Class of May 2016 Support Thread Part 7
Catch 22
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: South Africa
Posts: 327
Hi guys, day 87 for me. This last week I hit a wall. Not drinking but white-knuckling it each day. Just so many parties and I have to make a guest appearance and then bugger off. Everything feels a bit boring at the moment. Drinking and fun were so closely related before.
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Australia
Posts: 211,443
I have no experience with rehab LW - why not post on the main Newcomers board tho? you'll find members with experience there.
I understand the fear but I'm sure it's not as scary as you think
I understand the fear but I'm sure it's not as scary as you think
Catch 22
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: South Africa
Posts: 327
I try to Dee. Went to the mountains for the weekend with non-drinking friends. It was fine. Then I remember the times I had there with drinking buddies over newyear etc and everything then feels so flat. I know this is difficult. If it was easy everyone would stop drinking. I'm just a bit low at the moment which is to be expected. I know it will get better.
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: 45th Parallel, Michigan
Posts: 816
Wombat!! I'm glad you're going, if you've never been (and so happy to hear from you, just in general...)
Inpatient can be a bit intense; it's supposed to be! Not scary intense, but more fully immersive in YOUR own addiction, than just staying at home; you will gain insight...your "fellows" may have problems you will not relate to, but I will guarantee you'll find many who understand addiction...
(I've been, have gained some things, have felt alienated; I want to reassure you that folks in charge know what they're doing! Don't be afraid!!)
Much love and confident wishes,
Arp
Inpatient can be a bit intense; it's supposed to be! Not scary intense, but more fully immersive in YOUR own addiction, than just staying at home; you will gain insight...your "fellows" may have problems you will not relate to, but I will guarantee you'll find many who understand addiction...
(I've been, have gained some things, have felt alienated; I want to reassure you that folks in charge know what they're doing! Don't be afraid!!)
Much love and confident wishes,
Arp
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Florida
Posts: 1,949
Wombat,
Congratulations for the courage to seek help with a detox center. Alcohol is a insidious and nasty opponent. Abdominal pain was the main reason I stopped drinking. I became apprehensive that the next step was permanent damage. Fortunately, the pain went away and many other things in my life got better with abstinence. Hopefully, the detox center will help you win this battle.
Congratulations for the courage to seek help with a detox center. Alcohol is a insidious and nasty opponent. Abdominal pain was the main reason I stopped drinking. I became apprehensive that the next step was permanent damage. Fortunately, the pain went away and many other things in my life got better with abstinence. Hopefully, the detox center will help you win this battle.
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: TX
Posts: 235
Originally Posted by Lonelywombat67 
as you may have guessed I'm not doing so well. I binged pretty heavily and am looking into treatment facilities. I finally found one that takes my insurance and going Saturday. I'm having some scary health issues right now including bad diarrhea and burning in my stomach area. I hope I can be fixed
Best wishes and we'll be here for you...it takes real courage to do what you are doing!!
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Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 551
Morning peeps
Great advice as always, Eagle - your screen name fits u so well
Dickensen - glad your tummy troubles were able to be solved by stopping. When I fall down I sometimes get a pain in my left side, toward the back. When I've been on the wagon for a few days it goes away
I feel really behind in this group- I'm again starting over. Day 2 (yes, again). But started working thru a recovery plan for real this time. Started on it yesterday. Also following the August class now since I'm so behind the 8-ball here
Great advice as always, Eagle - your screen name fits u so well
Dickensen - glad your tummy troubles were able to be solved by stopping. When I fall down I sometimes get a pain in my left side, toward the back. When I've been on the wagon for a few days it goes away
I feel really behind in this group- I'm again starting over. Day 2 (yes, again). But started working thru a recovery plan for real this time. Started on it yesterday. Also following the August class now since I'm so behind the 8-ball here
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: TX
Posts: 235
Originally Posted by CountryGal123
I feel really behind in this group- I'm again starting over. Day 2 (yes, again). But started working thru a recovery plan for real this time. Started on it yesterday. Also following the August class now since I'm so behind the 8-ball here
You are definitely not behind...just think when we all have years of sobriety a month or two different is round-off. Let us know what your recovery plan is when you feel up to it...you are an important part of this group and we're all here to learn from each other.
