Class Of January 2016 Support Thread part 4
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Nic- you sound so great. Enjoy your relaxing Friday night, I love movies as well. Have you seen The Martian? It's pretty good.
That must be so nice living across from the beach! We aren't too far (25 minute drive). Hope you can get out there with your dog today for some peace
Griffy- definitely sounds like divine intervention to me, what a beautiful blessing your friend was. Glad you had a great night.
Strongbird- I am feeling resentful as well. But you did it, you made it through the night with some healthy alternatives and your evening sounded so lovely! I like how you see the beauty in little things, like nice smelling hair products
JL- I hope you can find something too- are you bedsharing? I slept with earplugs for years as well. Do you use a sound machine? I wonder if that would help drown out some of the noise. I know they make these wrap around earphones (like a headband) as well. Good luck my friend!
Geez Gypsy, that does sound like a pretty grueling schedule. I hope it works out for you. Congrats on the 2 weeks!
M1A1- keep on moving forward. Glad you stopped at one drink. Hopefully next time you can beat that AV. Don't feel stupid, this is hard work that you're doing. It must be really stressful to have your Dad in the hospital.
Thump- your words are inspiring, as usual. You have so much self awareness and such a graceful way of helping others. Thank you for that.
GramParsons- Welcome. I have little ones as well so I know how important it is to make this change for them as well. Glad to have you here with us..
That must be so nice living across from the beach! We aren't too far (25 minute drive). Hope you can get out there with your dog today for some peace
Griffy- definitely sounds like divine intervention to me, what a beautiful blessing your friend was. Glad you had a great night.
Strongbird- I am feeling resentful as well. But you did it, you made it through the night with some healthy alternatives and your evening sounded so lovely! I like how you see the beauty in little things, like nice smelling hair products
JL- I hope you can find something too- are you bedsharing? I slept with earplugs for years as well. Do you use a sound machine? I wonder if that would help drown out some of the noise. I know they make these wrap around earphones (like a headband) as well. Good luck my friend!
Geez Gypsy, that does sound like a pretty grueling schedule. I hope it works out for you. Congrats on the 2 weeks!
M1A1- keep on moving forward. Glad you stopped at one drink. Hopefully next time you can beat that AV. Don't feel stupid, this is hard work that you're doing. It must be really stressful to have your Dad in the hospital.
Thump- your words are inspiring, as usual. You have so much self awareness and such a graceful way of helping others. Thank you for that.
GramParsons- Welcome. I have little ones as well so I know how important it is to make this change for them as well. Glad to have you here with us..
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Hey everyone.
Really having a hard time with my mood this week. I knew that when I started taking Wellbutrin that irritability was one of the possible side effects. It's day 11 even DH told me he can tell a difference. I am short with the kids, can't stand any noises and am becoming annoyed with my 17 month old who constantly grabs at me or wants to nurse. I just want to be left alone and feel like I am suffocating.
I have read that this side effect can pass so I am giving it a full month. But damn, can I really survive a month of this crappy feeling?
I promise myself I will do a kundalini yoga workout this afternoon. There are specific exercises for releasing anger.
I just wish I could get in my car and drive away for a couple of days. I don't want to deal with all the noise the kids make, all the touching, nursing, pulling at my leg when I am cooking. I can't handle it right now.
Sorry to be a downer, I know I will get through this.
~P
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Really having a hard time with my mood this week. I knew that when I started taking Wellbutrin that irritability was one of the possible side effects. It's day 11 even DH told me he can tell a difference. I am short with the kids, can't stand any noises and am becoming annoyed with my 17 month old who constantly grabs at me or wants to nurse. I just want to be left alone and feel like I am suffocating.
I have read that this side effect can pass so I am giving it a full month. But damn, can I really survive a month of this crappy feeling?
I promise myself I will do a kundalini yoga workout this afternoon. There are specific exercises for releasing anger.
I just wish I could get in my car and drive away for a couple of days. I don't want to deal with all the noise the kids make, all the touching, nursing, pulling at my leg when I am cooking. I can't handle it right now.
Sorry to be a downer, I know I will get through this.
~P
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Originally Posted by Sunflowerlife 
Hey everyone.
Really having a hard time with my mood this week. I knew that when I started taking Wellbutrin that irritability was one of the possible side effects. It's day 11 even DH told me he can tell a difference. I am short with the kids, can't stand any noises and am becoming annoyed with my 17 month old who constantly grabs at me or wants to nurse. I just want to be left alone and feel like I am suffocating.
I have read that this side effect can pass so I am giving it a full month. But damn, can I really survive a month of this crappy feeling?
