So basically, I feel like crap. But I have no guilt pulling me down, so I'm celebrating that. Hope you all are well. |
Glad both you guys are doing ok minion and anewpage :) D |
Glad everyone is hanging in there! Happy Sunday:) |
Huntingjman, I agree about the mornings. That lack of anxiety is keeping me sober right now. It was getting terrible. |
Originally Posted by Huntingjman73
(Post 4645010)
I live alone and get bored at night. |
May Hi, May 12th is day one. Thanks for being here. |
Welcome to the thread Lyricchi :) D |
Day 4 here and I feel better than I have in a long time. Seeing an addiction counsellor today so am hopeful that will help me. Am alone tonight so a bit worried about that but overall very positive. |
Originally Posted by RecoveringMay
(Post 4645525)
Seeing an addiction counsellor today so am hopeful that will help me. |
Thanks I'm really hoping that might be the case, even though my family and friends have been very supportive I still feel like they don't really understand and think in just greedy with alcohol or lack self control or something. They haven't said anything of the sort so maybe I'm projecting but it's just something I have in my head. I just want to talk to someone who has been where I am now and came out the other side. |
I hope you find it beneficial RecoveringMay :) D |
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