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dSober 05-11-2014 12:42 PM


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.

IMHO the folks in that meeting who are doing that shouldn't. There are lots of different personalities in meetings but my experience is that most are pretty welcoming and tolerant. I also found that when I showed up drunk, it was somewhat less. I'm not implying that you did but I did more than once.

NYCfitnessgirl 05-11-2014 04:08 PM

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?

Dee74 05-11-2014 04:48 PM


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.

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 :)

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dSober 05-11-2014 04:48 PM

I go mostly to open speaker meetings which I recommend for newcomers. Less pressure, just listen. You can chat with people before and after.

dSober 05-11-2014 04:51 PM

Thanks Dee, you know it's NP for me :09:

Minion09 05-11-2014 05:35 PM

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

NYCfitnessgirl 05-11-2014 05:53 PM

Thanks Dsober, I will try one this week.

Minion09 05-11-2014 05:54 PM


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

Oops I touched the wrong button. Dee, I am doing ok...been an emotional rollercoaster anxiety filled day but I am feeling pretty good and 30 hrs in... went to a meeting tonight cause I felt like I needed human contact. It was good and I learned something... hope to sleep well tonite cause the brain is all over the place.

Huntingjman73 05-11-2014 06:40 PM

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.

anewpage 05-11-2014 07:04 PM

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.

Dee74 05-11-2014 07:13 PM

Glad both you guys are doing ok minion and anewpage :)

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BHappy2014 05-11-2014 07:20 PM

Glad everyone is hanging in there! Happy Sunday:)

BHappy2014 05-11-2014 07:21 PM

Huntingjman, I agree about the mornings. That lack of anxiety is keeping me sober right now. It was getting terrible.

dSober 05-12-2014 01:47 AM


Originally Posted by Huntingjman73 (Post 4645010)
I live alone and get bored at night.

Around me, 90% of meetings are at 8PM. That's the main reason why; toughest time for nearly everyone.

Lyricchi 05-12-2014 02:17 AM

May
 
Hi, May 12th is day one. Thanks for being here.

Dee74 05-12-2014 02:18 AM

Welcome to the thread Lyricchi :)

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RecoveringMay 05-12-2014 03:21 AM

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.

dSober 05-12-2014 05:04 AM


Originally Posted by RecoveringMay (Post 4645525)
Seeing an addiction counsellor today so am hopeful that will help me.

Good move. Every addiction counselor I know is recovering him/herself. In my experience, only recovering addicts can really appreciate what we're dealing with, hence the value of AA, SR, etc. Trained counselors have the additional benefit of their sometimes extensive training and experience.

RecoveringMay 05-12-2014 05:15 AM

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.

Dee74 05-12-2014 05:22 AM

I hope you find it beneficial RecoveringMay :)

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