Class of November Support Thread 2017 Pt 1
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Washington State
Posts: 591
Welcome 24violets, welcome back Linners, and good morning everyone 
I hear you about your day 5 Linners, I have a big tendency to slip back on day 4 or 5 myself. Its day 4 for me today and I'm feeling a little nervous about it but trying to go into the day focused on reminding myself about the reasons why I want to stay sober. I have a note on my phone with these reasons and have been reading it regularly the last few days for inspiration. Fortunately I slept pretty decently for day 3-4 so hopefully that will help.
I wish you all strength and happiness today, and I hope you all have a great sober day!
I hear you about your day 5 Linners, I have a big tendency to slip back on day 4 or 5 myself. Its day 4 for me today and I'm feeling a little nervous about it but trying to go into the day focused on reminding myself about the reasons why I want to stay sober. I have a note on my phone with these reasons and have been reading it regularly the last few days for inspiration. Fortunately I slept pretty decently for day 3-4 so hopefully that will help.
I wish you all strength and happiness today, and I hope you all have a great sober day!
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Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 270
Hello. Day 5 ending. Been home sick. Still got a bit of pain on right side tonight. According to Google I could have cancer, cirrosis, hepatitis etc...(never Google your symptoms 
) I think its just my body detoxing. Took some psyllium husks earlier, big mistake.😣 It's been a rubbish evening but I wasn't tempted to drink. Apparently drinking red wine does Not help you get better, rather just taxes your liver... Who knew!?😀
Have a great day! 😎
) I think its just my body detoxing. Took some psyllium husks earlier, big mistake.😣 It's been a rubbish evening but I wasn't tempted to drink. Apparently drinking red wine does Not help you get better, rather just taxes your liver... Who knew!?😀Have a great day! 😎
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Posts: 349
Originally Posted by Linners820 
JJ, I’m ok I guess, still have been on here almost every day but fell back into my old pattern after I had gotten 5 days. Honestly, this is a lot harder than I thought it would be and I found myself just giving in. I’m still learning, and still willing to try again though.
Feeling guilty at the moment. I was supposed to help a friend with something important this morning but felt very unwell this morning from drinking last night and had to cancel on him. I let him down, and myself as well. Not too pleased with myself.
Feeling guilty at the moment. I was supposed to help a friend with something important this morning but felt very unwell this morning from drinking last night and had to cancel on him. I let him down, and myself as well. Not too pleased with myself.
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Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Northeast USA
Posts: 1,021
Hello everyone. I'd like to join the November Class. Tomorrow will be my day one. I drank all night into this morning, so I won't count today.
I need help. I'm no newcomer, I've been dealing with this problem for years now, and I can't seem to figure it out. Sigh . . .
I need help. I'm no newcomer, I've been dealing with this problem for years now, and I can't seem to figure it out. Sigh . . .
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Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: UK
Posts: 634
Originally Posted by asixstringnut
14 days sober. On to the rest of my life sober one day at a time.
14 days ago I would not have believed I would ever take another sober breath much less 14 days.
Thanks you all for the support and wisdom.
asixstringnut
14 days ago I would not have believed I would ever take another sober breath much less 14 days.
Thanks you all for the support and wisdom.
asixstringnut
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Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: UK
Posts: 634
Originally Posted by Time2Rise
Hello everyone. I'd like to join the November Class. Tomorrow will be my day one. I drank all night into this morning, so I won't count today.
I need help. I'm no newcomer, I've been dealing with this problem for years now, and I can't seem to figure it out. Sigh . . .
I need help. I'm no newcomer, I've been dealing with this problem for years now, and I can't seem to figure it out. Sigh . . .
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Join Date: Feb 2012
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.....sober novas. Very good.
I'll sign on. Again. Best I've managed is 3 months, earlier this year, Feb, to April.
It felt amazing....but I do get the pink cloud thing a bit. I just feel so much freedom from the self isolating and avoidant behaviour.
