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02-25-2016, 05:08 PM

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Applekat

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FF stay strong. Ride the craving out. Do something else for ten minutes even at a time. What would work for you? Exercise? Snack? Meditation? Try something new even. I found YouTube guided meditation for addictions to listen to even and I never meditate.

Play the tape forward. Share a story here as a reminder of where you don't want to be anymore.

02-25-2016, 05:10 PM

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CuteNGayYay

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FacingFuture u can do it. The weather here has been too nice for us to be hungover in bed. u got this

02-25-2016, 05:11 PM

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Dee74

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Clownbaby

Wow! That was a close one. Woke up from a too- cranky-to-stay-awake nap to two texts informing me of horrible news. Had to leave to pick up my kid from the bowling alley....its in walking distance from this little liquor store.... Almost went there. Toooo much stress!!!! I don't know how to cope

Stick with it CB. I found the more stressful things I got through the easier it got. I was just totally unused to dealing with stress cos I drank instead - but I learned. You will too

some good tips here:
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...44-stress.html

I'm sorry you had that experience FF. I nearly killed myself with beer so it just shows there are know nothing 'experts' everywhere.

Stay focused tonight - just because you have the opportunity is no reason to do it. Re read back through old posts. You have a lot to fight for.

Be the person you want to be

Remember this link guys - great tips on cravings:
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-cravings.html
D

02-25-2016, 05:13 PM

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KarenOskie

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I'm still struggling, too. Chocolate milk with ice in it is a great replacement drink. I had two glasses. Grapefruit juice works well for me too. I've read about the hypoglycemia diet working well for alcoholics, but for right now I need the sugar as an immediate answer to the cravings. I still feel odd though. Wish that would stop! I've been reading posts here, that is such a big help. Now for the hot bath...

02-25-2016, 05:14 PM

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jobei

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Thank you... it's been 48 hours... feeling a little better... head still feels like it was hit with a brick though. Thank you for your kind words I hope you're doing ok.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Time2Rise

Welcome jobei. Hang tough for a few more days and the pain and regret should subside. I was in the same place a few weeks ago, and I feel much better now, and I believe you will too.

Peace

02-25-2016, 05:38 PM

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Auggie

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Finishing up day 9. I've been changing my patterns this week. I would often have a beer or two late in the afternoon, a couple hours before ending my workday. This week, I've made a point of going outside to work in the yard and/or play with the dog for 15 or 30 minutes in the afternoons and by the time I get back in, the moment has passed and I no longer want the beer.

The evenings have changed from TV and beer to books and herbal tea.

My sleep hasn't been as disturbed with this quit. (my second real one). I exchanged my over the counter PM pills for melatonin. I'm only getting about 6 hours per night but pretty much getting to sleep easy and sleeping all the way through. Dreams don't seem stranger than usual.

On the down side, I'm drinking substantially more coffee and smoking a lot more. I think I'll deal with those issues a bit further down the road, after I've processed sobriety a bit.

Anyway, just want to introduce myself to the class and say howdy!

02-25-2016, 05:38 PM

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MovingForward1

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Sounds like it's a tough night (or day) for a lot of us. I've stayed glued to SR and am munching on everything in my house that isn't nailed down. I hope sleep shows her pretty face tonight, but I'm prepared if she doesn't.

Hang in there everyone!

02-25-2016, 05:40 PM

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Dee74

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Welcome Auggie

02-25-2016, 05:42 PM

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MovingForward1

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On the bright side, I just found some Reese Cups. And they're not nailed down.

02-25-2016, 05:47 PM

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Stubbs16

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Clownbaby, hope the emergency wasnt very bad. Is your son ok? Hope all is well. Keep us posted. We care.

02-25-2016, 05:49 PM

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Applekat

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Nice, GN!

I am out of really sweet stuff unless I raid my kids' Valentine candy. Which I'm not above doing, just trying to do a cup of vanilla ice cream first lol.

02-25-2016, 05:53 PM

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Stubbs16

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Today I was kind to myself. I ate well, I exercised some, I got some important things accomplished. Even tho Im feeling very sick with sore throat. Most importantly I didnt drink today.

Happy to see all the check ins today .

Cococo, hope you are doing ok. Just replied to your thread, not sure of the time frame tho. Keep strong, stay focused!

