Class of July 2014 Part 3
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Originally Posted by MrFixit63 
I am sorry if I have said anything out of line that has offended anyone.
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Good morning Julyers!
Welcome, Missy, Casey and all newbies. Congratulations to making the decision to quit. This is a great class with a ton of support.
Good luck Petals with your dad.
Peacehappyness, 30 days is AWESOME! Congratulations. Sounds like you have a good plan in place.
Headlump, i've never heard of a "frozen shoulder" but, i hope you can recover way quicker than 3 years! Not sure what to say about your bra strap issue; i had better leave that to you to figure out; LOL.
Hang in there everyone and stay strong.
Welcome, Missy, Casey and all newbies. Congratulations to making the decision to quit. This is a great class with a ton of support.
Good luck Petals with your dad.
Peacehappyness, 30 days is AWESOME! Congratulations. Sounds like you have a good plan in place.
Headlump, i've never heard of a "frozen shoulder" but, i hope you can recover way quicker than 3 years! Not sure what to say about your bra strap issue; i had better leave that to you to figure out; LOL.
Hang in there everyone and stay strong.
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Join Date: Mar 2013
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Phew, good!! After feeling lousy about my weekend, I don't want any other people here in this July group to feel like that!
It sounds like a lot of us have somewhat of a dual addiction with food and alcohol. I feel like I'm coping more with food when I'm not drinking right now. One of my triggers to drink, many times, was having an empty stomach - I would be driving home (or wherever) and be really hungry, and I would think that if I got something to drink, it would hit me harder and faster since I was drinking on an empty stomach, so I wouldn't have to drink as much. I still WOULD drink as much, lol, but that was my irrational thinking. By the end of the night, I would always binge, though, once all my inhibitions were gone.
Now I'm just eating all day. Not a binge, per say, but I might have most of what I planned on eating for breakfast/lunch/snack at one time. I'm only going to feel even worse if I gain more weight after quitting drinking, so I'm trying to be very aware, but it's really difficult to fill that void. I'm glad to hear how others are coping with this and that I'm not alone in this struggle.
It sounds like a lot of us have somewhat of a dual addiction with food and alcohol. I feel like I'm coping more with food when I'm not drinking right now. One of my triggers to drink, many times, was having an empty stomach - I would be driving home (or wherever) and be really hungry, and I would think that if I got something to drink, it would hit me harder and faster since I was drinking on an empty stomach, so I wouldn't have to drink as much. I still WOULD drink as much, lol, but that was my irrational thinking. By the end of the night, I would always binge, though, once all my inhibitions were gone.
Now I'm just eating all day. Not a binge, per say, but I might have most of what I planned on eating for breakfast/lunch/snack at one time. I'm only going to feel even worse if I gain more weight after quitting drinking, so I'm trying to be very aware, but it's really difficult to fill that void. I'm glad to hear how others are coping with this and that I'm not alone in this struggle.
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Hey, Mr Fixit, 'tripper' must be an Aussie term, Dee will be back to tell us what it means, I'm sure. Nothing offensive in your posts as far as I can see.
HeadLump, well done on 16 days of no bingeing. Sorry to hear about your frozen shoulder.
My mum had it a few years ago and I know from her experience how painful it is.
Noexcuse, it's interesting what you say about drinking on an empty stomach. I've never had any eating issues, but on nights where I was drinking I was guilty of not having my dinner until the wine was finished in case the food dampened the buzz. How ridiculous now that I look back on it. I'm loving just enjoying my dinner at night now, it's great.
Hope everyone is still doing well. Thinking of you all as always. Hugs from Blighty. X
HeadLump, well done on 16 days of no bingeing. Sorry to hear about your frozen shoulder.
My mum had it a few years ago and I know from her experience how painful it is.Noexcuse, it's interesting what you say about drinking on an empty stomach. I've never had any eating issues, but on nights where I was drinking I was guilty of not having my dinner until the wine was finished in case the food dampened the buzz. How ridiculous now that I look back on it. I'm loving just enjoying my dinner at night now, it's great.
Hope everyone is still doing well. Thinking of you all as always. Hugs from Blighty. X
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Thanks guys, so far so good, dad seems ok.
