Class Of January 2016 Support Thread part 4
Sober date: 20th May 2023
Join Date: Jul 2013
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Booze bus pulled me over last night. Policeman asked if I'd been drinking and I said no. He asked me to blow and I did and got a big fat 0!!! Yippee!!!! I don't know how I managed to avoid being caught drink driving in the past. So ashamed at how stupid I was to put other peoples precious lives in danger.
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 729
Hi everyone
Checking in on day 28 for me today (4 weeks). I seem to be doing OK so far with no major melt downs.
Mish- I got pulled over when i was on day 7 or 8 and when asked if i had consumed any alcohol i replied "no i don't drink". I Had a chuckle to myself when driving off
Have a great day everyone!
Checking in on day 28 for me today (4 weeks). I seem to be doing OK so far with no major melt downs.
Mish- I got pulled over when i was on day 7 or 8 and when asked if i had consumed any alcohol i replied "no i don't drink". I Had a chuckle to myself when driving off
Have a great day everyone!
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: California
Posts: 2,643
Hang in there Lulu, good things come to those who pursue them. I managed to waste the last 10 years too, but we can make the next 10 count!
Jim, 23 days is great, keep it up; the improvements will just keep getting better!
Another day is something to be proud of, JL!
Great job on day 5, Caramel. I am loving sober sleep too!
Congratulations on four weeks Pedro!
Everyone else, keep on keeping on!
Jim, 23 days is great, keep it up; the improvements will just keep getting better!
Another day is something to be proud of, JL!
Great job on day 5, Caramel. I am loving sober sleep too!
Congratulations on four weeks Pedro!
Everyone else, keep on keeping on!
On the road of happy destiny
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: OHIO
Posts: 210
Mish, that's excellent!
Day 9 here. I was very busy, just now getting a minute to sit down. I'm feeling fine; normal. I started Weight Watchers just a few days before I decided to stop drinking and I think it's helping that I'm beyond the omg-I'm-so-hungry phase now. Plus I've been taking vitamins and getting some exercise. I'm lucky to have bounced back quickly.
I hope everyone is feeling ok. Can you believe January is almost over?
Day 9 here. I was very busy, just now getting a minute to sit down. I'm feeling fine; normal. I started Weight Watchers just a few days before I decided to stop drinking and I think it's helping that I'm beyond the omg-I'm-so-hungry phase now. Plus I've been taking vitamins and getting some exercise. I'm lucky to have bounced back quickly.
I hope everyone is feeling ok. Can you believe January is almost over?
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: California
Posts: 2,643
Day 20 coming to a close, and I am happy to report AV is still MIA, yay! I'm taking advantage of the AV's absence and clocked 2 days caffeine and nicotine free today, and 2.5 miles walked with the dog.
I don't think I would have gotten the motivation to start pushing myself to do more, if it weren't for you guys and gals. Your enthusiasm and determination is addicting, and that's one addiction I think I'm going to like!
Good night everyone!
I don't think I would have gotten the motivation to start pushing myself to do more, if it weren't for you guys and gals. Your enthusiasm and determination is addicting, and that's one addiction I think I'm going to like!
Good night everyone!
EnjoyingTheJourney
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 3,847
Congratulations Odelle on Day 20---that's something to be very proud of---AND kicking caffeine and nicotine--wow! Good for you and your health 
It is pretty cool how this group is so encouraging and how much we learn from sharing our journeys. Thanks everyone!
It is pretty cool how this group is so encouraging and how much we learn from sharing our journeys. Thanks everyone!
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Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: USA
Posts: 2,332
Hi everyone~
It's good to see you too Olivia
Welcome Mesober
Day 24 is almost over. It was a co-workers birthday today and a few people went out for drinks after work. I told them I had to finish what I was working on and declined. I never really drank in public anyway but thought it was best to avoid temptation.
I hope everyone has a happy Thursday
It's good to see you too Olivia
Welcome Mesober
Day 24 is almost over. It was a co-workers birthday today and a few people went out for drinks after work. I told them I had to finish what I was working on and declined. I never really drank in public anyway but thought it was best to avoid temptation.
I hope everyone has a happy Thursday
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Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 183
Good for you emme99. I also was not a big social drinker but it is still hard to resist temptation.
Welcome mesober!
So it is the end of day 1. What a day. I have a lot on my plate right now with looking for a job and doing college and i had to do all my homework with a huge headache today. So not fun. Never again!
Welcome mesober!
So it is the end of day 1. What a day. I have a lot on my plate right now with looking for a job and doing college and i had to do all my homework with a huge headache today. So not fun. Never again!
