Class Of January 2016 Support Thread part 2
Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: California
Posts: 13,044
Just checking in to say hello. I am starting Day 12 today, so far things have been going well. I have thought about having wine a few times, but haven't done it. I had two bottles of champagne in my fridge that were left from a NYE party. I had moved them to the fridge in the garage. Last night my BIL came over to fix our electric stove, he is our go to handy man for everything. I went him home with two bottles of champagne.:-)
Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 543
2 weeks today.
Yesterday was hella hard.
My AV kept trying to convince me that I didn't care and I should have a drink.
I knew they were just thoughts but boy where they persistent.
Glad I didn't give in, drinking would of just made me feel bad and depressed.
One day at a time.
Yesterday was hella hard.
My AV kept trying to convince me that I didn't care and I should have a drink.
I knew they were just thoughts but boy where they persistent.
Glad I didn't give in, drinking would of just made me feel bad and depressed.
One day at a time.
Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 754
JL, that was a very powerful post. Your wife's family (YOUR family) sounds close and supportive. I'm sure you can make them proud. You have tenacity.
SiS, sounds like you are in just the right place. Glad you have the support you need.
Day 12, Tuesday, and off to work.
SiS, sounds like you are in just the right place. Glad you have the support you need.
Day 12, Tuesday, and off to work.
Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Georgia
Posts: 1,366
Day 3. Today I am grateful to be sober. Feels good. This is a start to a new chapter in my life. Sticking close to SR has been a life saver. Going to check out a new/different recovery program through the church. They meet once a week on Tuesdays.
Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 324
Originally Posted by strugglingJim 
day 9, appetite comes and goes, forcing myself to eat breakfast now so that maybe I won't feel so cold, hate feeling cold. Not sleeping well.
Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 19
Day 17....
Notice much better sleeping and vivid dreams.
Upcoming annual family and friends Ski trip this weekend. Email came out last night on who is responsible for bringing wine and beer. I responded that I was doing the "Dry January Challenge". Hoping that message will help me avoid any pressure.
Plan on a great time with my wife and kids and not skiing the first few runs with a hangover.
Wish me luck!
Upcoming annual family and friends Ski trip this weekend. Email came out last night on who is responsible for bringing wine and beer. I responded that I was doing the "Dry January Challenge". Hoping that message will help me avoid any pressure.
Plan on a great time with my wife and kids and not skiing the first few runs with a hangover.
Wish me luck!
Urban Hermit
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 1,586
Welcome to all the new people committing to sobriety in January!
Just checking in again from the class of August 2015 to give my support and let you know that the things you're going through (cravings, crappy sleep, vivid dreams, manic cleaning, etc) are all normal and all things others have gone through before you, and they will get better!
You can do this!
Just checking in again from the class of August 2015 to give my support and let you know that the things you're going through (cravings, crappy sleep, vivid dreams, manic cleaning, etc) are all normal and all things others have gone through before you, and they will get better!
You can do this!
Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: California
Posts: 2,643
Late enrollee here, hoping a seat is still open. I have flunked out of 3 classes already but I am determined to progress to the next level (can we ever really graduate?). Hi all, my name is Odelle and I am an alcoholic, today is day 5 of sobriety. I am looking forward to getting to know you all and to join you in this journey.
Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: California
Posts: 2,643
Thank you bluedog97. It's funny how the AV can highjack my willpower. My shame was so deep it kept me from logging back in. The temptation to create a new account was so strong! Well, I swallowed my pride and I am holding myself accountable. Day 5 and feeling good!
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Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 928
I know that feeling well, Odelle. Good job on 5 days.
Things ok here. I'm on day 5 as well. Didn't sleep well last night, but I know that's probably normal in the early days.
Stay strong everyone. If you want to drink, keep posting. I know, I'm not good about that either.
Have a good day everyone.
Things ok here. I'm on day 5 as well. Didn't sleep well last night, but I know that's probably normal in the early days.
Stay strong everyone. If you want to drink, keep posting. I know, I'm not good about that either.
Have a good day everyone.
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