Class of June 2015
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: UK
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Originally Posted by mayg 
Also, I have a friend and we're bad news together but I've arranged to go to hers for lunch next week, which means I'll be driving and I think she is working that evening. I am trying to do things like that for the short term just to avoid completley. Mayg
Better when never is never
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Wisconsin near Twin Cities
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Originally Posted by SansaS
Any other tips on how to get through it?
At the very least, have an exit plan if a desire to drink comes to you.
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Wisconsin near Twin Cities
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Originally Posted by tiredofme
...for June at least I am trying to avoid any situations where I might drink.
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I woke up early this morning, so I will have a long ride home this evening. I hate sleeping in hotels (when did little square pillows become a thing?). I am feeling pretty blag right now. Lately, I have been feeling depressed by my aging body. I am less than 2 years from 50 and aches and pains are becoming regular friends, even if I exercise. It does remind me that time is ticking and I should be making the most of each day.
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Sydney
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Originally Posted by SansaS
I made it through dinner without drinking a drop, just stuck to soda water! Day 6 is nearly down and I am feeling great.
Formerly Ringthedoorbell
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Georgia
Posts: 402
Originally Posted by JL2014
Day 6. No sleep. Feel like garbage
Don't be like me; I am so disappointed in my self right now. Who knows, tiredness may not be a trigger for you at all, but be super vigilant just to be on the safe side.
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Midwest
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Originally Posted by Ringthedoorbell
I know that feeling well. Ruins the whole day. Please try to nap if possible today. I think being overly tired is very dangerous for us. I slipped up yesterday and I think being tired and frustrated contributed to my deciding to have that wine.
Don't be like me; I am so disappointed in my self right now. Who knows, tiredness may not be a trigger for you at all, but be super vigilant just to be on the safe side.
Don't be like me; I am so disappointed in my self right now. Who knows, tiredness may not be a trigger for you at all, but be super vigilant just to be on the safe side.
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Join Date: Feb 2014
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I think the only trigger for me is deciding thatim gonna have a drink. Haven't had any benders since I started trying to abstain. Only a day or 2 of drinking. That's not to pretend I couldn't, just didn't. Something changes in my head, that makes it not a big deal to get a 6 pack, and relax, while doing chores. For us though, that'll never, ever be then end of it.
"Us"; looking at stats and the numbers of successful liquor sales, there's a whole lot of "us", that are just denying the truth.
"Us", is at least brave enough to try to change our lives.
This stuffs hard.
"Us"; looking at stats and the numbers of successful liquor sales, there's a whole lot of "us", that are just denying the truth.
"Us", is at least brave enough to try to change our lives.
This stuffs hard.
Formerly Ringthedoorbell
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Georgia
Posts: 402
Originally Posted by Tang
HALT - Hungry Angry Lonely Tired. All common triggers.
Thanks Tang.
Never heard that before, Probably because I'm sort of new to SR.
The support here is so important to me and I think it is to all of the newbies.
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 272
Good morning all. - happy Friday!
I know weekends can be so tough for us newbies. Let's make a pact to stay close to SR and come here if we're feeling weak. Making it through a weekend always makes me feel so proud!
Hope you get some rest JL, the sleep issues are a really tough part of early sobriety. I'm still having nightmares.
Go get it, Junebugs!
I know weekends can be so tough for us newbies. Let's make a pact to stay close to SR and come here if we're feeling weak. Making it through a weekend always makes me feel so proud!
Hope you get some rest JL, the sleep issues are a really tough part of early sobriety. I'm still having nightmares.
Go get it, Junebugs!
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Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 143
Hi Junebugs,
I really look forward to checking this thread and seeing how everyone is doing. So glad to see everyone here! I'm into day 9 now and looking forward to making it a good weekend. There was a birthday gathering I went to last night, and although I knew I wasn't going to drink, I have to admit I was a little envious when I passed the beers down the table to their recipients.
DD, I like your pact! See you all here in SR - let's make it a great weekend!
I really look forward to checking this thread and seeing how everyone is doing. So glad to see everyone here! I'm into day 9 now and looking forward to making it a good weekend. There was a birthday gathering I went to last night, and although I knew I wasn't going to drink, I have to admit I was a little envious when I passed the beers down the table to their recipients.
DD, I like your pact! See you all here in SR - let's make it a great weekend!
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Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 12
Originally Posted by TroyW
Welcome to the June class Rosie.
Congrats Billy on day 4, and SansaS on day 6! Keep it up.
Congrats Billy on day 4, and SansaS on day 6! Keep it up.
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Midwest, USA
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Originally Posted by SansaS
I'm on day 6 here. Feeling good but tired. My skin feels soft and my face looks better in the mirror. I am going out for dinner tonight with friends and it's at a pub. I have already explained to them my situation, so there will be absolutely no pressure from them to drink. Any other tips on how to get through it?
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Join Date: Jun 2011
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Originally Posted by Easyrider
Hi Guys. It's friday night and I'm the last at work. I'm scared to leave in case I by beer.
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