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Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: USA
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Originally Posted by Odelle 
Day 20 coming to a close, and I am happy to report AV is still MIA, yay! I'm taking advantage of the AV's absence and clocked 2 days caffeine and nicotine free today, and 2.5 miles walked with the dog. I don't think I would have gotten the motivation to start pushing myself to do more, if it weren't for you guys and gals. Your enthusiasm and determination is addicting, and that's one addiction I think I'm going to like! Good night everyone!
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Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: USA
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Originally Posted by Mish
Booze bus pulled me over last night. Policeman asked if I'd been drinking and I said no. He asked me to blow and I did and got a big fat 0!!! Yippee!!!! I don't know how I managed to avoid being caught drink driving in the past. So ashamed at how stupid I was to put other peoples precious lives in danger.
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Perth Western Australia
Posts: 2,671
Sunflower- I’ve had some un-nerving drinking dreams too. Made me feel unsettled but I am relieved when I wake up and I’m still sober! Would be awful to not be in this January group anymore!! I love it so much-- That’s a good reason for us to try and stay on track. I’m sorry to hear you’re having problems with your Hubby. Hopefully it’s just a transitional phase and things will work out – Try and stay busy and ignore that damn AV… I get it with the feeling vulnerable part.I think I must be a control freak somewhat and the idea that I have no control over my drinking addiction SUCKS! lol
Bandicoot- Isn’t it just a rollercoaster! I don’t know if I’m up or down half the time! Sometimes I’m so excited I feel like squealing because I’m sober, and in the next breath I’m heartbroken because I’m missing my best friend (booze)!! Sounds like you have some great plans in place to stay on track..keep it up-you’re going great x
Odelle- Well done on 20 days!! And huge congrats on cutting back the nicotine and caffeine too! You must be one strong cookie!!! Very inspirational.. Good luck on it all x
Zelda- Well done on day 11. One day at a time..Glad you’re sober x
Let’s dance- Welcome back to SR! Lots of us have had many attempts at quitting before, but you’re here now. I was given meds to help with the withdrawals, and I think it helped me to get through those first awful days. Stay close to SR and remember we are all here together x
SH- Hope your day gets better. I am familiar with the self-loathing thoughts at times but you can push through this and stay sober honey.. You’ve already come so far. Glad you are seeing your therapist.. Sometimes a nice nap can help too x
LULU- My fingers are crossed for your interviews. Hopefully you will hear something very soon. I hate waiting for anything -I’m far too impatient!!! Well done on your 23 days
Carrie- You sound like you’re doing great! Well done on venturing out of the house. It’s much easier to hide away in these early days. I seem to have developed an bit of an obsession for cleaning since I quit drinking 18 days ago! I’m driving my kids nuts haha!! Hang in there hun x
Thumpa- I agree you must have needed extra sleep. I think we should learn to listen to our bodies. We are so used to neglecting them. Hope you’re having a great day xx
ZEEBS- Well done on going so long without a drink!! 14 days is great ----2 WEEKS!! Yay
JIM- Great news that the head is clearing.. Hopefully it will keep on getting that bit better x
MISH- That must be such a great feeling!! Haha Bet you were excited to get stopped for once!! I know that for the past few years, if I had been stopped by a booze bus in the morning on my way to work I would have been arrestedLOL!! EVERY MORNING! That’s not counting the times I’ve also jumped in the car to buy more wine when I was already tanked! We can’t change our mistakes hey!
Pedro- GREAT response!!!! Love it!!! I'll remember that incase I get pulled up in the near future!!! At least it will be said with honesty!!
Strongbird- I’ve also just recently started with Weight watchers!! Move some of this wine-o-blubber!!! Let me know how you go with it!! Mine is coming off so slowly as i can't stop eating sweets!! lol One thing at a time right?!!
