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Hello Everyone!
I have been on and off SR for a few years, and part of several different classes. I am back again and working on remaining sober. I will be sticking close to SR and reading lots. I will also be making alternate plans for the evenings, and finding some good alternate drinks to have in the house. I love Diet Ginger Ale, and need to pick some up today. Any other drink suggestions?
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Originally Posted by Delilah1 
I have been on and off SR for a few years, and part of several different classes. I am back again and working on remaining sober. I will be sticking close to SR and reading lots. I will also be making alternate plans for the evenings, and finding some good alternate drinks to have in the house. I love Diet Ginger Ale, and need to pick some up today. Any other drink suggestions?
My main choice is water. I go thru a minimum of half a gallon a day and spend the majority of my life in the bathroom flushing all the fluids lol
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Hey guys and gals....I see we have a few more newcomers.
I'm on to day (7). Thanks for all of your support, yep!
I'll compile an new list as soon as I get more time. I'll add the newcomers!
at the carpet) thing I see, and then I free my thought process to evolve around what I'm looking at. It's been working.
All is well.....no signs of anything disconcerting. My AV taunted me a few times, but I read an article about refocusing and it's been working well. I just focus on the first or second (or third if I'm looking
Let's keep at it class.......Thanks for coming and striving for life changing goals.
I'm on to day (7). Thanks for all of your support, yep!
I'll compile an new list as soon as I get more time. I'll add the newcomers!
at the carpet) thing I see, and then I free my thought process to evolve around what I'm looking at. It's been working.
All is well.....no signs of anything disconcerting. My AV taunted me a few times, but I read an article about refocusing and it's been working well. I just focus on the first or second (or third if I'm looking
Let's keep at it class.......Thanks for coming and striving for life changing goals.
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Originally Posted by Delilah1
I have been on and off SR for a few years, and part of several different classes. I am back again and working on remaining sober. I will be sticking close to SR and reading lots. I will also be making alternate plans for the evenings, and finding some good alternate drinks to have in the house. I love Diet Ginger Ale, and need to pick some up today. Any other drink suggestions?
Definitely Green tea. It is awesome. Drink it like the Chinese do.....get a one pint flask, a couple of pinches of whatever leaves take your fancy (longjin and puer for me). Half boiling water, half cold. Let the leaves sink (a couple of little shakes to help them on their way) then drink and top up for the rest of the day/evening. Lots of water, a little caffeine, lots of antioxidants, you will feel great, trust me, after a week of this.
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Originally Posted by GhostFace
I think Pelegrino helps me when I'm going thru the urge. I usually buy a few bottles on the weekend.
My main choice is water. I go thru a minimum of half a gallon a day and spend the majority of my life in the bathroom flushing all the fluids lol
My main choice is water. I go thru a minimum of half a gallon a day and spend the majority of my life in the bathroom flushing all the fluids lol
I really enjoy Pelegrino as well. I had some last Wednesday kicking off my first day and it really did the trick. We all know how challenging a day (1) is.
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Wherever you are in the world, have a great day!
To a great group of people supporting each other and appreciating what life is all about:
Soberwolf - Thank you for stopping in each day and providing inspiration.
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....last but not least Dee
And thank you to all those that stop in periodically to provide inspiration as well.
To a great group of people supporting each other and appreciating what life is all about:
Soberwolf - Thank you for stopping in each day and providing inspiration.
Earlyriser
Atxjoshua
Rivelino
Selfrespect
Leasha24
Daniel123
Yogini1603
Delilah1
CuteNGayYay
Camryn474
Ali123
GhostFace
McCartney
Highwind
SleepyDots
Soberjim
Applekat
Ubntubnt
Tans
Abraxas69
RedAndy
Jbmetzger
Nmd
Krisinwi
JJ9
Grendhar
Melki
MeHere
Snowbunting
ChickChick
Thomas59
SoberRunner
Worried75
Kirky
Sean30
Jsbodhi
julesonya
Ladybug2
DreamBig42
Forabetterlife
Jackie1214
....last but not least Dee
And thank you to all those that stop in periodically to provide inspiration as well.
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My av bothered me last evening. I did not listen to it.
I found once i go home and had some food the cravings passed.
It was so nice to get into bed knowing I made another day!. even better to wake up refreshed with no regrets.
Hope everyone is having a good Tuesday.
I found once i go home and had some food the cravings passed.
It was so nice to get into bed knowing I made another day!. even better to wake up refreshed with no regrets.
Hope everyone is having a good Tuesday.
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Join Date: Nov 2015
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Welcome, everyone.
Day 7 for me. I'm feeling much better. I did have several cravings last night but I planted my behind on the couch and settled for some mineral water.
Running errands today. Be back later. Have a nice day/night, all.
Day 7 for me. I'm feeling much better. I did have several cravings last night but I planted my behind on the couch and settled for some mineral water.
Running errands today. Be back later. Have a nice day/night, all.
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day 25 : was night shift last night and for next 3 . Iv'e prepared a meal for a visitor who's coming to see the Mrs tonight , the new Priest of all people . She deliberately asked him round on one of my work nights cos I don't cope well with visits like this ( social anxiety , I never quite know what to say to the likes of a priest ) . My daughter will be there too to make up the numbers . I see a couple of bottles of wine chilling but no resentment or twinges of poor me whatsoever .
I do hope he likes good old fashioned shepherds pie .
I do hope he likes good old fashioned shepherds pie .
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Originally Posted by Thomas59
day 25 : was night shift last night and for next 3 . Iv'e prepared a meal for a visitor who's coming to see the Mrs tonight , the new Priest of all people . She deliberately asked him round on one of my work nights cos I don't cope well with visits like this ( social anxiety , I never quite know what to say to the likes of a priest ) . My daughter will be there too to make up the numbers . I see a couple of bottles of wine chilling but no resentment or twinges of poor me whatsoever .
I do hope he likes good old fashioned shepherds pie .
I do hope he likes good old fashioned shepherds pie .
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Originally Posted by beautifulpines
hard day here - just getting out of bed 10:38am - feeling extremely down - but got to push forward. After all, I did this to myself and angered by family. 4 days - sober.
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My post earlier got jostled around. I have no idea how that happened.
It's supposed to read like this:
It's supposed to read like this:
Originally Posted by Neverthought
All is well.....no signs of anything disconcerting. My AV taunted me a few times, but I read an article about refocusing and it's been working well. I just focus on the first or second (or third if I'm looking at the carpet) thing I see, and then I free my thought process to evolve around what I'm looking at. It's been working.
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Originally Posted by ubntubnt
Well if I am honest I hadn't eaten since 8am which was a little silly. I need to eat more to help prevent further cravings. Lesson learned.
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Originally Posted by abraxas69
Hi Yogini, nice to meet a fellow gamer here :-) I'm playing Fallout 4 and the new Tomb Raider - got them as a bundle with the console on Black Friday. I was finding my most difficult moments were when I was bored and nothing to do, so for now at least it is a big help. Especially in the late evening as I used to crash out about 10pm or so, but now find I can't go to bed until at least midnight. No alcohol and no cigarettes sure does mean a lot of time on your hands that takes some getting used to! Hopefully I'' find more noble causes to fill my time with in the near future (lol) but for now this suits me just fine 
I agree, I feel like I have a lot of free time too. So far I'm doing a lot of laundry. No idea what I'll do when all the clothes are clean!
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