Class of March 2016 Support Part 17
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Applekat - I absolutely understand those urges to take the night off. There is no trying to fool myself that I can moderate; just press pause on recovery, if you will. I was actually contemplating this just now and the rational part of me said, "so, you want to become a binge drinker, then?" Because I know that's what is down the road if I allow nights off.
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Originally Posted by ManInTheArena 
Kiki, I don't really have cravings any more and have not for a while - probably the last 30 days or so. What I have to be careful of, though, is just letting my brain trick me into slipping - I don't consider it a craving, but maybe in its own way it is. It's more like a slight nudge from the devil on my shoulder - temptation is really a better word. I understand the early cravings though. I had to find a lot of things to occupy my time - cleaning, exercising, organizing, walking the dog, visiting SR, etc. When I ran out of things to and was still having trouble I would just go to bed, if I could. They do get better with each day, but each day is a new challenge! Like we don't have enough of those?!! You seem to be doing well lately - I'm very happy for you!
I know I can't have even one drink or the flood gates open. And milestones are dangerous for me.
I seriously haven't gotten over the stark terror I felt on this week's business trip that my drinker was going to take over. I kept saying "down girl!" Haha. Seriously, I must have been offered alcohol 50 times...it was weird.
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Lillian I added you as a friend so you should be able to see the album on my profile now. I'm out at the moment so only one photo uploaded but I'll add some more funny ones soon. He loves to pose 
Haha thanks!! He's quite a character
Originally Posted by CaseyW
Oh my gosh, immri! The Beast looks EXACTLY as I imagined he would. I'm dying here right now from adorableness.
told you!!
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These storms better move through, because they are triggering my headaches like nobody's business. I can't take Advil (my headache go to) because it will interfere with my shoulder healing. Tylenol doesn't do anything. So a hot shower and ice pack are my options. Rain, rain, go away!!!
Casey - I saw that several parts of Texas are flooded (up to 17" of rain!!). Are you dry?
Casey - I saw that several parts of Texas are flooded (up to 17" of rain!!). Are you dry?
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immri, the Beast reminds me of my mom's dad in that pose. He's trying so hard to look dignified but you can tell he's a total ham at his core.
Geocaching is a blast, Mish!What a fun way for you and your youngest to spend some time together. In keeping with my previous avatar here, there's a guy in Austin who does a cool version of geocaching with homemade artifacts relating to the Zelda videogames.
This Artist Makes And Hides Zelda Artifacts All Around Austin
Geocaching is a blast, Mish!What a fun way for you and your youngest to spend some time together. In keeping with my previous avatar here, there's a guy in Austin who does a cool version of geocaching with homemade artifacts relating to the Zelda videogames.
This Artist Makes And Hides Zelda Artifacts All Around Austin
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So happy you made it through your trip, LillianGish. Yet more proof to yourself and to all of us that we really don't have to poison ourselves to get through life. Plus you were sober when you got to meet Englebert Humperdinck so you'll always remember that moment!
It is most definitely not raining or flooding anywhere near where I live, clearlyheaded. There are no bodies of water here to flood. I think today we finally got over 100F in temperature for the first time this year. Hope your headache goes away soon, along with the thunder. Glad you know a drink or two or ten is not the answer. You're in my thoughts...
It is most definitely not raining or flooding anywhere near where I live, clearlyheaded. There are no bodies of water here to flood. I think today we finally got over 100F in temperature for the first time this year. Hope your headache goes away soon, along with the thunder. Glad you know a drink or two or ten is not the answer. You're in my thoughts...
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Casey that is the best description of anyone ever. Love it.
My only reference of geocaching is from a real housewives episode (shh my mum is obsessed). Can't believe I just admitted that.
Clearlyheaded I hope your headache gets better!
My only reference of geocaching is from a real housewives episode (shh my mum is obsessed). Can't believe I just admitted that.
Clearlyheaded I hope your headache gets better!
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Don't blame your mom for your knowledge of Real Housewives, immri. You're among friends--if you've got a bad reality tv problem, you can admit it to us. That's the first step.
Remember you don't have to watch that first episode of Real Housewives today no matter what! One day at a time, you've got this. If you've got any episodes of the show hidden under your bed or in the back of your closet, go flush them down the toilet immediately!
Remember you don't have to watch that first episode of Real Housewives today no matter what! One day at a time, you've got this. If you've got any episodes of the show hidden under your bed or in the back of your closet, go flush them down the toilet immediately!
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Originally Posted by CaseyW
Plus you were sober when you got to meet Englebert Humperdinck so you'll always remember that moment!...
Thanks for the laugh - this place is great!
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Now how ever much I deny it I just make it worse. Although, I have seen a few entire seasons with her, so maybe I do have a problem.
The New York one, I think, Bobbie. She watches a few of them, I've mostly seen that one.
The New York one, I think, Bobbie. She watches a few of them, I've mostly seen that one.
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