Have come here from reading the thread on serial relapsers. I guess I've seen it as a process of learning how to be sober. But I've also come to accept that is also a way of allowing alcohol a way back in....
Like you all, life has a few challenges right now. 18 months back I was made redundant after 16 years. Realistically it is unlikely that I will work again unless I can generate something for myself. Downside is that the days are getting filled with drinking.
Yet at the same time there are opportunities and possibilities. I've survived ok financially. I'd come to detest the job anyway. At the time it felt like release.
There is a next chapter. But I'm not gonna get to that part of the book if my drinking continues to worsen.
So, hi class......
I'll sign on. Again. Best I've managed is 3 months, earlier this year, Feb, to April.
It felt amazing....but I do get the pink cloud thing a bit. I just feel so much freedom from the self isolating and avoidant behaviour.
Have come here from reading the thread on serial relapsers. I guess I've seen it as a process of learning how to be sober. But I've also come to accept that is also a way of allowing alcohol a way back in....
Like you all, life has a few challenges right now. 18 months back I was made redundant after 16 years. Realistically it is unlikely that I will work again unless I can generate something for myself. Downside is that the days are getting filled with drinking.
Yet at the same time there are opportunities and possibilities. I've survived ok financially. I'd come to detest the job anyway. At the time it felt like release.
There is a next chapter. But I'm not gonna get to that part of the book if my drinking continues to worsen.
So, hi class......
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Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 164
Hi to all the new November people! Relapse will happen and the good thing is that you are still here and trying. I met a nice girl at the crazy dr today. She is struggling with the same stuff so I invited her to join us here. Hopeful that she will....
whew, there was one girl in there and I dunno what her issue necessarily was but she was telling a grandma type beside her some pretty dirty things... very loudly I might add. Grandma woman looked a little shocked.
My blood pressure was great and the dr was very pleased and almost surprised that I hadn't had a drink since my first visit to him.
I people watch and I noticed out of the entire waiting room which was like 100 people, no one came out sobbing and acting a fool like I did my first visit. Ah I guess not everyone feels broken. I think I'm broke.... if I could just piece myself back together and figure out exactly what it is that will make me feel whole without alcohol.
whew, there was one girl in there and I dunno what her issue necessarily was but she was telling a grandma type beside her some pretty dirty things... very loudly I might add. Grandma woman looked a little shocked.
My blood pressure was great and the dr was very pleased and almost surprised that I hadn't had a drink since my first visit to him.
I people watch and I noticed out of the entire waiting room which was like 100 people, no one came out sobbing and acting a fool like I did my first visit. Ah I guess not everyone feels broken. I think I'm broke.... if I could just piece myself back together and figure out exactly what it is that will make me feel whole without alcohol.
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Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 3,197
Evening!!
Well busy day at work with lots of drama and stress (managing people is sooooooo fun....lol) but no thoughts of numbing with a bottle of wine tonight (counting that as a win) Loving the improvements I see already to my skin, my eyes, my weight....never have any complaints when sober (so weird that I have a hard time remembering that sometimes)
SeanFox- I totally get what you mean about feeling like you're missing out. Funny how it's so easy to forget the hangover and consequences.
Susie - 16 days is awesome!! Love the great BP update!!
Linner - be gentle to yourself today and lots of water! Not giving up and continuing the fight is a lot to be proud of!! This is hard!
24violets - congrats on 6 days! Welcome!
NorthernLass - Dr. Google is a horrible man! Lol! Hope your evening got better!
Welcome Time2Rise!
Asixstringnut - woo-hoo on 14 days!!
jj991 - anything to occupy the mind right? I have discovered hidden object computer games and they keep me pretty distracted in the evenings
Hi Canguy!! New chapters, new beginnings.....new chance to get it right. Welcome!!
Well off to find some peppermint tea. I am done today-ing.
