Class of September 2014
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Morning everyone.. great to wake up without that ....feeling ..of regret ...
This will be the first week end in September....and for me will be a challenge...Last year I managed 3 months without a drink......then foolishly believed I could manage the ocassional drink....you can see how thatturned out.
I will say from experience that the first 2 weeks for me are the most difficult...
Jim
This will be the first week end in September....and for me will be a challenge...Last year I managed 3 months without a drink......then foolishly believed I could manage the ocassional drink....you can see how thatturned out.
I will say from experience that the first 2 weeks for me are the most difficult...
Jim
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Welcome xJBx! and Happy Friday all -- it is the start of day 4 for me.
I am looking forward to a sober weekend as well....maybe a couple of runs, definitely some housecleaning (both mental and physical), and a couple of excellent meals. Cooking, for me, has always equating with drinking....so, I will need to find some substitutes here - so far it has been just tonic water, lemon and ice. Any other suggestions?
Pan
I am looking forward to a sober weekend as well....maybe a couple of runs, definitely some housecleaning (both mental and physical), and a couple of excellent meals. Cooking, for me, has always equating with drinking....so, I will need to find some substitutes here - so far it has been just tonic water, lemon and ice. Any other suggestions?
Pan
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Originally Posted by gorc 
Friday night my team one the footy and managed the night without a drink.
Another footy game tomorrow and Fathers day BBq Sunday .
Day at a time, tick one box at a time
Another footy game tomorrow and Fathers day BBq Sunday .
Day at a time, tick one box at a time
Weekends have been my downfall. It's a mental thing mostly leading up to drinking, so it's like relapsing in my head hours before I actually drink. This weekend I'll just let the thoughts pass on through and then go on there own way, I know where the drinking leads. One day at a time like you said.
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Originally Posted by gorc
Friday night my team one the footy and managed the night without a drink.
Another footy game tomorrow and Fathers day BBq Sunday .
Day at a time, tick one box at a time
Another footy game tomorrow and Fathers day BBq Sunday .
Day at a time, tick one box at a time
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Location: Pennsylvania
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My struggles are after work for the first 4 to 5 days. And then the urge diminishes.
My guard is up though, because I'll get blind-sided by me AV, out of no where, at any time in the coming months.
For those that are new to SR, "AV" is an acronym for "Addictive Voice". I never heard of it until joining SR, but I sure believe it now.
My guard is up though, because I'll get blind-sided by me AV, out of no where, at any time in the coming months.
For those that are new to SR, "AV" is an acronym for "Addictive Voice". I never heard of it until joining SR, but I sure believe it now.
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Morning class! Beginning of day 5. Feeling much, much better today, much lower anxiety....starting to feel the whisper of hope again! Staying the course, in it for the long haul with you guys!
Hope everyone's day brings hope and something to feel good about! Be blessed!
Hope everyone's day brings hope and something to feel good about! Be blessed!
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Originally Posted by Neverthought
My struggles are after work for the first 4 to 5 days. And then the urge diminishes. My guard is up though, because I'll get blind-sided by me AV, out of no where, at any time in the coming months. For those that are new to SR, "AV" is an acronym for "Addictive Voice". I never heard of it until joining SR, but I sure believe it now.
Not much sleep last night. Drinking dreams.... Was driving and went to jail. Yikes.
My girl is at pre k and I'm relaxing this morning. Have a wonderful day friends
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Originally Posted by ForwardMotion
Morning class! Beginning of day 5. Feeling much, much better today, much lower anxiety....starting to feel the whisper of hope again! Staying the course, in it for the long haul with you guys! Hope everyone's day brings hope and something to feel good about! Be blessed!
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Originally Posted by Findingtheway
Today makes 9 days. Today already feels like a temptation day...
I'll get through it...But was curious what techniques others in the class use on days like this one?
Oh and I AM NOT DRINKING TODAY!
I'll get through it...But was curious what techniques others in the class use on days like this one?
Oh and I AM NOT DRINKING TODAY!
I'm working on it myself, but Dee has shared this on "urge surfing":
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...e-surfing.html
In a nutshell, recognizing the urges, letting them pass.
Also AVRT (addictive voice recognition technique):
Rational Recovery | The Crash Course On AVRT
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Join Date: May 2014
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Good morning all! I managed to get through the game last night without a single drink! Instead of waking up with an alcohol induced headache, I was awoken by a "too much salt from pizza" headache lol. Still painful but it definitely beats the alternative! Hoping to muster up the energy to work out a little later, though I would rather lay around and finish off last nights queso! I hope everyone had a good night last night!
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Originally Posted by Panacea
Welcome xJBx! and Happy Friday all -- it is the start of day 4 for me.
I am looking forward to a sober weekend as well....maybe a couple of runs, definitely some housecleaning (both mental and physical), and a couple of excellent meals. Cooking, for me, has always equating with drinking....so, I will need to find some substitutes here - so far it has been just tonic water, lemon and ice. Any other suggestions?
Pan
I am looking forward to a sober weekend as well....maybe a couple of runs, definitely some housecleaning (both mental and physical), and a couple of excellent meals. Cooking, for me, has always equating with drinking....so, I will need to find some substitutes here - so far it has been just tonic water, lemon and ice. Any other suggestions?
Pan
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