One Year and Under Club Part 55
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Kopfan - It sounds like you're experiencing some of the long term gains of sobriety! The peace of mind that comes from remembering the night before is a big one for me. Also, and the peace of mind keeps adding up from being able to do things I couldn't do when drinking, like drive kids home after a party.
I used to think that major material successes were what I needed to feel pride, like fancy cars, a new house, a designer wardrobe. Turns out the answer was much simpler and within reach -- behaving appropriately and being responsible. Today I still live in the same old house, own less prestigious cars than before, and wear the same type of clothes I've always worn - and I am so happy with what I have.
It took a lot of work to get from always wanting more & better to a place of inner satisfaction. Every step is worth it and I continue to explore that path. Keep up the good work Kopfan!
WWS - You've got to be getting close to a year. I'm so glad that you've been able to find peace and direction in your journey.
I used to think that major material successes were what I needed to feel pride, like fancy cars, a new house, a designer wardrobe. Turns out the answer was much simpler and within reach -- behaving appropriately and being responsible. Today I still live in the same old house, own less prestigious cars than before, and wear the same type of clothes I've always worn - and I am so happy with what I have.
It took a lot of work to get from always wanting more & better to a place of inner satisfaction. Every step is worth it and I continue to explore that path. Keep up the good work Kopfan!
WWS - You've got to be getting close to a year. I'm so glad that you've been able to find peace and direction in your journey.
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not sure if I'm in the right spot on this thread.
Just checking in and trying to catch up. Couldn't get on SR
and got a little excited. I blamed my poor H ===saying he screwed it up.
ha ha ---had to blame someone -=- it couldn't be me for heavens sake. ha ha !
Babs
Just checking in and trying to catch up. Couldn't get on SR
and got a little excited. I blamed my poor H ===saying he screwed it up.
ha ha ---had to blame someone -=- it couldn't be me for heavens sake. ha ha !
Babs
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Morning Everyone!
Well it will be soon as I'm off to bed in a minute and I thought I'd post while the gremlins were away.
Going to start eliminating sugar from my diet from today so ate my last kitkat tonight. Well actually I ate two because there was no sense in leaving one in the fridge to tempt me tomorrow was there!
So I've definitely moved on in life - from pouring alcohol away down the sink to eating multiple chocolate bars in one sitting!
Have a great day everyone!
Well it will be soon as I'm off to bed in a minute and I thought I'd post while the gremlins were away.
Going to start eliminating sugar from my diet from today so ate my last kitkat tonight. Well actually I ate two because there was no sense in leaving one in the fridge to tempt me tomorrow was there!
So I've definitely moved on in life - from pouring alcohol away down the sink to eating multiple chocolate bars in one sitting!
Have a great day everyone!
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Originally Posted by Babs1234 
not sure if I'm in the right spot on this thread.
Just checking in and trying to catch up. Couldn't get on SR
and got a little excited. I blamed my poor H ===saying he screwed it up.
ha ha ---had to blame someone -=- it couldn't be me for heavens sake. ha ha !
Babs
Just checking in and trying to catch up. Couldn't get on SR
and got a little excited. I blamed my poor H ===saying he screwed it up.
ha ha ---had to blame someone -=- it couldn't be me for heavens sake. ha ha !
Babs
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Today I'm experiencing a high that I've never had before.
Up at 6.30am, got my to do lists, a list of six things to do today on my desk, half of them done by 11.30am, ideas have started flowing, started my "no sugar" diet, went to the pictures last night for the first time in years instead of mooting the idea to the wife and drinking instead.
Last night I took the meat out of the freezer for dinner today instead of trying to defrost everything at the last minute!
Bought some refills for the dog poop carrier, a new air freshener for the car, tidied up my office, got rid of some old stuff that had been cluttering the place up.
Yes. I could get used to this. Last week I was in a sort of depression wondering what to do and this week I'm all action and much more positive.
Hope this roller coaster ride starts to even out soon!
Up at 6.30am, got my to do lists, a list of six things to do today on my desk, half of them done by 11.30am, ideas have started flowing, started my "no sugar" diet, went to the pictures last night for the first time in years instead of mooting the idea to the wife and drinking instead.
Last night I took the meat out of the freezer for dinner today instead of trying to defrost everything at the last minute!
Bought some refills for the dog poop carrier, a new air freshener for the car, tidied up my office, got rid of some old stuff that had been cluttering the place up.
Yes. I could get used to this. Last week I was in a sort of depression wondering what to do and this week I'm all action and much more positive.
Hope this roller coaster ride starts to even out soon!
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Yes, Kopfan - sounds pretty normal to me :-). It did even out for me to a large degree. I still have ups and downs but they are much milder. Normal life, I think. It can be hard to accept at first that normies go through ups and downs, too.
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No sugar sounds like quite the challenge. Are you folks eating foods with no added sugars only? Everything besides produce seems to have sugar unnecessarily added to it. I have given up booze and cut way back on caffeine. Perhaps I see my next challenge down the road!
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I like my sugar and caffeine and try not to have too much of either.
I definitely have the ups and downs and when I get down I just tell myself it's going to get better and it's not going to last. Although there are times when I do wonder just how long I'm going to be on that poor pity mood ride.
Have a great day everyone !
Babs
I definitely have the ups and downs and when I get down I just tell myself it's going to get better and it's not going to last. Although there are times when I do wonder just how long I'm going to be on that poor pity mood ride.
Have a great day everyone !
Babs
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