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Old 10-30-2014, 02:55 PM
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I know. I went down hill so quickly from when my resolve broke and I let the beast persuade me to put that first drop to my lips. Shudder!
Still, live for the now. It hurt me and I've learnt.
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Old 10-30-2014, 03:00 PM
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Day 2. This is a strange time of day for me (6 p.m.) It feels good to be sober and responsible, and I'm not exactly craving wine, but I definitely feel an emptiness, like something is really missing. Maybe it's chocolate...better check!
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Old 10-30-2014, 03:02 PM
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Welcome newlife
I'm not sure any of us can push you to do anything - I really believe that needs to come from you - but I know you'll find support here

how did you stay clean for 10 and a half years?

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Old 10-30-2014, 03:03 PM
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Sparkos and Enfin - the really important thing is you guys are here now

Keep it going JoSharon

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Old 10-30-2014, 03:05 PM
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Yeah sparky ikwym.... When I started to count units one week after an awful row on a 'special' night out, and I got to over 60 in that week, I went GULP.... He feckin conned me, that evil AV.... The people in the local shop must have though i ran a blinkin pub!!! Definite time to stop. The more i plough on, the more I realise I am gaining in life. Snot easy, but tis betterer.... X
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Old 10-30-2014, 03:07 PM
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Hey josharon.... Take it minute by minute... Beat the thoughts away!!!
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Old 10-30-2014, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by jp123 View Post
Day 4 for me. Feeling good. no withdrawals yet. been staying in bed, reading a lot on SR.

Question: My ears have been ringing since I quit. Does alcohol have anything to do with that?
Not for nothing, but I have noticed a definite increase in my tinnitus since quitting.
Nobody really understands tinnitus but who knows, there may be a connection.
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Old 10-30-2014, 03:09 PM
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I know how it works, and it always won, but this time I will not let it, because this time I am being sober for me... no one pressured me, I am not trying to keep a relationship, I am doing this because a) my rate of consumption, plus the twenty years of it, would kill me before 45, and b) I am tired of knowing deep down what I want and letting my addiction make me unable to achieve it.
plansimake - i feel the same way. 3rd time trying to get sober, but first time it's for me only. no relationship turmoil involved. I went right into pink cloud territory, something i'd never experienced before. I too realized it was either my success or drinking.

Day 20...still on a roll. Longest streak in 5 years, and I'm loving it. Except the weight gain.
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Old 10-30-2014, 03:11 PM
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Another strong urge hit me an hour ago. I rushed out the door and went for a jog. If I can't get a buzz from chemicals, Ill get a natural one. Anything to feel different from that nagging, pestering feeling of just wanting to take a drink.
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Old 10-30-2014, 04:38 PM
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Anything to feel different from that nagging, pestering feeling of just wanting to take a drink.
^^^THIS ^^^
A million times over!
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Old 10-30-2014, 05:55 PM
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Day 28. Stressful move is complete.

Lawyers are idiots...ours kept us waiting for 3 hours in limbo waiting for the deal to close. administrative stuff that shouldn't have been holding up moving out.

Talked/raged with my HP today. Talk about stress...

Glad it's done. I'm bush whacked. Time to sleep.

Unpacking can wait for tomorrow.
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Old 10-30-2014, 07:55 PM
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I guess I'm doing this backward but I would like to join this class just under the wire. I lurk here and there but have been hesitant join because I have joined quite a few monthly classes and never made it. I still check in with some if my old classes and some I stuck with for quite a few months. It's so helpful have a place to check in and share with others who are at a similar point in sobriety. I just couldn't bear failing before the month was even over or soon thereafter- that seems to be my pattern - and I know how hard those early days can be.

Today is 12 days for me. I've been back and forth with this and I'm just so tired of the cycle. I love the changes in me and my life when I remove alcohol from it. But yet somehow that pull to drink again is there, way more often than I like! You guys seem like a great group and I'm looking forward to getting to know you and helping each other.
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Old 10-30-2014, 08:06 PM
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12 days is better than my 5 days. I plan on many more days sober.

Glad you came back ! Forabetterlife
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Old 10-30-2014, 08:14 PM
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So glad you are here forabetterlife

This is my second class thread. (Sort of third, I joined the March 13 class because our Feb 13 class got real quiet). I was hesitant to come here...I felt like a failure. 18 plus months of sobriety and I virtually threw it away.

I stopped coming here. I let go of all of my support.
Now, on Day 5, being part of this group has truly empowered me.
This is an awesome bunch!

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Welcome FABL

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Old 10-30-2014, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Stevie1 View Post
Not for nothing, but I have noticed a definite increase in my tinnitus since quitting.
Nobody really understands tinnitus but who knows, there may be a connection.
I have the same issue.
There is a lot of interesting reading.
It seems that alcohol may dull the symptoms, and so when we stop drinking, this condition may feel worse.

There is some treatment out there ~ have a look.

fantail my love, GOOD LUCK HONEY!!!!! ♥♥♥

Loving reading all of your posts,

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PS. I am feeling better today...the shaking has almost stopped. Still sweating buckets, but that's a good thing, toxins releasing and all.
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Old 10-30-2014, 08:32 PM
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venuscat, good on ya! It took 4-5 days for me to stop with the shaking and nausea but it is REALLY worth it.

forabetterlife, no time like the present...I think we have a pretty vigorous class here.
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Old 10-30-2014, 08:41 PM
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Popping in quick to say day 14 is over. I made it home. I can't tell you how happy I am to be in a house where alcohol isn't everywhere!
See you all tomorrow!
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Old 10-30-2014, 08:44 PM
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chickchick keep on pecking everyday. You will get there.
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Old 10-30-2014, 09:31 PM
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Good night class. Still going strong! I had my first real craving tonight in a while. I was bartending (I know right) and I poured a patron a miller lite. The smell hit me. Anyone see those vampire movies, Twilight? It was like the "new vampire" smelling blood for the first time. It smelled so good to me I didn't realize I just stood there, holding the drink. I handed it over and that was that. Usually the smell of beer is gross to me now. Just thought i would share. Always keep your guard up. Those demons are held back by a very thin, weak wall in these early days.
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