Class of August 2017 Part Two
Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: UK
Posts: 57
Morning all
Day 10 for me and feeling positive. I am trying to be mindful of the positive effects I'm noticing and though I would share them here:
1. I had a full night of unbroken sleep last night for the first time which was lovely.
2. My daytime cravings for carbs and junk have settled down so I'm eating better.
3. Acid reflux had calmed down and is not needing medicating.
4. My ironing pile has vanished.
5. My clothes are not as tight and I'm sure I've lost a chin already.
6. My dog is happy as she's getting more walks.
What changes are you noticing so far?
Day 10 for me and feeling positive. I am trying to be mindful of the positive effects I'm noticing and though I would share them here:
1. I had a full night of unbroken sleep last night for the first time which was lovely.
2. My daytime cravings for carbs and junk have settled down so I'm eating better.
3. Acid reflux had calmed down and is not needing medicating.
4. My ironing pile has vanished.
5. My clothes are not as tight and I'm sure I've lost a chin already.
6. My dog is happy as she's getting more walks.
What changes are you noticing so far?
Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Scotland
Posts: 626
Morning everyone, Wednesday already! Welcome to the thread Mando 
Bluebird, I too make a point of focussing on the positives and there are far too many to list right now but the two biggest for me are:
Natural sober sleep. It took about a week for me to really feel it but it is awesome!
I have zero anxiety. None at all. It's a relief to know that the anxiety and paranoia I felt before was alcohol fuelled and not my natural state. The AV had me convinced otherwise of course. I could go on and on and on but what a great post Bluebird. Gratitude really is all it's cracked up to be.
Happy Wednesday everyone stay strong, and if you are not feeling strong, post!
Bluebird, I too make a point of focussing on the positives and there are far too many to list right now but the two biggest for me are:
Natural sober sleep. It took about a week for me to really feel it but it is awesome!
I have zero anxiety. None at all. It's a relief to know that the anxiety and paranoia I felt before was alcohol fuelled and not my natural state. The AV had me convinced otherwise of course. I could go on and on and on but what a great post Bluebird. Gratitude really is all it's cracked up to be.
Happy Wednesday everyone stay strong, and if you are not feeling strong, post!
Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 14
Today I am grateful, over the last month I have only drank two nights instead of twenty. I have been offered a new job. I have gone back to yoga and I meditate most days.
Serenity, Courage, Wisdom.
May you all have a wonderful day xxxx
Serenity, Courage, Wisdom.
May you all have a wonderful day xxxx
Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: US
Posts: 16,878
Good posts about mindfulness! I try to stay mindful.....like if I'm not satisfied at the moment I have to remember how far I've come......I have a long way to go, but at least I'm not back there anymore....just gotta keep going! 
Kiki lets us know how that book is ~ it sounds like a good one!
Onward together we go!
Kiki lets us know how that book is ~ it sounds like a good one!
Onward together we go!
Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: USA
Posts: 5,250
Originally Posted by rah555 
Feeling good about drinking but feeling more about nondrinking related stuff...it's not so easy feeling and thinking so much. Conversations that seemed ok before when I was drinking aren't okay anymore...boring, annoying.
(((Hugs)))
Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: USA
Posts: 5,250
Originally Posted by emme99
Hi everyone,
Day 11
Not a good day today but I didn't drink. Thankful I have a great boss and she is letting me take whatever time I need off to be with my mom and family.
Glad to see so many people posting. Glad you came right back StartingOver and I hope you're doing ok.
I hope everyone is having a good day/evening
Day 11
Not a good day today but I didn't drink. Thankful I have a great boss and she is letting me take whatever time I need off to be with my mom and family.
Glad to see so many people posting. Glad you came right back StartingOver and I hope you're doing ok.
I hope everyone is having a good day/evening
Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: USA
Posts: 5,250
Originally Posted by Mando
I'm back here because when I had the most success I was out here daily. Hoping this group will provide some much needed support this time around.
WELCOME MANDO! Glad to have you here!
Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: USA
Posts: 5,250
Originally Posted by Bluebird2007
Morning all
Day 10 for me and feeling positive. I am trying to be mindful of the positive effects I'm noticing and though I would share them here:
1. I had a full night of unbroken sleep last night for the first time which was lovely.
2. My daytime cravings for carbs and junk have settled down so I'm eating better.
3. Acid reflux had calmed down and is not needing medicating.
4. My ironing pile has vanished.
5. My clothes are not as tight and I'm sure I've lost a chin already.
6. My dog is happy as she's getting more walks.
What changes are you noticing so far?
Day 10 for me and feeling positive. I am trying to be mindful of the positive effects I'm noticing and though I would share them here:
1. I had a full night of unbroken sleep last night for the first time which was lovely.
2. My daytime cravings for carbs and junk have settled down so I'm eating better.
3. Acid reflux had calmed down and is not needing medicating.
4. My ironing pile has vanished.
5. My clothes are not as tight and I'm sure I've lost a chin already.
6. My dog is happy as she's getting more walks.
What changes are you noticing so far?
Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: USA
Posts: 5,250
Originally Posted by StartingOverNW
Morning everyone. I'm back to Day 1. Will post more later
Hang in there Startingover! We have ALL been there! It's not how many times we fall down, it's how many times we get back up! Stick close! (Hug)
Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: USA
Posts: 5,250
We'll have a great day everyone! I promise I won't drink today!!!
August 2017 Class!!!
PurpleCat
Forwards
Sober81
Lilymaz
teaorcoffee
Sath79
ReadyAtLast
Erratic
Doodles84
Michelle009
Eslsp
Surrender2win
determined99
fgo
Legolady
Awkwardkitty
Plenny
MNVikes4life
Jezzi
Flinders39
StartingOverNW
Islingtonite
Thomas59
Georgie123
DeniseLarkin
Evienne
LukeStanley
1StepUp
ghostgirl
courtneylove140
CaptainHaddock
Linners820
Poppy79
CJHolden
Susiegirl
Debbyjay
MovingForward1
Nic233
SoberNeveah
Atwitsend123
Pinky1
decchemist
snufkin
Purplrks3647
KIKI0615
Kgirl41
Thunderskies
Alock
DarkestHour
Horn95
LunaBlue
bblackbirdflyy
sweenzo
eremite
Lava256
Candie
BiskyRizness
Sunny06
GreatEscapade25
bllit
Jforce58
ChickChick
theVman31
Ekohe
emme99
Caramel
Areyoukittenme
Lyddie
Emzy20
Rah555
Sweetchick
Treesofgreen
Wrandi1
Grateful11
Sweetpeacan
Sofedupofthis
Garfield
Lilitheruffgem
Withinme
ssd858
aca508
NightHeron
jacintadturtle
Bluebird2007
HappyPineapple
Horatio48
time2LLL60
martina12
Mando
*LET ME KNOW IF I FORGOT ANYONE! I am sure we will have more people join before the month is over.
August 2017 Class!!!
PurpleCat
Forwards
Sober81
Lilymaz
teaorcoffee
Sath79
ReadyAtLast
Erratic
Doodles84
Michelle009
Eslsp
Surrender2win
determined99
fgo
Legolady
Awkwardkitty
Plenny
MNVikes4life
Jezzi
Flinders39
StartingOverNW
Islingtonite
Thomas59
Georgie123
DeniseLarkin
Evienne
LukeStanley
1StepUp
ghostgirl
courtneylove140
CaptainHaddock
Linners820
Poppy79
CJHolden
Susiegirl
Debbyjay
MovingForward1
Nic233
SoberNeveah
Atwitsend123
Pinky1
decchemist
snufkin
Purplrks3647
KIKI0615
Kgirl41
Thunderskies
Alock
DarkestHour
Horn95
LunaBlue
bblackbirdflyy
sweenzo
eremite
Lava256
Candie
BiskyRizness
Sunny06
GreatEscapade25
bllit
Jforce58
ChickChick
theVman31
Ekohe
emme99
Caramel
Areyoukittenme
Lyddie
Emzy20
Rah555
Sweetchick
Treesofgreen
Wrandi1
Grateful11
Sweetpeacan
Sofedupofthis
Garfield
Lilitheruffgem
Withinme
ssd858
aca508
NightHeron
jacintadturtle
Bluebird2007
HappyPineapple
Horatio48
time2LLL60
martina12
Mando
*LET ME KNOW IF I FORGOT ANYONE! I am sure we will have more people join before the month is over.
Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 1,373
Morning everyone! Gosh, what a day. I'm working evening shift today, but my manager called me in the morning to ask if I could come asap to help cleaning up after refurbishing. It was such a mess so it took us a few hours... and after we were done, we were given a bottle of whatever as a 'thank you'. I told my manager that I'm good, I'm ok with a soft drink, but she said 'don't be silly' and literally put a bottle of prosecco into my bag. I was going to wait till Saturday to give it to a friend, but I don't feel strong enough, I think I just pour it down the sink. My AV is telling me 'you have to drink it coz it's FREE'
Bluebird, thank you for that list!! I also noticed I'm less tired and genuinely happier. I don't sleep well unfortunately, but I blame it on drinking too much coffee.
Welcome, Sandra16!! Congrats on 7days!!
Bluebird, thank you for that list!! I also noticed I'm less tired and genuinely happier. I don't sleep well unfortunately, but I blame it on drinking too much coffee.
Welcome, Sandra16!! Congrats on 7days!!
Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: USA
Posts: 5,250
Snufkin...people do that to me all the time...try to give me alcohol. What do they not understand about the word "NO"! It's a complete sentence after all! Ugh. Just dump it or your AV will torture you all day!!! You got this!
Currently Active Users Viewing this Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
