Class of July 2015 Part 4
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Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: WI
Posts: 26
Just checking in. I'm on day 24...beginning to feel better every day. Just have been getting some headaches lately. Been upping my water intake.
I've been going to some open AA meetings and it has been great to hear the stories. I'm also thinking of going to a SMART group on Friday, has anyone been to one of those?
Anyways, I've been spending a lot of time journaling and meditating. Really trying to develop better self-control in my life. Going to therapy tomorrow. Really curious to see what happens. Awesome stuff for this class! Keep up the great work everybody,
I've been going to some open AA meetings and it has been great to hear the stories. I'm also thinking of going to a SMART group on Friday, has anyone been to one of those?
Anyways, I've been spending a lot of time journaling and meditating. Really trying to develop better self-control in my life. Going to therapy tomorrow. Really curious to see what happens. Awesome stuff for this class! Keep up the great work everybody,
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Central California
Posts: 322
I read the article about teachers years ago when I first started realizing I have a problem. It was up there with lawyers and law enforcement. I'll see if I can find it. I also googled alcoholic teachers and found several blogs written by alcoholic teachers. I'll look for the original article again once the kids are in bed. Only an hour and a half to go. Woo hoo! Right now I'm watching them wear themselves out swimming.
Sorry I don't really know all of you and your stories. I joined the party late, but I hope as I read, I learn more and can offer more support. This is a difficult time for us all and most of us are probably facing intense cravings. If I wasn't medicated, I'm not sure I'd be able to resist. I start IOP the 10th of August. I hope everyone has a happy/sober night.
Sorry I don't really know all of you and your stories. I joined the party late, but I hope as I read, I learn more and can offer more support. This is a difficult time for us all and most of us are probably facing intense cravings. If I wasn't medicated, I'm not sure I'd be able to resist. I start IOP the 10th of August. I hope everyone has a happy/sober night.
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 75
Originally Posted by tokidoki 
Guess I won't wait for an answer to that and will just barge right in...
Hi Julyers,
I have been a member of SR for several months. During that time, I was able to get 2 months and then about 6 weeks sober. Was really rockin' that pink cloud.
After the second relapse though, I was really in a bad place, and in a moment of total self-loathing, decided I didn't 'deserve' to be on SR.
Sheesh.
Anyhoo, have been lurking on-and-off for about a month and am giving this another try. My new day 1 was July 4th.
I'm looking forward to get to know you all and so will now look through previous threads to get to know you all. Who knows, maybe someone is even a July 4th buddy!
Hi Julyers,
I have been a member of SR for several months. During that time, I was able to get 2 months and then about 6 weeks sober. Was really rockin' that pink cloud.
After the second relapse though, I was really in a bad place, and in a moment of total self-loathing, decided I didn't 'deserve' to be on SR.
Sheesh.
Anyhoo, have been lurking on-and-off for about a month and am giving this another try. My new day 1 was July 4th.
I'm looking forward to get to know you all and so will now look through previous threads to get to know you all. Who knows, maybe someone is even a July 4th buddy!
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Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: CO
Posts: 32
Just checking in before checking out (bedtime). Made it through an incredibly busy Day 4. "Busy", my journal suggests, is one way to keep me from seeking "refuge" in drinking. But there has to be a balance somewhere or I'll burn out.
Now, however, it's lights out!
Keep on....Especially you new folks! Glad you're on board!
KO
Now, however, it's lights out!
Keep on....Especially you new folks! Glad you're on board!
KO
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: California
Posts: 266
I have not had the time to read all the other posts here but i will later as i want to get to know you all. I was on the March thread when i tried to get sober but i failed miserably (obviously) so i am here! I am only two days sober today. I have so much to get out but don't know how to word it all right now. I am a mom and a wife (stay at home mom) pretty much feel like a big loser. Not going anywhere in life. I know my life is good but i can't seem to stop drinking and see that it actually is a good life. I am stuck in a rut!
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: USA
Posts: 344
Just popping in to say hello! Spent my evening doing a few small things around the house (trying to work through my lack of motivation) and watching Torchwood. Work/life is a bit crazy right now, got home from work late, but no worries about drinking today or tomorrow. Tomorrow is another long, busy day at work, then home, and then gym. I will try to check in, though, even if it's only briefly. 
Sorry I don't have more time to catch up on threads.
Sorry I don't have more time to catch up on threads.
