Class of August 2015 Part 5
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Originally Posted by Coleiope 
Better yet, give it to one of the people you DONt like ;D they will see it as a kind offering and might get a headache and extra calories!! ( Lol sorry, please don't mind my twisted sense of humor)
"We're our own dragons, as well as our own Heroes, and we have to rescue ourselves from ourselves." -Tom Robbins
"We're our own dragons, as well as our own Heroes, and we have to rescue ourselves from ourselves." -Tom Robbins
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I made it. I gave my complimentary drink tickets away to someone else.
I just really needed to some perspective. It was so close. Thanks, very much. I am going to bed now, thankful to have gotten through this night.
I just really needed to some perspective. It was so close. Thanks, very much. I am going to bed now, thankful to have gotten through this night.
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Morning all,
Bexxed...I'm so glad you posted instead of drinking. I have been In That same position at a conference. It was even more tempting for me bc my family wasn't around and would never know if I drank or not! Anyway at that time I didn't. Very very tempting tough. Good for you bexxed!!!
JL , glad to see you are still posting with us. Stat strong xo
Another Thursday of work . Nothing big to report. Just tired but okay so far.
Wishing all of my fellow augustables a great day
Bexxed...I'm so glad you posted instead of drinking. I have been In That same position at a conference. It was even more tempting for me bc my family wasn't around and would never know if I drank or not! Anyway at that time I didn't. Very very tempting tough. Good for you bexxed!!!
JL , glad to see you are still posting with us. Stat strong xo
Another Thursday of work . Nothing big to report. Just tired but okay so far.
Wishing all of my fellow augustables a great day
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Bexxed, I was SO happy to read your post this morning. You too JL!
I was off a little the other day, because today is actually day 40! I'm Catholic, and I've tried giving up wine or all alcohol during Lent in the past, but never made it the whole 40 days. This is like completing a Lenten journey! I bet this is what it feels like to finish your first whole marathon! I believe I would have caved without you kind folks. Thank you. Oh...I know this is just the beginning, but some milestones are great!
I was off a little the other day, because today is actually day 40! I'm Catholic, and I've tried giving up wine or all alcohol during Lent in the past, but never made it the whole 40 days. This is like completing a Lenten journey! I bet this is what it feels like to finish your first whole marathon! I believe I would have caved without you kind folks. Thank you. Oh...I know this is just the beginning, but some milestones are great!
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Originally Posted by bexxed
I made it. I gave my complimentary drink tickets away to someone else.
I just really needed to some perspective. It was so close. Thanks, very much. I am going to bed now, thankful to have gotten through this night.
I just really needed to some perspective. It was so close. Thanks, very much. I am going to bed now, thankful to have gotten through this night.
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Originally Posted by bexxed
I made it. I gave my complimentary drink tickets away to someone else.
I just really needed to some perspective. It was so close. Thanks, very much. I am going to bed now, thankful to have gotten through this night.
I just really needed to some perspective. It was so close. Thanks, very much. I am going to bed now, thankful to have gotten through this night.
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Benice congrats!! Woohoo! I'm thrilled for you!
Bexxed so glad you pushed through the the muck! ((Hug)) good for you! It's tough, you made it!
I'm off today. Going to the Doc. I read a while back somebody else saying they quit alcohol and all a sudden they're plagued with health issues. Seems I am too. Guess it's a sign that I didn't give a crap about myself or maybe I was incapable of taking care of anything more than my addiction. Soooo I have high bp and I'm younger but it's hereditary. Just started back on my meds. I didn't care if I lived or died so I stopped taking it. Again I'm younger, but I also have high cholesterol. Now I'm having some kind of infection in my body that makes me hurt all over, run a fever regularly, and other symptoms I'd rather not go in to. So my Doc wants to see me today as I have finished the rounds of meds and nothing has changed. May have to go to a "ist" doctor. You know....special"ist". Anyway hope everyone has a great morning.
Still been quiet in a lot of the forums I'm in. I'll take that as a good sign!
Bexxed so glad you pushed through the the muck! ((Hug)) good for you! It's tough, you made it!
I'm off today. Going to the Doc. I read a while back somebody else saying they quit alcohol and all a sudden they're plagued with health issues. Seems I am too. Guess it's a sign that I didn't give a crap about myself or maybe I was incapable of taking care of anything more than my addiction. Soooo I have high bp and I'm younger but it's hereditary. Just started back on my meds. I didn't care if I lived or died so I stopped taking it. Again I'm younger, but I also have high cholesterol. Now I'm having some kind of infection in my body that makes me hurt all over, run a fever regularly, and other symptoms I'd rather not go in to. So my Doc wants to see me today as I have finished the rounds of meds and nothing has changed. May have to go to a "ist" doctor. You know....special"ist". Anyway hope everyone has a great morning.
