Class of October 2015 Part 3
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Join Date: Oct 2015
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Thanks for the bump, Chick! Seems quiet in our class today!
I'm going to have to sign off. Packing to get on a plane in just a few.
This is the end of Day 3. It will probs be Tue late evening before I can check in again.
I sure appreciate having this community. The next few days are going to be trying. Not so much being away on bizness, but fact that days 4-7 have not been my best, since getting serious about this. I'll check in.
Take care of yourselves!!
I'm going to have to sign off. Packing to get on a plane in just a few.
This is the end of Day 3. It will probs be Tue late evening before I can check in again.
I sure appreciate having this community. The next few days are going to be trying. Not so much being away on bizness, but fact that days 4-7 have not been my best, since getting serious about this. I'll check in.
Take care of yourselves!!
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Join Date: Oct 2015
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Still here, end of day 9, double digits tomorrow! Today was mostly difficult because I started this no caffeine/no grain/no dairy diet. No fun! I'm going to give it a try, but if I have to put it on the back burner at some point I will. Sobriety is more important right now, and it's still new. I don't necessarily want to pile on TOO many challenges.
In bed already, totally pooped. Tea on nightstand.
Good night all! We can do this.
NACN
In bed already, totally pooped. Tea on nightstand.
Good night all! We can do this.
NACN
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This afternoon I found a big bottle of beer in back of the fridge.
I opened it, poured it out first thing, before I could go back on it. Weekend was so bad, depression wise, didn't want to even try to dissuade myself with an AV. Just want to feel better and that wasn't gonna do ANYTHING but make a problem.
Wish I was that resolute all the time, but hey -- I'll take what I can get, right??
Can't sleep
I opened it, poured it out first thing, before I could go back on it. Weekend was so bad, depression wise, didn't want to even try to dissuade myself with an AV. Just want to feel better and that wasn't gonna do ANYTHING but make a problem.
Wish I was that resolute all the time, but hey -- I'll take what I can get, right??
Can't sleep
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Join Date: Oct 2015
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Juno, thinking of you! Take care and we hope to see you back when you're ready.
Bixbee, I hope you have a great and sober trip! Check in when you can please!
Congrats to everybody powering through their day- whether it came easy or was very difficult. You did it, and that is awesome!!!
So I gotta be honest, days 30 - 34 I have physically felt pretty yucky. Constant headache and nausea off and on. Why do I feel bad!? I don't know! It is annoying. What does make sense to me is that after years of drinking and drug abuse, one month is not long enough to heal. I'll be patient. Drinking is not going to make me feel any better. So I'm not going to drink today.
Wishing everyone a restful nights sleep! Sounds like a lot of us could use it : )
Bixbee, I hope you have a great and sober trip! Check in when you can please!
Congrats to everybody powering through their day- whether it came easy or was very difficult. You did it, and that is awesome!!!
So I gotta be honest, days 30 - 34 I have physically felt pretty yucky. Constant headache and nausea off and on. Why do I feel bad!? I don't know! It is annoying. What does make sense to me is that after years of drinking and drug abuse, one month is not long enough to heal. I'll be patient. Drinking is not going to make me feel any better. So I'm not going to drink today.
Wishing everyone a restful nights sleep! Sounds like a lot of us could use it : )
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Join Date: Jun 2013
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Down with day 9 and I'm feeling fine. I got up early today and rode the spin bike for 15 minutes before heading off to work. I didn't have any cravings today, even when my wife poured herself a glass of wine. I do think about alcohol a lot throughput the day, not sure why, still early I guess. Makes me wonder if I will ever have a day when I don't think about alcohol. I physically feel pretty good, no more bloating, guts back on track. I am drinking a lot more coffee and caffeine beverages as of late, still safer than beer in my honest opinion. Stay strong you guys, we can do this. Take care Juno, looking forward to seeing you back when you feel better.
