Class of July 2017 Support Thread Part One
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Oregon
Posts: 37
Another day 3'er here. So far so good! No cravings yet and I'm feeling SO thankful for the disulfiram. Knowing how sick it can make me keeps me strong. But it is only day three so we shall see. I've been journaling a little bit to write about how my sleep was, what I'm thankful for, and just what my day has been. I feel like it's a "reward" to get to write about another sober day. I wish everyone a good weekend and that we all can STAY STRONG!
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Midwest USA
Posts: 55
Originally Posted by fishoutawatta 
There is an advantage of being in a state where wine/spirits are NOT sold in most grocery stores. And there's little that draws me down the aisle where the beer is stored. (I'll take every advantage I can get!)
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 219
Hello all. Friday the 13th day for me. End of week 2.
My AV is really putting in the overtime to work on me today just before the weekend. Didn't let up once this afternoon. Just trying to redirect my mind and keep thinking back to that last day 1. Its almost as though it senses that I am dead serious about quitting this time and is starting to panic. It keeps trying to bring up all the positive memories of drinking it possibly can. Some going back years.
Not helpful.
To all of you about to hit your first weekend - all the best, you can do it.
To all of us about to hit our second - we know the drill, lets do this. Again
My AV is really putting in the overtime to work on me today just before the weekend. Didn't let up once this afternoon. Just trying to redirect my mind and keep thinking back to that last day 1. Its almost as though it senses that I am dead serious about quitting this time and is starting to panic. It keeps trying to bring up all the positive memories of drinking it possibly can. Some going back years.
Not helpful.
To all of you about to hit your first weekend - all the best, you can do it.
To all of us about to hit our second - we know the drill, lets do this. Again
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,292
Originally Posted by fishoutawatta
There is an advantage of being in a state where wine/spirits are NOT sold in most grocery stores. And there's little that draws me down the aisle where the beer is stored. (I'll take every advantage I can get!)
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,292
The morning of day 7 here.
Again from experience I've , somewhat unexpectedly, learned that the weekends are easier that the workdays. Though I always tied one on on a Saturday night I think I was just trying to release a whole weeks worth of work stress and tiredness.
I'm confident about smoothly making it to around next Wednesday, when the tougher battle will most likely re-commence.
Again from experience I've , somewhat unexpectedly, learned that the weekends are easier that the workdays. Though I always tied one on on a Saturday night I think I was just trying to release a whole weeks worth of work stress and tiredness.
I'm confident about smoothly making it to around next Wednesday, when the tougher battle will most likely re-commence.
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Midwest USA
Posts: 55
I'm in the clear for my first Friday of sobriety. I've brushed my teeth and am in bed - sober and content. No reason to think I can't do more of the same tomorrow.
Good luck to all of us facing this weekend.
Good luck to all of us facing this weekend.
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Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 65
Hi,
its day 41 for me. I didnt avoid any party. went to all of them.
with all of my buddies. Also, Some of the unwanted friends are now gone.
I started photographing With my new canon eos1300D camera. Anyone with same interest?
The places where I used to visit whith bottles, Now I visit them with my camera.
This is great!!!
Thank all of you :*
its day 41 for me. I didnt avoid any party. went to all of them.
with all of my buddies. Also, Some of the unwanted friends are now gone. I started photographing
With my new canon eos1300D camera. Anyone with same interest? The places where I used to visit whith bottles, Now I visit them with my camera.
This is great!!!
Thank all of you
:*
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 29
Morning - I'm not counting days. I'm not going to drink any alcohol today. I've woken up without a hangover or (which was more normal for me) still being drunk and I wouldn't swap it back
I'm going to go food shopping this morning, buy some nice food. Then I've got to go into town to buy shoes with my kids. I'll eat a lot probably to be safe from my brain turning hunger cravings into cravings for booze. This afternoon I'll go for a walk or if I'm tired I'll just go to bed.
Nobody will force me to drink today and i look forward to going to bed sober. And if my brain starts tricking me I will remember where I was, what I was like and how I felt when I was drinking
I'm going to go food shopping this morning, buy some nice food. Then I've got to go into town to buy shoes with my kids. I'll eat a lot probably to be safe from my brain turning hunger cravings into cravings for booze. This afternoon I'll go for a walk or if I'm tired I'll just go to bed.
Nobody will force me to drink today and i look forward to going to bed sober. And if my brain starts tricking me I will remember where I was, what I was like and how I felt when I was drinking
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 1,850
Checking in way early, as my sleep patterns are a long way off from normal. Day six begins. Feeling better with each passing day. Plans for today, walk my dogs early, cut grass, and go get two of my grands, go swimming. Local swimming pool has new waterslide, and they are just going to love it! Im so happy and grateful to be sober today.