Still been quiet in a lot of the forums I'm in. I'll take that as a good sign!
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I'm so thankful for you guys. It's really weird to read back on it. The feeling was so strong, but the reasons are so... not important in the long run. I mean, I was really freaking out last night, and... for what? There was no good reason to drink last night, for me. Thanks for being there and for reminding me of that.
Since I stopped drinking I've gotten really into coffee... got a special coffee grinder and a ceramic pour over. I realize that this kind of replaces the drinking rituals but what the heck? It's coffee. Anyway, so I woke up in this nice fancy place we're all staying in, opened the window, hear birds chirping, sunlight pouring in, making my special coffee (that yes, I brought the contraptions for, plus the coffee beans. I did this because it's my nice little thing I do since I don't drink.) I'm not hung over.
Key of C, I hope your trip to the doc is good, and wish you much healing.
JL, I hope you have a better day, but feel free to imagine my evil coworkers getting fat and miserable if it helps you!
Benice, congrats on getting to that milestone! We're on the same track, I think... I believe this is day 41 for me.
xoxo-B
Since I stopped drinking I've gotten really into coffee... got a special coffee grinder and a ceramic pour over. I realize that this kind of replaces the drinking rituals but what the heck? It's coffee. Anyway, so I woke up in this nice fancy place we're all staying in, opened the window, hear birds chirping, sunlight pouring in, making my special coffee (that yes, I brought the contraptions for, plus the coffee beans. I did this because it's my nice little thing I do since I don't drink.) I'm not hung over.
Key of C, I hope your trip to the doc is good, and wish you much healing.
JL, I hope you have a better day, but feel free to imagine my evil coworkers getting fat and miserable if it helps you!
Benice, congrats on getting to that milestone! We're on the same track, I think... I believe this is day 41 for me.
xoxo-B
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Bexxed, I'm so glad you made it through! Relish the feeling of happiness and relief of not being hungover. You are doing awesome!
Congrats to all those hitting milestones! You guys are doing an excellent job. You inspire me! I'm taking things one day at a time. No alcohol for me today!
Congrats to all those hitting milestones! You guys are doing an excellent job. You inspire me! I'm taking things one day at a time. No alcohol for me today!
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Way to go bexxed! Proud of you!
Day 17! I have really been having cigarette cravings, not booze, but I'm staying vigilant regardless.
Quick post now, I'm out at lunch meeting a friend. I hope I can exercise tonight, that will stave off the cravings! Have a good Thursday all!
Day 17! I have really been having cigarette cravings, not booze, but I'm staying vigilant regardless.
Quick post now, I'm out at lunch meeting a friend. I hope I can exercise tonight, that will stave off the cravings! Have a good Thursday all!
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Hey Patricia, hang in there!! Getting sober isn't easy, or else we would have done it years ago! Your body is adjusting to not having alcohol, give it time to heal. Some days are going to be really bad, others great and some just okay. The feelings will pass. Try and get out and move some - even a short walk helps. Sending good thoughts your way!
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Originally Posted by kittycat3
Way to go bexxed! Proud of you!
Day 17! I have really been having cigarette cravings, not booze, but I'm staying vigilant regardless.
Quick post now, I'm out at lunch meeting a friend. I hope I can exercise tonight, that will stave off the cravings! Have a good Thursday all!
Day 17! I have really been having cigarette cravings, not booze, but I'm staying vigilant regardless.
Quick post now, I'm out at lunch meeting a friend. I hope I can exercise tonight, that will stave off the cravings! Have a good Thursday all!
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Sadie, good for you for posting. Play the tape through...if you drank today how would you feel tomorrow? Do you really want to feel that? No!! Your AV is trying to get you to drink. You have all the power here. Tell it no. It helps to occupy yourself with something - go for a walk or buy an ice cream cone. You can make it through and you will be so proud of yourself when you wake up without the hangover tomorrow. You deserve to be sober. Hang in there. Keep posting if you need to. Hugs!!
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Originally Posted by benice
Sadie, you logged off by the time I hit "post"! hope you get the message in time!
Oh...by the way, Vana, I love the banana band!!!
Oh...by the way, Vana, I love the banana band!!!
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Definitely a challenging day. Huge cravings. But I know I am tired and angry...2 out of 4 HALT triggers. Ugh!
I can do this. I can do this.
Thank you guys. I'll stay around reading if the cravings keep bugging me. Thank you for your help!
I can do this. I can do this.
Thank you guys. I'll stay around reading if the cravings keep bugging me. Thank you for your help!
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