Class of November 2016 Support Thread Part 2
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Originally Posted by Sunflowerlife 
The podcast is called "Health Bridge" and the show was from October 27th- the guest's name is Dr. Rajiv Parti and he has a book coming out called "Dying to Wake Up." I haven't taken a look at his website but I'm sure it's a good one. I love this stuff too- really puts life into perspective.
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My AV is VERY vocal this evening about wanting 4 cans of lager!
I need to go to the shop for a couple of ingredients to go with my tea but I think I will just have to make do with what I have. I've found it tends to pipe down once I have fed my face!
I need to go to the shop for a couple of ingredients to go with my tea but I think I will just have to make do with what I have. I've found it tends to pipe down once I have fed my face!
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Just finished reading everyone's posts and feeling a bit overwhelmed by the magnitude. I can relate to you all, and there I was thinking that I was the only woman/person who did the things that I have done. Being a woman with a major drinking problem is not a good look, not a good look for anyone really. Something about the "lush", idk.
Will go have brekky and a shower before returning, more able to contribute. I am still depressed so it really is baby steps.
Hey Emzeh, tell your AV to shut its bloody face already
those 4 lagers are a complete illusion, designed to bring you down by your own hand. It's the same for me, and I am so sick of self destructing.
Poached eggs and a shower, sound OK?
Will go have brekky and a shower before returning, more able to contribute. I am still depressed so it really is baby steps.
Hey Emzeh, tell your AV to shut its bloody face already
those 4 lagers are a complete illusion, designed to bring you down by your own hand. It's the same for me, and I am so sick of self destructing. Poached eggs and a shower, sound OK?
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Originally Posted by Kimmy2002
Ok, So today is my first day. Sick of this. Don't want to do this anymore. Feeling really down. So annoyed with myself. Feeling disappointed in myself. Also afraid in case I get withdrawal symptoms. How do I do this?
Xx
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Thanks Kimmy, I feel I have won the argument in my head this time, and hopefully all future times of course. I have made a post in the main forum to get some tips and tricks on how to battle a particular hurdle for me - it really does help throwing everything out of your mind and into writing
I hope you are doing okay today :-)
I hope you are doing okay today :-)
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Originally Posted by shell77
Thank God! I woke up sober again this morning. It has been awhile since I have gone this long without a drink! 11 days today :-) My addictive brain is already telling me I could have a drink or two and be fine. It always happens around day 10-2 weeks. But I know that it isn't true this time! I can not have a drink ever again! So now it is trying to figure out my plan for when these thoughts creep in my head.
Congrats on day 8 Illuminate! Congrats on day 9 Micah and ingeborg! And everyone else who made it one more day without a drink!
Vegit, hang in there! Your sobriety is #1 right now!
Good luck on the job hunt Truthbetold and congrats on getting past the 2 week mark, I can't wait to get past 2 weeks.
Kimmy-- Welcome!!! It is seriously one day at a time, one hour at a time, and even one minute at a time. I like to write in my journal, or READ my journal when I get the cravings. For about 2 years now, I have only written in my journal on the day after a major binge, so I can go back and read all the things I'm forgetting when I want to drink. Have you tried an AA meeting? I know the feeling about not sleeping too, I finally got a good night sleep on day 8 and have slept great the past 3 nights. Hang in there and stay close! Post away!!! We will be here.
I am rooting for each and everyone of you (and me) for another 24 hours sober. Have a wonderful day/evening!!
Congrats on day 8 Illuminate! Congrats on day 9 Micah and ingeborg! And everyone else who made it one more day without a drink!
Vegit, hang in there! Your sobriety is #1 right now!
Good luck on the job hunt Truthbetold and congrats on getting past the 2 week mark, I can't wait to get past 2 weeks.
Kimmy-- Welcome!!! It is seriously one day at a time, one hour at a time, and even one minute at a time. I like to write in my journal, or READ my journal when I get the cravings. For about 2 years now, I have only written in my journal on the day after a major binge, so I can go back and read all the things I'm forgetting when I want to drink. Have you tried an AA meeting? I know the feeling about not sleeping too, I finally got a good night sleep on day 8 and have slept great the past 3 nights. Hang in there and stay close! Post away!!! We will be here.
I am rooting for each and everyone of you (and me) for another 24 hours sober. Have a wonderful day/evening!!
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Originally Posted by Emzeh
My AV is VERY vocal this evening about wanting 4 cans of lager!
I need to go to the shop for a couple of ingredients to go with my tea but I think I will just have to make do with what I have. I've found it tends to pipe down once I have fed my face!
I need to go to the shop for a couple of ingredients to go with my tea but I think I will just have to make do with what I have. I've found it tends to pipe down once I have fed my face!
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Originally Posted by Steely
Just finished reading everyone's posts and feeling a bit overwhelmed by the magnitude. I can relate to you all, and there I was thinking that I was the only woman/person who did the things that I have done. Being a woman with a major drinking problem is not a good look, not a good look for anyone really. Something about the "lush", idk.
Will go have brekky and a shower before returning, more able to contribute. I am still depressed so it really is baby steps.
Hey Emzeh, tell your AV to shut its bloody face already those 4 lagers are a complete illusion, designed to bring you down by your own hand. It's the same for me, and I am so sick of self destructing.
Poached eggs and a shower, sound OK?
Will go have brekky and a shower before returning, more able to contribute. I am still depressed so it really is baby steps.
Hey Emzeh, tell your AV to shut its bloody face already
those 4 lagers are a complete illusion, designed to bring you down by your own hand. It's the same for me, and I am so sick of self destructing. Poached eggs and a shower, sound OK?
Anyway I digress go for a walk. Xx
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Originally Posted by Miramira
Yes make do. I have had to do that a couple of times as I wasn't totally positive that my need to go to the shop wasn't my AV trying to rope me in.
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Thanks Mira.
I WILL try to go for a walk today. So many people recommend it, but for some reason I exclude myself from the good stuff.
I'll pick up the baton and go watch the birdies and hope I see a Kookaburra.
I have the startle response of a gnat at the moment. I will never drink again.
I WILL try to go for a walk today. So many people recommend it, but for some reason I exclude myself from the good stuff.
I'll pick up the baton and go watch the birdies and hope I see a Kookaburra.
I have the startle response of a gnat at the moment. I will never drink again.
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I guess put me in this class. I'm taking another swing at this sober thing. This time I have some medical inspiration. My blood pressure is out of control. I think I need to start treating my body better. Today marks 5 days sober.
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