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 1,850
Bib, totally love your mindset.
Sthat, congrats on your days!
BLL, good on your postive additude.
Midton, you are doing great.
Wrigley, lovehoops,jenuk, cute! Good to see you all. Glad for all my class, and the posts. TY all.
Sthat, congrats on your days!
BLL, good on your postive additude.
Midton, you are doing great.
Wrigley, lovehoops,jenuk, cute! Good to see you all. Glad for all my class, and the posts. TY all.
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Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: East Midlands UK
Posts: 502
Good morning all, hope everyone is well.
In 30 mins time my son's plane will be taking off for Amsterdam. He'll take another plane, landing in Nairobi tonight. In the morning he flies to Entebbe where somebody will meet him and put him on the bus to the charity he'll be helping at for two weeks.
He'll be back home on the 30th. And I'm already counting the hours!
But I am determined to have over two weeks of sobriety under my belt when I pick him up!
Stay strong folks and have a good weekend x
In 30 mins time my son's plane will be taking off for Amsterdam. He'll take another plane, landing in Nairobi tonight. In the morning he flies to Entebbe where somebody will meet him and put him on the bus to the charity he'll be helping at for two weeks.
He'll be back home on the 30th. And I'm already counting the hours!
But I am determined to have over two weeks of sobriety under my belt when I pick him up!
Stay strong folks and have a good weekend x
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 29
Wrigley, BBL, Stubbs, Midton, lovehoops -
If you've ever watched Harry Potter you'll see that bit when they face their worst fears but learn a spell (riddikulus) that makes their fear turn into something comical. I've started doing it with the voice in my head, it's talking to me and sometimes I listen but now I'm calling it for what it is (I even pretend to put a spell on it). Want to join it, it's fun to laugh at yourself? So far today;
'You're really tired, that makes you a crap dad - if you drank you'd be much better' - RIDDIKULUS
'What about Christmas?' (its July!) - RIDDIKULUS
If you've ever watched Harry Potter you'll see that bit when they face their worst fears but learn a spell (riddikulus) that makes their fear turn into something comical. I've started doing it with the voice in my head, it's talking to me and sometimes I listen but now I'm calling it for what it is (I even pretend to put a spell on it). Want to join it, it's fun to laugh at yourself? So far today;
'You're really tired, that makes you a crap dad - if you drank you'd be much better' - RIDDIKULUS
'What about Christmas?' (its July!) - RIDDIKULUS
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 31
Originally Posted by lovehoops
Hi everyone,
So glad to see so many in the class and posting!!
Waking up sober on day 3...lots to do today ...I don't plan on drinking today.
Have a great Saturday xo
So glad to see so many in the class and posting!!
Waking up sober on day 3...lots to do today ...I don't plan on drinking today.
Have a great Saturday xo
Little known fact - Saturday is "free from alcohol day!" Have a great day everyone.
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: CO
Posts: 324
Morning, all!
Another day ahead -- a day to be free from alcohol, and free from self-loathing! A day to be productive (I've got a side yard to clear up so we can have some deck-work done). A day to enjoy our new puppy. A day to look back on with satisfaction.
Hang in there folks!
Another day ahead -- a day to be free from alcohol, and free from self-loathing! A day to be productive (I've got a side yard to clear up so we can have some deck-work done). A day to enjoy our new puppy. A day to look back on with satisfaction.
Hang in there folks!
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 236
Saturday morning here, which is my favorite part of the week. I love being able to lay in bed for a little while with my tea and my husband. Unfortunately Sat night is the hardest night for me to stay sober.
I am normally not one that turns to the bottle because of anger or anxiety or depression. Weirdly enough some of my biggest triggers are happy times and boredom. For example, today I will spend all day with my husband and youngest son doing something fun. 4:00 pm will roll around and I will start thinking about how nice it would be to sit outside by the fire tonight. Then I'll think about how much more fun it will be with a drink in hand. I'll think about my husband (who doesn't have a drinking problem) and how I'm sure he would love a drink after a long week at work but has stopped for me.. Then I think, oh it's just a couple... And then it begins..
Not going to happen! Not tonight or tomorrow or any weekend to come! I too absolutely love waking up without the headache I nursed every sat and sun morning..
What are everyone's plans for the weekend? Are you doing something fun or out of the ordinary or just hanging around at the house and getting stuff done?
