Class of April 2015 Part 3
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Prayers for Amp and family this morning.
Canguy you’ve got it when you said, ”Only thing that's keeping me this side of the line is the thought...."why should I throw away what sober time I've got because of other peoples behaviour?" it's someone else's hangover...... let it stay that way.....”
Midton, what you posted was very helpful. If we think it will be smooth sailing after detox, then we are all delusional. We just have to be prepared on how we will deal with the peaks and valleys. For example I was so bored last light, I found myself rooting around the fridge and opening cupboards until I quickly realized a trigger. I wasn't hungry and looking for food, believe me, no one keeps food under the sink! I climbed out of the valley and over another mountain last night when I made myself a cup of tea and climbed into bed and watched a mindless reality show.
Safeandsound, it’s an interesting perspective isn't it, being sober while everyone around you is tispsy or drunk? I was out a couple times, and really took note about the drinking habits of my non – alcoholic friends…and I can relate! They drink slowly and they stop drinking after a few rounds or less. I used to just keep going and going, and going and gravitated to the drinkers and partiers. I've not been to a real party yet, but in the future, I will always make sure I have an out. Take my own vehicle and slip away quietly. But, I guess it was difficult for you because it was your own home! That so called friend has shown her true colors, and you were sober to see it loud and clear, it’s a good thing! Cudos to you for not drinking last night, you are amaazing!
Today is my day 12 I think....so far so good. I love Sober Sundays, especially hangover free ! I am enjoying my coffee, and lingering over a late breakfast by the computer. I am eating so much more healthier, and have been more on the ball about taking my supplements and vitamins. One of my supplements is an all natural thermogenic weightloss supplement which speeds up your metabolism and the "heat" burns calories. I stopped taking it months ago because it never made sense to me. Why bother taking it while drinking 1000 calories of wine a night, what a waste of perfectly good healthy supplements. Weird, I chose the wine over my health. Anyways, I don't need to lose a ton of weight, most people think I am too skinny, but they are the obese ones! I started taking the supplement because it actually has 100mcg (1670% DV) of Vitamin B12! Perfect for my battle scared body during recovery.
Canguy you’ve got it when you said, ”Only thing that's keeping me this side of the line is the thought...."why should I throw away what sober time I've got because of other peoples behaviour?" it's someone else's hangover...... let it stay that way.....”
Midton, what you posted was very helpful. If we think it will be smooth sailing after detox, then we are all delusional. We just have to be prepared on how we will deal with the peaks and valleys. For example I was so bored last light, I found myself rooting around the fridge and opening cupboards until I quickly realized a trigger. I wasn't hungry and looking for food, believe me, no one keeps food under the sink! I climbed out of the valley and over another mountain last night when I made myself a cup of tea and climbed into bed and watched a mindless reality show.
Safeandsound, it’s an interesting perspective isn't it, being sober while everyone around you is tispsy or drunk? I was out a couple times, and really took note about the drinking habits of my non – alcoholic friends…and I can relate! They drink slowly and they stop drinking after a few rounds or less. I used to just keep going and going, and going and gravitated to the drinkers and partiers. I've not been to a real party yet, but in the future, I will always make sure I have an out. Take my own vehicle and slip away quietly. But, I guess it was difficult for you because it was your own home! That so called friend has shown her true colors, and you were sober to see it loud and clear, it’s a good thing! Cudos to you for not drinking last night, you are amaazing!
Today is my day 12 I think....so far so good. I love Sober Sundays, especially hangover free ! I am enjoying my coffee, and lingering over a late breakfast by the computer. I am eating so much more healthier, and have been more on the ball about taking my supplements and vitamins. One of my supplements is an all natural thermogenic weightloss supplement which speeds up your metabolism and the "heat" burns calories. I stopped taking it months ago because it never made sense to me. Why bother taking it while drinking 1000 calories of wine a night, what a waste of perfectly good healthy supplements. Weird, I chose the wine over my health. Anyways, I don't need to lose a ton of weight, most people think I am too skinny, but they are the obese ones! I started taking the supplement because it actually has 100mcg (1670% DV) of Vitamin B12! Perfect for my battle scared body during recovery.
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Originally Posted by OMD 
Hi all,
Just checking in. Day 27, sober, and it will be that way all day. This morning I was out of the door at 7 to get some exercise!
Best wishes to all
OMD
Just checking in. Day 27, sober, and it will be that way all day. This morning I was out of the door at 7 to get some exercise!
Best wishes to all
OMD
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Originally Posted by canguy
Being here is a valuable thing to me too, amp. Sure, its only a short time so far, but it wouldn't have happened without this place.
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Amp, your situation sounds tough in any circumstance. I hope you and the family can get through it ok. I agree with your comment about feeling like you 'know' people on here - I get the same feeling and it really helps. We have one major thing in common, and no one judges anyone else.
Canguy, your sobriety is so important - don't let anyone take that away from you now. What's more important, keeping someone else happy or staying sober? I know what my answer is! Sounds tough - it is, and we have to be! We all have a long way to go on this road and it is very much in our own hands as to how clear or congested that road is. I'm trying my best to clear the clutter from my road, and that means friendships founded mainly on my old ways have to go. (True friends will be an asset during these times of course.)
:-)
Bought another book on mindfulness today by the way. I feel like the pieces of the sobriety jigsaw are starting to fit together.
Onwards and upwards once more!
Best Wishes as always to everyone.
C
Canguy, your sobriety is so important - don't let anyone take that away from you now. What's more important, keeping someone else happy or staying sober? I know what my answer is! Sounds tough - it is, and we have to be! We all have a long way to go on this road and it is very much in our own hands as to how clear or congested that road is. I'm trying my best to clear the clutter from my road, and that means friendships founded mainly on my old ways have to go. (True friends will be an asset during these times of course.)
