Class of July 2015
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Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: California
Posts: 1,914
Another hello from the Class of May 2015! The Class I joined has been one of the biggest parts of my recovery. I hope you'll find the same in your class.
Day one and you guys are already going strong! So many people in here! I like it
Day one and you guys are already going strong! So many people in here! I like it
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: UK
Posts: 494
Well it seems obvious to me now but sitting in the same chair watching tv at night time by myself like I did everyday whilst drinking just might be triggering urges. hmmm. I think I'll switch the TV off from now on! Keep myself distracted with some other "activity. "
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Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: California
Posts: 1,914
Easyrider, I had the same problem. Time to find some new activities for a few weeks! I'm fine now, but those first two weeks or so it was a trigger. Which is awful because that's how I relax haha
Try taking a shower.. I also found that relaxing and it always seems to kill my cravings. I still do if I have a craving and the time
This is helpful too:
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ething-do.html
It's a giant list everyone contributed to about what to do instead of drinking.
Try taking a shower.. I also found that relaxing and it always seems to kill my cravings. I still do if I have a craving and the time
This is helpful too:
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ething-do.html
It's a giant list everyone contributed to about what to do instead of drinking.
Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Houston TX
Posts: 55
I had a horrible day yesterday. Anyhow I didn't drink! I am on day 5!!
I don't know if what I did is better? I took two sleeping pills and went to bed. My anxiety was so bad. My mind was racing with so many bad thoughts. I think I am addicted to sleeping pills too! I had been drinking so long that I never slept.
I don't know if what I did is better? I took two sleeping pills and went to bed. My anxiety was so bad. My mind was racing with so many bad thoughts. I think I am addicted to sleeping pills too! I had been drinking so long that I never slept.
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Rogersville, Tennessee
Posts: 2,659
Hello Class of July 2015!!!!
I am from March 2013 and wanted to say hello. I think joining a class is one of the best tools you can have in recovery, without my Marchers, I doubt I would have made it to 2 years and 4 months as of next week.
Whether you use SR only, or in addition to other support, the main thing is to work at it, if one thing isn't working , try another, take what works for you and develop your own plan. I used to spend hours after work, reading here until I was comfortable to pass the bar on the way home.
The thought of never drinking again is SCARY, at first, but as with anything else, time makes the scariness go away.
I used to use any excuse to drink. I had a good day, I needed to celebrate. I had a bad day, I needed to try to forget it. They were all just excuses. Did the good days get better? NO, if anything, they turned into bad days. Did I forget about the bad things? Yes, for a bit, but it didn't solve my problem of the day.
Joining a class was probably the biggest help for me, as we were all experiencing the same thoughts and feelings at the same time, and could use each other for support.
Over time our class has gotten closer and closer, we've laughed, cried, run slightly afoul of the wonderful moderators, and gotten to know each other better than some of our closest "drinking buddies". we've been lucky enough to have a few face to face meetups and wish we could have more.
We've celebrated, anniversaries,wedding, birthdays, new puppies, new cars, new grandchildren and many other things.
We have also suffered the loss of one of our classmates, as well as family, friends, pets and other bad days. I, myself just found out yesterday that I was a victim of identity fraud. Three years ago that would have put me on a few week binge as I griped and cussed about my situation. Instead, last night I contacted the police, credit reporting services, company that had my "account" and bill collector of said "account". All my paperwork is in the mail today and I'm sure this will be resolved soon. Much sooner than if I just got hammered for a few days.
So, before this gets any longer I will again say welcome and please feel free to stop by the Class of March 2013 anytime you want!
I am from March 2013 and wanted to say hello. I think joining a class is one of the best tools you can have in recovery, without my Marchers, I doubt I would have made it to 2 years and 4 months as of next week.
Whether you use SR only, or in addition to other support, the main thing is to work at it, if one thing isn't working , try another, take what works for you and develop your own plan. I used to spend hours after work, reading here until I was comfortable to pass the bar on the way home.
The thought of never drinking again is SCARY, at first, but as with anything else, time makes the scariness go away.
I used to use any excuse to drink. I had a good day, I needed to celebrate. I had a bad day, I needed to try to forget it. They were all just excuses. Did the good days get better? NO, if anything, they turned into bad days. Did I forget about the bad things? Yes, for a bit, but it didn't solve my problem of the day.
Joining a class was probably the biggest help for me, as we were all experiencing the same thoughts and feelings at the same time, and could use each other for support.
Over time our class has gotten closer and closer, we've laughed, cried, run slightly afoul of the wonderful moderators, and gotten to know each other better than some of our closest "drinking buddies". we've been lucky enough to have a few face to face meetups and wish we could have more.
We've celebrated, anniversaries,wedding, birthdays, new puppies, new cars, new grandchildren and many other things.
We have also suffered the loss of one of our classmates, as well as family, friends, pets and other bad days. I, myself just found out yesterday that I was a victim of identity fraud. Three years ago that would have put me on a few week binge as I griped and cussed about my situation. Instead, last night I contacted the police, credit reporting services, company that had my "account" and bill collector of said "account". All my paperwork is in the mail today and I'm sure this will be resolved soon. Much sooner than if I just got hammered for a few days.
So, before this gets any longer I will again say welcome and please feel free to stop by the Class of March 2013 anytime you want!
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Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: CO
Posts: 32
I'm in. I was part of SR several years ago (different username). I thought I no longer needed the support. I was wrong. Even looking through the site again the last couple of days has reminded me of what a great resource it is.
Glad to be back on day 3.
Glad to be back on day 3.
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