Well busy day at work with lots of drama and stress (managing people is sooooooo fun....lol) but no thoughts of numbing with a bottle of wine tonight (counting that as a win) Loving the improvements I see already to my skin, my eyes, my weight....never have any complaints when sober (so weird that I have a hard time remembering that sometimes)
SeanFox- I totally get what you mean about feeling like you're missing out. Funny how it's so easy to forget the hangover and consequences.
Susie - 16 days is awesome!! Love the great BP update!!
Linner - be gentle to yourself today and lots of water! Not giving up and continuing the fight is a lot to be proud of!! This is hard!
24violets - congrats on 6 days! Welcome!
NorthernLass - Dr. Google is a horrible man! Lol! Hope your evening got better!
Welcome Time2Rise!
Asixstringnut - woo-hoo on 14 days!!
jj991 - anything to occupy the mind right? I have discovered hidden object computer games and they keep me pretty distracted in the evenings
Hi Canguy!! New chapters, new beginnings.....new chance to get it right. Welcome!!
Well off to find some peppermint tea. I am done today-ing.
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Loving the activity here today.
I had a fantastic afternoon with my kids. My XC runner wanted to go to a park to practice so he ran, littler ones played I walked. We shopped a bit. Then hubby and I had date night. I'm glad I didn't have a drink tonight. Did my nightly ritual. All in all a fantastic day 4.
Goodnight! See you Sober Novas tomorrow.
I had a fantastic afternoon with my kids. My XC runner wanted to go to a park to practice so he ran, littler ones played I walked. We shopped a bit. Then hubby and I had date night. I'm glad I didn't have a drink tonight. Did my nightly ritual. All in all a fantastic day 4.
Goodnight! See you Sober Novas tomorrow.
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Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Greece
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Morning all .. Start of day 13 here in Greece ! We have big storms at the moment ... Fire is on and really missing the Walm feeling of a glass of red when the sun goes down 
I'm drinking decaf coffee instead ! I seem to have pout weight on??? How??? I'm not drinking 1000 calories of wine a day? One thing I love love love... Is closeting my eyes at night and knowing I'm going to wake up clear headed!!! Instead of waking st 4 am and worrying how bad I feel!!!
Have a great Thursday !!!!
here in Greece ! We have big storms at the moment ... Fire is on and really missing the Walm feeling of a glass of red when the sun goes down 
I'm drinking decaf coffee instead ! I seem to have pout weight on??? How??? I'm not drinking 1000 calories of wine a day? One thing I love love love... Is closeting my eyes at night and knowing I'm going to wake up clear headed!!! Instead of waking st 4 am and worrying how bad I feel!!!Have a great Thursday !!!!
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Join Date: May 2017
Location: USA
Posts: 104
Welcome to all the new folks! 
Loui... I am with you. End of Day 10 for me. I have also managed to gain weight, sleep has been difficult/restless, brain is foggy... and yet, I am so grateful to wake up every morning with no hangovers and no regrets.
I was able to get through a painful (dysfunctional) family dinner without self-medicating with wine and it was a great feeling. I am learning to let feelings just be as they are and ride them through. Not easy, but worth it.
Glad to have you all here!
Loui... I am with you. End of Day 10 for me. I have also managed to gain weight, sleep has been difficult/restless, brain is foggy... and yet, I am so grateful to wake up every morning with no hangovers and no regrets.
I was able to get through a painful (dysfunctional) family dinner without self-medicating with wine and it was a great feeling. I am learning to let feelings just be as they are and ride them through. Not easy, but worth it.
Glad to have you all here!
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Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Seattle
Posts: 107
Hi Louie. Chikchik time2rise and everyone,
Joining the class and if the universe is willing I will end the month with all of you. Day 6 today and the most days in over a year. I finally write up a recovery plan like dee is always advocating and have used it the last two days.
Here is to another 24.
Joining the class and if the universe is willing I will end the month with all of you. Day 6 today and the most days in over a year. I finally write up a recovery plan like dee is always advocating and have used it the last two days.
Here is to another 24.
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