Class Of January 2016 Support Thread
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Originally Posted by strugglingJim 
day 7, just trying to survive, no thoughts of drinking, going to watch the game with a friend later, but I'm so out of sorts its going to be tough. The moment I open my eyes in the morning the anxiety hits hard.
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Winding down day 2, thankful for the support I've found here! Very tired since I had such a rotten night last night and hoping for some decent sleep tonight.
Day 3 will be a long one but I will make it!
Please, all hang in there for another day...
Day 3 will be a long one but I will make it!
Please, all hang in there for another day...
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I also know that I need a plan- a real plan. I am scared out of my mind and want to be sober but I don't want to be stop drinking because it is what I know and how what I like -- it is a love/hate affair that I have to break up with... .[/QUOTE]
I can relate completely. Wine has become my best friend and my worst enemy all rolled into one. It's scary to contemplate life without it.
I can relate completely. Wine has become my best friend and my worst enemy all rolled into one. It's scary to contemplate life without it.
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Georgia
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So I guess I'm now in the January class. My plan: to check in daily in January class. Read the big book. Learn more about cravings and triggers - how to avoid them and how to get through them if they do happen. My biggest problem is getting so stuck on planning on drinking that I can't get out of the mindset and obviously drink.
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Join Date: Sep 2015
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Day 7!!!!! 1 week! I love reaching one week because on day 1 the though of reaching 1 week seems impossible and so far away. I feel great! I'm eating way too much sugar I need to cut down on that, but most importantly I'm not drinking. Emotionally I feel much more stable, anxiety has passed. I have hope for the future!
Have a great week everyone!
Have a great week everyone!
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Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Bath
Posts: 47
Day 7..... shantilove, I echo your thoughts.
Went to AA last night. Good people, good vibe. Not entirely my cup of tea but I'll be there next week (hopefully).
Feel good. Best in a while. Cannot afford to fall into complacency at this stage so I shall read the posts through the day.
Went to AA last night. Good people, good vibe. Not entirely my cup of tea but I'll be there next week (hopefully).
Feel good. Best in a while. Cannot afford to fall into complacency at this stage so I shall read the posts through the day.
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Originally Posted by Shantilove
Day 7!!!!! 1 week! I love reaching one week because on day 1 the though of reaching 1 week seems impossible and so far away. I feel great! I'm eating way too much sugar I need to cut down on that, but most importantly I'm not drinking. Emotionally I feel much more stable, anxiety has passed. I have hope for the future! Have a great week everyone!
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Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: USA
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Hi everyone,
Today is day 7. I am feeling okay. I started meditation and ordered two books that were recommended in this class. I haven't received the books yet I just followed some videos to get started.
Someone posted their daily plan on another thread and I did a similar one with some modifications and posted it on my refrigerator. I need to get a book or something so I can check off when each item are completed each day, meditation, exercise, budget (writing down when I spend each day and on what), etc.
My dad called earlier and my mom has been battling health issues since last July and she was admitted back into the hospital today. She will probably only be in for a day or two but it is just something I am having a hard time with right now. I don't really have any desire to drink though so I suppose that is good.
I hope everyone is doing well and will keep those struggling in my thoughts.
Have a great Monday everyone
Today is day 7. I am feeling okay. I started meditation and ordered two books that were recommended in this class. I haven't received the books yet I just followed some videos to get started.
Someone posted their daily plan on another thread and I did a similar one with some modifications and posted it on my refrigerator. I need to get a book or something so I can check off when each item are completed each day, meditation, exercise, budget (writing down when I spend each day and on what), etc.
My dad called earlier and my mom has been battling health issues since last July and she was admitted back into the hospital today. She will probably only be in for a day or two but it is just something I am having a hard time with right now. I don't really have any desire to drink though so I suppose that is good.
I hope everyone is doing well and will keep those struggling in my thoughts.
Have a great Monday everyone
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Missouri
Posts: 515
Welcome everybody new and yay to all of us staying sober!
SoberinSyracuse - good luck with your program. It sounds really interesting. Please post when you can and let us know how it's going. Xo
Jim - I really liked "I Want To Change My Life, dealing with depression, anxiety and addiction" by Steven Melemis (Amazon) but you have to be ready to get into mind-body relaxation and stuff.
Allen Carr "The Easy Way To Stop Drinking" was decent but it's just common sense. I've read a lot of books on the subject. I bought. "Rewired" but have not read it yet.
The Melemis book has lots of good stuff.
Love everyone's post even if I don't address each person. It all helps. I work from my phone too.
CC - where is Soberwolff's link about breathing techniques?
Another day down. I say 20 but two wines NYE so 10 days for me!!! Yippee!
Olivia
SoberinSyracuse - good luck with your program. It sounds really interesting. Please post when you can and let us know how it's going. Xo
Jim - I really liked "I Want To Change My Life, dealing with depression, anxiety and addiction" by Steven Melemis (Amazon) but you have to be ready to get into mind-body relaxation and stuff.
Allen Carr "The Easy Way To Stop Drinking" was decent but it's just common sense. I've read a lot of books on the subject. I bought. "Rewired" but have not read it yet.
The Melemis book has lots of good stuff.
Love everyone's post even if I don't address each person. It all helps. I work from my phone too.
CC - where is Soberwolff's link about breathing techniques?
Another day down. I say 20 but two wines NYE so 10 days for me!!! Yippee!
Olivia
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Originally Posted by Jillian2563
I'm currently experiencing anxiety, I hate it the way it makes me feel. But reading your post has given me a little hope and calmness. It also is a reminder that when I feel great on being sober at a week, not to succumb to the AV because it'll land me right back to my current anxious state.
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Originally Posted by Olivia2011
Jim - I really liked "I Want To Change My Life, dealing with depression, anxiety and addiction" by Steven Melemis (Amazon) but you have to be ready to get into mind-body relaxation and stuff.
You can also look inside and see the first few pages on Amazon, which I like.
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Originally Posted by Olivia2011
Patricia - I was just gonna ask where you were and here you are! So what do you do when you experience panic and anxiety? How do you work through it?
How I work through it is to tell myself I'm over thinking things, that I need to calm down. I try different breathing techniques and pray. Reading here tonight has really help. I didn't even realize my anxiety went away until just now because I was so engaged in some threads here.
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Originally Posted by Olivia2011
Patricia - I was just gonna ask where you were and here you are!
So what do you do when you experience panic and anxiety? How do you work through it?
So what do you do when you experience panic and anxiety? How do you work through it?
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