:-)
Bought another book on mindfulness today by the way. I feel like the pieces of the sobriety jigsaw are starting to fit together.
Onwards and upwards once more!
Best Wishes as always to everyone.
C
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Originally Posted by Cauliflower
I am going to get dressed and go for a long walk with the dog. I hear the bears are awake from their winters hibernation, so I will also take a big stick.
Thanx for comments and support everybody. Much appreciated. I usually check in here before work....see what has happened over night.
Good day all.......catch up tonite
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Originally Posted by Cauliflower
wow! Good for you... I am still in my PJs. I am going to get dressed and go for a long walk with the dog. I hear the bears are awake from their winters hibernation, so I will also take a big stick. I live in cottage country where bears roam free!
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Monday morning here and I've just had my deepest sleep in years. It might have been due to watching the Chelsea game but I suspect it's the lack of alcohol over a sustained period
Chadders, my auto-correct keeps changing this to Chasers(lol), I had a read at that guys site, quite inspiring. I enjoyed it, another perspective and more information to muse over.
Cauliflower, we have bears here too, as well as boats and monkeys. The people who live in the mountains walk about with bells attached to themselves and carry radios and bear mace. The local paper reports the daily sightings. Never seen one myself though , though I did see one many years ago in Maine. Stay safe.
Chadders, my auto-correct keeps changing this to Chasers(lol), I had a read at that guys site, quite inspiring. I enjoyed it, another perspective and more information to muse over.
Cauliflower, we have bears here too, as well as boats and monkeys. The people who live in the mountains walk about with bells attached to themselves and carry radios and bear mace. The local paper reports the daily sightings. Never seen one myself though , though I did see one many years ago in Maine. Stay safe.
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Thanks for your concern guys, I guess I am used to the bears...we had a few in our yard over the years, but none since we got our Sheppard, he's a big doggy, so I feel safe! I also have a whistle around my wrist to scare one away if need be. I've never used it though, lol, imagine blowing away a bear!
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All this bear talk reminds me of this...
In light of the rising frequency of human/grizzly bear confrontations, the Montana Department of Fish and Game is advising hikers, hunters, and fishermen to take extra precautions and be alert for bears while in the field.
...We advise that outdoorsmen wear small bells on their clothing so as not to startle bears that aren't expecting them, and to carry pepper spray with them in case of an encounter....
It is also a good idea to watch out for fresh signs of bear activity. Outdoorsmen should recognize the difference between black bear and grizzly bear droppings.
Black bear droppings are smaller and contain lots of berries and fur. Grizzly bear droppings have little bells in it and smell like pepper.
In light of the rising frequency of human/grizzly bear confrontations, the Montana Department of Fish and Game is advising hikers, hunters, and fishermen to take extra precautions and be alert for bears while in the field.
...We advise that outdoorsmen wear small bells on their clothing so as not to startle bears that aren't expecting them, and to carry pepper spray with them in case of an encounter....
It is also a good idea to watch out for fresh signs of bear activity. Outdoorsmen should recognize the difference between black bear and grizzly bear droppings.
Black bear droppings are smaller and contain lots of berries and fur. Grizzly bear droppings have little bells in it and smell like pepper.
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Thoughts and prayers to amp. Hope everything turns out ok.
1 week ago today I was hungover, Ridiculously hungover, at work to the point of being shaky and nauseous.
2 weeks ago today I was hungover and ashamed of myself for blacking out at a friends party. I woke up crying. I was so mad at myself for continuing on as a drunk even though I've "made up my mind to quit forever" at least a hundred times.
Today I feel in a good place. My body no longer aches from the bloat of alcohol. I'm at work with a clear head. I want to hold on to this feeling and never let go. 1 week done.
1 week ago today I was hungover, Ridiculously hungover, at work to the point of being shaky and nauseous.
2 weeks ago today I was hungover and ashamed of myself for blacking out at a friends party. I woke up crying. I was so mad at myself for continuing on as a drunk even though I've "made up my mind to quit forever" at least a hundred times.
Today I feel in a good place. My body no longer aches from the bloat of alcohol. I'm at work with a clear head. I want to hold on to this feeling and never let go. 1 week done.
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One more thing. I can remember what it was like. 10 or so years ago, when alcohol was not even a factor in my life. I drank a lot when I was a teenager, but then there was a period from about 19-22 when I had a real life. I enjoyed the little things, I loved to exercise & to get outside everyday.... I loved to live. I didn't drink at all and I had a real life. Aside from 2 episodes of sobriety during pregnancy and a few months after, alcohol has consumed me. It's stolen my life for 10 years. I don't enjoy anything but that buzz. I don't want anything but that buzz. I can't wait to get my life back.
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Thank you bbf. Makes me sick thinking about that too. Something I have to work on - regret. I carry a lot. But man...it sure is nice to be moving FORWARD instead of standing still while the world races by.
Congrats on your week!
Congrats on your week!
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Originally Posted by bblackbirdflyy
One more thing. I can remember what it was like. 10 or so years ago, when alcohol was not even a factor in my life. I drank a lot when I was a teenager, but then there was a period from about 19-22 when I had a real life. I enjoyed the little things, I loved to exercise & to get outside everyday.... I loved to live. I didn't drink at all and I had a real life. Aside from 2 episodes of sobriety during pregnancy and a few months after, alcohol has consumed me. It's stolen my life for 10 years. I don't enjoy anything but that buzz. I don't want anything but that buzz. I can't wait to get my life back.
Well done this week Blackbird!
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