Class of June 2017 Support Thread Part One
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Originally Posted by blondsober 
Hi Casey,
Going to a friend's ranch to do some goofing around and wine
tasting/BBQ. I am going to get up early and run so I feel fit and
skinny and not tempted to drink. Then I will be the driver for
the tasting, which I like, and will take pics and notes of the goofy
things my friends say. Hopefully they don't get too toasted,
because it just gets obnoxious after a while. But of course this
time EYE will be the one toning it down whereas usually I am the
one pushing the limits!
But drinking red wine on a hot afternoon doesn't sound that
good anyway! (I am the one that would have half a bottle before
we even got to the wineries, then another full bottle while manning
the BBQ!
Thanks for asking and have a great weekend!
Going to a friend's ranch to do some goofing around and wine
tasting/BBQ. I am going to get up early and run so I feel fit and
skinny and not tempted to drink. Then I will be the driver for
the tasting, which I like, and will take pics and notes of the goofy
things my friends say. Hopefully they don't get too toasted,
because it just gets obnoxious after a while. But of course this
time EYE will be the one toning it down whereas usually I am the
one pushing the limits!
But drinking red wine on a hot afternoon doesn't sound that
good anyway! (I am the one that would have half a bottle before
we even got to the wineries, then another full bottle while manning
the BBQ!
Thanks for asking and have a great weekend!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGLHW1hY-CY
It seriously sounds like you're tempting fate with this. I know you'll be okay, but wouldn't it have been better and easier to blow off the BBQ and chaffeuring? Let them get their own driver.
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Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: UK
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Day 11......
Cravings have eased today, but still not sleeping properly. I'm still waking up around 3-4 am and then I can't go back to sleep. Hopefully over time that will sort itself out.
Quiet weekend for me, have declined all social invitations as I know I would be encouraged to drink and would cave in, don't feel strong enough yet. Plan on working all weekend instead.
Have a good weekend June people.......
Cravings have eased today, but still not sleeping properly. I'm still waking up around 3-4 am and then I can't go back to sleep. Hopefully over time that will sort itself out.
Quiet weekend for me, have declined all social invitations as I know I would be encouraged to drink and would cave in, don't feel strong enough yet. Plan on working all weekend instead.
Have a good weekend June people.......
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Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 32
Originally Posted by Culture
Day 11......
Cravings have eased today, but still not sleeping properly. I'm still waking up around 3-4 am and then I can't go back to sleep. Hopefully over time that will sort itself out.
Quiet weekend for me, have declined all social invitations as I know I would be encouraged to drink and would cave in, don't feel strong enough yet. Plan on working all weekend instead.
Have a good weekend June people.......
Cravings have eased today, but still not sleeping properly. I'm still waking up around 3-4 am and then I can't go back to sleep. Hopefully over time that will sort itself out.
Quiet weekend for me, have declined all social invitations as I know I would be encouraged to drink and would cave in, don't feel strong enough yet. Plan on working all weekend instead.
Have a good weekend June people.......
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Bay Area, California
Posts: 120
Originally Posted by CaseyW
Have a wonderful sober Saturday/Australian Sunday, Junebugs! Remember a drink isn't the answer but is instead the problem. Ask for help if you need it. Help others here as much as you can. Don't take that first drink no matter what!
Hey everyone, day 16! I'm feeling blah today and I'm not sure why.
CnGY, I'm going to get that book!
I feel like I want to immerse myself in different recovery methods and see what works best for me.
It's pretty darn hot in the Bay Area today. I hope everyone has a good sober day! Will check in later.
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Hi ,
After being a class of december 2015 member, i relapsed after 3 months of sober life. Like most of us i thought after this periode i could start drinking moderate. But i fooled myself. Went back to daily consumpion of quantities more than a v12 engine on full throtle. Thank God i regained the willpower and am now a proud member of class june 2017. 5 days already behind me. And it feels like i broke out of this prisoncell called alcohol again. This time to never return back. Not even a peek back over the shoulder..