Glad you are back and sharing
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: 45th Parallel, Michigan
Posts: 816
CountryGal...feeling "behind" has kept me from posting here, and reconnecting with my fellow Mayflies, for more than a couple months; thought of 'joining' other Classes, but just didn't feel it...
I will continue to post here, despite setbacks and relapses, because I love this group of folks...when any of us disappear for awhile, the rest of us worry, which makes us stronger as a fellowship! ((Wombat))
I will continue to post here, despite setbacks and relapses, because I love this group of folks...when any of us disappear for awhile, the rest of us worry, which makes us stronger as a fellowship! ((Wombat))
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: TX
Posts: 235
Originally Posted by Arpeggioh
I will continue to post here, despite setbacks and relapses, because I love this group of folks...when any of us disappear for awhile, the rest of us worry, which makes us stronger as a fellowship! ((Wombat))
CG - Glad you're in for another 24 and the jazz hands are back...I'm with you and you can do this. Does August have as good a group name as Mayflies??
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Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 551
Hmmm...well, it's gonna be extremely tough to beat our Mayflies... 😁😝🎉
I'm still pretty new on it so I'm still learning...but it definitely brings back memories of May! And when we were all kind of new at learning each other and counting days. And it never fails to amaze me how different yet how extactly the same our stories are
I'm still pretty new on it so I'm still learning...but it definitely brings back memories of May! And when we were all kind of new at learning each other and counting days. And it never fails to amaze me how different yet how extactly the same our stories are
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: TX
Posts: 235
Originally Posted by CountryGal123
I'm still pretty new on it so I'm still learning...but it definitely brings back memories of May! And when we were all kind of new at learning each other and counting days. And it never fails to amaze me how different yet how extactly the same our stories are
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Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 551
Originally Posted by eagle108
it's amazing when we are ready to listen how the similarities are so many and the differences so few. This disease is cunning, baffling, and powerful and very good at convincing you that it doesn't exist.
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: UK
Posts: 4,553
Hi gang! Wow so much has been going on since I was last here....new jobs, babies, clear liver results etc etc.....
It's been a complicated and strange and also wonderful few weeks. Potted version - had an amazing holiday (one of the best ever). Girls went away with their dad and I turned to drinking that very same night. It lasted about 3 days when I had a wake up call and gave myself a proper talking to. Then I promptly attended AA for 9 nights in a row. It was just what I needed to keep me safe and I've now got a sponsor who is a lovely lady and we are taking it steady together. I have decided that AA is the route for me. It wouldn't have been my first choice (higher power and all that) but the more I go the more I feel that it is where I need to be and quite frankly I will do absolutely anything now to maintain a sober life.
So all in all I am happy. My girls are home. The sun is shining and the summer is only half way through. I want to be sober more than anything else in the world.........
Sorry I've been away so long guys but I'm back now if you'll have me......take care. Jo xxx
It's been a complicated and strange and also wonderful few weeks. Potted version - had an amazing holiday (one of the best ever). Girls went away with their dad and I turned to drinking that very same night. It lasted about 3 days when I had a wake up call and gave myself a proper talking to. Then I promptly attended AA for 9 nights in a row. It was just what I needed to keep me safe and I've now got a sponsor who is a lovely lady and we are taking it steady together. I have decided that AA is the route for me. It wouldn't have been my first choice (higher power and all that) but the more I go the more I feel that it is where I need to be and quite frankly I will do absolutely anything now to maintain a sober life.
So all in all I am happy. My girls are home. The sun is shining and the summer is only half way through. I want to be sober more than anything else in the world.........
Sorry I've been away so long guys but I'm back now if you'll have me......take care. Jo xxx
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