Class of July 2015 Part 2
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Originally Posted by EE2010 
Hi New here . Been sober as of July 13. Hope I am doing this right. So glad to have somewhere to have support from you who have been here before. Much of the WD is going away as I have tapered since July 8. Was on quite the binge before that. Am still anxious and moody. Hoping to get through another day.
One day, one hour,one crave at a time. Lots of great people here that care and want to help. Have a great day!
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Hi everyone,
Happy Birthday JL!!
Day 6 and this is where I've slipped the past 2 times. Very on guard now because I know how fast the AV can bring me down. Not today! It will stay locked in its cage and be miserable.
No big plans today - it's going to be a stormy, rainy day here. Just going to spend time with my girls and think of something good to make for dinner. Wish my 5yo would nap so we could all take a nap together, but she hasn't napped since she was 2
Stay strong today everyone and as Casey says - just don't take that first drink and come here first if you are struggling. Strength and hugs to all of you.
Happy Birthday JL!!
Day 6 and this is where I've slipped the past 2 times. Very on guard now because I know how fast the AV can bring me down. Not today! It will stay locked in its cage and be miserable.
No big plans today - it's going to be a stormy, rainy day here. Just going to spend time with my girls and think of something good to make for dinner. Wish my 5yo would nap so we could all take a nap together, but she hasn't napped since she was 2
Stay strong today everyone and as Casey says - just don't take that first drink and come here first if you are struggling. Strength and hugs to all of you.
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Welcome PrincessP, and EE2010. Happy birthday JL.
Start of day 12 and sober as she goes. I've already resisted the urge to "weigh in" with my opinions on work stuff this morning. PrincessP all my x girlfriends and wife called ME princess p because I have to have everything...just so. I'm sure it was their problem and not mine at all.. oh no....ha ha. For the record I accept full responsibility for my life, for my mistakes, my warts, and my successes! There is absolutely no one to blame at all except for myself. Not my upbringing, not my parents, not my jobs, x's, friends, kids or coworkers. It's all on me.
And that's A-OK with me :-)
Start of day 12 and sober as she goes. I've already resisted the urge to "weigh in" with my opinions on work stuff this morning. PrincessP all my x girlfriends and wife called ME princess p because I have to have everything...just so. I'm sure it was their problem and not mine at all.. oh no....ha ha. For the record I accept full responsibility for my life, for my mistakes, my warts, and my successes! There is absolutely no one to blame at all except for myself. Not my upbringing, not my parents, not my jobs, x's, friends, kids or coworkers. It's all on me.
And that's A-OK with me :-)
. Day 7 :
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Good mornin', all, and Happy Birthday, JL!
Last week wasn't very good. Not my worst, but certainly not my best. This week has definitely been better, drinking-wise (back to day 4) and mood-wise.
It's been a LOT of falling off, dusting myself off, and hopping back on. I do hope the madness ends someday, but I can't give up trying.
Sadie, Day 5 really gets me, too. What's THE DEAL with THAT?
Last week wasn't very good. Not my worst, but certainly not my best. This week has definitely been better, drinking-wise (back to day 4) and mood-wise.
It's been a LOT of falling off, dusting myself off, and hopping back on. I do hope the madness ends someday, but I can't give up trying.
Sadie, Day 5 really gets me, too. What's THE DEAL with THAT?
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Thank you everyone for happy Birthdays. I'm just glad to be awake for it. That's saying something. No feat, just a blessing I'm thankful for. Planning on working out again when I'm off work and eating something good. Works bad today, but I'm holding it apart from me to have a good day. MAN , I wish I could accomplish that daily. Maybe working out daily will do it. I gave it up some 10 yrs back, with sporadic attempts since, with videos and jogging. I just weigh too much to be a runner. I'll just be a walker with a little USMC pt, in there with it. 44. Wow.
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Originally Posted by LilyMarie
Good mornin', all, and Happy Birthday, JL!
Last week wasn't very good. Not my worst, but certainly not my best. This week has definitely been better, drinking-wise (back to day 4) and mood-wise.
It's been a LOT of falling off, dusting myself off, and hopping back on. I do hope the madness ends someday, but I can't give up trying.
Sadie, Day 5 really gets me, too. What's THE DEAL with THAT?
Last week wasn't very good. Not my worst, but certainly not my best. This week has definitely been better, drinking-wise (back to day 4) and mood-wise.
It's been a LOT of falling off, dusting myself off, and hopping back on. I do hope the madness ends someday, but I can't give up trying.
Sadie, Day 5 really gets me, too. What's THE DEAL with THAT?
