Class of March 2015 Part 2
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Originally Posted by SpiritOfDjinn 
Congrats on this whole thing! Eight nights is awesome. Fending off the offered drinks is HUGE! But, I can't help but think that perhaps you should avoid that place? I mean it's one thing if your server suggested it without knowing your situation and then took the hint when you said no. But to pressure you like that? That's a bit much. But you said no again and again which is phenomenal! You were tested and stood your ground. Good for you! 
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Join Date: Mar 2015
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Hello folks!
Day 1, my daughter's birthday - not one to easily forget.
Reading through this site, I'm getting a tiny bit of hope that it's possible for me to stay sober.
I'm in the UK so there's a bit of a time zone thing, but I'm gonna make checking in part of my daily routine.
It's good to see so many people on the road to recovery!
Day 1, my daughter's birthday - not one to easily forget.
Reading through this site, I'm getting a tiny bit of hope that it's possible for me to stay sober.
I'm in the UK so there's a bit of a time zone thing, but I'm gonna make checking in part of my daily routine.
It's good to see so many people on the road to recovery!
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 539
Day 11
Today is the 5th day my oldest child has been home very sick, she is only now getting better. Today is the 3rd day my 3 year old has been very sick, lungs filled with stuff, 102 fever, can't sleep, burning up, stomach-ache, head ache. Last night was the worst and I was up with all 3 kids for different reason (most involving sickness), TEN times!
Can you imagine getting up ten times for needy children while drunk or sleeping off a drunk? I can't!
After one instance and I laid back down I had to thank God. Like 'Wow, God, you had this planned right didn't you? I had some good solid days of sobriety down before the first sickness hit"
Amazing, so thankful to Him!
Today is the 5th day my oldest child has been home very sick, she is only now getting better. Today is the 3rd day my 3 year old has been very sick, lungs filled with stuff, 102 fever, can't sleep, burning up, stomach-ache, head ache. Last night was the worst and I was up with all 3 kids for different reason (most involving sickness), TEN times!
Can you imagine getting up ten times for needy children while drunk or sleeping off a drunk? I can't!
After one instance and I laid back down I had to thank God. Like 'Wow, God, you had this planned right didn't you? I had some good solid days of sobriety down before the first sickness hit"
Amazing, so thankful to Him!
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Originally Posted by ArcticSA
Day 11
Can you imagine getting up ten times for needy children while drunk or sleeping off a drunk? I can't!
Can you imagine getting up ten times for needy children while drunk or sleeping off a drunk? I can't!
Better when never is never
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Originally Posted by AnotherLife
Hello folks!
Day 1, my daughter's birthday - not one to easily forget.
Reading through this site, I'm getting a tiny bit of hope that it's possible for me to stay sober.
Day 1, my daughter's birthday - not one to easily forget.
Reading through this site, I'm getting a tiny bit of hope that it's possible for me to stay sober.
One day at a time.
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Nowhere, USA
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Originally Posted by AnotherLife
Hello folks!
Day 1, my daughter's birthday - not one to easily forget.
Reading through this site, I'm getting a tiny bit of hope that it's possible for me to stay sober.
I'm in the UK so there's a bit of a time zone thing, but I'm gonna make checking in part of my daily routine.
It's good to see so many people on the road to recovery!
Day 1, my daughter's birthday - not one to easily forget.
Reading through this site, I'm getting a tiny bit of hope that it's possible for me to stay sober.
I'm in the UK so there's a bit of a time zone thing, but I'm gonna make checking in part of my daily routine.
It's good to see so many people on the road to recovery!
One day at a time.
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Nowhere, USA
Posts: 340
Originally Posted by ArcticSA
Day 11
Today is the 5th day my oldest child has been home very sick, she is only now getting better. Today is the 3rd day my 3 year old has been very sick, lungs filled with stuff, 102 fever, can't sleep, burning up, stomach-ache, head ache. Last night was the worst and I was up with all 3 kids for different reason (most involving sickness), TEN times!
Can you imagine getting up ten times for needy children while drunk or sleeping off a drunk? I can't!
After one instance and I laid back down I had to thank God. Like 'Wow, God, you had this planned right didn't you? I had some good solid days of sobriety down before the first sickness hit"
Amazing, so thankful to Him!
Today is the 5th day my oldest child has been home very sick, she is only now getting better. Today is the 3rd day my 3 year old has been very sick, lungs filled with stuff, 102 fever, can't sleep, burning up, stomach-ache, head ache. Last night was the worst and I was up with all 3 kids for different reason (most involving sickness), TEN times!
Can you imagine getting up ten times for needy children while drunk or sleeping off a drunk? I can't!
