Class of December 2016 Part 2
Rehydrating to Oblivion.
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Day 23,
Today is my last day off before I head back to work tomorrow. Because its so quiet though, it looks like i'll be working from home, so its almost like a day off!
As i mentioned on the weekender thread, I was asked at the football last night if I wanted to go for a beer afterwards, but I just swerved it. Bars etc just aren't the environment i want to be in at this moment in time, even if i'm just having a coke. I've made so much progress in the past year or so, I don't want to put myself in a position where that may be compromised again.
I don't have any plans for new year yet. I will either be with my family or just chilling in my flat. I'm just as happy with either. I'm very much a home bird anyway, so a night in watching a few films is more than enough for me
I often get told i'm more like an old man than a 25 year old. But I certainly have more embarassing 'party' stories than any of those people would imagine!
Today is my last day off before I head back to work tomorrow. Because its so quiet though, it looks like i'll be working from home, so its almost like a day off!
As i mentioned on the weekender thread, I was asked at the football last night if I wanted to go for a beer afterwards, but I just swerved it. Bars etc just aren't the environment i want to be in at this moment in time, even if i'm just having a coke. I've made so much progress in the past year or so, I don't want to put myself in a position where that may be compromised again.
I don't have any plans for new year yet. I will either be with my family or just chilling in my flat. I'm just as happy with either. I'm very much a home bird anyway, so a night in watching a few films is more than enough for me
I often get told i'm more like an old man than a 25 year old. But I certainly have more embarassing 'party' stories than any of those people would imagine!
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Thanks lovehoops and I hope you enjoy the show with your daughter.
Welcome Bigshoe. I've only been back from yesterday myself.
Yep, still sponsor in english Koala Fair play at getting to meetings and having someone to call now.
Early days here but I have had sober periods before Hopespings and fatigue is quite common. I look at it as my body wanting to rest to repair itself. It's a hellava job to do. You'll be zinging about with loads of energy in a few weeks I've no doubt. Impressed at you going to the party sober, well done.
I've no plans for New Year this year. I never see it as a big thing and have been through a few during sober periods so actually doesn't bother me not drinking.
End of day two. Kept myself busy all day and even though my partner arrived with a bottle of wine, I'm not tempted in the slightest (in fact she hasn't even opened it yet hours later, how do these weird people do it
??)
Welcome Bigshoe. I've only been back from yesterday myself.
Yep, still sponsor in english Koala
Fair play at getting to meetings and having someone to call now.Early days here but I have had sober periods before Hopespings and fatigue is quite common. I look at it as my body wanting to rest to repair itself. It's a hellava job to do. You'll be zinging about with loads of energy in a few weeks I've no doubt. Impressed at you going to the party sober, well done.
I've no plans for New Year this year. I never see it as a big thing and have been through a few during sober periods so actually doesn't bother me not drinking.
End of day two. Kept myself busy all day and even though my partner arrived with a bottle of wine, I'm not tempted in the slightest (in fact she hasn't even opened it yet hours later, how do these weird people do it
??)
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Still here... just done a family event sober.... was OK. ... negotiating socialising tomorrow before I go on to zero socialising for as many weeks as I can.. this is a pretty organised thing which i can't get out of, but have prepped my on medication excuse.... not sure how strong I can be, but everything is moving in the right direction to a sober future.
Today I just have the fear at the amount of time I have spent drinking to likely early death ratio for myself.... it scares me!
Just got to keep.moving down the right path even if I might stumble.... I can see the path still! Happy last Tuesday of 2016 x
Today I just have the fear at the amount of time I have spent drinking to likely early death ratio for myself.... it scares me!
Just got to keep.moving down the right path even if I might stumble.... I can see the path still! Happy last Tuesday of 2016 x
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Hi Everyone! Today is day 4 for me. Lots of emotions going on. Still feeling pretty physically gross.
It's the first time in my life I've been able to admit to myself that I am an alcoholic and need help. I haven't told anyone else yet. You guys are my first, but plan on talking to my husband tonight. 😬 I've quit from time to time, but never have been successful. I know I can do it though. I have to.
I'm really looking forward to going on this journey with you all! ❤️
It's the first time in my life I've been able to admit to myself that I am an alcoholic and need help. I haven't told anyone else yet. You guys are my first, but plan on talking to my husband tonight. 😬 I've quit from time to time, but never have been successful. I know I can do it though. I have to.
I'm really looking forward to going on this journey with you all! ❤️
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Originally Posted by Wildeye 
Hi Everyone! Today is day 4 for me. Lots of emotions going on. Still feeling pretty physically gross.
It's the first time in my life I've been able to admit to myself that I am an alcoholic and need help. I haven't told anyone else yet. You guys are my first, but plan on talking to my husband tonight. 😬 I've quit from time to time, but never have been successful. I know I can do it though. I have to.
I'm really looking forward to going on this journey with you all! ❤️
It's the first time in my life I've been able to admit to myself that I am an alcoholic and need help. I haven't told anyone else yet. You guys are my first, but plan on talking to my husband tonight. 😬 I've quit from time to time, but never have been successful. I know I can do it though. I have to.
I'm really looking forward to going on this journey with you all! ❤️
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Thank so so much, you guys! We ARE doing this!!
