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Old 05-25-2014, 05:19 PM
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Anewpage, can you distract yourself with something. Read with the kids, watch a movie, walk, keep busy and get the talk out of your head?

When I am sober, watching my husband have 8 beers on a weekend night is helpful once I get past wising I could have the first few drinks with him. I just see where he eventually is so checked out, even if not drunk. And after 2-3, he seems to go more quickly for the next few. I see the switch flip. Not appealing. I don't want to be that. I was.
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Old 05-25-2014, 05:23 PM
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You know it will pass....just thi k about how great you will feel tomorrow morning if you resist the cravings. Sometimes it seems like it sucks, but actually sobriety wonderful.
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Old 05-25-2014, 05:43 PM
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Anew...push through my friend. You are doing great dont let the AV win out, you have come this far and ignored it this far. Tomorrow will be just like your screen name...anew!
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Old 05-25-2014, 05:47 PM
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So 15 almost in the books. A pretty good day today! Over the last two weeks, I have had several God Winks... somewhat scary hearing his voice speak to me, but listening is comforting and reaasurring that His plans are so much grander that anything I can concoct. I hope you are all still wearing your life vests, I sure am. Thankful for all of you!
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Old 05-25-2014, 05:52 PM
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In for the night I'm wiped out. My 6 yr old nephew, sister and their 12 week old golden retriever wore me out. Watching some fireworks over the ocean from my deck and then double digits tomorrow!! Hope everyone's doing ok.
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Old 05-25-2014, 05:52 PM
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Early hours of day 11 here, had good day with my daughters and then went to an AA meeting, haven't had much time to check in but hope everyone is doing ok.
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Old 05-25-2014, 05:55 PM
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In for the night I'm wiped out. My 6 yr old nephew, sister and their 12 week old golden retriever wore me out. Watching some fireworks over the ocean from my deck and then double digits tomorrow!! Hope everyone's doing ok.
Watching fireworks from the deck sounds like a perfect way to bring in double digits! Way to go big C... puppies and kiddos always = tired, but what a good tired!
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Old 05-25-2014, 05:56 PM
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Early hours of day 11 here, had good day with my daughters and then went to an AA meeting, haven't had much time to check in but hope everyone is doing ok.
Yay one step...
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Old 05-25-2014, 05:58 PM
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Sounds like a few milestones and good days to be had - way to go guys

Hope you're doing ok anew

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Old 05-25-2014, 06:07 PM
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Got through the "bewitching hours" this evening when I usually start drinking. It starts around 6pm when I am tired and begin to make dinner (usually with a glass of wine or two). Of course it doesn't end until the bottle is finished. Just focused on the task at hand, drank a lot of water, and thought about how nice I will feel tomorrow morning. Past the worst of it now by reading everyones' posts. Ready for day 6.
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Old 05-25-2014, 06:57 PM
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Well, the AV lost today because I didn't drink (not that I had access to any anyway, thankfully..)
Day 9 begins tomorrow!
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Old 05-25-2014, 07:00 PM
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good for you anewpage

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Old 05-25-2014, 07:11 PM
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As day 15 comes to an end, I find myself very grateful to be back here at SR. Very blessed to have come through another Black time, and made it through back into the light. I laced up the running shoes, and went for a jog, realizing exactly how much damage I did to my psyche and body by picking up again. Still, it was a start to returning to a healthier place.. baby steps. At least I didn't have a heart jammer.. peace all.
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Old 05-25-2014, 08:16 PM
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Made it through day 11

Spent an absolutely beautiful day watching a baseball game with my gf. Sunny 26 degrees fabulous. Also got to see the other side of the coin...many folks in the stands were downing 10 dollar beers like water...and we're getting progressively louder and more drunk each inning. At one point I asked my gf was I ever like this?. Answer : Yes.

Was I like that today? NO!

Oh and my team won! So yay! Another sober day down. Bring on day 12!

Thank you.
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Old 05-26-2014, 12:22 AM
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So glad to hear you didn't drink anew page. Mr Page himself would be so proud of you.
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Old 05-26-2014, 12:29 AM
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Feeling gooooooooooooood!
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Old 05-26-2014, 12:51 AM
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Day 3. Great work everyone.

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Old 05-26-2014, 01:00 AM
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Omg! I DO feel good despite my friend having an accident. Worry brain is now telling me I'm selfish but sensible brain is still revelling in the clarity, the good sleep, the better food....
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Old 05-26-2014, 01:18 AM
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I'm really sorry for your friend Gwen. I am glad you feel good tho

Time for a new thread guys - join us here for Part 3:

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-part-3-a.html

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