Class of July 2015 Part 5
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Join Date: Jan 2015
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Checking in.
Hope everyone's weekend was good.
Ditzy, glad you're back.
BBB,I forgot to thank your for the DEADS tool. I am definitely going to try to use it.
I just got back from yin yoga class. Younger daughter went too (which is kind of a big deal). So, very happy right now.
This week is going to be challenging.
One day at a time... one day at a time....
(BTW-ordered Drinking- a Love Story, can't wait to get it).
Hope everyone's week starts well.
Hope everyone's weekend was good.
Ditzy, glad you're back.
BBB,I forgot to thank your for the DEADS tool. I am definitely going to try to use it.
I just got back from yin yoga class. Younger daughter went too (which is kind of a big deal). So, very happy right now.
This week is going to be challenging.
One day at a time... one day at a time....
(BTW-ordered Drinking- a Love Story, can't wait to get it).
Hope everyone's week starts well.
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Join Date: Jul 2011
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Heading to bed and wanted to say a quick hello and thanks did the warm welcome back.
First day of school tomorrow for me and my kids, things will get busy fast so I'm hoping that keeps me on a good sober path. I'm feeling positive and hopeful for some good changes in my life. A door is closing in my life , but it is necessary as it is not a healthy relationship anymore. I believe that this ending will open up new doors for me eventually.
Everything gets better once I start practicing some discipline and doing the right things. I am happy and even relieved to be sober today and intend to stay this way.
So proud of so many of you who have been resisting temptations and cravings. You inspire me, you remind me that I'm not alone and it can be done.
First day of school tomorrow for me and my kids, things will get busy fast so I'm hoping that keeps me on a good sober path. I'm feeling positive and hopeful for some good changes in my life. A door is closing in my life , but it is necessary as it is not a healthy relationship anymore. I believe that this ending will open up new doors for me eventually.
Everything gets better once I start practicing some discipline and doing the right things. I am happy and even relieved to be sober today and intend to stay this way.
So proud of so many of you who have been resisting temptations and cravings. You inspire me, you remind me that I'm not alone and it can be done.
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Hi all day 41 and I have had a huge burst of energy this weekend.
My house is looking the best its looked in years and I've discovered that I have a garden beneath the undergrowth
This girl is now contemplating the DIY store for painting paraphernalia
I think there maybe a pink cloud around these parts
Have a good week all...
My house is looking the best its looked in years and I've discovered that I have a garden beneath the undergrowth
This girl is now contemplating the DIY store for painting paraphernalia
I think there maybe a pink cloud around these parts
Have a good week all...
Rehydrating to Oblivion.
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: UK
Posts: 1,332
Howdy folks,
Day 26 here today.
Some developments this morning. I am planning on going back to work next week if possible. Still need to see the Dr first (also have my referall to the mntal health specialist on Weds). I am waiting for ocupational health to ring me today to discuss a staggered return. 3 days a week for 3-4 weeks would probably be the most sensible to ensure I don't go backwards as soon as I am back at work, so we shall see how that goes. Dreading going back mind, but hopefully with me looking into this teaching thing - it may only be a temporary return anyway.
Apart from that i am trying to keep myself busy. I'm doing 9 holes on the beginners golf course tomorrow which should be fun. This past weekend was definitely a toughie. I am noticing that my emotions are a bit all over the place at the moment. Iseem to be either really sleepy, really happy, or really angry, so I will bring this up with the mental health practitioner. All these in the past I haven't noticed as I was never sober long enough!
With all the new medications I am now on I definitely feel a bit 'muddled'. Its like I don't know what my mental baseline is, so I am learning everything again. Its hard to know which changes do which things in my head.... Hopefully it will level out more with time. Its still a damn site easier than battling withdrawal and the shame from drinking.
Book club - I must say I am enjoying the discussions so far. It seems our śnofficial' book of tthe month is Drinking, A Love Story. I am yet to read this but am almost finished Allen Carr's book. I find he makes some very good points, however I skip over the bits where he talks about not giving up drinking until you finish the book as that really triggers me off.
I have a buddhist guide to recovery to read next which Iam really looking forward to. Been wanting to read it for a while now. Hopefull it will mesh with the mindfullness I am very slowly but surely practicing.
Martina - congrats on day 41! I have had a few people mentioning how much brighter I look also, I certainly bloody feel it!
FABL - Good luck with school - you sound very positive.
Letitgo - I have found exercise to be the most useful thing for me so far. But I do have free time a plenty at the moment with being off work. Hope you can find time to fit some in and get those positive endorphins flowing.
UpwardSpiral - Congrats on 3 weeks!
Jillian - Congrats on 2!
The sun is out here in Northern UK (well it was... I just looked up and its cloudy again.... typical ) - so I am off out for a walk in the countryside. See if I can spot any interesting wildlife. We get snakes here sometimes in the shrubby land.
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Day 26 here today.