I promise myself I will do a kundalini yoga workout this afternoon. There are specific exercises for releasing anger.
I just wish I could get in my car and drive away for a couple of days. I don't want to deal with all the noise the kids make, all the touching, nursing, pulling at my leg when I am cooking. I can't handle it right now.
Sorry to be a downer, I know I will get through this.
~P
Can't put a quote of the day up as Photobucket is down
Really having a hard time with my mood this week. I knew that when I started taking Wellbutrin that irritability was one of the possible side effects. It's day 11 even DH told me he can tell a difference. I am short with the kids, can't stand any noises and am becoming annoyed with my 17 month old who constantly grabs at me or wants to nurse. I just want to be left alone and feel like I am suffocating.
I have read that this side effect can pass so I am giving it a full month. But damn, can I really survive a month of this crappy feeling?
I promise myself I will do a kundalini yoga workout this afternoon. There are specific exercises for releasing anger.
I just wish I could get in my car and drive away for a couple of days. I don't want to deal with all the noise the kids make, all the touching, nursing, pulling at my leg when I am cooking. I can't handle it right now.
Sorry to be a downer, I know I will get through this.
~P
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The only advice I can give you is try and look after yourself, love yourself and pat yourself on the back.... You really do rock
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Hello , thanks everyone for the support. I'm on day 6 , it's amazing that it's almost a week . I was drinking about every 3 or 4 days , now that im on day 6 it probably the longest it's been since beginning of 2015 . I am feeling a bit more energetic and wanting to do something useful today . I go power walking every evening and I found that I really enjoy it . Lost 8 pounds in 6 days , I feel great . Have a great day everyone
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Originally Posted by Sunflowerlife
Nic- you sound so great. Enjoy your relaxing Friday night, I love movies as well. Have you seen The Martian? It's pretty good.
That must be so nice living across from the beach! We aren't too far (25 minute drive). Hope you can get out there with your dog today for some peace
Griffy- definitely sounds like divine intervention to me, what a beautiful blessing your friend was. Glad you had a great night.
Strongbird- I am feeling resentful as well. But you did it, you made it through the night with some healthy alternatives and your evening sounded so lovely! I like how you see the beauty in little things, like nice smelling hair products
JL- I hope you can find something too- are you bedsharing? I slept with earplugs for years as well. Do you use a sound machine? I wonder if that would help drown out some of the noise. I know they make these wrap around earphones (like a headband) as well. Good luck my friend!
Geez Gypsy, that does sound like a pretty grueling schedule. I hope it works out for you. Congrats on the 2 weeks!
M1A1- keep on moving forward. Glad you stopped at one drink. Hopefully next time you can beat that AV. Don't feel stupid, this is hard work that you're doing. It must be really stressful to have your Dad in the hospital.
Thump- your words are inspiring, as usual. You have so much self awareness and such a graceful way of helping others. Thank you for that.
GramParsons- Welcome. I have little ones as well so I know how important it is to make this change for them as well. Glad to have you here with us..
That must be so nice living across from the beach! We aren't too far (25 minute drive). Hope you can get out there with your dog today for some peace
Griffy- definitely sounds like divine intervention to me, what a beautiful blessing your friend was. Glad you had a great night.
Strongbird- I am feeling resentful as well. But you did it, you made it through the night with some healthy alternatives and your evening sounded so lovely! I like how you see the beauty in little things, like nice smelling hair products
JL- I hope you can find something too- are you bedsharing? I slept with earplugs for years as well. Do you use a sound machine? I wonder if that would help drown out some of the noise. I know they make these wrap around earphones (like a headband) as well. Good luck my friend!
Geez Gypsy, that does sound like a pretty grueling schedule. I hope it works out for you. Congrats on the 2 weeks!
M1A1- keep on moving forward. Glad you stopped at one drink. Hopefully next time you can beat that AV. Don't feel stupid, this is hard work that you're doing. It must be really stressful to have your Dad in the hospital.
Thump- your words are inspiring, as usual. You have so much self awareness and such a graceful way of helping others. Thank you for that.
GramParsons- Welcome. I have little ones as well so I know how important it is to make this change for them as well. Glad to have you here with us..
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Originally Posted by RogerKlotz
Dang I am a drama queen when I drink lol.
Good work everybody! I'm sobering up, drinking water/coffee. Watching Netflix. Heart is pounding but hey, what you gonna do?
Good work everybody! I'm sobering up, drinking water/coffee. Watching Netflix. Heart is pounding but hey, what you gonna do?