After being a class of december 2015 member, i relapsed after 3 months of sober life. Like most of us i thought after this periode i could start drinking moderate. But i fooled myself. Went back to daily consumpion of quantities more than a v12 engine on full throtle. Thank God i regained the willpower and am now a proud member of class june 2017. 5 days already behind me. And it feels like i broke out of this prisoncell called alcohol again. This time to never return back. Not even a peek back over the shoulder..
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Originally Posted by Colette122
This is my first post ever! I'm so glad I found this site. It's been so helpful for me. I'm 7 days sober !!!
Colette! This place is awesome ~ You're in good company!
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Originally Posted by Katsmeeyow
Thanks Casey, so good to remember! It's not the answer but is the problem! That just resonated with me!
Hey everyone, day 16! I'm feeling blah today and I'm not sure why.
CnGY, I'm going to get that book!
I feel like I want to immerse myself in different recovery methods and see what works best for me.
It's pretty darn hot in the Bay Area today. I hope everyone has a good sober day! Will check in later.
Hey everyone, day 16! I'm feeling blah today and I'm not sure why.
CnGY, I'm going to get that book!
I feel like I want to immerse myself in different recovery methods and see what works best for me.
It's pretty darn hot in the Bay Area today. I hope everyone has a good sober day! Will check in later.
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Location: Tyne and Wear, UK
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So, I'm nearly at the end of my first calendar month and I received two compliments today, both saying "it looks like I've lost weight".
One of them from my brother. You know siblings, they never compliment you!
One of them from my brother. You know siblings, they never compliment you!
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Beedebea, hang in there! I've got 2 fans one me! 
Welcome Tea and Colette122! Please stay with us, we've got a good group going. It's helping me and I hear you Tea, I've done the moderation attempts too.
It works good for a while but then I start going to back to everyday hideaway drinking in the evening.
Welcome Tea and Colette122! Please stay with us, we've got a good group going. It's helping me and I hear you Tea, I've done the moderation attempts too.
It works good for a while but then I start going to back to everyday hideaway drinking in the evening.
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Originally Posted by Beedebea
It really is hot here! I'm only on day 1 - I didn't know the human body could sweat so much (sorry for the tmi)
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Originally Posted by Tynesider22
So, I'm nearly at the end of my first calendar month and I received two compliments today, both saying "it looks like I've lost weight".
One of them from my brother. You know siblings, they never compliment you!
One of them from my brother. You know siblings, they never compliment you!
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Location: Bay Area, California
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That is great Red on 15 days!
I'm the opposite, I'm avoiding being alone for long periods of time and even cooking...my two triggers! I never drank socially the last 3 years so I'm fine being out with friends and they are drinking around me and I don't care.
I associate my drinking with alone and hiding it. UGH!
I'm the opposite, I'm avoiding being alone for long periods of time and even cooking...my two triggers! I never drank socially the last 3 years so I'm fine being out with friends and they are drinking around me and I don't care.
I associate my drinking with alone and hiding it. UGH!
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Originally Posted by Katsmeeyow
That is great Red on 15 days!
I'm the opposite, I'm avoiding being alone for long periods of time and even cooking...my two triggers! I never drank socially the last 3 years so I'm fine being out with friends and they are drinking around me and I don't care.
I associate my drinking with alone and hiding it. UGH!
I'm the opposite, I'm avoiding being alone for long periods of time and even cooking...my two triggers! I never drank socially the last 3 years so I'm fine being out with friends and they are drinking around me and I don't care.
I associate my drinking with alone and hiding it. UGH!
My mum, aunties and my best friend/cousin all love wine, fine wines and we have been to wineries all over the world.. but today I successfully went out with my mum to a cafe and only had a hot. chocolate, for me amazing as I normally have a wine and next choice would be coffee but I have given up 3 cups of coffee a day too.. so a winning afternoon at the tapering end if day 15 now..
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