sobersolstice

I'm not sure exactly how this class stuff works, but I'm alive and sober!

Craving a mixed green salad and really want to work, though I should play... so weird.

MidnightBlue

Sobersolstice - class is for support for people who quit in the same month . It helps to stay on track and committed, share the struggles and first achievements of early recovery, and so on. My October class back in 2012 played a huge role in laying the foundation for my recovery.

And beware of Should word - there is no "shoulds" in life, only subjective yardsticks which are constantly questioned and reconsidered, and pronounced wrong after a certain period during which they served as undeniable truth.

Snarly

Hi everyone!

Snarly here! 11 days sober... digging deep into double digits

I joined the September class on day 6 of my sobriety and my "classmates" as well as other members of this forum really helped me through what to me were very critical days.

I mentioned that I wanted to join the October class and the said they did NOT want ME to abandon my home crew! I promised I would stay loyal and not leave.

My alcohol critter inside my head felt "cheated" because I did not get the full 30 days to hang with the September team
The things that get in our head!

So.... can I please join October as well?

Look forward to hearing all your stories and am more that willing to share my 2 cents!

Snarly ( me getting virtually smacked: booze = bad things WILL happen)

ps Sobriety can be fun! Check out the chat room. Great to get to vent and just let it all out.

There are even two meetings in the Chat room on Tuesdays and Fridays at 9:00 pm Eastern time. I joined my first one last night. I intended to sit and listen but ended up sharing .... Topic was PROCRASTINATION.... how fitting right????

Daylighter

Day 1 here, signing up.

Dee74

welcome sobersolstice, daylighter and snarly

thanks for the great posts MB - much appreciated

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Mark1014

Hello to the newly forming October class of 2016 from a fellow Octsober 2014.

Two years ago today was my last 'day1'. SR and specifically my friends in the 2014 class have been critical for my personal success in sobriety these last two years. Lean on and encourage one another.

Wishing each of you success!

DreamBig42

Day 2, Sunday morning here. Watching UFC and not drinking beer, like I normally would be. Sick today with a sinus infection I caught from my kid. That wouldn't have even stopped me from drinking, though. Feeling positive about making healthy changes and decisions. Take good care, everyone.

Dee74

Thanks for dropping in Mark

way to go on being sober DreamBig, but get well soon

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Jankoman1988

Hi, all. Just joining you guys!

MidnightBlue

Hi, Jankoman.

Welcome to SR and Sober October!

You'll find a lot of support here.

Read around, tell a couple of words about yourself if you feel comfortable about that , and best of luck to your on your sober journey.

Jankoman1988

Thanks MidnightBlue. I'll give it a go - btw, I found your post at the beginning of this thread inspiring - 4 years wow! Here's a little background about myself and why I'm here - I'm a young(ish) professional working in Manchester. I'd probably be labelled as a 'functional alcoholic' as so far my drinking hasn't really gotten in the way of my work-life (minus the few 'sick' days). I've tried to quit or cut down numerous occasions - and I'd always come back to it because I'd manage to convince myself that it (drinking) would assuage the boredom of sobriety and act as a reward for getting through the day. I feel that now it's make or break for me as the drinking is starting to take it toll on my body and my mind. I did the unit calculator and it came out at something ridiculous like 170 units of alcohol consumed every week...for the past 5 years at least. It's an obsession that I both love and hate, and that can't be a good way to feel about anything! I'm hoping that you guys can help me overcome this - and hopefully in some small way - perhaps I can help you by sharing my own struggles. Thanks

Dee74

Good to have you aboard Jankoman - hopefully others will join us today

tatersalad

Well im in. I really like to drink but i really dont like all of bull $@&t that comes with it. I have been sober and relapsed. I know i can do this but the way see it ,any help from you guys cant hurt my chances to kick it for good.
We will be talking again soon.

Jade1224

Hey midnight blue, your story is really emotional and I'm stoked you decided to share it.

I think I'm like two weeks in. I feel pretty good but I have to remind myself that I can't drink or I will go back to that dark place. I got pretty sick last time I tried to quit. I think my body has had it.

I am on to bigger and better things - so much time I wasted drinking!

Nice to meet everyone

Sober81

Hi guys day 1 for me. Had a great run before that but helping a mate move was a trigger. Not a bad day though, only 8 beers all up.
Back into it from today.. Want to lose a few kg and be fresh each day.

Dee74

Hi and welcome tatersalad, Jade and Sober32

I really can't over emphasise the importance of a plan guys - otherwise I was just drifting along, inevitably bumping into people places or feelings where drinking was my only default setting.

The recovery plan links back up the thread a little at post #19.

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theVman31

Hello all.
I'm joining in too.
Day 2.
Vinny.

asixstringnut

Hi All.
Start of day 2 for me. Glad to be here.

asixstringnut

winniegirl33

Me too please! I wanna join! Day 2 here also!

Jankoman1988

How's everyone getting on today? Felt horrible yesterday night and a bit headachey today but I'm putting that down to mild withdrawal symptoms. It was tough but forced myself to do a bit of exercise today and feeling better. I've also found that my productivity at work has gone way way up. Been trying to stave of the early evening cravings with tonic water - trying to get that 'hit' of taste that booze normally brings. Any suggestions on the migranes? It's been 48 hours now - been drinking plenty of water so not sure what's going on there!