Hoping that everyone else is doing well, and enjoying another sober day/night xxxxxxx
Bandicoot- Isn’t it just a rollercoaster! I don’t know if I’m up or down half the time! Sometimes I’m so excited I feel like squealing because I’m sober, and in the next breath I’m heartbroken because I’m missing my best friend (booze)!! Sounds like you have some great plans in place to stay on track..keep it up-you’re going great x
Odelle- Well done on 20 days!! And huge congrats on cutting back the nicotine and caffeine too! You must be one strong cookie!!! Very inspirational.. Good luck on it all x
Zelda- Well done on day 11. One day at a time..Glad you’re sober x
Let’s dance- Welcome back to SR! Lots of us have had many attempts at quitting before, but you’re here now. I was given meds to help with the withdrawals, and I think it helped me to get through those first awful days. Stay close to SR and remember we are all here together x
SH- Hope your day gets better. I am familiar with the self-loathing thoughts at times but you can push through this and stay sober honey.. You’ve already come so far. Glad you are seeing your therapist.. Sometimes a nice nap can help too x
LULU- My fingers are crossed for your interviews. Hopefully you will hear something very soon. I hate waiting for anything -I’m far too impatient!!! Well done on your 23 days
Carrie- You sound like you’re doing great! Well done on venturing out of the house. It’s much easier to hide away in these early days. I seem to have developed an bit of an obsession for cleaning since I quit drinking 18 days ago! I’m driving my kids nuts haha!! Hang in there hun x
Thumpa- I agree you must have needed extra sleep. I think we should learn to listen to our bodies. We are so used to neglecting them. Hope you’re having a great day xx
ZEEBS- Well done on going so long without a drink!! 14 days is great ----2 WEEKS!! Yay
JIM- Great news that the head is clearing.. Hopefully it will keep on getting that bit better x
MISH- That must be such a great feeling!! Haha Bet you were excited to get stopped for once!! I know that for the past few years, if I had been stopped by a booze bus in the morning on my way to work I would have been arrestedLOL!! EVERY MORNING! That’s not counting the times I’ve also jumped in the car to buy more wine when I was already tanked! We can’t change our mistakes hey!
Pedro- GREAT response!!!! Love it!!! I'll remember that incase I get pulled up in the near future!!! At least it will be said with honesty!!
Strongbird- I’ve also just recently started with Weight watchers!! Move some of this wine-o-blubber!!! Let me know how you go with it!! Mine is coming off so slowly as i can't stop eating sweets!! lol One thing at a time right?!!
Hoping that everyone else is doing well, and enjoying another sober day/night xxxxxxx
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Morning all - still can't get off Day 1.
I had every intention of going to first AA last night. Petrol in car as 40 minutes drive away, no drinking before so I was safe to get there. As I hit the seafront where the meeting is I got sidetracked watching them moving the body of the sperm whale that washed up there a couple of days back.
I had seen the pictures on the TV but really had grasped the sheer enormity of the animals. By the time I dragged myself away I had missed the beginning of the meeting.
And on the way home my AV wormed it's way in. It'd been laying low all day as my alarm kept popping up with reminders but this was after they had finished for the day so maybe I need to have another hour or so on there as it 'may' have helped.
I hope everyone is well
I had every intention of going to first AA last night. Petrol in car as 40 minutes drive away, no drinking before so I was safe to get there. As I hit the seafront where the meeting is I got sidetracked watching them moving the body of the sperm whale that washed up there a couple of days back.
I had seen the pictures on the TV but really had grasped the sheer enormity of the animals. By the time I dragged myself away I had missed the beginning of the meeting.
And on the way home my AV wormed it's way in. It'd been laying low all day as my alarm kept popping up with reminders but this was after they had finished for the day so maybe I need to have another hour or so on there as it 'may' have helped.
I hope everyone is well
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Perth Western Australia
Posts: 2,671
[QUOTE=Tinkerbell73;5765334]So much positivity in the January class. So nice to be included in this lovely group. Thinking of you all.
Day 7 for me.
Couldn't do it without the SR community.
Love Tink[/QUOTE
Well Done on 1 week Tink- proud of you X
Day 7 for me.
Couldn't do it without the SR community.
Love Tink[/QUOTE
Well Done on 1 week Tink- proud of you X
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Join Date: Dec 2014
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Originally Posted by VirginiaWoof
Morning all - still can't get off Day 1.
I had every intention of going to first AA last night. Petrol in car as 40 minutes drive away, no drinking before so I was safe to get there. As I hit the seafront where the meeting is I got sidetracked watching them moving the body of the sperm whale that washed up there a couple of days back.
I had seen the pictures on the TV but really had grasped the sheer enormity of the animals. By the time I dragged myself away I had missed the beginning of the meeting.
And on the way home my AV wormed it's way in. It'd been laying low all day as my alarm kept popping up with reminders but this was after they had finished for the day so maybe I need to have another hour or so on there as it 'may' have helped.
I hope everyone is well
I had every intention of going to first AA last night. Petrol in car as 40 minutes drive away, no drinking before so I was safe to get there. As I hit the seafront where the meeting is I got sidetracked watching them moving the body of the sperm whale that washed up there a couple of days back.
I had seen the pictures on the TV but really had grasped the sheer enormity of the animals. By the time I dragged myself away I had missed the beginning of the meeting.
And on the way home my AV wormed it's way in. It'd been laying low all day as my alarm kept popping up with reminders but this was after they had finished for the day so maybe I need to have another hour or so on there as it 'may' have helped.
I hope everyone is well
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