Class of February 2016 Support Thread Part 5
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Originally Posted by OldTomato 
Not sure why I'm feeling so anxious about it, I'll be fine, and it'll get me away from all the alcohol in my house for a while.
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Morning all. Woke up a bit maudlin. It's my father's birthday and he enjoyed being a Leap Year baby. I had/still have a lot of unresolved feelings over his death. I was alone with him when he died in the hospice, and had made the decision to move him there just a couple days before, . thinking it would be best. My mom could not make any decisions. It was a horrible two days for him due to unforeseen circumstances. I had a lot of anger towards my sister for turning away from us and had to realize her way of dealing with things is putting her head in the sand.
I won't drink today but my negative self talk is running rampant . I'm going to try to go to a couple of work appointments this morning, then come home and rest.
It's a real positive to read how well you all are doing. Those who lapsed are right back. That's great! Fast moving class, will try to keep up tonight.
I won't drink today but my negative self talk is running rampant . I'm going to try to go to a couple of work appointments this morning, then come home and rest.
It's a real positive to read how well you all are doing. Those who lapsed are right back. That's great! Fast moving class, will try to keep up tonight.
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Originally Posted by ChrisBen
Hi everyone. My 29th day sober here. I started February with the commitment to finish it sober. It hasn't been easy, but almost there. Hang in there everyone. I've been here before and managed to relapse, so still a work in progress. Just don't quit quitting! I had quite the internal argument this weekend. When I start feeling that sobriety is sooo hard, I have to remind myself how hard drinking/ and the after affect is. That was hard. Exhausting really. All I have to do know is not do something. Not drink. I will not drink for today. Thanks, and make this extra day something great! Even if its your first day, spending it sober is great!
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Originally Posted by Sadie1
Morning all. Woke up a bit maudlin. It's my father's birthday and he enjoyed being a Leap Year baby. I had/still have a lot of unresolved feelings over his death. I was alone with him when he died in the hospice, and had made the decision to move him there just a couple days before, . thinking it would be best. My mom could not make any decisions. It was a horrible two days for him due to unforeseen circumstances. I had a lot of anger towards my sister for turning away from us and had to realize her way of dealing with things is putting her head in the sand.
I won't drink today but my negative self talk is running rampant . I'm going to try to go to a couple of work appointments this morning, then come home and rest.
It's a real positive to read how well you all are doing. Those who lapsed are right back. That's great! Fast moving class, will try to keep up tonight.
I won't drink today but my negative self talk is running rampant . I'm going to try to go to a couple of work appointments this morning, then come home and rest.
It's a real positive to read how well you all are doing. Those who lapsed are right back. That's great! Fast moving class, will try to keep up tonight.
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Join Date: Feb 2016
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Originally Posted by Cococo
I would like to ask the team/class.......seeing its still technically February (right now), can I please start as day 1 tomorrow? However day 1 for me will be 1st of March. I will miss you guys!
Don't give me a reason to drink today!! 
Originally Posted by Cococo
It was a job interview. They were interviewing ME in their home, so I didn't expect to them to present alcohol.
*I switched that word from proud to glad [to motivated??] when I read Dee's post. I'm still learning.
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Join Date: Feb 2016
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Originally Posted by knb02
Himalayan lunch? Interesting...what did you eat? Mo Mos?
I ordered an 'herb chicken' dish which had several fresh herbs in it, including fenugreek ["methi"], which I love. It oozes from your pores for days and the sheets smell like India, but it's really good for you. :-)
We're lucky in the SF Bay Area to have restaurants from literally all over the world. I just miss ordering a bottle of wine.
Need to get over that!
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Join Date: Feb 2016
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Originally Posted by Optimist4ever57
Heavy sigh... I'm back to day 2. I'm so disgusted with myself, it overpowers the yucckiness I feel from the withdrawls. It has to work this time .Why am I so weak when it comes to alcohol? There was no anxiety trigger, just saw the vodka and put it on the counter.
I will check in to SR more and work on my "plan"...not quite finished but I did start.
I am so disappointed in myself :-(
I will check in to SR more and work on my "plan"...not quite finished but I did start.
I am so disappointed in myself :-(
Please stay in the class.I'm going to my 2nd AA meeting today. Deep breaths. It took me so long to get the 1st, and that was a few weeks ago. Fear and denial...
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Originally Posted by PHRD
Here again. Day one. I think this will be my final class and I mean that in a good way. Had done well drinking during the week for a while noe. Even have husband joining me. But I drank a lot over the weekend and now it just goes right to my head... I need to find a replacement activity to destress late in the day. Or relax and enjoy life more during the day. My daughter noticed I was slurring my words. How embarrassing. And so dissappointing in myself after making huge strides to no longer drink during the week. Its time to let this vice go. I don't need it anymore so why risk my health and all my confidence by doing it and feeling so horrible after. So sick of it. I'm going to take the time to really participate in this class and post daily. Day one dammit.
Glad you've joined our class!
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GardenGal - We can keep each other in check. My daughter is 12 and can also be a be source of stress. I've written out a plan to go get a coffee, french fries or some other treat and go for a drive the next time she is driving me crazy.
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Originally Posted by Cococo
Im feeling upset and angry at myself for telling her any of my business. My 2 brothers (I have 2 siblings) tell her nothing. One hasn't seen or spoken to her in 15 years. The other one speaks to her weekly only because they get free childcare from her. He told me they couldn't survive without the free childcare from her. And everybody else in her family, her brothers and sisters etc avoid her like the plague.
Why did I open my trap!
Why did I open my trap!
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Wow..so many of you in your twenties. It's fantastic!
Went to an AA meeting and someone I know died yesterday. She got drunk, blacked out on the floor. Her daughter left her there as she thought her mum was acting out her usual behaviour. The daughter found her dead this morning.
Died from choking on her vomit.
Went to an AA meeting and someone I know died yesterday. She got drunk, blacked out on the floor. Her daughter left her there as she thought her mum was acting out her usual behaviour. The daughter found her dead this morning.
Died from choking on her vomit.
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Join Date: Feb 2016
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Originally Posted by amyrose
Starting day 13. Pulled out my literature on living sober and will do some reading today. Still cannot sleep much, but that has always been a problem, and worse when I drink. So I will start my day nice and early and enjoy each moment! Nervous about going out to dinner tonight - it's a restaurant where they have my wine poured before I even get to the table. Will need to educate them that things are different now. Will also have a friend present who is not supportive at all, so luckily my husband can help me stay strong and kick his ass :-)
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Originally Posted by kittycat3
Can you go to a new restaurant amyrose? Just until you get the not-drinking down pat?
Day 18! Woo hoo! Feeling good today!
I hope all those that have slipped keep coming back, and can figure out how to stay strong when it gets tough. It will get tough no doubt, we all have to figure out a plan for handling it.
Rainy day today, I foresee a lot of relaxing
Day 18! Woo hoo! Feeling good today!
I hope all those that have slipped keep coming back, and can figure out how to stay strong when it gets tough. It will get tough no doubt, we all have to figure out a plan for handling it.
Rainy day today, I foresee a lot of relaxing
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Originally Posted by amyrose
Update - survived and even had fun!! Was so worried, but managed to stop the waiter from pouring my wine, even through his protests. And my "friend" gave me a look, asked if I'm still doing "that thing" and then let it go once I was clear that this wasn't over. Today is day 14 and I cannot remember the last time I was sober for 2 weeks straight. So Happy!!!! Next test is a party Saturday, but am going to focus on each day as it comes. Woohoo!!
Congrats to everyone who is sober today
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