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: USA
Posts: 344
Welcome to the class, needtostopthis! Please don't feel like a loser. We've all been there and failed before, many times. I'm on my 3rd class now? And I lurked and tried to quit numerous times before ever posting.
The quote I keep going back to right now is:
“Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty… I have never in my life envied a human being who led an easy life. I have envied a great many people who led difficult lives and led them well.” - Theodore Roosevelt
The quote I keep going back to right now is:
“Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty… I have never in my life envied a human being who led an easy life. I have envied a great many people who led difficult lives and led them well.” - Theodore Roosevelt
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posts: 174
Hi Everyone -
needtostopthis - It's pretty uncommon that a person successfully quits on their first attempt. Not to say it isn't possible, but it's rare. I know all about the disappointment of trying and failing. You're here, you're back, and that's what matters.
For me... tomorrow I start my Intensive Outpatient Recovery program. It's an evening program from 5 - 9PM. I am nervous, intimidated, definitely humbled but more ready than I have ever been. I have to do this. Oh and tomorrow will be Day 6 for me, which I think is my longest stretch in 3+ years?
needtostopthis - It's pretty uncommon that a person successfully quits on their first attempt. Not to say it isn't possible, but it's rare. I know all about the disappointment of trying and failing. You're here, you're back, and that's what matters.
For me... tomorrow I start my Intensive Outpatient Recovery program. It's an evening program from 5 - 9PM. I am nervous, intimidated, definitely humbled but more ready than I have ever been. I have to do this. Oh and tomorrow will be Day 6 for me, which I think is my longest stretch in 3+ years?
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Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Auckland
Posts: 2,548
Definitely not a loser, need to stop. You know your life is good and you don't need or want alcohol!
Hope the program goes really well tomorrow, Scram. Starting it with 6 days under your belt is an advantage :-)
Hope the program goes really well tomorrow, Scram. Starting it with 6 days under your belt is an advantage :-)
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Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 654
Welcome toki. Welcome needtostop 
Good to see everyone seems to be doing well.
Tooshabby it can be kind of sad showing the poor old boy where his bowls is and getting him out of corners he got stuck in. Was worse when he was getting confused and had a cone on cause he had a bad eye. Sometimes he makes me laugh but often I just worry about the old fella.
Day 9 dawning here.
Good to see everyone seems to be doing well.
Tooshabby it can be kind of sad showing the poor old boy where his bowls is and getting him out of corners he got stuck in. Was worse when he was getting confused and had a cone on cause he had a bad eye. Sometimes he makes me laugh but often I just worry about the old fella.
Day 9 dawning here.
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Join Date: Jul 2015
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On the teacher thing. So many teachers in my family I swore never to go into the profession. I knew too much .
Come to think of it Mum liked a Sherry after work (teacher) and the sis in law is fond of a glass of wine or two when she gets home (teacher). Not sure on the habits of the rest of the teachers in the family.
Dad was a teacher and didn't drink but then he left full class teaching as he found it stressful and worked one on one with kids in mainstream school who needed additional aid.
. Come to think of it Mum liked a Sherry after work (teacher) and the sis in law is fond of a glass of wine or two when she gets home (teacher). Not sure on the habits of the rest of the teachers in the family.
Dad was a teacher and didn't drink but then he left full class teaching as he found it stressful and worked one on one with kids in mainstream school who needed additional aid.
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 61
Day 23~ Still Sober~checking in! Haven't been on in awhile but happy to report I have been hanging in there. Have gone out a couple times to dinner and didn't drink and even went to a concert and survived the 4th so I really think I can do it this time. This is the longest I have been sober in years!! So happy about that and happy all of you are here in this class also to support each other.
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Join Date: Jul 2011
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Keeping on- I totally agree about balance. Keeping busy is helpful in staying sober but I can get overwhelmed or become a perfectionist, so then it backfires and I say scr$$w it and drink.
Welcome needtostop - this is by far not the first time around for many of us, including myself. We are here and we get it, so post more when you are ready
Welcome needtostop - this is by far not the first time around for many of us, including myself. We are here and we get it, so post more when you are ready
Rehydrating to Oblivion.
Join Date: Jul 2015
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Originally Posted by Marcellina
Day 23~ Still Sober~checking in! Haven't been on in awhile but happy to report I have been hanging in there. Have gone out a couple times to dinner and didn't drink and even went to a concert and survived the 4th so I really think I can do it this time. This is the longest I have been sober in years!! So happy about that and happy all of you are here in this class also to support each other.
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