Applekat

Oldest just turned 6. Middle is 4. Newest is 6 mo.

It's because of them probably that the quantity and frequency I indulge in is not crazy right now. But the mental grasp it still has on me is awful. I want to be free of that.

Ladybug2

We sound very similar. The mental hold alcohol has on me is just so exhausting. My oldest is 6 too (well she will be next week) Looking forward to helping one another.

letsdance

Hi everyone. I had joined Jan. group but then i ended up drinking on Friday so i think i should just join this group. I am not new here. I forgot my username and password so i started a new account. I know my old name was something like needtostop, or something like that. Anyway i have been trying to quit for a long time. I have a medication to help now. But i can't seem to get myself to take it. I am worry wort and worry about side affects. Nice to meet you all.

letsdance

Tell me about it! I have joined so many (under a different name) It is so sad the hold this has on me.

ChrisBen

I did so well last week. Trying not to beat myself up to much, but it sucks that I flushed a week of sobriety away. I knew it driving to the store, at the store, opening the bottle... I was just so tired. Relaxing is hard for me. I don't do a good job shutting down. I found out a few weeks ago that I'm prediabetic and that is depressing the crap out of me. Writing is on the wall. I don't know if not drinking and losing some weight will correct it, but it sure isn't going to hurt. I can't be a normal drinker. Never have been so I'm lucky that is all I'm dealing with. Time to put that out of my head and start a new chapter. Hope everyone enjoys the rest of their day. I'm almost done with work. Get to head home for a bit and then a kickboxing class. Get rid of some of this frustration.

forabetterlife

I was back and forth on joining another class too ... But applekat and ladybug, you sealed the deal for me. I am two weeks sober. I managed the two weeks on my own but I know that if I'm going to keep going with this I need more support, so here I am joining with you.

I am proud of myself for these two weeks especially since I have had a lot of things happen in my life during this time that were beyond my control and I managed them sober. But I can already hear my AV taking that and running with it..

So I'm glad to be here with you. I have been reading a lot of sober blogs and I'm considering starting my own. I have also discovered some wonderful recovery podcasts. These have been great tools and I'm hoping adding SR again will help even more.

Delilah1

Glad you decided to join again. I joined the January class after having been a member of several previous classes. I have 32 days today, and I am determined to make this stick. You can do it!!

I shared this link about relapses in an earlier post. . Thought it might be helpful for you.

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...s-relapse.html

❤️Delilah

Delilah1

Just wanted to send everyone starting out or over today positive thoughts and well wishes.

You can do this!!!!

❤️Delilah

JamesSquire

Hi Febuarians

I first joined SR, Jan 2015. Did well for nearly 2 months, not bad for someone who's been drinking the best part of 35 years. Since then I've faded in and out but like you Applekat, I've been working at getting it to stick.

The PLAN is in place, the beer fridge is now a dry zone.

I've been completely off for 4 days now, today starts 5, but the February Class seems more appropriate to join than January to me.

My motivation started with a book, The Biology Of Desire' by Marc Lewis. It's a bit tedious reading at first because he talks about the science but as you get to his interviews with addicts, I can see the parallel. I see now how I have trained my brain to take the easy way out when anxiety hits. I now have to untrained it, so it takes up healthy options.

I have one problem, the time zone. Here Downunder we are 14 hours ahead of most of you that post. I read every post but I can go to bed and wake up with 5 pages to read. And when I post most of you are asleep, what happens when AV hits?

Anyway I'd like to join the February Class, if you'll have me.

Applekat

Welcome everyone. I always get a sense of relief when I start again. Freeing myself. So, I need to hold on to that feeling. Hard start already with a very cranky and probably teething baby. Why does it take so, so long for teeth to pop through! :/

But, I won't drink tonight. I am committed to that.

beerbgone

What a day. I must have drank 5 gallons of ice water already! I'm forcing myself to eat. Probably won't get any sleep tonight.

My AV spoke up briefly a while ago. I went to buy cigarettes and getting in the car is a trigger for me. Because usually when I get in the care it's to go buy beer. But I made it ok.

Applekat

Well done!

Supertired

hey guys, I'm also going to join in if thats ok. had a 2 month sober period put together until last weekend. i fell off hard. so much so that although I'm back on day 8, i feel as though I'm just now shaking off the "hangover". significantly less anxiety today. this will be my 3rd attempt at maintaining lasting sobriety, and my last. IM DONE. staying close to SR has been very helpful, hence me diving in here! : )
wishing everyone the very best. this is doable!!!!

Applekat

Yay great job FABL and great to see you!

beerbgone

Chris I had a blood sugar problem a year or so ago. My doc said he could give me pills or I could go on a diet. NO CARBS! I chose the diet and my next visit 3 months later my blood sugar was back to normal. Doc said "just keep doin' what you're doing'".

Good luck to you!

Grendhar

Today is another Day 1 for me.

Carlygirl

Forabetterlife

Hi. Well done on 2 weeks. Podcasts sound a great idea. Where do you get them?

habslefan

Hi to all,

Like many others on here, I have tried multiple times to quit. However, this time I am convinced I will make all the efforts necessary to succeed! What might help me is that I am a binge drinker who drinks about 1-2 times a week. So I don't have withdrawal symptoms. The big efforts will be required on friday because I usually drink after my hockey game and Sunday for the Superbowl. But I am sure I can do it and I am sure you guys can do it too!

forabetterlife

Carlygirl, it's an app on my iPhone but I know you can also listen to them on their websites. My two favorites right now are The Bubble Hour and Home podcast. Both are made by women and addiction/recovery focused. Finding these has really made a big difference for me .

Loftypofty

I'd like to join !

Just posted my story yesterday 8 years and blew it ! Determined to get back to how good my previous sober life was.

Day 2 for me ...

JamesSquire ... Your now not the only guy down under. We can help each other if it gets tough.