Went in a supermarket and had to walk past the wine. That was a bit of a butterflies in the tummy moment! But I did it! Now im thinking about it though... been so busy today only had 1 meal, am being mums cab on top of everything else, oh and driver for hubby whos car is sick! So tired and hungry, worried about going for takeaway as its buy the wine shops.
am telling myself, dont drink then I wont have to get sober again!
oh just remembered headlumps 'mouldy grapes' could be needed again. ?
catch u all later.xx
Went in a supermarket and had to walk past the wine. That was a bit of a butterflies in the tummy moment! But I did it! Now im thinking about it though... been so busy today only had 1 meal, am being mums cab on top of everything else, oh and driver for hubby whos car is sick! So tired and hungry, worried about going for takeaway as its buy the wine shops.
am telling myself, dont drink then I wont have to get sober again!
oh just remembered headlumps 'mouldy grapes' could be needed again. ?
catch u all later.xx
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Hi petals,
Glad that all is going well with your dad so far.
Well done you on walking past that wine aisle. Just think how rubbish you would feel tomorrow if you gave in. I know you're really busy but try to get something to eat, that can make such a difference.....if you are nice and full that can definitely help with alcohol cravings. I know once I've got a nice dinner in me at a reasonable time in the evening, that's me all set for a sober night. Keep strong!
Glad that all is going well with your dad so far.
Well done you on walking past that wine aisle. Just think how rubbish you would feel tomorrow if you gave in. I know you're really busy but try to get something to eat, that can make such a difference.....if you are nice and full that can definitely help with alcohol cravings. I know once I've got a nice dinner in me at a reasonable time in the evening, that's me all set for a sober night. Keep strong!
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Hi class of July sober, need to come and hang out with you. 4 days sober. Anxious- dizzy and a bit emotional. I thought I was doing great till now.
I have to concentrate on a deadline at work due tomorrow am and I'm failing. This is my second attempt at cleaning my life. Last time was in October 2012. I made it to Christmas. Anyways, I'll check back later. Thanks
I have to concentrate on a deadline at work due tomorrow am and I'm failing. This is my second attempt at cleaning my life. Last time was in October 2012. I made it to Christmas. Anyways, I'll check back later. Thanks
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Welcome Glad, lots of support here for you. The first few days were rough on me as well; i think most here will agree the first 6 or 7 are the worst. It does get better with time... MUCH better.
4 days is great! don't let your AV get the best of you, you can succeed and tomorrow will be day 5.
Check in often!
4 days is great! don't let your AV get the best of you, you can succeed and tomorrow will be day 5.
Check in often!
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Originally Posted by MrFixit63
I wonder where everyone he is hiding at today
Hope everyone is having a good Wednesday!
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Originally Posted by petals
I made it to bed time! Off to bed and nooooo wine! Whoop whoop me...feeling pleased, just a bit scared in case it gets me at a later date? Xx
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Originally Posted by MrFixit63
Lumpy did you use SR to achieve your sobriety last year. I've been trying for almost a year now. It doesn't seem to get any easier
Yes, I did use SR. I lurked until I was 6 months sober and then officially joined. I couldn't possibly have done it without the people on SR. I learntso much and felt so supported. I didn't do anything formal, though I would have no hesitation in going to AA if I felt I needed it. My partner has been totally brilliant and my family and friends have been great, too
Stick with it. You'll get there!
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Originally Posted by Gladiolus
Hi class of July sober, need to come and hang out with you. 4 days sober. Anxious- dizzy and a bit emotional. I thought I was doing great till now.
I have to concentrate on a deadline at work due tomorrow am and I'm failing. This is my second attempt at cleaning my life. Last time was in October 2012. I made it to Christmas. Anyways, I'll check back later. Thanks
I have to concentrate on a deadline at work due tomorrow am and I'm failing. This is my second attempt at cleaning my life. Last time was in October 2012. I made it to Christmas. Anyways, I'll check back later. Thanks
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Originally Posted by MrFixit63
I don't know if a tripper is a good thing or bad thing.
And I agree with Dee, I think you're a trip!
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