Here's to another sober weekend! :-)
I am normally not one that turns to the bottle because of anger or anxiety or depression. Weirdly enough some of my biggest triggers are happy times and boredom. For example, today I will spend all day with my husband and youngest son doing something fun. 4:00 pm will roll around and I will start thinking about how nice it would be to sit outside by the fire tonight. Then I'll think about how much more fun it will be with a drink in hand. I'll think about my husband (who doesn't have a drinking problem) and how I'm sure he would love a drink after a long week at work but has stopped for me.. Then I think, oh it's just a couple... And then it begins..
Not going to happen! Not tonight or tomorrow or any weekend to come! I too absolutely love waking up without the headache I nursed every sat and sun morning..
What are everyone's plans for the weekend? Are you doing something fun or out of the ordinary or just hanging around at the house and getting stuff done?
Here's to another sober weekend! :-)
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Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: East Midlands UK
Posts: 502
Originally Posted by mandosca
Saturday morning here, which is my favorite part of the week. I love being able to lay in bed for a little while with my tea and my husband. Unfortunately Sat night is the hardest night for me to stay sober.
I am normally not one that turns to the bottle because of anger or anxiety or depression. Weirdly enough some of my biggest triggers are happy times and boredom. For example, today I will spend all day with my husband and youngest son doing something fun. 4:00 pm will roll around and I will start thinking about how nice it would be to sit outside by the fire tonight. Then I'll think about how much more fun it will be with a drink in hand. I'll think about my husband (who doesn't have a drinking problem) and how I'm sure he would love a drink after a long week at work but has stopped for me.. Then I think, oh it's just a couple... And then it begins..
Not going to happen! Not tonight or tomorrow or any weekend to come! I too absolutely love waking up without the headache I nursed every sat and sun morning..
What are everyone's plans for the weekend? Are you doing something fun or out of the ordinary or just hanging around at the house and getting stuff done?
Here's to another sober weekend! :-)
I am normally not one that turns to the bottle because of anger or anxiety or depression. Weirdly enough some of my biggest triggers are happy times and boredom. For example, today I will spend all day with my husband and youngest son doing something fun. 4:00 pm will roll around and I will start thinking about how nice it would be to sit outside by the fire tonight. Then I'll think about how much more fun it will be with a drink in hand. I'll think about my husband (who doesn't have a drinking problem) and how I'm sure he would love a drink after a long week at work but has stopped for me.. Then I think, oh it's just a couple... And then it begins..
Not going to happen! Not tonight or tomorrow or any weekend to come! I too absolutely love waking up without the headache I nursed every sat and sun morning..
What are everyone's plans for the weekend? Are you doing something fun or out of the ordinary or just hanging around at the house and getting stuff done?
Here's to another sober weekend! :-)
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Cornwall, England
Posts: 250
Originally Posted by mandosca
Saturday morning here, which is my favorite part of the week. I love being able to lay in bed for a little while with my tea and my husband. Unfortunately Sat night is the hardest night for me to stay sober.
I am normally not one that turns to the bottle because of anger or anxiety or depression. Weirdly enough some of my biggest triggers are happy times and boredom. For example, today I will spend all day with my husband and youngest son doing something fun. 4:00 pm will roll around and I will start thinking about how nice it would be to sit outside by the fire tonight. Then I'll think about how much more fun it will be with a drink in hand. I'll think about my husband (who doesn't have a drinking problem) and how I'm sure he would love a drink after a long week at work but has stopped for me.. Then I think, oh it's just a couple... And then it begins..
Not going to happen! Not tonight or tomorrow or any weekend to come! I too absolutely love waking up without the headache I nursed every sat and sun morning..
What are everyone's plans for the weekend? Are you doing something fun or out of the ordinary or just hanging around at the house and getting stuff done?
Here's to another sober weekend! :-)
I am normally not one that turns to the bottle because of anger or anxiety or depression. Weirdly enough some of my biggest triggers are happy times and boredom. For example, today I will spend all day with my husband and youngest son doing something fun. 4:00 pm will roll around and I will start thinking about how nice it would be to sit outside by the fire tonight. Then I'll think about how much more fun it will be with a drink in hand. I'll think about my husband (who doesn't have a drinking problem) and how I'm sure he would love a drink after a long week at work but has stopped for me.. Then I think, oh it's just a couple... And then it begins..
Not going to happen! Not tonight or tomorrow or any weekend to come! I too absolutely love waking up without the headache I nursed every sat and sun morning..
What are everyone's plans for the weekend? Are you doing something fun or out of the ordinary or just hanging around at the house and getting stuff done?
Here's to another sober weekend! :-)
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