Class of October 2016 Support Thread Part 2
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Georgetown, KY
Posts: 104
Day 20 for me. Had day off from work but went in because regional manager was visiting our store. Stressful walk the store with her, district manager and the store manager. Things went well though and came home to do p90x yoga and watch a movie. So much more to do in life instead of drinking it away
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Georgetown, KY
Posts: 104
P90x is 90 day workout program on DVD. I've been doing it off/on for a few years now. Always missed days because of my drinking and hangovers afterward. But no excuses now lol....legs&back workout tomorrow. As the instructor says in DVD, "do your best, and forget the rest".
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Ohio
Posts: 76
I have to share this because the past few days seem like my life has been a mess and something good finally happened! Yesterday I got a call from my employer, I'm getting paid for the month I've been off and anymore time that I need off to get myself the help I need. I woke up this morning and checked my bank account and the money is already in there! It is such a relief and will hopefully lift some of the financial burden I have put on my family. A great way to start the day!
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Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 270
Hi! OK earlier I had cravings, I posted and tried to work through them. Had dinner, drank lots of water, ate chocolate etc. Think they have passed.
What motivated me the most was reading stuff online. I googled "What happens when you stop drinking" and it led me to a timeline and a great blog, someone I have read about before and she's been sober over 3 years now. I don't know if we are allowed to promote other sites so I won't say. I like reading it because it shows it is possible to live without alcohol.
Also did a "How dangerous is your drinking habit" quiz. It was far too polite. It just said, you have a drinking problem, rather than, "WHAT!!! your drinking is way off the chart, Stupid! Why do you need to check? Do you want to die??" I really think those quizzes should be more honest!!
I also read about fatigue and sobriety. It made me realize, I am getting a little tired.... and it's only early evening. I really want to experience what its like to be sober long term, to help my body heal, and this info really pushed me to stay dry!!
So I am going to do what I have to do and maybe watch a bit of TV before I go to bed. Busy sober weekend ahead.
4/5 last days sober!!
What motivated me the most was reading stuff online. I googled "What happens when you stop drinking" and it led me to a timeline and a great blog, someone I have read about before and she's been sober over 3 years now. I don't know if we are allowed to promote other sites so I won't say. I like reading it because it shows it is possible to live without alcohol.
Also did a "How dangerous is your drinking habit" quiz. It was far too polite. It just said, you have a drinking problem, rather than, "WHAT!!! your drinking is way off the chart, Stupid! Why do you need to check? Do you want to die??" I really think those quizzes should be more honest!!
I also read about fatigue and sobriety. It made me realize, I am getting a little tired.... and it's only early evening. I really want to experience what its like to be sober long term, to help my body heal, and this info really pushed me to stay dry!!
So I am going to do what I have to do and maybe watch a bit of TV before I go to bed. Busy sober weekend ahead.
4/5 last days sober!!
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: San Diego
Posts: 32
Hi all!! Day 14! Today we are touring San Diego with a good friend who is visiting from the east coast. In the past I would have drank my way thru the day. Today I am looking forward to a pleasant, interesting day of exploring the city. I will even remember it! And it will cost a lot less!
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Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 1,486
Hello friends, Oct14 we're 2 weeks today!!
Irishish,have fun, I used to live in San Diego and there's a lot to see and do that's for sure, Elfie,do take this time to take care of yourself, don't let your AV see all the extra time and money and start chirping away,I know how that freak thinks
Vman,hello in France, I'm forgetting so many people but hello, Friday here and not many plans,99 cent store and lunch with my daughters,the weekend is never a tough time for me, it's the work week that sets off my bad thinking so I'll be ok today, hope everyone has a lovely AF day
Irishish,have fun, I used to live in San Diego and there's a lot to see and do that's for sure, Elfie,do take this time to take care of yourself, don't let your AV see all the extra time and money and start chirping away,I know how that freak thinks
Vman,hello in France, I'm forgetting so many people but hello, Friday here and not many plans,99 cent store and lunch with my daughters,the weekend is never a tough time for me, it's the work week that sets off my bad thinking so I'll be ok today, hope everyone has a lovely AF day
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Georgetown, KY
Posts: 104
Another morning of sobriety...will be 3 weeks tomorrow. Finished p90x legs&back workout and now about to head to work. Gonna try and ride 1 hour on recumbent bike tonight while reading Kindle book. So much to do...so little time!! Lol.
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 49
17 days, wooo! Also, getting a job turned out to be much easier than my dry-drunken mind led me to believe. Go figure. So apparently I will not be becoming homeless just yet.
Its not all roses though. I used alcohol to manage emotions, so right now its a rollercoaster in my head. Didn't sleep at all last night, made me a zombie at work today. I just can't seem to relax at all when I'm alone at home. I do fine with people around, but alone I come up with a million reasons to worry, about everything from money issues, to the chances of getting a sudden heart attack at 29 years of age, I kid you not. It doesn't matter though. I know it'll get better with time.
Stay strong, everyone. We can do this thing.
Its not all roses though. I used alcohol to manage emotions, so right now its a rollercoaster in my head. Didn't sleep at all last night, made me a zombie at work today. I just can't seem to relax at all when I'm alone at home. I do fine with people around, but alone I come up with a million reasons to worry, about everything from money issues, to the chances of getting a sudden heart attack at 29 years of age, I kid you not. It doesn't matter though. I know it'll get better with time.
Stay strong, everyone. We can do this thing.
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Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: South Africa
Posts: 1,538
Thanks for the post , SpaceMandrill. Your new job is great news! I'm no expert on these things, but alcohol (and many other drugs for that matter) numbs one's ability to relax and feel good naturally. That's one of the reasons why it's so addictive.
For me I could feel a difference within a few days of quitting. More calm, relaxed and happy without any chemical help. Even wanting to sing along to tunes in my car, which I previously did only when buzzed.
For me I could feel a difference within a few days of quitting. More calm, relaxed and happy without any chemical help. Even wanting to sing along to tunes in my car, which I previously did only when buzzed.
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