Class of May 2014
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 91
Originally Posted by brasa 
DreamingDog, my next goal as I'm improving my overall energy and health is to go back to my exercise routine. I don't I'm ready yet, but I'd love to do a 5K. I'm more of a walker, but I've wanted to complete at least a 5k. I once started a couch to 5k training, but ended up mostly walking the event. Funny you mentioning exercising... Just yesterday I was thinking if to calm my addictive personality I should find a healthy activity to get "high", like exercising, or working more hours, or crafting... Yet best is moderation so I might just get busy with all the above without obsessing with anyone in particular.
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 91
DD,
Yes. I do that :-/ all the silly and mean and hurtful things I have done in the past. And even more than that.... I fear the moments I DONT remember. The things I did it say or didn't say, act, etc. Oh boy. The embarrassment takes over me
Yes. I do that :-/ all the silly and mean and hurtful things I have done in the past. And even more than that.... I fear the moments I DONT remember. The things I did it say or didn't say, act, etc. Oh boy. The embarrassment takes over me
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Brighton, England
Posts: 3
Here to join the class! I'm on day two but considering this my first day sober. Not difficult to stay away from the drink at the moment as I'm still feeling pretty rough after a particularly horrible heavy weekend. The danger comes when I start feeling well again. Hope everyone is feeling ok this evening.
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 42
BHappy please stay strong I'm on day 2..... We can do this! We HAVE to do this!!! We all know there is no real happiness where alcohol is concerned! When you crave just focus on all those awful next day feelings... THE SHAME, EMBARRESMENT, HEADACHE, TIREDNESS, DESPAIR!!!! Xxxx
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Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 254
I am back and would like to join this class! I took a hiatus from posting for a few months because the screen kept cutting out and probably a little bit embarrassment out of some of my previous post and lack of interest. I would like to get back on the SR wagon. I really do love here. I love seeing the names of the SR 'old timers' pop up and that gives me hope.
Its Day 1.
Its Day 1.
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Michigan, USA
Posts: 392
Hi there everyone! I'm going to join this group too. Today is my first day sober in a long time. I've tried on and off for the past year to get sober, and I'm hoping and praying this time will stick.
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 464
How's everyone doing tonight? My cravings are already kicking in. The usual thoughts have started entering my mind about how nice a drink would be. How I don't really have a problem. How I work hard and deserve to drink once in awhile. The usual lies are starting to creep back. But I'm staying strong. I know I cannot have a healthy relationship with alcohol. I have proven that time and time again. To appease my craving I went on a walk with my pup, hubby and son. Then I came home and had a big bowl of ice cream. I'm doing better now
I hope everyone here is finding their own way to fight the cravings and stay strong. Feel free to write here for support. It really helps!
I hope everyone here is finding their own way to fight the cravings and stay strong. Feel free to write here for support. It really helps!
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 42
Hi newcomers xxxx kellbell sounds like your doing fab xxx once I allow that initial thought in that's when I'm set to fail, so if I catch myself thinking I'm shouting no at myself lol and putting my mind into something else quickly xxxxx
Diez de Mayan
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: The Hinterlands
Posts: 109
Originally Posted by DreamingDog
Hey TT. I'm like you in that I keep falling off the wagon after extended periods of sobriety. My longest stretch sober since about age 15 has been just shy of 2 years. I'm 28 now.
Stick around and hang out with us. SR has a lot of great and supportive people that have weathered the storms of sobriety. Thanks for posting.
Stick around and hang out with us. SR has a lot of great and supportive people that have weathered the storms of sobriety. Thanks for posting.
Just recently I had 8 months and I have to disregard that and instead start over for a 8 day drinking period. It's discouraging to say the least. And if it's "one day at a time", why do people celebrate how many years or days they have?
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: East Sussex
Posts: 326
Day 11 for me today.Had a job interview yesterday that could of gone a bit better than planned,thought for about 30 seconds on the way past a pub to have a few pints but realised that was a stupid idea pretty quickly which hasn't happened before!Still plan in on going to AA still.Hope everyone else is doing well :-)
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Brighton, England
Posts: 3
Day 3 and had terrible sleep paralysis last night so have woken pretty exhausted. Well done everyone who is fighting cravings, mine still haven't kicked in yet and dread when they do. Back to work today which is usually followed by the pub so that'll be my first little test. Toxic Tonic, what matters is the quality of life you've had in your periods of sobriety, not how many consecutive days you've racked up.
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