Class of February 2016 Support Thread Part 4
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Day 22.
I'm doing great, mentally, emotionally, physically.
Things are crazy at work, in a good way. Very busy, but I'm glad I'm mentally and physically able to handle it. We had a secretary essentially self destruct. She went to the ER and never came back. She's still in ICU, so it's been very busy here.
I'm doing great, mentally, emotionally, physically.
Things are crazy at work, in a good way. Very busy, but I'm glad I'm mentally and physically able to handle it. We had a secretary essentially self destruct. She went to the ER and never came back. She's still in ICU, so it's been very busy here.
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Just a quick check on my lunch break. Day 4 and I feel really good mentally today. I find that it's helpful to look at sobriety stuff while I'm at work to prepare me for the end of the day AV Stuff. I used to avoid it, thinking it didn't matter since I obviously can't drink at work. But that's when my mind starts with the discussion and it's good to just nip it in the bud.
Knb.. That was a great, honest post and I can relate to a weekend like that without my kids. In fact, my kids not being home is a Huge trigger for me. Thank goodness it doesn't happen often
congrats on 30 days, that's amazing !
Knb.. That was a great, honest post and I can relate to a weekend like that without my kids. In fact, my kids not being home is a Huge trigger for me. Thank goodness it doesn't happen often
congrats on 30 days, that's amazing !
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Originally Posted by Applekat 
The readout is actually a little funny to read now that I posted the specific times bc sometimes I am sitting still feeding baby, but yes up so so so much, just bc of nighttime feedings, binky replacement, re-tuck ins.
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Originally Posted by forabetterlife
Just a quick check on my lunch break. Day 4 and I feel really good mentally today. I find that it's helpful to look at sobriety stuff while I'm at work to prepare me for the end of the day AV Stuff. I used to avoid it, thinking it didn't matter since I obviously can't drink at work. But that's when my mind starts with the discussion and it's good to just nip it in the bud.
Knb.. That was a great, honest post and I can relate to a weekend like that without my kids. In fact, my kids not being home is a Huge trigger for me. Thank goodness it doesn't happen often congrats on 30 days, that's amazing !
Knb.. That was a great, honest post and I can relate to a weekend like that without my kids. In fact, my kids not being home is a Huge trigger for me. Thank goodness it doesn't happen often
congrats on 30 days, that's amazing !
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Originally Posted by Ladybug2
This sounds like my nights lately, Applekat. Last night my little one was up at 2:30 and 5:30. She WAS sleeping through the night so not sure what is going on. The broken sleep is hard because sometimes it takes awhile to fall back asleep. It's 100X better without a hungover though, right? Are you nursing?
Any night wake ups by any of my three precious kids are 100 times better drink-free. And really, memorable ya know? Someday they won't be doing that. And I am certain I will miss it!
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Hey guys! My daily reflection today is about being thankful so I just wanted to take this opportunity to saying how thankful I am for this class. I can come here whether I'm having a brilliant day or a terrible day and know that I'll have your support. It's great speaking to people who have a few years of sobriety under their belts but I would also like to speak to people who are also new to recovery. That's where you guys come in, we're all in this together and I'm so grateful I'm not alone. Thank you all for keeping this thread active, it's been a massive tool in my sobriety.
Also, as Coco said earlier, it is really worth getting blood work done as alcohol messes your body up pretty bad. Vitamin B12 deficiency is fairly common, the doctor can give you vitamin supplements that work wonders!
knb - Thank you for sharing, it was the same for me. I got so depressed over my drinking, it was ruining my life, I just couldn't do it anymore. I had to reach a whole new low in order to acknowledge my addiction and move forward. It was awful but I'm stronger for it.
Also, I am from the UK!
JL - How did you get on at the doctors? Alcohol abuse really messes with your body.
bluedog - Hope your counseling session went okay.
OOTT - I'm glad you're feeling good about work and staying strong.
FABL - You're right, getting stressed out at work could be a trigger. It's good that you're identifying this and taking steps to prevent it!
FF - Congrats on Day 10!!
Also, as Coco said earlier, it is really worth getting blood work done as alcohol messes your body up pretty bad. Vitamin B12 deficiency is fairly common, the doctor can give you vitamin supplements that work wonders!
knb - Thank you for sharing, it was the same for me. I got so depressed over my drinking, it was ruining my life, I just couldn't do it anymore. I had to reach a whole new low in order to acknowledge my addiction and move forward. It was awful but I'm stronger for it.