Trying to gain the courage to talk to my husband. Not sure yet what I'll say... 🙏🏻 He knows I always want to quit drinking, but he doesn't know I'm an alcoholic. Well... he might suspect it from my most recent 8 day bender.
Trying to gain the courage to talk to my husband. Not sure yet what I'll say... 🙏🏻 He knows I always want to quit drinking, but he doesn't know I'm an alcoholic. Well... he might suspect it from my most recent 8 day bender.
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If there is more room I would love to join. Quit earlier in the year but 4th of July came around and haven't been able to get a grip. I'm on day I'm tired of being dependent on drinking. Want to be better, struggling through withdrawals taking it one day at a time.
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hey Fedup! Glad you're here
A day at a time (or for me, hour at a time) is the way to do it!
I'm relieved to have survived a swanky steakhouse dinner with family. Drinking wasn't my biggest concern, just being out of my comfort zone a lot during the holidays. It means the down time afterwards is critical. So tonight, it's me and the dog with a cup of sleepytime tea, cozy socks, and This Is Us on tv. Aaaaahhh!
Keep at it friends!
A day at a time (or for me, hour at a time) is the way to do it!
I'm relieved to have survived a swanky steakhouse dinner with family. Drinking wasn't my biggest concern, just being out of my comfort zone a lot during the holidays. It means the down time afterwards is critical. So tonight, it's me and the dog with a cup of sleepytime tea, cozy socks, and This Is Us on tv. Aaaaahhh!
Keep at it friends!
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Day 27 in progress.
I'm in that bit between Christmas and New Year where you don't know what day it is, who you are and what exactly you're suppose to be doing lol
I miss my working routine schedule but it will be back soon enough (Jan 3rd) and it will be a new challenge for me to stay sober under the production deadlines pressure I have to go through...
I know I'm out of my "24 hours" presently and I have to remember : one day at a time ! Or even one hour at a time as Conquest said.
I went to a AA meeting yesterday and the woman sharing really freaked me out
She really hit the rock bottom a lot harder than me…
I think I am what they call a “High bottom drunk” (I escaped my alcohol addiction before it cause too much damage to my life)
I feel I’m very lucky that my number came out of the hat early.
I’ll go to another AA meeting today, it’s the only place where I feel 100% safe.
Nice to see things are going good Wildeye and Mangoman, congratulations on your day 4!
Also nice to read you survived that “swanky steakhouse dinner” Conquest. I had to look up the definition of “swanky”…it means “expensive” when I tought it meant “no good”. At least, I’m improving my English in here
Have a good day everybody, koala hug to all of you!
I'm in that bit between Christmas and New Year where you don't know what day it is, who you are and what exactly you're suppose to be doing lol
I miss my working routine schedule but it will be back soon enough (Jan 3rd) and it will be a new challenge for me to stay sober under the production deadlines pressure I have to go through...
I know I'm out of my "24 hours" presently and I have to remember : one day at a time ! Or even one hour at a time as Conquest said.
I went to a AA meeting yesterday and the woman sharing really freaked me out
She really hit the rock bottom a lot harder than me…
I think I am what they call a “High bottom drunk” (I escaped my alcohol addiction before it cause too much damage to my life)
I feel I’m very lucky that my number came out of the hat early.
I’ll go to another AA meeting today, it’s the only place where I feel 100% safe.
Nice to see things are going good Wildeye and Mangoman, congratulations on your day 4!
Also nice to read you survived that “swanky steakhouse dinner” Conquest. I had to look up the definition of “swanky”…it means “expensive” when I tought it meant “no good”. At least, I’m improving my English in here
Have a good day everybody, koala hug to all of you!
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day 2. Went to a great women's group yesterday and got a white chip and some numbers. I still feel overwhelmed like I can't think straight. All my old friends are inviting me to parties and football games and I feel guilt for turning them down, but I just can't put myself in those situations anymore.
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Sulphuric you have nothing to feel guilty about. Your sobriety is sacred, do what you have to. I know I certainly wouldn't put myself into those situations either.
Welcome Fedup.
My start of day 3 check in. Have been having a lot of moments of health anxiety the last few days which is most unpleasant and impacting on my sleep. This isn't particularly unusual for me (since I was 19 I've had periods like this especially when stressed) and not constant so I don't believe it is anything to do with withdrawals. I know focusing on being healthier helps, as a result I've decided to try and have a meat free month and going to start my meditation again tonight. I think it's time to start a bit of self care.
Have a good day everyone!
Welcome Fedup.
My start of day 3 check in. Have been having a lot of moments of health anxiety the last few days which is most unpleasant and impacting on my sleep. This isn't particularly unusual for me (since I was 19 I've had periods like this especially when stressed) and not constant so I don't believe it is anything to do with withdrawals. I know focusing on being healthier helps, as a result I've decided to try and have a meat free month and going to start my meditation again tonight. I think it's time to start a bit of self care.
Have a good day everyone!
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Originally Posted by capricallia
I know focusing on being healthier helps, as a result I've decided to try and have a meat free month and going to start my meditation again tonight. I think it's time to start a bit of self care.
On the self-care, I know that when I am investing time and effort in eating well and exercising, it is a significant deterrent to drinking. The more work I put into taking care of myself, the more repelled I am by the idea of sabotaging all that hard work by drinking. Win/win!
Good job on Day 3.
We are ALL doing this!
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