Class of December 2016 Support Thread
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I've run these threads for 8 years now and they're never been politicized.
It's not going to start now.
These are uncertain times tho - there are very real fears that are out there, in the community, not just in the US, but all across the world.
I know it's possible for people to discuss those fears in a non politicised way because we've done it in the past and I'd ask you all to be mindful and do exactly that.
I've been very fair so far but I'm really past being polite now.
This site is about recovery.
Whatever your political colour, please save the political jabs for other sites.
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It's not going to start now.
These are uncertain times tho - there are very real fears that are out there, in the community, not just in the US, but all across the world.
I know it's possible for people to discuss those fears in a non politicised way because we've done it in the past and I'd ask you all to be mindful and do exactly that.
I've been very fair so far but I'm really past being polite now.
This site is about recovery.
Whatever your political colour, please save the political jabs for other sites.
Dee
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SR
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Morning, 'sameoldsameold'!
Rest, rest, rest and don't push yourself too hard. Your body is healing. It will repay you with an incredible morning. Soon you will feel like yourself again only better and wiser! Love ya!
Rest, rest, rest and don't push yourself too hard. Your body is healing. It will repay you with an incredible morning. Soon you will feel like yourself again only better and wiser! Love ya!
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Starting day 4 here. Had a horrible sleep but it was because of the kids waking me up all night. Feeling pretty down. Lack of sleep really hurts me. I will go for a walk and get some fresh air. That should help. Congrats to everybody here for sticking with it. We can do this and we will feel great and proud of ourselves. Have a great sober day everybody.
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Dee thank you for realizing that indeed the election has been a very big trigger for me and had plenty to do with my sobriety. Especially around my family. Like I said in my original post I'm moving on. For now.. Time will tell if it will continue to be. Day 8.
Congrats on 5 Chloe
I love your avatar .. Very festive and what not. Hope everyone has a great day/evening!
Congrats on 5 Chloe
I love your avatar .. Very festive and what not. Hope everyone has a great day/evening!
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I have been breezing thru so far and now on Day 5. Have been feeling great and confident but today I am angered and stressed and my weekend begins tonight. (I am off Fri-Sun).
My AV has been busy all day but I have plans to beat it down. I am heading over to the weekender thread for now. Hope everyone is still in the game when the dust settles next Monday morn. See Ya Later Classmates.
My AV has been busy all day but I have plans to beat it down. I am heading over to the weekender thread for now. Hope everyone is still in the game when the dust settles next Monday morn. See Ya Later Classmates.
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Originally Posted by quitter62 
I have been breezing thru so far and now on Day 5. Have been feeling great and confident but today I am angered and stressed and my weekend begins tonight. (I am off Fri-Sun).
My AV has been busy all day but I have plans to beat it down. I am heading over to the weekender thread for now. Hope everyone is still in the game when the dust settles next Monday morn. See Ya Later Classmates.
My AV has been busy all day but I have plans to beat it down. I am heading over to the weekender thread for now. Hope everyone is still in the game when the dust settles next Monday morn. See Ya Later Classmates.
CuteNGay - you have yourself a pleasant evening too!
Almost bed time for me. Day 4 in the bank!
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Hey quitter and rabbitgirl - both you guys deserve better than that.
Drinking over a hurt, or anger, is like punching yourself in the face.
It just makes everything worse not better.
do you guys have any strategies for dealing with uncomfortable emotions?
D
Drinking over a hurt, or anger, is like punching yourself in the face.
It just makes everything worse not better.
do you guys have any strategies for dealing with uncomfortable emotions?
D
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Originally Posted by Rabbitgirl
I've just been rejected/hurt by someone and it is the first time since I quit that I feel like saying stuff everything and getting completely drunk
I promise you if you don't drink you won't wake up in the morning wishing you had drunk. But if you do drink you'll wKe in the morning and regret it. Distraction eat watch movies read exercise stay on sr anything to pass the evening. Tomorrow will soon be here. The difference between a bad day and a good day is just a few hours.hang on in there
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I'll be fine, just sucking my thumb. Poor Me! Ha Ha! Yes I have a plan, I have a big reorganization project going on in the garage and a fridge full of cold soda to drink in place of the beer I would normally have. I am heading home where it's SAFE and passing the liquor store up. I also PLAN on waking up to DAY 6 in the morning NOT DAY 1. My garage is heated so NO EXCUSES!
Rabbitgirl, you can do it too! See you tomorrow with an extra day under our belts!
Rabbitgirl, you can do it too! See you tomorrow with an extra day under our belts!
Whatever it takes - just for today.
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I'm definitely in, this is the first day for me and I've already had to challenge several urges telling me to drink when I get home. But I will not go straight home today, I will go to AA instead.
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Welcome Scruffanie!!!! This is a GOOD Place!
Also........ I'd like to report that my potential blazing meteoric descent into drunkeness tonight DID NOT OCCUR! Safe at Home, bedtime is near and I am looking forward to another day to add to my count in the morning!
I hope every single one of you were successful also. Some comments were made that pulled me from the ABYSS. Thanks for the advice and encouragement!
Rabbitgirl, sending encouragement your way especially tonight. Hope you made it through!
Also........ I'd like to report that my potential blazing meteoric descent into drunkeness tonight DID NOT OCCUR! Safe at Home, bedtime is near and I am looking forward to another day to add to my count in the morning!
I hope every single one of you were successful also. Some comments were made that pulled me from the ABYSS. Thanks for the advice and encouragement!
Rabbitgirl, sending encouragement your way especially tonight. Hope you made it through!
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