After one instance and I laid back down I had to thank God. Like 'Wow, God, you had this planned right didn't you? I had some good solid days of sobriety down before the first sickness hit"
Amazing, so thankful to Him!
One day at a time.
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Originally Posted by jazzfish
Congratulations on day 11. I remember needing to take my child to the ER one night about 2am. Luckily, I was sober, but it hit me like a ton of bricks how often I had made myself unable to provide basic protections and care because of my drinking. I am a parent. I have responsibilities. Drinking needs to go.
Better when never is never
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Originally Posted by SpiritOfDjinn
But hey, we have our sobriety to look forward to and each other to lean on right?
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Not feeling well. Waves of panic and anxiety keep washing over my head. My stomach hurts and I honestly don't even know if it's because of anxiety, hormonal fluctuations, or having eaten too much. I'm inclined to think it's the first, because this has happened before family get-togethers at least once in the past. Tonight and tomorrow I will be with my entire family, all day, with many large meals planned---my family's Saturdays essentially revolve around food, which has always driven me crazy. With my stomach and anxiety the way they are, I can't even imagine eating.
I don't know how I'm going to make it through tonight and tomorrow. I just can't wait for break to be over so I can go back to my own secure little life. I want my stomach to stop hurting and I want this anxiety and panic to stop hurting and I want to feel ok and strong and calm and loving and good and excited about spending this time with my family---whom I love, at least I think I do, but honestly my feelings are so hard to read I don't even know. I want I want I want...and I can't find a way out of this cluster@#$%.
I don't know how I'm going to make it through tonight and tomorrow. I just can't wait for break to be over so I can go back to my own secure little life. I want my stomach to stop hurting and I want this anxiety and panic to stop hurting and I want to feel ok and strong and calm and loving and good and excited about spending this time with my family---whom I love, at least I think I do, but honestly my feelings are so hard to read I don't even know. I want I want I want...and I can't find a way out of this cluster@#$%.
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Day 1. Smh. I'm at the park with the kids. Its beautiful and 70 degrees. Maybe this time I can let the whole album play instead of starting the first song over over and over and over again. Blech.
I ran today and think that will be instrumental in my recovery. There is a half marathon in October that I will be training for. I used to love running when alcohol didn't control my life. Only 2 miles today. Baby steps lol.
I ran today and think that will be instrumental in my recovery. There is a half marathon in October that I will be training for. I used to love running when alcohol didn't control my life. Only 2 miles today. Baby steps lol.
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Originally Posted by bblackbirdflyy
Day 1. Smh. I'm at the park with the kids. Its beautiful and 70 degrees. Maybe this time I can let the whole album play instead of starting the first song over over and over and over again. Blech.
I ran today and think that will be instrumental in my recovery. There is a half marathon in October that I will be training for. I used to love running when alcohol didn't control my life. Only 2 miles today. Baby steps lol.
I ran today and think that will be instrumental in my recovery. There is a half marathon in October that I will be training for. I used to love running when alcohol didn't control my life. Only 2 miles today. Baby steps lol.
Welcome Bbfly. Good to see you on the boards again.
Exercise always has helped me with the anxiety, and the depression I suffer from.
Glad you are having a good day 1 at the park, with the kids.
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Originally Posted by happytobealive1
Not feeling well. Waves of panic and anxiety keep washing over my head. My stomach hurts and I honestly don't even know if it's because of anxiety, hormonal fluctuations, or having eaten too much. I'm inclined to think it's the first, because this has happened before family get-togethers at least once in the past. Tonight and tomorrow I will be with my entire family, all day, with many large meals planned---my family's Saturdays essentially revolve around food, which has always driven me crazy. With my stomach and anxiety the way they are, I can't even imagine eating.
I don't know how I'm going to make it through tonight and tomorrow. I just can't wait for break to be over so I can go back to my own secure little life. I want my stomach to stop hurting and I want this anxiety and panic to stop hurting and I want to feel ok and strong and calm and loving and good and excited about spending this time with my family---whom I love, at least I think I do, but honestly my feelings are so hard to read I don't even know. I want I want I want...and I can't find a way out of this cluster@#$%.
I don't know how I'm going to make it through tonight and tomorrow. I just can't wait for break to be over so I can go back to my own secure little life. I want my stomach to stop hurting and I want this anxiety and panic to stop hurting and I want to feel ok and strong and calm and loving and good and excited about spending this time with my family---whom I love, at least I think I do, but honestly my feelings are so hard to read I don't even know. I want I want I want...and I can't find a way out of this cluster@#$%.
Happy, sending positive thoughts your way. Anxiety can do a big number on you, I know because I suffer from this myself. I believe you have the strength to get thru this outing. We all believe in you. If you feel you just can't tho, could you cancel? Avoiding triggers are key, they say, in recovery. I can't avoid mine unfortunalty, I have to live with them. Its a real challenge, so I understand your anxiety. Praying for you.