Also, I am from the UK!
JL - How did you get on at the doctors? Alcohol abuse really messes with your body.
bluedog - Hope your counseling session went okay.
OOTT - I'm glad you're feeling good about work and staying strong.
FABL - You're right, getting stressed out at work could be a trigger. It's good that you're identifying this and taking steps to prevent it!
FF - Congrats on Day 10!!
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Rrrrrgggh. I am ashamed to say I drank last night. I had a month of sobriety 
It was a combination of stress about my husband, feeling overwhelmed by the new program I'm in, anger and self-pity.
But really there was no reason for it at all. Except alcoholism. I didn't think of a single one of the strategies for dealing with triggers that I wrote pages on in my journal!! I just saw a beer, grabbed it, and opened it. All in a split second.
I didn't black out, thank God. But I didn't even enjoy it. I didn't feel relief or happiness, just more depression.
It's weird because at a meeting yesterday, I heard that you can't let your sobriety depend on the ups and downs of life. Then I did exactly that.
I've been writing about it and reading recovery stuff all day so far. I will not drink today. Who knows what will happen? What could I lose next time? I lucked out but am very aware that I risked everything. And I don't want to live that life anymore.
Congrats to knb. And thank you so much for your hard work, Coco, and for posting lots.
It was a combination of stress about my husband, feeling overwhelmed by the new program I'm in, anger and self-pity.But really there was no reason for it at all. Except alcoholism. I didn't think of a single one of the strategies for dealing with triggers that I wrote pages on in my journal!! I just saw a beer, grabbed it, and opened it. All in a split second.
I didn't black out, thank God. But I didn't even enjoy it. I didn't feel relief or happiness, just more depression.
It's weird because at a meeting yesterday, I heard that you can't let your sobriety depend on the ups and downs of life. Then I did exactly that.
I've been writing about it and reading recovery stuff all day so far. I will not drink today. Who knows what will happen? What could I lose next time? I lucked out but am very aware that I risked everything. And I don't want to live that life anymore.
Congrats to knb. And thank you so much for your hard work, Coco, and for posting lots.
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Doctor said flu-like virus is going around- also I have a middle ear infection. I've had cold for 2 weeks so sinus drainage may have caused it. Feel terrible, but not as bad as last night. Trying to rest but have the rampant unnatural worrying going on. I think that's directly detox related. Taken first dose of an antibiotic I've not ever taken. It's not a problem, just want to get better. No desire or thought of drinking.
Safe and sound, I'm sorry you slipped.
Very good of you to get right back here. That's not so easy to do.
Safe and sound, I'm sorry you slipped.
Very good of you to get right back here. That's not so easy to do.
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Originally Posted by JL2014
Doctor said flu-like virus is going around- also I have a middle ear infection. I've had cold for 2 weeks so sinus drainage may have caused it. Feel terrible, but not as bad as last night. Trying to rest but have the rampant unnatural worrying going on. I think that's directly detox related. Taken first dose of an antibiotic I've not ever taken. It's not a problem, just want to get better. No desire or thought of drinking.
Safe and sound, I'm sorry you slipped.
Very good of you to get right back here. That's not so easy to do.
Safe and sound, I'm sorry you slipped.
Very good of you to get right back here. That's not so easy to do.
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Originally Posted by amazingjoy
knb02 - Congratulations on reaching day 30! You're posts were literally making me laugh this morning...thanks for your wonderful sense of humor!
JL2014 - sorry you have the flu!
Your post reminded me of my alcoholic thinking...I actually truly convinced myself that I was better off drinking because whenever I stopped, I would get sick. I convinced myself that the drink must act as some sort of antibacterial or antiviral agent helping me NOT to get sick. So I thought I better keep drinking so I don't get sick! Brilliant right? (not)
I was "alone" last night (with my daughter) and as I expected, the moment my husband left the house...out of habit, the AV started to creep up...slowly and stealthily...telling me...just one beer can't hurt...just one beer with dinner is fine.
Although I felt "tired" and just wanted to sit on the couch...I ended up pulling out the old, original Tae Bo workout that I used to do back in the late 90's / early 2000's and literally kicked my AV's butt (and punched it too).