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Thanks
Originally Posted by grizzlybearblue 
Turningleaf, glad to hear something good came out of the scary meeting! That reminded me of when I was doing IOP 2 years ago and had to go to meetings. I kept getting hit on at the meetings, and my twisted mind used it as an excuse to tell everybody I should stop going to meetings altogether. I stopped going, started drinking and doing drugs again bad, and didn't make another real attempt at sobriety again for 2 years. Glad to hear you came up with an alternative plan a lot sooner than I did : ) I started going back to meetings this week, and I have met some really nice people. I've gotten phone numbers, people to ride to a meeting with, invites for lunch, dinner, coffee, cookouts, you name it! I don't have that much free time, but the acceptance from them has been really nice.
I appreciate your words.
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Hello!
Can't sleep so am catching up here.
Juno, even if you are not posting but are reading, I just want to say that you have been so supportive of others, and now I am glad you are taking the time to support yourself and work through your issues with your daughter.
Today is day 12 for me. My body and especially my brain are still adjusting, so I have been all over emotionally, but for the most part, life has been spectacular.
I've been getting out and riding my bike a lot - over 100 miles last week. But even so, I have not lost a single pound! Oh well, I can't expect instant gratification...that was what got me into this mess in the first place.
Congratulations to everyone and my admiration goes out to those who pick themselves up after a fall. I've fallen a thousand times myself, hope to continue to stay upright!
Can't sleep so am catching up here.
Juno, even if you are not posting but are reading, I just want to say that you have been so supportive of others, and now I am glad you are taking the time to support yourself and work through your issues with your daughter.
Today is day 12 for me. My body and especially my brain are still adjusting, so I have been all over emotionally, but for the most part, life has been spectacular.
I've been getting out and riding my bike a lot - over 100 miles last week. But even so, I have not lost a single pound! Oh well, I can't expect instant gratification...that was what got me into this mess in the first place.
Congratulations to everyone and my admiration goes out to those who pick themselves up after a fall. I've fallen a thousand times myself, hope to continue to stay upright!
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Join Date: Mar 2015
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Hi guys - wanted to say hi!!! I guess I wasn't gone for that long. Just needed a little breather to deal with things with my daughter. We're working through them. Parenting of teens is a tough business. I'm looking forward to reading back through posts today and see how all around doing - hopefully well!
I saw a psychiatrist yesterday - he was really nice and understanding. I went through my whole story re: alcohol with him and it was nice not to have to sugar coat anything. He was non-judgmental so that helped a lot! Other times when I have seen doctors or therapists I have felt the need to adjust the truth a bit because I was ashamed and embarrassed about my drinking. This time I was honest and it felt great. A doctor dedicated just for me and to help me and to help me get over drinking.
After spending about 2 hours with him talking, he seemed to conclude that the biggest impediment to my happiness and well being is alcohol. We discussed different medications and I've started on Campral last night. I will let you all know how it goes for me.
Day 17 today
I saw a psychiatrist yesterday - he was really nice and understanding. I went through my whole story re: alcohol with him and it was nice not to have to sugar coat anything. He was non-judgmental so that helped a lot! Other times when I have seen doctors or therapists I have felt the need to adjust the truth a bit because I was ashamed and embarrassed about my drinking. This time I was honest and it felt great. A doctor dedicated just for me and to help me and to help me get over drinking.
After spending about 2 hours with him talking, he seemed to conclude that the biggest impediment to my happiness and well being is alcohol. We discussed different medications and I've started on Campral last night. I will let you all know how it goes for me.
Day 17 today
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Join Date: Jul 2015
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Day 15: Lots to do today and none of it seem very exciting. It's mostly paperwork that I've been trying to ignore because it stresses me out to an insane degree. But it's going to get done and I'm going to be sober while doing it. That's the best I can say for today. Good luck today, everyone.
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Hey Team,
I'm back after stumbling and drinking for the last 5 days. I received really bad news about a family member on Thursday (health related, still in the CICU) and I drank to "cope." Wish I hadn't, but I did.
I'm back after stumbling and drinking for the last 5 days. I received really bad news about a family member on Thursday (health related, still in the CICU) and I drank to "cope." Wish I hadn't, but I did.
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