Some developments this morning. I am planning on going back to work next week if possible. Still need to see the Dr first (also have my referall to the mntal health specialist on Weds). I am waiting for ocupational health to ring me today to discuss a staggered return. 3 days a week for 3-4 weeks would probably be the most sensible to ensure I don't go backwards as soon as I am back at work, so we shall see how that goes. Dreading going back mind, but hopefully with me looking into this teaching thing - it may only be a temporary return anyway.
Apart from that i am trying to keep myself busy. I'm doing 9 holes on the beginners golf course tomorrow which should be fun. This past weekend was definitely a toughie. I am noticing that my emotions are a bit all over the place at the moment. Iseem to be either really sleepy, really happy, or really angry, so I will bring this up with the mental health practitioner. All these in the past I haven't noticed as I was never sober long enough!
With all the new medications I am now on I definitely feel a bit 'muddled'. Its like I don't know what my mental baseline is, so I am learning everything again. Its hard to know which changes do which things in my head.... Hopefully it will level out more with time. Its still a damn site easier than battling withdrawal and the shame from drinking.
Book club - I must say I am enjoying the discussions so far. It seems our śnofficial' book of tthe month is Drinking, A Love Story. I am yet to read this but am almost finished Allen Carr's book. I find he makes some very good points, however I skip over the bits where he talks about not giving up drinking until you finish the book as that really triggers me off.
I have a buddhist guide to recovery to read next which Iam really looking forward to. Been wanting to read it for a while now. Hopefull it will mesh with the mindfullness I am very slowly but surely practicing.
Martina - congrats on day 41! I have had a few people mentioning how much brighter I look also, I certainly bloody feel it!
FABL - Good luck with school - you sound very positive.
Letitgo - I have found exercise to be the most useful thing for me so far. But I do have free time a plenty at the moment with being off work. Hope you can find time to fit some in and get those positive endorphins flowing.
UpwardSpiral - Congrats on 3 weeks!
Jillian - Congrats on 2!
The sun is out here in Northern UK (well it was... I just looked up and its cloudy again.... typical
) - so I am off out for a walk in the countryside. See if I can spot any interesting wildlife. We get snakes here sometimes in the shrubby land.B
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Thanks Bbb... I haven't read Allen carrs book, but reading that I should wait would really trigger me too! As does any kind of casual reference or joke about drinking.
I read Drinking A Love Story years ago as loved it. I still sometimes re- read certain parts. I know losing her parents fueled her alcoholism and since losing my dad in January I know did the same, the difference was that I knew it at the time. I recognized completely that I was drinking to escape and as self-pity. I wish I hadn't but all I can do is start now.
I read Drinking A Love Story years ago as loved it. I still sometimes re- read certain parts. I know losing her parents fueled her alcoholism and since losing my dad in January I know did the same, the difference was that I knew it at the time. I recognized completely that I was drinking to escape and as self-pity. I wish I hadn't but all I can do is start now.
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Happy Monday everyone!
Things are still rolling along fairly smoothly for me, knock on wood!
Back to the lanes tonight and tomorrow night so will have to stay vigilant, though I must say that during my bowling it has been easy to resist alcohol. My bartenders and lane waitresses respect completely that I'm just drinking diet Coke or water, and I still tip them the same for bringing me the beverages. They won't even charge me for the Cokes...we go back a long ways together!
Welcome back to all who have re-engaged in their journey to a lifetime of sobriety...it's still a concept that is very new and fresh for me, just hoping I can sustain it. It really is all within my control, just keep making the right choices.
Have a great week!
Things are still rolling along fairly smoothly for me, knock on wood!
Back to the lanes tonight and tomorrow night so will have to stay vigilant, though I must say that during my bowling it has been easy to resist alcohol. My bartenders and lane waitresses respect completely that I'm just drinking diet Coke or water, and I still tip them the same for bringing me the beverages. They won't even charge me for the Cokes...we go back a long ways together!
Welcome back to all who have re-engaged in their journey to a lifetime of sobriety...it's still a concept that is very new and fresh for me, just hoping I can sustain it. It really is all within my control, just keep making the right choices.
Have a great week!
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Day 35 here
I've been busy & havnt has much time to check in or read many lost but wanted to write something so you guys know I'm still riding on the July train lol. Hope to get some free time soon. I will be catching up with all of you.
Have a Great week you guys!
I've been busy & havnt has much time to check in or read many lost but wanted to write something so you guys know I'm still riding on the July train lol. Hope to get some free time soon. I will be catching up with all of you.
Have a Great week you guys!
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Hi all, it's so great to hear how different and better your lives are becoming without the cursed alcohol in it! Relationships with family, enthusiasm about work, creativity.....so cool!!
I was strongly tempted to stop off and buy wine on my way home from work last night, but resisted. I just thought about how I would feel today if I did that. Now I'm sitting here and I'm sooooo glad I didn't give in. Phew.
Glad you're still around CAGY....I adore your name by the way. It's so gorgeous :-D (I hope you don't mind me saying that).
I was strongly tempted to stop off and buy wine on my way home from work last night, but resisted. I just thought about how I would feel today if I did that. Now I'm sitting here and I'm sooooo glad I didn't give in. Phew.
