Class of March 2015 Part 2
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Cameron57 asked on the other thread: So, I've been thinking about all the good things that's happened in the few days I've not been drinking....tell me yours.
1. I am eating better and more frequently. When drinking, I usually only ate when I felt like it.
2. The common annoyances of life haven't bothered me as much.
3. My house is a little less cluttered
4. I have more space in my refrigerator since there aren't so many beer bottles in there.
5. I have more space in my recycle bin since there aren't so many beer bottles in there.
6. I have more money in my pocket since it is not being used to buy beer
7. I have more time to do whatever since it is not being used to drink beer.
8. I have more energy in general.
1. I am eating better and more frequently. When drinking, I usually only ate when I felt like it.
2. The common annoyances of life haven't bothered me as much.
3. My house is a little less cluttered
4. I have more space in my refrigerator since there aren't so many beer bottles in there.
5. I have more space in my recycle bin since there aren't so many beer bottles in there.
6. I have more money in my pocket since it is not being used to buy beer
7. I have more time to do whatever since it is not being used to drink beer.
8. I have more energy in general.
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Went to AA today....
I posted my experience on another thread, but wanted the class to know also. It was interesting and I'm glad I went. I didn't speak, but only sat in the back and listened this time. Might go to another meeting on Friday.
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Almost blew it last night. We were out with friends and everyone was drinking except me. Every time the waiter came to our table I almost ordered a drink. I could taste the vodka, I wanted to it so badly. Only one, I can handle one. But then a few things kept going through my head - you guys were the first, oh sh*t I'll have to report I'm back to day 1 and I don't want to do that! I also thought I DO NOT what to wake up with anxiety, dread and remorse. So I pouted and felt sorry for myself, but I DID NOT DRINK!
And this morning I am getting my reward, no anxiety (I've been suffering terrible anxiety the last few months), no remorse, no dread. A new day and I feel good.
Thank you for all your support. I love this group!
And this morning I am getting my reward, no anxiety (I've been suffering terrible anxiety the last few months), no remorse, no dread. A new day and I feel good.
Thank you for all your support. I love this group!
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Checking in, today is day 5 for me. I would usually drink on Thursday nights in the past, so tonight may be a challenge for me, but I'm still feeling pretty good and hopeful about the future. I just read "the reasons I want to quit" (a note I wrote to read almost every day) to kind of reinforce the plan to stay sober. Have a great day everyone.
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Originally Posted by SpiritOfDjinn 
@NikTes Not doing too bad. I've seen better days but then, I think we all have. Still trying to sort through this emotional upheaval but otherwise OK. How about you?
Sorry to vent! It's strange for me to be open. I'm the type who keeps everything bottled up but I'm trying things differently on SR.
The forum does feel like a real support system. You all make it easy to be open and honest. I appreciate your posts!
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Love your list, Bobcat! 4, 5, and 6 especially brought a grin to me. Thanks.
Good idea to make a tally every once and a while. I'll try to do the same.
Good idea to make a tally every once and a while. I'll try to do the same.
Originally Posted by Bobcat17
Cameron57 asked on the other thread: So, I've been thinking about all the good things that's happened in the few days I've not been drinking....tell me yours.
1. I am eating better and more frequently. When drinking, I usually only ate when I felt like it.
2. The common annoyances of life haven't bothered me as much.
3. My house is a little less cluttered
4. I have more space in my refrigerator since there aren't so many beer bottles in there.
5. I have more space in my recycle bin since there aren't so many beer bottles in there.
6. I have more money in my pocket since it is not being used to buy beer
7. I have more time to do whatever since it is not being used to drink beer.
8. I have more energy in general.
1. I am eating better and more frequently. When drinking, I usually only ate when I felt like it.
2. The common annoyances of life haven't bothered me as much.
3. My house is a little less cluttered
4. I have more space in my refrigerator since there aren't so many beer bottles in there.
5. I have more space in my recycle bin since there aren't so many beer bottles in there.
6. I have more money in my pocket since it is not being used to buy beer
7. I have more time to do whatever since it is not being used to drink beer.
8. I have more energy in general.
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Originally Posted by ClearMind
Checking in, today is day 5 for me. I would usually drink on Thursday nights in the past, so tonight may be a challenge for me, but I'm still feeling pretty good and hopeful about the future. I just read "the reasons I want to quit" (a note I wrote to read almost every day) to kind of reinforce the plan to stay sober. Have a great day everyone.
Do you keep the note with you in your wallet?
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Originally Posted by secretary
Almost blew it last night. We were out with friends and everyone was drinking except me. Every time the waiter came to our table I almost ordered a drink. I could taste the vodka, I wanted to it so badly. Only one, I can handle one. But then a few things kept going through my head - you guys were the first, oh sh*t I'll have to report I'm back to day 1 and I don't want to do that! I also thought I DO NOT what to wake up with anxiety, dread and remorse. So I pouted and felt sorry for myself, but I DID NOT DRINK!
And this morning I am getting my reward, no anxiety (I've been suffering terrible anxiety the last few months), no remorse, no dread. A new day and I feel good.
Thank you for all your support. I love this group!
And this morning I am getting my reward, no anxiety (I've been suffering terrible anxiety the last few months), no remorse, no dread. A new day and I feel good.
Thank you for all your support. I love this group!
My hard "test" night is coming up in a couple of weeks. I'm already starting to worry about succumbing to the wine, and I'm trying to think of tactics to avoid the same old scenario of getting wasted in public. I have to give a presentation, which makes me nervous as hell, even with beta blockers. I drink before, I drink during, I drink after, I hate myself the next day. (Hmm. I should make that past tense?)
All this to say, I'm adding your comment about getting the reward the next day: "no anxiety, no remorse, no dread." That might become my mantra!
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