Class Of January 2016 Support Thread part 4
not a greeter
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: padmasana
Posts: 13,927
Originally Posted by lisatryingagain 
Gypsy tears there is a youtube comedy series called Namaste B's (insert word for female dog) Its very funny and irreverent about yoga teaching.
Sober date: 20th May 2023
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,384
Originally Posted by Nic233
Yeah it's pretty horrible... I've also woken up emotional and tearey but my lovely sponsor must have known and called me - I'm smiling again!!
not a greeter
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: padmasana
Posts: 13,927
Originally Posted by Mish
Forgot to say welcome to those who have joined/rejoined us. We're in this together...doesn't matter how many times we falter what matters is we keep coming back.
EnjoyingTheJourney
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 3,847
Wrapping up day 25 and my AV finally came out. A recent and very wise post from Weasel1966 came to mind about HALT. So I stopped what I was doing and listened to my body and mind. Am I Hungry, Angry, Lonely or Tired?
Angry it was so I removed myself from that situation. There are so many words of wisdom here on SR that it's hard to keep up. So i started a document with advice and support relative to my situation with the following categories:
On that addictive voice
On relapsing
On being defensive
On resources (helpful links)
On a plan after 30 days
I keep this open on my tablet and refer to it often. It helped today!
Still thinking long and hard about why this particular incident made me so angry and how to handle it in a healthier way next time.
The good news -- AV Lost!
Angry it was so I removed myself from that situation. There are so many words of wisdom here on SR that it's hard to keep up. So i started a document with advice and support relative to my situation with the following categories:
On that addictive voice
On relapsing
On being defensive
On resources (helpful links)
On a plan after 30 days
I keep this open on my tablet and refer to it often. It helped today!
Still thinking long and hard about why this particular incident made me so angry and how to handle it in a healthier way next time.
The good news -- AV Lost!
Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Perth Western Australia
Posts: 2,671
Originally Posted by Mish
Awwwww Nic big hugs coming your way. I think its good to get the tears flowing.....it's a wonderful release. Glad to hear your sponsor was able to help. Keep smiling honey...and Happy Sober Australia Day xxx
Will go through the ups and downs on this journey but I'm
Not going to drink today!! You have a great sober Aussie Day too! I'm going to go to Bunnings and buy paint for my bathroom!! Lol- talk about partying hard haha xxx
EnjoyingTheJourney
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 3,847
Meant to also ask how do others deal with all of the great information included in SR posts? Do you keep it, file it or just re-read the posts?
Is there a way to bookmark certain posts?
Still trying to figure it all out.....Thanks!
Is there a way to bookmark certain posts?
Still trying to figure it all out.....Thanks!
EnjoyingTheJourney
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 3,847
Originally Posted by Nic233
Thanks Mish- I'm ok. One of those days!!! I guess we
Will go through the ups and downs on this journey but I'm
Not going to drink today!! You have a great sober Aussie Day too! I'm going to go to Bunnings and buy paint for my bathroom!! Lol- talk about partying hard haha xxx
Will go through the ups and downs on this journey but I'm
Not going to drink today!! You have a great sober Aussie Day too! I'm going to go to Bunnings and buy paint for my bathroom!! Lol- talk about partying hard haha xxx
Hugs
Alive in the Superunknown
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: 30.47ºN, 98.15ºW
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That's great, Mish 
I've had a rough night emotionally, but with the help of an old friend who's got long-term 12-step sobriety, I've recovered my bearings.
I will not be drinking. I will not buy any alcohol. And I will deal with the feelings that brought this on at 1:30 am tonight, when I'm home and comfortable. I keep only mineral water in the fridge now. That will be a good time to address those emotions ... away from a store full of beer coolers.
I've had a rough night emotionally, but with the help of an old friend who's got long-term 12-step sobriety, I've recovered my bearings.
I will not be drinking. I will not buy any alcohol. And I will deal with the feelings that brought this on at 1:30 am tonight, when I'm home and comfortable. I keep only mineral water in the fridge now. That will be a good time to address those emotions ... away from a store full of beer coolers.
Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 262
Hard to keep up with all these posts! Closing up day 8. Waking up refreshed on Monday morning is not something I'm used to. It was a nice surprise. Busy week planned so hopefully av won't pop up much. One day at a time, one day at a time. I'm really trying not to think too far into the future. Just getting through the day and conquering the moment are enough. Hoping this continues to work
Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Lincolnshire, UK
Posts: 440
Back to square 1 for me - the car broke down on the way to my first AA meeting.
And yes, I walked to the shop and bought alcohol. Feeling disgusted with myself. I can't even manage one day,
I hope others are doing better x
And yes, I walked to the shop and bought alcohol. Feeling disgusted with myself. I can't even manage one day,
I hope others are doing better x
Guest
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Australia
Posts: 857
Originally Posted by Mish
Awwwww Nic big hugs coming your way. I think its good to get the tears flowing.....it's a wonderful release. Glad to hear your sponsor was able to help. Keep smiling honey...and Happy Sober Australia Day xxx
EnjoyingTheJourney
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 3,847
Originally Posted by VirginiaWoof
Back to square 1 for me - the car broke down on the way to my first AA meeting.
And yes, I walked to the shop and bought alcohol. Feeling disgusted with myself. I can't even manage one day,
I hope others are doing better x
And yes, I walked to the shop and bought alcohol. Feeling disgusted with myself. I can't even manage one day,
I hope others are doing better x
You can have reasons, or you can have results, but you can't have both.
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Syracuse, NY
Posts: 1,232
Virginia - did you dump it?
Glad to see everyone supporting each other. I'll join y'all in the 14-hour thread.
I'm back home in Syracuse with triggers to the right and left. So far, so good. But I am very seriously starting to plan a relocation. Life's too short!!
Glad to see everyone supporting each other. I'll join y'all in the 14-hour thread.
I'm back home in Syracuse with triggers to the right and left. So far, so good. But I am very seriously starting to plan a relocation. Life's too short!!
Alive in the Superunknown
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: 30.47ºN, 98.15ºW
Posts: 1,460
Virginia, defeat in battle doesn't mean losing the war. You can do this.
Car problems are stressful. It's a shame we can't take ourselves to a shop to get fixed, eh? No, we've gotta do that ourselves.
Car problems are stressful. It's a shame we can't take ourselves to a shop to get fixed, eh? No, we've gotta do that ourselves.
Member
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 345
Originally Posted by Sean30
Really keen to join this thread, it's a real positive place.
Day one for me, feeling ok. Just back on the bike and pushing those pedals as a wise man once said.
Sean
Day one for me, feeling ok. Just back on the bike and pushing those pedals as a wise man once said.
Sean
Sober date: 20th May 2023
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,384
Originally Posted by Sean30
Really keen to join this thread, it's a real positive place.
Day one for me, feeling ok. Just back on the bike and pushing those pedals as a wise man once said.
Sean
Day one for me, feeling ok. Just back on the bike and pushing those pedals as a wise man once said.
Sean
Sober date: 20th May 2023
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,384
Originally Posted by VirginiaWoof
Back to square 1 for me - the car broke down on the way to my first AA meeting.
And yes, I walked to the shop and bought alcohol. Feeling disgusted with myself. I can't even manage one day,
I hope others are doing better x
And yes, I walked to the shop and bought alcohol. Feeling disgusted with myself. I can't even manage one day,
I hope others are doing better x
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