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Day 12: Starting to feel closer to normal every day. Head's still a bit cloudy and my brain isn't as sharp as I'd like. Managed to get some exercise in, but overdid it and feel really sore (not necessarily in a good way, since I doubt I can exercise at all again today...). Developing some patience and not expecting things immediately is definitely a skill I'll need to work on. Alcohol always gave me the results I wanted, immediately and without fail. Of course, it also created most of the problems in my life, eventually and without fail. So I guess the goal today is to practice some patience.
Have a great day, everyone! Newcomers, lurkers, and everyone getting back on the wagon, you can do this! Your sobriety matters! You matter!
Have a great day, everyone! Newcomers, lurkers, and everyone getting back on the wagon, you can do this! Your sobriety matters! You matter!
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Also, one thing I should probably be concerned by is that it doesn't feel like a big deal. It's the same AV that's always there when I stop, and then start back up again. "It's not that big of a deal, you don't have to do it every day, it's fine."
I need to remind myself that I DO end up drinking every night, I might have evenings where I don't drink an entire bottle, but that doesn't mean that I'm not an alcoholic. I drink even when I don't feel like drinking some nights, and that's just not the way non-alcoholic people do things.
Note to self: Come back and read this a few times throughout the day.
I need to remind myself that I DO end up drinking every night, I might have evenings where I don't drink an entire bottle, but that doesn't mean that I'm not an alcoholic. I drink even when I don't feel like drinking some nights, and that's just not the way non-alcoholic people do things.
Note to self: Come back and read this a few times throughout the day.
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Originally Posted by letitgo
Welcome to July 15 class. I can relate. Have been very moody lately. Good news it will pass and you do feel better everyday. First few days I felt very tired and lethargic.
One day, one hour,one crave at a time. Lots of great people here that care and want to help. Have a great day!
One day, one hour,one crave at a time. Lots of great people here that care and want to help. Have a great day!
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Originally Posted by Plath
Also, one thing I should probably be concerned by is that it doesn't feel like a big deal. It's the same AV that's always there when I stop, and then start back up again. "It's not that big of a deal, you don't have to do it every day, it's fine."
I need to remind myself that I DO end up drinking every night, I might have evenings where I don't drink an entire bottle, but that doesn't mean that I'm not an alcoholic. I drink even when I don't feel like drinking some nights, and that's just not the way non-alcoholic people do things.
Note to self: Come back and read this a few times throughout the day.
I need to remind myself that I DO end up drinking every night, I might have evenings where I don't drink an entire bottle, but that doesn't mean that I'm not an alcoholic. I drink even when I don't feel like drinking some nights, and that's just not the way non-alcoholic people do things.
Note to self: Come back and read this a few times throughout the day.
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Hi all and welcome newcomers 
I'm on day 16 but seem to have hit the emotional rollercoaster....just riding it out and currently got my pj's on. I have absolutely no energy for anything. I suppose its good from the point of view that there is no way I could muster the strength to go to the shop even if I wanted to!
I have managed to download the SR app onto my mobile though this is a considerable achievement for this techno dinosaur. Just got to work out now how to use it....
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I'm on day 16 but seem to have hit the emotional rollercoaster....just riding it out and currently got my pj's on. I have absolutely no energy for anything. I suppose its good from the point of view that there is no way I could muster the strength to go to the shop even if I wanted to!
I have managed to download the SR app onto my mobile though
this is a considerable achievement for this techno dinosaur. Just got to work out now how to use it....m
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I would like to jump in here with you guys. Last time I managed any significant amount of time sober was Class of November 2014, and being part of that community helped immensely. Made it 7 weeks before the holidays, then started slipping back to where I am now. I miss how I felt after 7 weeks (not perfect, but so much better depression and anxiety-wise) and really need to get back there.
Binged pretty hard last night, went out with a bang I guess you'd say, and that's making this harder to stare down today, but here' goes day 1. Thanks everyone for sharing your stories, it helps!
Binged pretty hard last night, went out with a bang I guess you'd say, and that's making this harder to stare down today, but here' goes day 1. Thanks everyone for sharing your stories, it helps!
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Welcome newcomers! Yes it helps to read and post
Martina, if you figure out how to post a new thread from app or reply without backspacing a quote let me know. Used to be a techie a decade ago
now total dinosaur too
Martina, if you figure out how to post a new thread from app or reply without backspacing a quote let me know. Used to be a techie a decade ago
now total dinosaur too
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Originally Posted by sourgrapes
I would like to jump in here with you guys. Last time I managed any significant amount of time sober was Class of November 2014, and being part of that community helped immensely. Made it 7 weeks before the holidays, then started slipping back to where I am now. I miss how I felt after 7 weeks (not perfect, but so much better depression and anxiety-wise) and really need to get back there. Binged pretty hard last night, went out with a bang I guess you'd say, and that's making this harder to stare down today, but here' goes day 1. Thanks everyone for sharing your stories, it helps!
Good luck!
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