02-25-2016, 05:53 PM

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Outonthetiles

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I just made it home from work. Again, no stopping off for "supplies," that's not even an option anymore.
I want to report a side effect that I never expected: I'm actually happy. I was in a great mood today and I realized that this strange emotion I was feeling was . . . happiness.

02-25-2016, 05:58 PM

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Stubbs16

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Thats awesome out. Really happy to hear that!

02-25-2016, 06:09 PM

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Paix Amour

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Sorry its late, its been a tough afternoon...

As at 3pm Friday 26/2/16 my time……

Day 37
DramaStudent (16/2/16 – day 27)

Day 32
Knb02 (25/2/16 – day 31)

Day 31
Tiredofme (5/2/16 – day 10)

Day 27
Mia83 (24/2/16 – day 25)

Day 26
Soberjim (25/2/16 – day 25)

Day 25
RustyBanjo (16/2/16 – day 15)
ChrisBen (25/2/16 – day 24)

Day 24
Mns1 (24/2/16 – day 22)

Day 23
Outonthetiles (25/2/16 – day 22)

Day 22
Badger07 (25/2/16 – day 21)

Day 21
5upersonic (23/2/16 – day 18)
Njdellis (24/2/16 – day 19)

Day 20
Siesta (16/2/16 – day 10)
CloudStrife (20/2/16 – day 14)

Day 19
OldSkoolFool (20/2/16 – day 13)
SansaS (25/2/16 – day 18)
Emandm (24/2/16 – day 17)

Day 18
Time2Rise (22/2/16 – day 14)
360startstoday (25/2/16 – day 17)

Day 15
Kittycat3 (25/2/16 – day 14)
Donuth (23/2/16 – day 12)

Day 14
Camryn474 (21/2/16 – day 9)

Day 13
StartingOverNW (18/2/16 – day 5)

Day 12
Sadsadgirl (17/2/16 – day 3)
Ladybug2 (25/2/16 – day 11)

Day 11
Amazingjoy (21/2/16 – day 6)
FacingFuture (25/2/16 – day 10)
Freedom1982 (25/2/16 – day 10)
Oroszlan (24/2/16 – day 9)
Chinaski (19/2/16 – day 4)
Delizadee (24/2/16 – day 9)

Day 10
OldTomato (24/2/16 – day 8)
Ento (17/2/16 – day 1)
Spadge (24/2/16 – day 8)

Day 7
Cococo (24/2/16 – day 5)

Day 6
83mamaOf2 (21/2/16 – day 1)
Optimist4ever57 (24/2/16 – day 4)
Sadie1 (25/2/16 – day 5)

Day 5
CuteNGayYay (25/2/16 – day 4)
Forabetterlife (25/2/16 – day 4)

Day 4
Bluedog07 (24/2/16 – day 2)
JL2014 (23/2/16 – day 1)
Applekat (25/2/16 – day 3)
KarenOskie (25/2/16 – day 3)

Day 2
Safeandsound (25/2/16 – day 1)
Maximus97 (25/2/16 – day 1)
Clownbaby (25/2/16 – day 1)
GoingNowhere (25/2/16 – day 1)
Jobei (25/2/16 – day 1)

Day 1
Mish
Auggie

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Mel12 ?
Carlygirl ?
Highdraw18 ?

02-25-2016, 06:13 PM

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Paix Amour

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Hi Clownbaby, I forgot to say welcome to you yesterday

Welcome aboard Auggie

This is great group here. Stick with us!

02-25-2016, 06:17 PM

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MovingForward1

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I'm going to dive into Dee's making a plan thread. I've been avoiding it like the plague, just seems daunting. Time to peek. Notebook and pen are ready. Wish me luck, I'm heading in.

02-25-2016, 06:37 PM

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Paix Amour

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Im still sober everyone!

Keep it up everyone!

Ive read several posts from other SR members (not in our class) referring to our class as being seen by some in the SR community as a very successful class. They said lots of sticky classmates staying sober. Incredibly supportive. Great and frequent posters. Large class.

Isnt that nice!

02-25-2016, 06:51 PM

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Dee74

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It's pretty easy goingnowhere. Let us know how you get on

02-25-2016, 06:53 PM

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ZenLifter

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I think it's a week for me today....I kinda hesitate to keep an exact count this time, as I don't want to get caught up too much in a number, but rather just live each day, each moment as it comes.