CrikeyPenfold

Hi there, I was hoping that I could join the Class of September. I have nearly complete day 2 after bingeing on 4 bottles a day for the last 3 months, and drinking at least 2 a day for years before that. I've felt terrible today (shaky, hot and cold sweats, no sleep) and would really appreciate the support!

bluedog97

Welcome CrikeyP, Looks like you've found the right place. Don't hesitate to check out a doctor/hospital, withdrawals can be dangerous. 4 bottles/day is a lot.

60andbeyond

Definitely agree with bluedog97 - medical help makes a world of difference. If you're in a bad place they can help you through the worst safely and make you feel much better. And if nothing else, give you great peace of mind. I regret not going sooner in the process - it would've helped a lot.

badgerden

Welcome Crikey, Caprice6 and all other new friends.
Emme99 congrats on day 6!
Tboy1976 welcome!

Keep posting Rubaduck, you can get there!

Deniedfish- dreams are so weird, freaky sometimes

RAL- lets hope we have a better work week!!

Got my walk in this morning, cleaned and reorganized out cargo trailer for the camping trip at the end of the month. Finished up the laundry and am now sitting in my recliner watching football and finishing the book I have. We have a really great neighbor as he has a huge garden that he shares with everyone. We will be sitting out on the patio, or mowing lawn or whatever and all of a sudden a grocery bag will be hung over the fence,,, NEIGHBOR! HEY NEIGHBOR!,, it will be filled with cucumbers, cantelopes, zuchini, all kinds of goodies. We have apple trees and nectarine trees to share but they didn't produce this year, so we have nothing to share. I am hoping to get hold of some pears and apples to put in the dehydrator so I can return some of the goodies.

Not thinking so much about drinking today, not sure what my sober day count is, I kept solid track of that before, and I am not sure how well that works for me, I keep thinking that if I hadn't relapsed I would be at so many months, x amount of days now, and that brings me down a lot, a failure so to speak.

Looks like husband is going to be cooking steaks on the treager tonight, we will make some good use of the fresh cucumbers & potatoes with the canteloupe for desert. Messed up and didn't get my sun tea made,,,,,oh well next time.

Take care Septemberites

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Meshelly

I'm back in. I can go weeks without drinking but that one day on the weekend just ruins the next couple days for me. Tired of it. Want to feel good all the time. And the bad decisions i make are expensive. Gambling while drinking is a big no no. yikes!
Day 1

Kachal

A cold Sunday morning here, snow on the nearby mountains. The start of day 6 for me. Seems like weeks. I keep looking at my counter thinking surely it must be longer? I went to another friend's place for dinner last night - so dinner with friends both Friday and Saturday nights, lucky us! Both nights people were drinking, both nights I just stuck to mineral water. None of my friends asked about the mineral water, although usually I'd turn up with two bottles of wine and put most of that away on my own. Like many drinkers, I hated sweets. I never ate chocolate at all. Now I can't get enough. Trying to keep it to small amounts and good quality. I'm also eating way more cheese than I usually would. I hardly ate diary when drinking - I was convinced it was the source of my stomach problems. I was wrong of course, I haven't had an intense stomach cramp or had to run to the loo in almost a week. I'm sleeping better, but it's definitely harder to drift off when you're not tanked.
I hope you're all doing well.

60andbeyond

Going out to catch up with a friend. Stopping by here first to put it in writing that I pledge to not drink!!! It's going to be a water with lemon night for me. And a short night at that.

Hope everyone is having a great Saturday.

Sober81

Damn it! I fell off the wagon Friday night.
back to day 1. I felt so depressed last night
if it wasn't for my wife and kids I think I would have killed myserlf by now.life is Meh.

NorthernLass

Morning. Am back. 2 days ago felt like the depth of despair. Not sleeping, drinking out of control. 36 hours sober. Slept well for first time in weeks. Have a sober day/night wherever you are. Stay safe those who are near the hurricanes! Hugs. NL.

Stronger2017

I have six days and looking forward to making it a week. Good luck everyone!

dreamnofredsuns

Count me in. Praying for all here! We got this!

icandothis20

Sober81 don't beat yourself up just get back on track and try different things this time!

Kachal- you go girl! That's huge progress!

I am having a nice sober weekend. Went for a pedicure with a friend and also to her baby shower. I would have normally downed a couple before I went. Just out of pure habit and social anxiety. I noticed no one else was really drinking or only 1 or 2 at most. I would have probably been half cut. Even more obvious how un normal my drinking was. I even had a trigger where a friend I had a falling out with showed up, and I was extremely nervous... but powered through and held me head high!! Now at home watching movies with my fiancé and puppies.

Gotta get back on track with eating healthy... I've been eating anything and everything In site..

Hope everyone's having a good weekend and prayers to Florida please stay safe!!!

Sober81

Can anyone point me in the direction of how to build self confidence? I'm a stay at home dad and over the last 5 years doing this I've lost myself. My life feels like ground hog day.
I have zero self confidence and zero self worth atm.
I can literally can just sit in front of a PC day in day out & not be bored, but it's depressing. I need a hobby that doesn't involve computers.

I might have to bite the bullet and get another Go-Kart or a trailer boat. Somethings got to change.
I've got a decent amount of friends but atm I just have minimal interest in socialising.

Dee74

Hi Sober

Volunteering in my community was really good for me.

Got me up in the morning, out of the house and away from the PC.

Made me feel better about myself and my community too

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Sober81

My parents retired at about 50 and that do all that. But for me with 2 kids to look after I don't know I have the time.
Come the weekend after so much Dad, Dad, Dad i just feel burnt out

Dee74

There are lots of other stay home parents here who will probably have some ideas for you Sober

Maybe even a good thread topic for the main forum?

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60andbeyond

Had my first night out without drinking. Stuck to my water and lemon! It was a little weird just because like I'm sure a lot of others - I have pretty bad social anxiety. Made it through only being slightly awkward (I think). But ... I'm going to call it a successful first outing. Phew.

Enemdio

Good morning all. Start Day 10 here - got an all-day MTB ride over England's highest Roman road today - should keep my mind off things - certainly no pubs en route. Happy, sober day to all.

Erratic

morning all x
sober understand how u feel about not wanting to socialise or have motivation in finding anything to do. I made myself last thurs to go to a arts a craft thing as it was suggested to me to do it, so i gave it a shot and i am working on maybe going to this place again this week for baking.

On self confidence i have no clue how to get that as i suffer badly of it myself xx

yesterday i mainly read all day and went to bed early. Today i dont have much plans either, im such a bore lol

have good day all xx

LoneWolf04

Hi all, just checking in. Relapsed badly yesterday, hoping to get it right today (it is 11am where I am at)... not feeling too good, but not that bad either. I got in touch with AA two days ago and should be attending a meeting next week. Wish me luck