One day at a time.
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Originally Posted by bblackbirdflyy
Day 1. Smh. I'm at the park with the kids. Its beautiful and 70 degrees. Maybe this time I can let the whole album play instead of starting the first song over over and over and over again. Blech.
I ran today and think that will be instrumental in my recovery. There is a half marathon in October that I will be training for. I used to love running when alcohol didn't control my life. Only 2 miles today. Baby steps lol.
I ran today and think that will be instrumental in my recovery. There is a half marathon in October that I will be training for. I used to love running when alcohol didn't control my life. Only 2 miles today. Baby steps lol.
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Originally Posted by ArcticSA
Day 11
Today is the 5th day my oldest child has been home very sick, she is only now getting better. Today is the 3rd day my 3 year old has been very sick, lungs filled with stuff, 102 fever, can't sleep, burning up, stomach-ache, head ache. Last night was the worst and I was up with all 3 kids for different reason (most involving sickness), TEN times!
Can you imagine getting up ten times for needy children while drunk or sleeping off a drunk? I can't!
After one instance and I laid back down I had to thank God. Like 'Wow, God, you had this planned right didn't you? I had some good solid days of sobriety down before the first sickness hit"
Amazing, so thankful to Him!
Today is the 5th day my oldest child has been home very sick, she is only now getting better. Today is the 3rd day my 3 year old has been very sick, lungs filled with stuff, 102 fever, can't sleep, burning up, stomach-ache, head ache. Last night was the worst and I was up with all 3 kids for different reason (most involving sickness), TEN times!
Can you imagine getting up ten times for needy children while drunk or sleeping off a drunk? I can't!
After one instance and I laid back down I had to thank God. Like 'Wow, God, you had this planned right didn't you? I had some good solid days of sobriety down before the first sickness hit"
Amazing, so thankful to Him!
Hope your family gets well soon. Proud of you for being there for them.
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Originally Posted by jazzfish
Checking in for the morning. Not doing so well and trying to get some traction again.
I hope everyone else is having great sober Fridays!
I hope everyone else is having great sober Fridays!
One day at a time.
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Originally Posted by happytobealive1
Not feeling well. Waves of panic and anxiety keep washing over my head. My stomach hurts and I honestly don't even know if it's because of anxiety, hormonal fluctuations, or having eaten too much. I'm inclined to think it's the first, because this has happened before family get-togethers at least once in the past. Tonight and tomorrow I will be with my entire family, all day, with many large meals planned---my family's Saturdays essentially revolve around food, which has always driven me crazy. With my stomach and anxiety the way they are, I can't even imagine eating.
I don't know how I'm going to make it through tonight and tomorrow. I just can't wait for break to be over so I can go back to my own secure little life. I want my stomach to stop hurting and I want this anxiety and panic to stop hurting and I want to feel ok and strong and calm and loving and good and excited about spending this time with my family---whom I love, at least I think I do, but honestly my feelings are so hard to read I don't even know. I want I want I want...and I can't find a way out of this cluster@#$%.
I don't know how I'm going to make it through tonight and tomorrow. I just can't wait for break to be over so I can go back to my own secure little life. I want my stomach to stop hurting and I want this anxiety and panic to stop hurting and I want to feel ok and strong and calm and loving and good and excited about spending this time with my family---whom I love, at least I think I do, but honestly my feelings are so hard to read I don't even know. I want I want I want...and I can't find a way out of this cluster@#$%.
You said in your post that you actually want to spend time with your family. That being said, why do you think time with then makes you anxious? Are they judgemental and mean? Does it have to do with how deeply food is tied to family gatherings?
I think if you could find the cause of your anxiety around them, you could bring it down a few notches. Or maybe just talk to them about it. Just let them know the way you feel and ask for their help.
In any case, I wish you the best! I hope you can find some peace and enjoy some time with your family.
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Just trying to catch up on all the posts. As I said in my earlier post today, sometimes I spend too much time on the boards. I love SR, it is a very good community here, and the support is awesome.
I just sometimes need to take a step back from thinking and talking about recovery so much. And just do it! SR has become a daily reprieve for me, but I have found it to be a little obsessive for me, at times. This is just my personality trait, I believe. But I'm thankful and grateful to share my experiences with others, in the hopes it will help them, and myself as well.
Thanks class.
I just sometimes need to take a step back from thinking and talking about recovery so much. And just do it! SR has become a daily reprieve for me, but I have found it to be a little obsessive for me, at times. This is just my personality trait, I believe. But I'm thankful and grateful to share my experiences with others, in the hopes it will help them, and myself as well.
Thanks class.
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