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Sunflower please do not fear stopping a medication if the side effects are bad on you .
I personally take welbutrin but it came after a list of meds which either did nothing, or gave horrible side effects. My main depressor is alcohol, and I think I'm somewhat ADD, as the welbutrin eases that.
I'm hoping you get to feeling better soon. Feeling bad stinks !
I personally take welbutrin but it came after a list of meds which either did nothing, or gave horrible side effects. My main depressor is alcohol, and I think I'm somewhat ADD, as the welbutrin eases that.
I'm hoping you get to feeling better soon. Feeling bad stinks !
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I treat myself with music and sweets. I'm an avid record collector, and I've been using records as a means of reward. Now that I'm not blowing all of my money on booze and going out, I have a ton of disposable income.
It gets easier each day.
It gets easier each day.
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I like to start my day by reading this thread. You all are amazing inspiration! So many tales of triumph!
Day 5 here. I am looking forward to this weekend. Two of my kids will be home to visit. (Hubby and I are empty nesters.). They ground me, bring me happiness to the bone, and always reduce my stress level - which is still insanely high so a reduction will be a blessing.
Happy Friday!
Day 5 here. I am looking forward to this weekend. Two of my kids will be home to visit. (Hubby and I are empty nesters.). They ground me, bring me happiness to the bone, and always reduce my stress level - which is still insanely high so a reduction will be a blessing.
Happy Friday!
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Hi All!
Thank you for the reassuring posts about my dad.
It is an emotional roller coaster over here... One minute I'm up and then the next minute I'm way down. I guess it's only to be expected. But the only thing that really matters is that I'm still sober.
Day 34
Thank you for the reassuring posts about my dad.
It is an emotional roller coaster over here... One minute I'm up and then the next minute I'm way down. I guess it's only to be expected. But the only thing that really matters is that I'm still sober.
Day 34
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Sunflower, that was a constant fantasy of mine for many years; get in the car and keep on driving! You are doing something amazing in my books. Getting and staying sober is hard enough, but with little kids and the constant attention they require too? You are amazing! Make sure you get some me time each day, it really does help.
Welcome to all of our newest class members! Just jump in and post whatever is on your mind.
ProudPenguin, so happy to hear that you are feeling well, and losing 8 pounds is such a big bonus!
I hope you feel better soon Roger, then get back up and keep on riding!
This month has gone by so fast; it’s hard to believe that we are in the last weekend of January. Stay strong everyone, let’s push through and into February!
Welcome to all of our newest class members! Just jump in and post whatever is on your mind.
ProudPenguin, so happy to hear that you are feeling well, and losing 8 pounds is such a big bonus!
I hope you feel better soon Roger, then get back up and keep on riding!
This month has gone by so fast; it’s hard to believe that we are in the last weekend of January. Stay strong everyone, let’s push through and into February!
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Originally Posted by eyeshake
I treat myself with music and sweets. I'm an avid record collector, and I've been using records as a means of reward. Now that I'm not blowing all of my money on booze and going out, I have a ton of disposable income.
It gets easier each day.
It gets easier each day.
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Originally Posted by Nic233
I haven't seen the Martian yet but will definitely watch it when it comes out on cable!!!
Thank you for your support. I feel like I am barely making it thought. Snapping at my kids, yelling and needing space from them doesn't feel like I am being a good mom at all. I just want to feel normal although I am not even sure what that is...
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Originally Posted by JL2014
Sunflower please do not fear stopping a medication if the side effects are bad on you . I personally take welbutrin but it came after a list of meds which either did nothing, or gave horrible side effects. My main depressor is alcohol, and I think I'm somewhat ADD, as the welbutrin eases that. I'm hoping you get to feeling better soon. Feeling bad stinks !
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Hi Sunflower,
I'm throwing some support your way - catch!! I know you know I'm a sahm but my DD is 16
so, not a little anymore. Also, she's my only. I found those toddler years to be so difficult. I was very short on patience and had a rough time. I was so much happier when that toddler set of needs ended. Of course, a teen has a whole different set of needs but I can handle it better.
I'm throwing some support your way - catch!! I know you know I'm a sahm but my DD is 16
so, not a little anymore. Also, she's my only. I found those toddler years to be so difficult. I was very short on patience and had a rough time. I was so much happier when that toddler set of needs ended. Of course, a teen has a whole different set of needs but I can handle it better.
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I forced myself to walk the dog this morning, 30 minutes, and I am so glad that I did. Sometimes I just need a good kick to get me up and moving, the problem is I'm also the one doing the kicking!
Have a good day all!
Have a good day all!
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