Class of December 2014
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Georgia
Posts: 242
Hello,
May I please join this class? I'm coming back to SR after several attempts at sobriety. I'm ashamed, embarrassed, guilt-ridden, and all the other feelings associated with failure.
Today is day 3 and I've been really anxious. I feel tired, foggy and I'm just ready to get some time under my belt. I've been successful in the past with 16 months sobriety. I know I can do it. However, my most recent relapse came earlier this year with the terminal diagnosis and ultimate death of my dad. I'm ready to move forward. I don't like myself when I drink. I cannot drink in moderation. Ever.
May I please join this class? I'm coming back to SR after several attempts at sobriety. I'm ashamed, embarrassed, guilt-ridden, and all the other feelings associated with failure.
Today is day 3 and I've been really anxious. I feel tired, foggy and I'm just ready to get some time under my belt. I've been successful in the past with 16 months sobriety. I know I can do it. However, my most recent relapse came earlier this year with the terminal diagnosis and ultimate death of my dad. I'm ready to move forward. I don't like myself when I drink. I cannot drink in moderation. Ever.
Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 41
Welcome on board KUF, you're in a good place. We're all in the same boat as you and are here to provide support to each other. As you say, you have succeeded in the past with your sobriety so I'm sure you can do it again. Keep on this site, keep posting when you feel the need to drink and it will help you.
Good luck!
Good luck!
...holds the key
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Texas
Posts: 7,065
Im still sober! I went to the gym after work instead of the usual happy hour.
I made a list of all the awful things that I've experienced because of my drinking and the reasons why I want to wake up hangover free tomorrow ( thanks for the suggestions)...I made copies of those lists and have them in my office, in my wallet, and in my car.
Alcohol has taken so much from me and has NEVER given me anything in return except illness, depression, suicidal thoughts, ruined relationships, memory loss, a depleted bank account, anxiety, years of misery, legal problems, and the list goes on and on...
Thanks y'all for the support and encouragement.
I'm so happy to see everyone here today, posting...whether we are struggling or on top of the world tonight, I believe we are overcomers...I believe sobriety is ours to take if we choose.
Love and hugs all around.
I made a list of all the awful things that I've experienced because of my drinking and the reasons why I want to wake up hangover free tomorrow ( thanks for the suggestions)...I made copies of those lists and have them in my office, in my wallet, and in my car.
Alcohol has taken so much from me and has NEVER given me anything in return except illness, depression, suicidal thoughts, ruined relationships, memory loss, a depleted bank account, anxiety, years of misery, legal problems, and the list goes on and on...
Thanks y'all for the support and encouragement.
I'm so happy to see everyone here today, posting...whether we are struggling or on top of the world tonight, I believe we are overcomers...I believe sobriety is ours to take if we choose.
Love and hugs all around.
Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 93
Checking in before calling in an end to day 3.
I managed an hour nap today and a walk but overall my energy is really low. Im ready for bed at 7pm... but tomorrow should be a little better.
Welcome to the new members and grats to all of us for another sober day!
I managed an hour nap today and a walk but overall my energy is really low. Im ready for bed at 7pm... but tomorrow should be a little better.
Welcome to the new members and grats to all of us for another sober day!
Hillbilly Girl
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: In my Garden
Posts: 3,953
Glad your here KUF
Way to go Brynn.....I like your idea of keeping "the list" in several different places.
Off to the gym myself tonight......Going to work off some anger/stress. I'm really trying to "let go" of things I have no control of....really just let it go...that stuff gets heavy to pack around I do have control of one thing today & that is what I put in my body.
Way to go Brynn.....I like your idea of keeping "the list" in several different places.
Off to the gym myself tonight......Going to work off some anger/stress. I'm really trying to "let go" of things I have no control of....really just let it go...that stuff gets heavy to pack around
I do have control of one thing today & that is what I put in my body.
...holds the key
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Texas
Posts: 7,065
Glad you're here Shannon! It's day three for me and EJP as well...those are just the ones I know off the top of my head don't mean to exclude anyone ...it was a hard day but we are still sober!
So it looks like some of us have been doing some exercising today...love it!
I love to run...but it's really hard to run with a hangover, right?? That's something I've definitely been missing! Also hard to make time for running when the only thing on your mind is drinking! I feel like there's so much more space in my head now!
Mariah...I've been looking at that list all night. When it's written out like that it's hard to ignore.
Glad to see you Wilson and hopeful...looks like we get to wake up hangover free again tomorrow?!?!
...it was a hard day but we are still sober! So it looks like some of us have been doing some exercising today...love it!
I love to run...but it's really hard to run with a hangover, right?? That's something I've definitely been missing! Also hard to make time for running when the only thing on your mind is drinking! I feel like there's so much more space in my head now!
Mariah...I've been looking at that list all night. When it's written out like that it's hard to ignore.
Glad to see you Wilson and hopeful...looks like we get to wake up hangover free again tomorrow?!?!
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 5,785
Checking in this evening. The sober days keep coming!
Brynn, I was so happy to see that you decided to stay sober and worked out after struggling. You're doing awesome!!
KeithUrbanfan-welcome! I am sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. A terminal illness is always tough to deal with and is highly stressful. However, it's great that you're here and awesome that you had 16 months. I hope to learn from you.
CaseyW-the good thing is you're learning how to not make the same mistake last time and you're plugging back at the sobriety. Sobriety is a process, so be kind to yourself.
I hope everyone is notching another sober day tonight.
Brynn, I was so happy to see that you decided to stay sober and worked out after struggling. You're doing awesome!!
KeithUrbanfan-welcome! I am sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. A terminal illness is always tough to deal with and is highly stressful. However, it's great that you're here and awesome that you had 16 months. I hope to learn from you.
CaseyW-the good thing is you're learning how to not make the same mistake last time and you're plugging back at the sobriety. Sobriety is a process, so be kind to yourself.
I hope everyone is notching another sober day tonight.
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 5,453
Keithurbanfan- I am sorry for the loss of your dad. I read your post wrong the first time. 
Brynn- yes I get to wake up tomorrow without a hangover!! I also exercised today....so I should sleep great too! That's a great idea about the list.
Brynn- yes I get to wake up tomorrow without a hangover!! I also exercised today....so I should sleep great too! That's a great idea about the list.
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 2,049
A thought keeps popping up lately. I think of the ppl who stopped drinking over a yr ago on here and wonder if it's me just playing tricks on myself about stopping drinking all together or is it just my resolve getting weak over a little time? I made about 4 months, but now only go a week or 2 at a time. I'm trying to understand and it's not so clear at ll.
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Australia
Posts: 211,442
I really believe alcoholism is progressive JL. Not trying to frighten you at all but I can look back and see how I imperceptibly got worse and worse over 20 years.
It's another reason to really fight this with everything you have,
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It's another reason to really fight this with everything you have,
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Igloo, Canada
Posts: 71
Hi all, just checking in. Waking up to Day 4 alcohol free. My head is a little foggy this am. Been having strange dreams and broken sleep. Just wanted to say that I'm feeling grateful to be sober and to have you guys. W ill check in later.
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