Class of May 2015 (Part 2)
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Frederick md
Posts: 101
Hi guys!
Been sober 13 days and would like to join this class. However, I'm not really sure what it entails. Is there something I need to do? I apologize in advance if it should be glaringly obvious, but I'm still working on the whole cognitive functioning thing
Been sober 13 days and would like to join this class. However, I'm not really sure what it entails. Is there something I need to do? I apologize in advance if it should be glaringly obvious, but I'm still working on the whole cognitive functioning thing
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Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: California
Posts: 1,914
Welcome! I've seen you posting on some other threads. Glad to have you!
Basically you can just post when you want/need, check in, let us know about your day, issues, what you're going through, etc.
Nothing you actually need to do, just a lot of people getting sober around the same time so we're all going through a lot of the same stuff. Just some extra support for those early days!
Although I have seen some of these threads from years ago being updated, so I guess if we all do good we can keep each other updated for years to come haha
Basically you can just post when you want/need, check in, let us know about your day, issues, what you're going through, etc.
Nothing you actually need to do, just a lot of people getting sober around the same time so we're all going through a lot of the same stuff. Just some extra support for those early days!
Although I have seen some of these threads from years ago being updated, so I guess if we all do good we can keep each other updated for years to come haha
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Frederick md
Posts: 101
Yay! We are like litter mates. I have been reading the thread but I wanted to get a couple days under my belt before I signed up. Tomorrow will be two weeks so I feel somewhat confident about joining the class. I don't want to have to join five different classes before I get it, lol.
Goodnight, everyone. Tomorrow is going to be a great sober Sunday! Right????
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Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: California
Posts: 1,914
Glad you're back JL! It takes a lot to finally admit it, but once you do it gets easier. Hang in there!
Have you changed your plan at all? I added some extra stuff (books, meetings, etc) and it seemed to help...
And good job AK! Tears are good sometimes. I saw somewhere else on here that's it's one of the best ways to heal. Even physically, it releases endorphins or something like that. And hey, a few tears are more than worth it for another sober night!
Have you changed your plan at all? I added some extra stuff (books, meetings, etc) and it seemed to help...
And good job AK! Tears are good sometimes. I saw somewhere else on here that's it's one of the best ways to heal. Even physically, it releases endorphins or something like that. And hey, a few tears are more than worth it for another sober night!
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Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 94
Checking in, day #11.
Casey, good luck with the job search. If you have even half the character in real life that you display here every day on SR, you will have no problem.
You know, the May group is that way. Lots of first class people. There is a positive energy here that's inspiring and contagious.
Thanks for letting me tag along.
Congrats to all who had a sober day today.
Casey, good luck with the job search. If you have even half the character in real life that you display here every day on SR, you will have no problem.
You know, the May group is that way. Lots of first class people. There is a positive energy here that's inspiring and contagious.
Thanks for letting me tag along.
Congrats to all who had a sober day today.
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Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 2,412
Wow. What an awesome day for May.
I'll be 4wks after tomorrow. Week 1 I will never EVER want to repeat. Week 2 was much easier but it really starts getting old and the same defenses don't seem to work as well. Was a good time to read up on other techniques for fighting urges. Depression was more of an issue in week 2 than anxiety which ruled week#1. Week 3 was just sprinkled with anxiety and depression. Most days were great. I had faith that each event was short lived. I maybe had 1 or 2 days where it felt like the whole day was a little battle.
You all are doing awesome. Keep it up!
I'll be 4wks after tomorrow. Week 1 I will never EVER want to repeat. Week 2 was much easier but it really starts getting old and the same defenses don't seem to work as well. Was a good time to read up on other techniques for fighting urges. Depression was more of an issue in week 2 than anxiety which ruled week#1. Week 3 was just sprinkled with anxiety and depression. Most days were great. I had faith that each event was short lived. I maybe had 1 or 2 days where it felt like the whole day was a little battle.
You all are doing awesome. Keep it up!
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 1,374
I just want to say that I really love and appreciate all of you. I needed to be a participant in this forum and that's where I went wrong, back on February 1st when I stopped drinking for almost 2.5 months. I was flying solo and repeating my "I will never drink alcohol again and I will never change my mind." That worked wonders, until I really did want to drink and it didn't feel like it was "it" and "me." It felt like ME.
I thought if I was doing well, why spend any time and energy on thinking about and talking about drinking? I just acted like it was behind me. Well, this time I realize that I can't take it so lightly. I have to be aware and I have to be actively focused on the fact that I am an alcoholic and this is no joke.
Anyway, this journey is so much more enjoyable with each of you by my side. I really mean it.
I thought if I was doing well, why spend any time and energy on thinking about and talking about drinking? I just acted like it was behind me. Well, this time I realize that I can't take it so lightly. I have to be aware and I have to be actively focused on the fact that I am an alcoholic and this is no joke.
Anyway, this journey is so much more enjoyable with each of you by my side. I really mean it.
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Western New York
Posts: 2,447
Site1q84, yeah this is the first time I've had chickens. I've wanted then for years, and finally decided to jump in this year. They really are sweet animals. I had to promise never to eat the chickens though, just the eggs. The kids named all of the birds.
Still here and sober, just haven't caught up on everyone. I'm at camp with my kids this weekend. Data on my phone, but not online much, just enjoying being outdoors.
Strong AV today even though I'm not around any alcohol. It keeps telling me I've gotten my average drinks per week down so I should try moderating. I know how that ends though, a huge binge.
Going home tomorrow, hoping the AV is quieter after a nights sleep.
Still here and sober, just haven't caught up on everyone. I'm at camp with my kids this weekend. Data on my phone, but not online much, just enjoying being outdoors.
Strong AV today even though I'm not around any alcohol. It keeps telling me I've gotten my average drinks per week down so I should try moderating. I know how that ends though, a huge binge.
Going home tomorrow, hoping the AV is quieter after a nights sleep.
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