Class of March 2017 Support Thread Part Two
I'm at home working on stuff for tomorrow and I just heard the neighbors take out the glass recycling---it sounded like about million glass bottles. That was me 14 months ago. My recycling was so full I had to take two trips to the curb, and I was stashing the empty vodka bottles in grocery store waste cans, etc. I was a mess. I can distinctly remember CRAWLING drunk down the driveway at 2 a.m. the night before recycling pickup to get the last load out before anyone saw them. If I tipped over my glass bin, it sounded like a glass factory exploded. I live on a hill with a sloped driveway, and if the bin got knocked over during the day when I was at work there would be bottles all the way down to the main road. I used to worry about that. It would have looked like a beer truck crashed.
Soooo frigging glad to be off the addiction treadmill.
Soooo frigging glad to be off the addiction treadmill.
Sorry you had those difficulties, Nia1971.
Initially I found that I continued to perceive anything different, anything unscheduled, as a crisis. Unexpected bills, breakdowns of equipment, meeting new people, being let down by people, endless list...
I've realised
(a) Stuff keeps happening anyway and
(b) it's easier to just methodically get things dealt with if they are in my control, and manage what's not under my control as best I can for me and let it go.
You'll get there. Stay close to SR
Initially I found that I continued to perceive anything different, anything unscheduled, as a crisis. Unexpected bills, breakdowns of equipment, meeting new people, being let down by people, endless list...
I've realised
(a) Stuff keeps happening anyway and
(b) it's easier to just methodically get things dealt with if they are in my control, and manage what's not under my control as best I can for me and let it go.
You'll get there. Stay close to SR
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I've been struggling. A meeting with my bosses and then a court appearance have seemed to drive me deeper down rather than get me moving. I'm still here though, and still trying. Your motivation is so inspiring.
I'm not counting days, but I am counting my blessings. Thank you.
AL
I'm not counting days, but I am counting my blessings. Thank you.
AL
Definitely a tough few days for me. Had some credit card fraud to deal with (what a pain), family issues and of course a work trip this weekend with 55 colleagues who love to let loose. It was really odd being the water drinking DD for five obnoxiously drunk guys last night. It does make me kind of despise the idea of being that sloppy though, which can help a bit I guess. I suppose if I can get through the last couple days I can make it through almost anything. 😁
CaseyW - forget it. Well, I mean remember it but don't let it consume you or make you feel guilty. Nothing to be done now but move forward. Lesson learned, right?
Checking in on day 10. Physically much better, thank God, and mentally not too bad. My anxiety is still there humming away as it always does in stressful times /early days of sobriety. It's embarrassing to me how familiar I am with how I'll feel following binge or withdrawal etc. Grateful to know I never have to go through that again if I put in the effort.
J9NoWine I'm exactly the same with constant drinks, I always have some soda water, coffee or fresh juice next to me, always. No harm in that!
Amanda I hope you feel better soon. Great job on day 2
Fradley I haven't heard that advice before but it makes perfect sense, to have a drink in hand and an exit plan. Wish I did that at this wedding I attended before this latest binge. Thanks for sharing.
JCNY Hope the drama at home calms down soon, it's such a stressor.
Nia I'm always forgetful and absent minded until a few weeks into sobriety, the other day (during day 7 or 8) I went to put the dishes in the oven instead of the dishwasher, lost the remote I had next to me and forgot that I took my vitamin pill less than a minute after I swallowed it. In my experience it gets noticeably better by the second week, and continues improving for the next month or so, but depends on how much you drank and for how long. It does go away though. Sorry you drank but glad you're back. Hang in there.
AL I'm sorry you've been struggling but glad you're still here. Keep trying.
rmeatgt350 Jeez you have been dealing with a lot! Good job getting through it. I agree seeing other people wasted strengthens my resolve to not be that. Hope this week is easier for you!
Sorry to those I missed, reading everything and thinking of you all.
J9NoWine I'm exactly the same with constant drinks, I always have some soda water, coffee or fresh juice next to me, always. No harm in that!
Amanda I hope you feel better soon. Great job on day 2
Fradley I haven't heard that advice before but it makes perfect sense, to have a drink in hand and an exit plan. Wish I did that at this wedding I attended before this latest binge. Thanks for sharing.
JCNY Hope the drama at home calms down soon, it's such a stressor.
Nia I'm always forgetful and absent minded until a few weeks into sobriety, the other day (during day 7 or 8) I went to put the dishes in the oven instead of the dishwasher, lost the remote I had next to me and forgot that I took my vitamin pill less than a minute after I swallowed it. In my experience it gets noticeably better by the second week, and continues improving for the next month or so, but depends on how much you drank and for how long. It does go away though. Sorry you drank but glad you're back. Hang in there.
AL I'm sorry you've been struggling but glad you're still here. Keep trying.
rmeatgt350 Jeez you have been dealing with a lot! Good job getting through it. I agree seeing other people wasted strengthens my resolve to not be that. Hope this week is easier for you!
Sorry to those I missed, reading everything and thinking of you all.
Good morning everyone. My mind has been all over the place too. I washed my hair with body soap, went to the wrong floor to my office and countless other silly little things. Still having full-on dreams. Last night, in my dream, I made a new group of friends and it was great to say that I didn't drink with no previous knowledge of my drinking. I know it was just a dream, but still felt good.
Sorry to those who are starting the count but don't leave it any longer. We all know how a "goodbye" drink and I'll start tomorrow ends up. Wishing you the best.
It's my last day of work today so lots of cleaning. I love this job so it's quite sad to be finishing up. I'm looking forward to my new adventure though.
Have a happy sober day everyone! 😊
Sorry to those who are starting the count but don't leave it any longer. We all know how a "goodbye" drink and I'll start tomorrow ends up. Wishing you the best.
It's my last day of work today so lots of cleaning. I love this job so it's quite sad to be finishing up. I'm looking forward to my new adventure though.
Have a happy sober day everyone! 😊
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Made it all the way through day 7, woo hoo!! The liquor stores are closed now, so that's all folks. It took binging on Intervention for the last three hours, but hey, I'm so happy. See you all in the AM (US time), and here's to a sober us!
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Hey Everyone.
Im joining you all here. March is the perfect month for renewal. Spring is here and we are doing this!
I had quite a relaxing hungover free weekend. I did experience mild headaches these last few days. I want to say it is due to the cake I have been eating. Not sure though?! Anyways. Im closing off the night in my safety zone, my bed. Netflix is on the TV and I am content. How are you all doing?
Im joining you all here. March is the perfect month for renewal. Spring is here and we are doing this!
I had quite a relaxing hungover free weekend. I did experience mild headaches these last few days. I want to say it is due to the cake I have been eating. Not sure though?! Anyways. Im closing off the night in my safety zone, my bed. Netflix is on the TV and I am content. How are you all doing?
Yes, I too always need to have a glass or cup of something at hand. So to avoid it being alcohol, I'll quickly pour myself a tea or sofa and have that instead.
Have made it to the end of Day 2... I feel so much better then I did yesterday but still fragile. It has been great to read everyone's posts. So much positivity and hope. Trying to take it hour by hour as I have got a long and trying week coming up and every time I think about it I feel sick and anxious and it sends me into panic mode.
Day 8 here and I've been super sleepy. I know this is common in early recovery. Last night I slept for 12 hours and then this afternoon I took a1 1/2 nap. Definitely not like me. Dreams are more prevelamt as well it seems. I'm not a doctor, but I'll go with the belief that my body is healing
I hope all are doing well. Enjoy your Sunday sober!
R&H
I hope all are doing well. Enjoy your Sunday sober!
R&H
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