I think I'm going to have to do more Tae Bo and picture my AV as my opponent! :-)
JL2014 - sorry you have the flu!
Your post reminded me of my alcoholic thinking...I actually truly convinced myself that I was better off drinking because whenever I stopped, I would get sick. I convinced myself that the drink must act as some sort of antibacterial or antiviral agent helping me NOT to get sick. So I thought I better keep drinking so I don't get sick! Brilliant right? (not)
I was "alone" last night (with my daughter) and as I expected, the moment my husband left the house...out of habit, the AV started to creep up...slowly and stealthily...telling me...just one beer can't hurt...just one beer with dinner is fine.
Although I felt "tired" and just wanted to sit on the couch...I ended up pulling out the old, original Tae Bo workout that I used to do back in the late 90's / early 2000's and literally kicked my AV's butt (and punched it too).
I think I'm going to have to do more Tae Bo and picture my AV as my opponent! :-)
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Originally Posted by forabetterlife
Just a quick check on my lunch break. Day 4 and I feel really good mentally today. I find that it's helpful to look at sobriety stuff while I'm at work to prepare me for the end of the day AV Stuff. I used to avoid it, thinking it didn't matter since I obviously can't drink at work. But that's when my mind starts with the discussion and it's good to just nip it in the bud.
Knb.. That was a great, honest post and I can relate to a weekend like that without my kids. In fact, my kids not being home is a Huge trigger for me. Thank goodness it doesn't happen often congrats on 30 days, that's amazing !
Knb.. That was a great, honest post and I can relate to a weekend like that without my kids. In fact, my kids not being home is a Huge trigger for me. Thank goodness it doesn't happen often
congrats on 30 days, that's amazing !
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Originally Posted by safeandsound
Rrrrrgggh. I am ashamed to say I drank last night. I had a month of sobriety It was a combination of stress about my husband, feeling overwhelmed by the new program I'm in, anger and self-pity.
But really there was no reason for it at all. Except alcoholism. I didn't think of a single one of the strategies for dealing with triggers that I wrote pages on in my journal!! I just saw a beer, grabbed it, and opened it. All in a split second.
I didn't black out, thank God. But I didn't even enjoy it. I didn't feel relief or happiness, just more depression.
It's weird because at a meeting yesterday, I heard that you can't let your sobriety depend on the ups and downs of life. Then I did exactly that.
I've been writing about it and reading recovery stuff all day so far. I will not drink today. Who knows what will happen? What could I lose next time? I lucked out but am very aware that I risked everything. And I don't want to live that life anymore.
Congrats to knb. And thank you so much for your hard work, Coco, and for posting lots.
It was a combination of stress about my husband, feeling overwhelmed by the new program I'm in, anger and self-pity.But really there was no reason for it at all. Except alcoholism. I didn't think of a single one of the strategies for dealing with triggers that I wrote pages on in my journal!! I just saw a beer, grabbed it, and opened it. All in a split second.
I didn't black out, thank God. But I didn't even enjoy it. I didn't feel relief or happiness, just more depression.
It's weird because at a meeting yesterday, I heard that you can't let your sobriety depend on the ups and downs of life. Then I did exactly that.
I've been writing about it and reading recovery stuff all day so far. I will not drink today. Who knows what will happen? What could I lose next time? I lucked out but am very aware that I risked everything. And I don't want to live that life anymore.
Congrats to knb. And thank you so much for your hard work, Coco, and for posting lots.
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Originally Posted by Clownbaby
I need to be in your group... I'm ready.
"A healthy attitude is contagious but don't wait to catch it from others. Be a carrier."~Tom Stoppard
"A healthy attitude is contagious but don't wait to catch it from others. Be a carrier."~Tom Stoppard
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Originally Posted by JL2014
Doctor said flu-like virus is going around- also I have a middle ear infection. I've had cold for 2 weeks so sinus drainage may have caused it. Feel terrible, but not as bad as last night. Trying to rest but have the rampant unnatural worrying going on. I think that's directly detox related. Taken first dose of an antibiotic I've not ever taken. It's not a problem, just want to get better. No desire or thought of drinking.
Safe and sound, I'm sorry you slipped.
Very good of you to get right back here. That's not so easy to do.
Safe and sound, I'm sorry you slipped.
Very good of you to get right back here. That's not so easy to do.
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