Glad you're still around CAGY....I adore your name by the way. It's so gorgeous :-D (I hope you don't mind me saying that).
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Okay heading out for my Monday night senior league bowling...wish me luck...I'll let you know how we do! We're bowling the first place team and we are in ninth place, so not expecting too much. I still want to bowl well, though!
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Congrats to all of the milestoners this week! Y'all are doing amazing!
Good to hear from you DD and CNGY!
I am super busy right now getting things ready to go for the school year and lots of training this week and next week. I will make sure that I at least post once a day somewhere on SR and read as many of your post as I can.
Good things for today~ I am grateful that I have a job, even with its uncertainties and that my principal has asked me to be a mentor teacher to a brand new teacher. In my two years of teaching I have never really had a mentor. I am honored to be chosen and will give 110% to the newbie just out of college. It always helps to have someone to be able to come to, so I vow to be that person to her that I never had. It is what we do as teachers, we give back and it is my turn. I am just very flattered because I still consider myself to be so new.
Good to hear from you DD and CNGY!
I am super busy right now getting things ready to go for the school year and lots of training this week and next week. I will make sure that I at least post once a day somewhere on SR and read as many of your post as I can.
Good things for today~ I am grateful that I have a job, even with its uncertainties and that my principal has asked me to be a mentor teacher to a brand new teacher. In my two years of teaching I have never really had a mentor. I am honored to be chosen and will give 110% to the newbie just out of college. It always helps to have someone to be able to come to, so I vow to be that person to her that I never had.
It is what we do as teachers, we give back and it is my turn. I am just very flattered because I still consider myself to be so new.
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Nice night on the lanes...we won two games and total wood against the first place team, 5 points won, 2 points lost. I shot a 220/216/195=631 series, keeping my league high men's average intact at 206!
2 diet cokes and an icewater, instead of the usual 4 double rum & cokes (minimum)...staying on course here! I used to stop at a place before bowling and have 2 beers and 2 or 3 double rum & cokes but now I just drive by...
Have a good night/Tuesday morning everyone!
2 diet cokes and an icewater, instead of the usual 4 double rum & cokes (minimum)...staying on course here! I used to stop at a place before bowling and have 2 beers and 2 or 3 double rum & cokes but now I just drive by...
Have a good night/Tuesday morning everyone!
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Ang, You sound like you are on a good track, getting the school year off to a good start and staying sober. That's amazing that you were asked to be a mentor after only two years. You should feel proud of yourself I have to admit that I envy your enthusiasm for teaching right now. After 12 years, I seem to have lost some of that excitement and sort of feel like I just go through the motions.
I had choppy sleep, which is typical of my first night or two without drinking, and a long exhausting first day of school, so I'm heading to bed. As I've mentioned, I'm ending a long on and off relationship once and for all and for the first time in 11 years, I feel relief more than pain. It's both scary and exciting to think that this could be a whole new beginning for me ...finally done with the drama and pain with him after hanging on for so many years, committing to sobriety, maybe losing some weight and working on getting back into shape.
I know that right at the crux of it all is staying sober.
Good job at not stopping for the wine TooShabby. You will be even more grateful tomorrow
I have to admit that I envy your enthusiasm for teaching right now. After 12 years, I seem to have lost some of that excitement and sort of feel like I just go through the motions. I had choppy sleep, which is typical of my first night or two without drinking, and a long exhausting first day of school, so I'm heading to bed. As I've mentioned, I'm ending a long on and off relationship once and for all and for the first time in 11 years, I feel relief more than pain. It's both scary and exciting to think that this could be a whole new beginning for me ...finally done with the drama and pain with him after hanging on for so many years, committing to sobriety, maybe losing some weight and working on getting back into shape.
I know that right at the crux of it all is staying sober.
Good job at not stopping for the wine TooShabby. You will be even more grateful tomorrow
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Way to go toadie!
Congrats CBF! I am happy your back with us toosabby and FBL.
For all you teachers (angd1978) enjoy your last few days. We parents have been waiting all summer to send the kids back lol. I sincerely appreciate teachers. Overworked and way underpaid. It's cliche but there was a few teachers in life that inspired me to do more or feel better. I kind of regret not being able to go back and thank them.
Finshed the love story. I liked it and it keep me engaged. I learned a few words also. So sad she died of lung cancer. Addiction is a horrible.
Worked a long day. Got snippy today and had some cravings. Opened my crave manual and read through my urge checklist. Survived monday. Have a good night!!
Congrats CBF! I am happy your back with us toosabby and FBL.
For all you teachers (angd1978) enjoy your last few days. We parents have been waiting all summer to send the kids back lol. I sincerely appreciate teachers. Overworked and way underpaid. It's cliche but there was a few teachers in life that inspired me to do more or feel better. I kind of regret not being able to go back and thank them.
Finshed the love story. I liked it and it keep me engaged. I learned a few words also. So sad she died of lung cancer. Addiction is a horrible.
Worked a long day. Got snippy today and had some cravings. Opened my crave manual and read through my urge checklist. Survived monday. Have a good night!!
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