Class of February 2017 Support Thread Part 6
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Hi all. Congrats on 6 months Next!
I'll wake to day 30. I'm trying to modulate my sleep and quit that sleep med so I can cross one medication off the list.
Everything is under control. My sick friend is messaging and I'm ignoring her. I'm looking at what class I might take. Thinking of a plan. Healthwise, I just feel ok, but I'm not crying about it.
I need to step up to journaling as I think that will spur more action. Anyway, that's it for today. I'm going to shower and lie down.
Vipe
I'll wake to day 30. I'm trying to modulate my sleep and quit that sleep med so I can cross one medication off the list.
Everything is under control. My sick friend is messaging and I'm ignoring her. I'm looking at what class I might take. Thinking of a plan. Healthwise, I just feel ok, but I'm not crying about it.
I need to step up to journaling as I think that will spur more action. Anyway, that's it for today. I'm going to shower and lie down.
Vipe
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I woke up at 6:40am, on this 30th day, which I'm going to finish. Buzzed my head, showered, and I'm ready to go. I'm going to try to do something special and I'm putting the iPhone on Do No Disturb. We wouldn't want me disturbed.
I'm heading for Whole Foods hot oatmeal, turkey bacon and a coffee.
I'll check in later.
Vipe
I'm heading for Whole Foods hot oatmeal, turkey bacon and a coffee.
I'll check in later.
Vipe
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Already an annoyance. Told my dad when I left the house that today was day 30, got virtually no response. Then he said, 'What time are you coming home? We have stuff to do around here.' Sorry I'm not washing the windows with someone prone to outbursts of rage today. I'll don't think I'll be back today. And this is an ongoing issue that he obsesses about little things around the house that frankly I could give a flying ____ about. Don't need his approval, I'll never have it, and yes damnit, I deserve a medal.
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Good Work Vipe!
Whole Foods is a no no for my early recovery. It became my favorite booze stop at the end there. I want to nail down 30 days like you before I think about resuming old routines that may at one point have included picking up alcohol.
Today is 10 for me. It's also my 3rd wedding anniversary. That's a good first gift to get my wife!!
Whole Foods is a no no for my early recovery. It became my favorite booze stop at the end there. I want to nail down 30 days like you before I think about resuming old routines that may at one point have included picking up alcohol.
Today is 10 for me. It's also my 3rd wedding anniversary. That's a good first gift to get my wife!!
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Yes, Canguy, you should come back. Put down the cheap suitcase and the cart to Nagkok and come back to us.
Purple, I'm glad you're still plugging away. It's all we can do.
I'm still sober, but I just need to come out and say day 30 sucked. Everything was cruising along this morning and I felt good. Got stress from my sister and it really ruined my day. Seriously ruined my day. I'm newly sober, I'm cut my benzo, I went without my sleep med 2 nights in a row and slept like crap and I'm reducing my antidepressants. It needs to be done now because the booze is gone and it's too much. However, I can't deal with any BS from people. I came home and just hid out. Stress made me exhausted and I passed out for 2 hours. At least I'm not drinking.
Anyway, I'm getting ready for some tough treatment regimens over the next 6 months. I'd like to have my own place to deal with this. But I'm lucky I've got what I've got.
Maybe I'll check in before bed. Moving to day 31!!!!!
Vipe
Purple, I'm glad you're still plugging away. It's all we can do.
I'm still sober, but I just need to come out and say day 30 sucked. Everything was cruising along this morning and I felt good. Got stress from my sister and it really ruined my day. Seriously ruined my day. I'm newly sober, I'm cut my benzo, I went without my sleep med 2 nights in a row and slept like crap and I'm reducing my antidepressants. It needs to be done now because the booze is gone and it's too much. However, I can't deal with any BS from people. I came home and just hid out. Stress made me exhausted and I passed out for 2 hours. At least I'm not drinking.
Anyway, I'm getting ready for some tough treatment regimens over the next 6 months. I'd like to have my own place to deal with this. But I'm lucky I've got what I've got.
Maybe I'll check in before bed. Moving to day 31!!!!!
Vipe
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My how things can change if you let them. I am excited about going to treatment today. I can't wait to listen, share, and learn something new to help me push forward in my sobriety.
To anyone thinking about treatment, do it! Definitely do your research into facilities and programs, but give it a try. It's so great for me.
To anyone thinking about treatment, do it! Definitely do your research into facilities and programs, but give it a try. It's so great for me.
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Thanks Guys
I'm still here....was going to give it a week before posting. Day 5 today. Heavy head cold, but getting back into the sober living routine. Cooking, getting projects going again. Alcohol really does keep you fogged.
Ok....will check in. Appreciated your thoughts people.
I'm still here....was going to give it a week before posting. Day 5 today. Heavy head cold, but getting back into the sober living routine. Cooking, getting projects going again. Alcohol really does keep you fogged.
Ok....will check in. Appreciated your thoughts people.
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Good job Canguy! BTW- We no longer accept derro wombats in this section! Haha! I had to google Australian insults for that. I hope you appreciate my time. 
No, obviously, welcome back!
I've got an appointment with my regular therapist today. I'm not happy that I'm not feeling well and have a seemingly insurmountable wall of treatment in front of me. Frustrating.
All I can do is keep trying and working with my professionals.
Vipe
No, obviously, welcome back!
I've got an appointment with my regular therapist today. I'm not happy that I'm not feeling well and have a seemingly insurmountable wall of treatment in front of me. Frustrating.
All I can do is keep trying and working with my professionals.
Vipe
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Ha ha, 'Derro'......haven't heard that for a while. Australians often put an 'o' on the shortened form of names, things. 'Derro', is thus OZ for 'derelect', ie homeless person. I used to work with 'Thommo'. We'd knock off early Friday 'arvo' . Etc.
Aiming for a good long dry spell this time. Got a lot to do.....and none of it is going to happen if I'm drinking.
Thinking this morning....the 'fog' metaphor is apt in many ways. In a fog, you lose your way, your direction. You can't see ahead of make out a path. Other people are just indistinct figures you collide with, then they disappear again...
Ok...go and swallow a couple of the tablets and get into the day.
Later
Aiming for a good long dry spell this time. Got a lot to do.....and none of it is going to happen if I'm drinking.
Thinking this morning....the 'fog' metaphor is apt in many ways. In a fog, you lose your way, your direction. You can't see ahead of make out a path. Other people are just indistinct figures you collide with, then they disappear again...
Ok...go and swallow a couple of the tablets and get into the day.
Later
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