Class of June 2014
Went to grants farm which is in St. Louis and gives free beer out (only a few)! It's kind of a small zoo that's run by Budweiser. Met my friend and her kids there with me and my kids. She had several and it was hard to resist but I did it!
Day one for me too! I guess I shouldn't say cheers, but as long as that's taken literally, it should be okay. Good luck to both of us!
Last edited by sober1ck; 06-11-2014 at 07:16 PM. Reason: added 'day one for' in front of 'me too' to clarify
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: New York
Posts: 984
Finishing Day 10 of sobriety for me!
Wound up in a bad spot at the mets game tonight when the group I was with ordered a round of drinks. It was with a work group, so not a place I wanted to say anything about me quitting drinking. I wound up doing the "cheers" thing, and then planning how i could spill my drink. After three tiny sips, I just decided to put it under my seat and leave it. Not surprisingly, nobody noticed I never finished it.
Been very happy that I've now been in two social settings where this has happened and I haven't finished the first drink.
Now I'm in the clear for a full month of any activities where I know drinking will be involved, so confident I'll get to 40 days. Focusing on that for now and will worry about the work party on July 9th when it comes.
Wound up in a bad spot at the mets game tonight when the group I was with ordered a round of drinks. It was with a work group, so not a place I wanted to say anything about me quitting drinking. I wound up doing the "cheers" thing, and then planning how i could spill my drink. After three tiny sips, I just decided to put it under my seat and leave it. Not surprisingly, nobody noticed I never finished it.
Been very happy that I've now been in two social settings where this has happened and I haven't finished the first drink.
Now I'm in the clear for a full month of any activities where I know drinking will be involved, so confident I'll get to 40 days. Focusing on that for now and will worry about the work party on July 9th when it comes.
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Vancouver Island
Posts: 26
Day 9 and having a hard time tonight - I used to enjoy taking a cider out to the barn and sit and listen to the horses eating...
I went out there with a cup of tea but I felt anxious and couldn't relax. I hope the peaceful feeling will come back over time...
I went out there with a cup of tea but I felt anxious and couldn't relax. I hope the peaceful feeling will come back over time...
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: East Coast, USA
Posts: 81
One more thing I want to mention, and maybe others are in the same boat, for me drinking causes major depresssion, not while I'm drinking but the next day. I'm not talking a minor case of the blues but rather full blown I don't want to get out of bed and the world is worthless. I have read about this and believe alcohol and my brain chemicals don't mix. It's another reason I have to stop. I feel great this morning and I'm going for a work out before starting the day.
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I'm doing well, besides wrestling with the convenient forgetfulness mentioned above. I went to two AA meetings in the past two days, and while I'm still a little unsure of what it's all about, I doubt that I can stay sober for the long term without something like that in my life. Something like SR IRL, I guess
Welcome to the newcomers, hope everyone is doing well!
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: East Coast, USA
Posts: 81
Way to go nymets on 10 days... that was a good trick putting the beer under the seat! I'm sort of excited (also nervous) to go to a baseball game sober, I always get so hammered that I can't follow the game, which I actually do enjoy.
Also way to go hereandnow on resisting the free beer!
Also way to go hereandnow on resisting the free beer!
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 31
11 days (or is it 10? I don't really count). I'm always amazed by how I can go from being so close to getting a drink (or 20) and thinking I'll never be able to stay sober, to feeling completely at peace and having no cravings at all and motivated to stay sober. And almost every time, all it takes is getting a little sleep. It seems so simple I can't believe it's been such a long struggle.
Anyway, looking forward to another good day today.
Anyway, looking forward to another good day today.
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Maryland
Posts: 60
Hey all, just checking in on the start of day 10 for accountability sake. I can say the cravings and constant thoughts of drinking do get easier, and come fewer and farther between.
I did wake up in a really bad mood despite getting a good night's sleep. I suspect it happens sometimes, I just got so used to numbing all my feelings that I never noticed. Maybe even feeling this angry at the world is a blessing... you'll never know the highs if you don't let yourself feel the lows.
Actually feeling a bit better just writing that down. Off to work I go, hope you all have a wonderful day
I did wake up in a really bad mood despite getting a good night's sleep. I suspect it happens sometimes, I just got so used to numbing all my feelings that I never noticed. Maybe even feeling this angry at the world is a blessing... you'll never know the highs if you don't let yourself feel the lows.
Actually feeling a bit better just writing that down. Off to work I go, hope you all have a wonderful day
Welcome, Countryside, and the other new Juners. Glad you decided to join us on this sober journey.
I'm feeling a little down. One of the SR members who was so supportive after my relapse is struggling and in hindsight, I can see much of the reason for my fall in her post. There are some other things bugging me to, but just like I've told others, early recovery has it's ups and downs. You just have to get through them.
I'm feeling a little down. One of the SR members who was so supportive after my relapse is struggling and in hindsight, I can see much of the reason for my fall in her post. There are some other things bugging me to, but just like I've told others, early recovery has it's ups and downs. You just have to get through them.
Reach out when you need the help
Welcome to the thread Charlotte
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