Class of October 2016 Support Thread
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Originally Posted by theVman31 
Hey jim from the uk. How was that roast ?
I'm relieved I didn't drink today my friend. Hope you're well!
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Hi, it's day 1 for me, I gave up around this time last yr...lasted 6 months then started drinking again in April, AV crept in telling me I could control my drinking...no chance....It's slowly slipping back to how it was...drinking to the point of passing out....not a good look...hubbie is fuming!!!! I've got to stick with it this time!!
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Good evening October people! Today was the first Sunday in ages that I woke up and wanted to do stuff! Took the kids to the park then spent the afternoon cooking with them and I didn't feel that horrible irritability that I got when drinking every night. Day 9 done ✅
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Originally Posted by CatherineA
Good evening October people! Today was the first Sunday in ages that I woke up and wanted to do stuff! Took the kids to the park then spent the afternoon cooking with them and I didn't feel that horrible irritability that I got when drinking every night. Day 9 done ✅
I experienced the same thing yesterday. We went to the markets then for breakfast then plant shopping and all before 10am! Feeling really good.
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Originally Posted by Jimuk
Hey Loulou, welcome back. I'm also on the south coast UK. Never made it to 6 months sober though, climb back on and do it again with the help of the October Class. 
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Originally Posted by CatherineA
Anyone else got any toxic 'friends' that you could only tolerate when drinking and now have to go?!
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Originally Posted by loulou1981
I'm so determined Jim, it's just a bloody joke, I'm such a mess when I drink!!!!��
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Jim that's really lovely to read what you overhead your son saying. Sounds like you're making a good impact on him. Keep up the good work!
Loulou welcome to the group. Good stuff on noticing the signs of it creeping back up on you. It does that doesn't it? Ever so sneaky!
Loulou welcome to the group. Good stuff on noticing the signs of it creeping back up on you. It does that doesn't it? Ever so sneaky!
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I don't really have any alcoholic friends. In fact, I kinda don't have very many friends at all.
I went into this hibernation mode where I just avoided everyone and drank instead. It wasn't social drinking at all. Im kinda nervous to reach out to my friends because it's been ages since I've actually hung out with anyone except my bf and my son and my parents.
In my defense though, I do work in the restaurant industry so when I'm off I like to avoid people. Haha
I went into this hibernation mode where I just avoided everyone and drank instead. It wasn't social drinking at all. Im kinda nervous to reach out to my friends because it's been ages since I've actually hung out with anyone except my bf and my son and my parents.
In my defense though, I do work in the restaurant industry so when I'm off I like to avoid people. Haha
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Second day complete
First day at work since I missed shift because of DUI. Must say everyone was really supportive......ate a "real" dinner with brother at home, and now catching up on season 2 of "The Flash" on Netflix
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Evening all! I'm catching up on reading posts, ended up with a busier day than I thought. All sorts of meal planning and made some moo shu chicken for dinner. It was not as good as the little scuzzy place around the corner, but close enough.
I'm super tired and ate a whole bunch this evening to beat cravings. I have a drinker hubs, and luckily he knows to only buy enough for himself, as he's been through my quitting about a million times. Day 2 has been a success, I put some more thought into my plans, and will be moving forward from there.
I hope you all are having a great day.
Jade, i know how you feel, I live a pretty closed circuit life, work, gym, home and back again. Socializing is not my strongsuit. I always thought I was super social, but I only got that way after starting drinking in high school.
I'm super exhausted, but promised the boy he could stay up a bit later after all the help he gave around the house today. So I'm up till nine. No booze in the house and I have my tea.
I'm super tired and ate a whole bunch this evening to beat cravings. I have a drinker hubs, and luckily he knows to only buy enough for himself, as he's been through my quitting about a million times. Day 2 has been a success, I put some more thought into my plans, and will be moving forward from there.
I hope you all are having a great day.
Jade, i know how you feel, I live a pretty closed circuit life, work, gym, home and back again. Socializing is not my strongsuit. I always thought I was super social, but I only got that way after starting drinking in high school.
I'm super exhausted, but promised the boy he could stay up a bit later after all the help he gave around the house today. So I'm up till nine. No booze in the house and I have my tea.
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I think it's day 24 for me.
Hewson, you really are lucky that your job is understanding and giving you the support you need . that's awesome. How do you feel physically and emotionally?
CL, I was always anti social too. I thought I was outgoing for a bit but now I realize that I really only wanted to hang out with people if we were drinking. I'm more of a stay at home and read type person. I go out to eat by myself, I go to the movies by myself, beach by myself, etc. Eventually I just drank by myself. Congrats on your day 2 by the way!
Hewson, you really are lucky that your job is understanding and giving you the support you need . that's awesome. How do you feel physically and emotionally?
CL, I was always anti social too. I thought I was outgoing for a bit but now I realize that I really only wanted to hang out with people if we were drinking. I'm more of a stay at home and read type person. I go out to eat by myself, I go to the movies by myself, beach by myself, etc. Eventually I just drank by myself. Congrats on your day 2 by the way!
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Many at work don't drink or if they do it's very little. My boss use to drink moderately but his wife is an alcoholic and both of them gave it up years ago so he knows somewhat what I'm going through. Still gonna lose license for year but trying to see positive that perhaps this will finally be the incident that wakes me up and keeps me from drinking.
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