Class of August 2014 Part 12
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Hey Captain, I don't know. I didn't see a doc, or enroll in any counseling, so I can't answer your questions. However, I would think what you share with any doc, or counselor should remain private, just as standard medical records are. Try researching it, you might find an answer.
Pink and london, big congrats on your days! Woohoo!
Pink and london, big congrats on your days! Woohoo!
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A glimpse into our future
I like to poke in on the Classes of 2013 and 2012 from time to time and see what we have to look forward to.
Here is a great quote from one of those classes which really shines a bright light of hope and love for our sober lives:
"Just wanted to post something that felt like a big victory to me. Last weekend my husband went away for the weekend - well normally when husbands away, my AV comes out to play. I was ready for it, waiting for it. I knew I wouldn't drink, but I figured I would have to deal with the thoughts. But nope, AV never spoke a word. I even had Saturday evening all to myself, alone in the house for hours with no husband or kids. Still AV was silent, no desire to drink. In fact what excited me was stopping at the grocery store (there's a liquor store right next door, had zero desire to go in) and picking out some of my favorite foods (and a few junk foods) and some seltzer (my new favorite drink is seltzer with a splash of OJ). I went home, put the food on a tray, snuggled into my bed with my dinner and caught up on a TV series I've been watching. I was almost giddy. That's when it hit me how far I've come and how much I appreciated that moment. That giddy feeling, I remember getting that feeling when I was drinking - so excited that I was all alone with my bottle of wine and could drink as much as I wanted - only to feel disgust and shame the next day. This time my giddiness was a true, happy feeling and realizing that alcohol never even entered my mind - it felt so good and so freeing! I was just a mom, with a few hours to herself, eating her favorite foods and watching a show uninterupted. It was heaven. I feel like me again."
Here is a great quote from one of those classes which really shines a bright light of hope and love for our sober lives:
"Just wanted to post something that felt like a big victory to me. Last weekend my husband went away for the weekend - well normally when husbands away, my AV comes out to play. I was ready for it, waiting for it. I knew I wouldn't drink, but I figured I would have to deal with the thoughts. But nope, AV never spoke a word. I even had Saturday evening all to myself, alone in the house for hours with no husband or kids. Still AV was silent, no desire to drink. In fact what excited me was stopping at the grocery store (there's a liquor store right next door, had zero desire to go in) and picking out some of my favorite foods (and a few junk foods) and some seltzer (my new favorite drink is seltzer with a splash of OJ). I went home, put the food on a tray, snuggled into my bed with my dinner and caught up on a TV series I've been watching. I was almost giddy. That's when it hit me how far I've come and how much I appreciated that moment. That giddy feeling, I remember getting that feeling when I was drinking - so excited that I was all alone with my bottle of wine and could drink as much as I wanted - only to feel disgust and shame the next day. This time my giddiness was a true, happy feeling and realizing that alcohol never even entered my mind - it felt so good and so freeing! I was just a mom, with a few hours to herself, eating her favorite foods and watching a show uninterupted. It was heaven. I feel like me again."
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Originally Posted by pinklinzangel 
thanks dee x
Sorry London, your 90 day chip FRIDAY! that is just so awesome! have a fab day, and great that your finding the works meals easier, that's real power to you. safe journey home :-)
Sorry London, your 90 day chip FRIDAY! that is just so awesome! have a fab day, and great that your finding the works meals easier, that's real power to you. safe journey home :-)
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Hey all
I am back in London, arrived home too late for the bonfire night display, but never mind. There's always next year.
I like the idea of goals. I have been keeping it to each day at a time but now feeling like I can think a little bit ahead.
Next is :
100 days next week
104 days coming soon - this is a significant one for me as previously I got to this number and folded, which led to three months of complete carnage and losing an awful lot. This time I feel I have the tools to keep going.
After 104 I will try to count in weeks and not days.
31.12 - to look back on what has been a horrible year but also the year I decided to get my life back. And to actually remember midnight and not be in blackout.
I am back in London, arrived home too late for the bonfire night display, but never mind. There's always next year.
I like the idea of goals. I have been keeping it to each day at a time but now feeling like I can think a little bit ahead.
Next is :
100 days next week
104 days coming soon - this is a significant one for me as previously I got to this number and folded, which led to three months of complete carnage and losing an awful lot. This time I feel I have the tools to keep going.
After 104 I will try to count in weeks and not days.
31.12 - to look back on what has been a horrible year but also the year I decided to get my life back. And to actually remember midnight and not be in blackout.
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Originally Posted by Ultramarathoner
Pink - 70 Days. I'm so proud of you! Really special.
Now onward! What's your next goal? Come to think of it, what is everyone's next goal they are excited to share?
Here are my goals:
Immediate Term- 5 Months Alcohol free (December 25, 2014)
Short Term- 15 Months Alcohol Free (October 25, 2015) Around the time of my Ultra.
Now onward! What's your next goal? Come to think of it, what is everyone's next goal they are excited to share?
Here are my goals:
Immediate Term- 5 Months Alcohol free (December 25, 2014)
Short Term- 15 Months Alcohol Free (October 25, 2015) Around the time of my Ultra.
My next two goals are 90 Days and 100 Days. After that, I will either celebrate every month on the 16th, or I will celebrate every 25 days. I haven't decided which yet. Meanwhile, I am also counting days for my new 30 minute walk/jog. I am going to do that in 10 day blocks. I also want to lose 20 pounds, and that is also keeping me away from alcohol.
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Originally Posted by sthlondonab
Hey all
I am back in London, arrived home too late for the bonfire night display, but never mind. There's always next year.
I like the idea of goals. I have been keeping it to each day at a time but now feeling like I can think a little bit ahead.
Next is :
100 days next week
104 days coming soon - this is a significant one for me as previously I got to this number and folded, which led to three months of complete carnage and losing an awful lot. This time I feel I have the tools to keep going.
After 104 I will try to count in weeks and not days.
31.12 - to look back on what has been a horrible year but also the year I decided to get my life back. And to actually remember midnight and not be in blackout.
I am back in London, arrived home too late for the bonfire night display, but never mind. There's always next year.
I like the idea of goals. I have been keeping it to each day at a time but now feeling like I can think a little bit ahead.
Next is :
100 days next week
104 days coming soon - this is a significant one for me as previously I got to this number and folded, which led to three months of complete carnage and losing an awful lot. This time I feel I have the tools to keep going.
After 104 I will try to count in weeks and not days.
31.12 - to look back on what has been a horrible year but also the year I decided to get my life back. And to actually remember midnight and not be in blackout.
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Originally Posted by ScooterBoo
My next two goals are 90 Days and 100 Days. After that, I will either celebrate every month on the 16th, or I will celebrate every 25 days. I haven't decided which yet. Meanwhile, I am also counting days for my new 30 minute walk/jog. I am going to do that in 10 day blocks. I also want to lose 20 pounds, and that is also keeping me away from alcohol.
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