Class of July 2017 Support Thread Part One
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Ny
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Hi Camino,
Did not sleep great either, though I never really do!!
My stomach is upset as well..sweating too... all the miserable fallout from drinking.
I have given up all of the positive things in my life too. I no longer enjoy very much. I don't exercise, I'm not interested in being creative (which I usually love), I'm depressed blah blah blah.
I've been isolating and drinking...miserable.
Time to change...looking forward to getting to know . Let's have a great day 1...
Did not sleep great either, though I never really do!!
My stomach is upset as well..sweating too... all the miserable fallout from drinking.
I have given up all of the positive things in my life too. I no longer enjoy very much. I don't exercise, I'm not interested in being creative (which I usually love), I'm depressed blah blah blah.
I've been isolating and drinking...miserable.
Time to change...looking forward to getting to know . Let's have a great day 1...
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Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Kansas City, MO
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Originally Posted by camino2012 
I reread Rich Dad, Poor Dad yesterday (yes, you need to get). It was disturbing as all the advice he was giving (be focused, abundance mentality, no decisions based on fear, look for opportunities as they are always there), all describe the person I once was, but am no longer. Alcohol Me killed him off. Alcohol Me also killed off Cycling Me, Reader Me, Husband Me, Trader Me, etc. - it was the first time that I realized that I don't "miss" alcohol as much as I thought, as realistically, the only thing I am built for right now is drinking. Hence, the need recreate a whole new lifestyle.
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Join Date: Oct 2014
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I made it thru yesterday. The last 3 days have been absolute hell! This was what they speak about, when every wd gets worse. I have arrived at this point. It was a close call friends. Not going back. Still weak, shaky, and nauseous, but the horrid chest pain and anxiety have lifted. Onwards to day four. Welcome to newbies.
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Join Date: Oct 2014
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Originally Posted by jenuk
Day 11 - halfway through week 2.
Hello classmates, we are getting quite a crowd in here now aren't we. Starting to make some real progress.
Had my first drink dream last night. Anyone else in here start to get those after a while sober? At least I am starting to sleep and dream properly again.
Keep up the good work all. Hello to todays new starters.
Hello classmates, we are getting quite a crowd in here now aren't we. Starting to make some real progress.
Had my first drink dream last night. Anyone else in here start to get those after a while sober? At least I am starting to sleep and dream properly again.
Keep up the good work all. Hello to todays new starters.
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Originally Posted by CuteNGayYay
Day 4. It sure does seem we got alot of people which is great. Feelin a bit better but usually Day 5 is my best day. I really hope we ALL stay and celebrate a year together next July.. but for today ..lets get thru today .. TOGETHER. 
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Originally Posted by Dandelionpaints
Hello friends.
Day one. Covered in bruises from last night and apologising to my friends. I don't want to be this person anymore. Ruining my life.
Any advice?
Day one. Covered in bruises from last night and apologising to my friends. I don't want to be this person anymore. Ruining my life.
Any advice?
Glad you are here. How you doing today?
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Originally Posted by hns0685
So sorry to hear you're feeling so badly right now. In my first week I used Lemon Balm Extract tincture and Valerian Root tincture (both bought on Amazon). They are incredible for calming anxiety (which for me caused chest pains). Lots of hot showers, Netflix, chamomile tea, and like someone else said lots and lots of water to keep everything flushing out. I also found that drinking hot water with 1/2 lemon squeezed into it helped to flush out my liver and got me thinking a little more clearly. If you can manage, stand outside in the sun for a few minutes.. I'd just slowly walk around my garden and try to take deep breaths. We're all here for you!
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Originally Posted by sunshine72
Update on my aunt...They pulled her from life support last night. Feeling a little blue. Had a friend lash out today because I quit helping her financially. So I'm losing my sparkle but it will return. Xoxo still sober AF
Awesome u r pulling thru all this stuff sober.
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Thursday night and the end of day 5 here. I'm off to bed.
I have probably drank every Thursday (and quite a few of the Wednesdays too) for the last 3 months. I don't exactly have massive cravings but I'm ravished and irritable. Tomorrow brings the dreaded Friday night. Think I'll deal with it with chocolate.
I have probably drank every Thursday (and quite a few of the Wednesdays too) for the last 3 months. I don't exactly have massive cravings but I'm ravished and irritable. Tomorrow brings the dreaded Friday night. Think I'll deal with it with chocolate.
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Join Date: Jul 2017
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Originally Posted by Midton
Thursday night and the end of day 5 here. I'm off to bed.
I have probably drank every Thursday (and quite a few of the Wednesdays too) for the last 3 months. I don't exactly have massive cravings but I'm ravished and irritable. Tomorrow brings the dreaded Friday night. Think I'll deal with it with chocolate.
I have probably drank every Thursday (and quite a few of the Wednesdays too) for the last 3 months. I don't exactly have massive cravings but I'm ravished and irritable. Tomorrow brings the dreaded Friday night. Think I'll deal with it with chocolate.
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Midwest USA
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Somehow, I've convinced myself in the past that Thursday nights are the official starts to the weekend. So, tonight might be a challenge. And yeah - I can't remember the last time I didn't drink on a Friday and Saturday night - heading into uncharted waters here.
Feeling strong on day 4. A little worried about days 5 and 6.
Feeling strong on day 4. A little worried about days 5 and 6.
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Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Seattle
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Originally Posted by Stubbs16
I made it thru yesterday. The last 3 days have been absolute hell! This was what they speak about, when every wd gets worse. I have arrived at this point. It was a close call friends. Not going back. Still weak, shaky, and nauseous, but the horrid chest pain and anxiety have lifted. Onwards to day four. Welcome to newbies.
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Maine
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Originally Posted by Done4Ever
Hey everyone,
Been reading everything and I'd like to join the July group. Was nervous to join since I've tried many times and failed, but this time I feel different!
So definitely in for July 2017
I'm on day 7.
Been reading everything and I'd like to join the July group. Was nervous to join since I've tried many times and failed, but this time I feel different!
So definitely in for July 2017
I'm on day 7.
Originally Posted by camino2012
Yup - sick and tired of being sick and tired. I tapered yesterday, so today is the dreaded Day #1. Reading "This Naked Mind" which is a real help........may each of you feel empowered to change today.
You have some great hiking in your state I plan on taking advantage of some this summer. I have run out of most of the good ones here in Maine.
Originally Posted by Soberandhealthy
Hi I'm sober and healthy and I desperately want to be sober I hope we can help each other
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Good Morning everyone! I havent been on for a few days, I think I got a bit of a stomach bug or maybe just fighting something, not sure but I have a lot of catching up to do. I wanted to get on here ASAP since the weekend is approaching and whenever I skip a few days of posting I start to get cravings. I am almost to day 4, still mad at myself for ruining all the time I had built up with crappy wine that I could barely stomach. It still blows my mind that something can have so much control over me that I was FORCING myself to drink something I found disgusting AND caused me stomach pain just to get that buzz... I thought knew how powerful alcohol was before, I don't think I really had a clue..
Anyways, I hope everyone is doing well and staying sober. I will catch up as soon as I can. It's a rainy crappy day here so my youngest son and I are going to hit the town for some shopping.. my favorite therapy... :-)
Anyways, I hope everyone is doing well and staying sober. I will catch up as soon as I can. It's a rainy crappy day here so my youngest son and I are going to hit the town for some shopping.. my favorite therapy... :-)
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