Class Of January 2016 Support Thread part 3
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: CT
Posts: 180
Hi class,
I am reading daily. Stopping in to see how we are. Some of us are doing great and some not so great. Hugs to each member. I am on day 22. Doing ok without my wine. Seems that 10 to 12 day mark was difficult. I see that's true for many of us. I'm still holding steady at having had the one glass last Friday
Not feeling great in other areas: Waking up everyday with terrible headaches, nosebleeds twice a week. I think from a cold I had at New Years. Plus dry air. I usually have this cycle of bleeding every ten years or so. So frustrating because I'm sitting doing nothing and it will spontaneously bleed. I had a whole afternoon volunteer session and couldn't attend. So depressing. I'm scared to leave the house. Hubby wanted to go to a diner tonight before snow tomorrow keeps us in, but I'm too afraid. Don't want to bleed all over the diner and upset people eating
... Oh, well. Have a good weekend all of you
I am reading daily. Stopping in to see how we are. Some of us are doing great and some not so great. Hugs to each member. I am on day 22. Doing ok without my wine. Seems that 10 to 12 day mark was difficult. I see that's true for many of us. I'm still holding steady at having had the one glass last Friday
Not feeling great in other areas: Waking up everyday with terrible headaches, nosebleeds twice a week. I think from a cold I had at New Years. Plus dry air. I usually have this cycle of bleeding every ten years or so. So frustrating because I'm sitting doing nothing and it will spontaneously bleed. I had a whole afternoon volunteer session and couldn't attend. So depressing. I'm scared to leave the house. Hubby wanted to go to a diner tonight before snow tomorrow keeps us in, but I'm too afraid. Don't want to bleed all over the diner and upset people eating
... Oh, well. Have a good weekend all of you 
Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 2,031
This Fatigue and Aches
I am so darn exhausted. It's day 3 and even though I slept great last night this fatigue is beating me down.
I'm wondering if it has anything to do with my fibro and arthritis? I can't take nasids because of two brutal bleeding ulcer events, but am struggling with this fatigue and pain.
I know, exercising will help...I'll get on that bandwagon tomorrow. Any one else in my situation or similar?
I'm wondering if it has anything to do with my fibro and arthritis? I can't take nasids because of two brutal bleeding ulcer events, but am struggling with this fatigue and pain.
I know, exercising will help...I'll get on that bandwagon tomorrow. Any one else in my situation or similar?
Alive in the Superunknown
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: 30.47ºN, 98.15ºW
Posts: 1,460
Originally Posted by JL2014 
Sorry. Fridays stink. I usually end up drinking on them. Fighting today.
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Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: andover nj
Posts: 54
Originally Posted by Optimist4ever57
I am so darn exhausted. It's day 3 and even though I slept great last night this fatigue is beating me down.
I'm wondering if it has anything to do with my fibro and arthritis? I can't take nasids because of two brutal bleeding ulcer events, but am struggling with this fatigue and pain.
I know, exercising will help...I'll get on that bandwagon tomorrow. Any one else in my situation or similar?
I'm wondering if it has anything to do with my fibro and arthritis? I can't take nasids because of two brutal bleeding ulcer events, but am struggling with this fatigue and pain.
I know, exercising will help...I'll get on that bandwagon tomorrow. Any one else in my situation or similar?
Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Canada
Posts: 1,075
I'm sorry I'm still trying to read all the posts.
My father in law died in our house yesterday. I am very freaked out. I was the one that found him.
I'm am trying to be strong for my family right now but AV keeps talking. I can't fall apart and drinking will not help. I hope I can get some moments of calm sometime today, I'm really freaked out.
My father in law died in our house yesterday. I am very freaked out. I was the one that found him.
I'm am trying to be strong for my family right now but AV keeps talking. I can't fall apart and drinking will not help. I hope I can get some moments of calm sometime today, I'm really freaked out.
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 2,742
I have been sleeping a lot lately too. Our vital organs need to heal up and sleep is healing.
I ran out of work in this cold (cold for louisiana) and put on pajamas, ordered chinese food, and I'm going to binge watch some stuff on the old laptop. Today it was a close one, I could have really absent mindedly had a drink today. I have to watch myself on that, in the past I've sabotaged around this time. It's day 13 or 14 for me...
I ran out of work in this cold (cold for louisiana) and put on pajamas, ordered chinese food, and I'm going to binge watch some stuff on the old laptop. Today it was a close one, I could have really absent mindedly had a drink today. I have to watch myself on that, in the past I've sabotaged around this time. It's day 13 or 14 for me...
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: California
Posts: 2,643
SH, I am truly sorry if I added to your anger and frustration; that was not my intent. I didn’t read (nor do I intend to) the thread you referenced, so I didn’t know the extent of the discord. Forgive me?
Now get back here, you’re a strong presence on this thread and the weekend in upon us!
Glb, in response to your question of friends being triggers, yes, I have been through that. Early on in sobriety (such as now), I simply avoid face-to-face meetings with one long-term friend. I have other friends that I meet up with occasionally (tomorrow for lunch) and most will have a glass of wine. No one questions when/if I order water. Now that I am seriously tackling my weight, it is a perfect reason to pass on vino.
Welcome Gypsytears and Nargles, pull up a seat and join the roundtable! Weekends tend to be triggers for most, so you’re in good company.
JL, don’t let your AV highjack your brain; let it know who’s in charge!
Optimist, during previous quits, I was exhausted! This round (day 15) I am doing so much better. I have cleaned up my diet, eliminating sugar and gluten, very restricted dairy, and I am taking vitamins and supplements daily. Diet, sleep and exercise all play a huge roll in recovery. I am a little behind in the sleep department, so hopefully that will straighten out soon.
Now get back here, you’re a strong presence on this thread and the weekend in upon us!
Glb, in response to your question of friends being triggers, yes, I have been through that. Early on in sobriety (such as now), I simply avoid face-to-face meetings with one long-term friend. I have other friends that I meet up with occasionally (tomorrow for lunch) and most will have a glass of wine. No one questions when/if I order water. Now that I am seriously tackling my weight, it is a perfect reason to pass on vino.
Welcome Gypsytears and Nargles, pull up a seat and join the roundtable! Weekends tend to be triggers for most, so you’re in good company.
JL, don’t let your AV highjack your brain; let it know who’s in charge!
Optimist, during previous quits, I was exhausted! This round (day 15) I am doing so much better. I have cleaned up my diet, eliminating sugar and gluten, very restricted dairy, and I am taking vitamins and supplements daily. Diet, sleep and exercise all play a huge roll in recovery. I am a little behind in the sleep department, so hopefully that will straighten out soon.
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: 30.47ºN, 98.15ºW
Posts: 1,460
Originally Posted by patricia68
I'm sorry I'm still trying to read all the posts.
My father in law died in our house yesterday. I am very freaked out. I was the one that found him.
I'm am trying to be strong for my family right now but AV keeps talking. I can't fall apart and drinking will not help. I hope I can get some moments of calm sometime today, I'm really freaked out.
My father in law died in our house yesterday. I am very freaked out. I was the one that found him.
I'm am trying to be strong for my family right now but AV keeps talking. I can't fall apart and drinking will not help. I hope I can get some moments of calm sometime today, I'm really freaked out.
EnjoyingTheJourney
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 3,847
Hello January class -- Day 23 here!
Tonight is another big trigger for me (a social event I can't get out of) and I've been nervous all day. Staying hydrated, positive thinking, some exercise and meditation--all helped and now I'm here with you all for a bit. I can DO this! :-)
Patricia -- I'm so sorry that happened to you. Sounds very traumatic-- take care of yourself and Breathe!!
Tonight is another big trigger for me (a social event I can't get out of) and I've been nervous all day. Staying hydrated, positive thinking, some exercise and meditation--all helped and now I'm here with you all for a bit. I can DO this! :-)
Patricia -- I'm so sorry that happened to you. Sounds very traumatic-- take care of yourself and Breathe!!
On the road of happy destiny
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: OHIO
Posts: 210
Patricia, I'm so sorry. How awful.
I'm home for the evening. I stopped at Lush on the way home and got bath bombs. I figured that is a much more appropriate way to get "bombed" tonight - by taking a nice, moisturizing, hot bath.
I feel a little squirrelly but I'm going to turn to healthy self-care and sleep instead of alcohol.
I'm home for the evening. I stopped at Lush on the way home and got bath bombs. I figured that is a much more appropriate way to get "bombed" tonight - by taking a nice, moisturizing, hot bath.
I feel a little squirrelly but I'm going to turn to healthy self-care and sleep instead of alcohol.
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