Class of December 2017 Support Thread Pt 3
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Originally Posted by bobdrop 
OK Decembers, went back to work after 10 days off. After getting there, I went to pull my laptop out of the bag, and OMG, it wasn't there. What was where it should have been was an empty rum bottle. Hope I don't have anymore surprises like that one.
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Originally Posted by Skrappy
Oh no bobdrop! That is an unpleasant surprise. Hopefully the last of those.
Welcome Daisy!
Thank you for sharing JustTony. Really great insights.
Well, I guess I'll begin by filling you all in with the latest on my Christmas drama/nightmare. I got a message from my niece Steph demanding an apology because she heard that I had sent a mass message out to everyone else apologizing. (I would have messaged her first but she blocked me which is understandable.) So I apologized for the way I spoke to her and her fiance. Told her I handle the situation poorly and I should've been more mature and tactful. That I was truly sorry for ruining her day. She pretty much told me she's mature and it's her life.
Welcome Daisy!
Thank you for sharing JustTony. Really great insights.
Well, I guess I'll begin by filling you all in with the latest on my Christmas drama/nightmare. I got a message from my niece Steph demanding an apology because she heard that I had sent a mass message out to everyone else apologizing. (I would have messaged her first but she blocked me which is understandable.) So I apologized for the way I spoke to her and her fiance. Told her I handle the situation poorly and I should've been more mature and tactful. That I was truly sorry for ruining her day. She pretty much told me she's mature and it's her life.
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Originally Posted by xxxNICHOLExxx
So I’m tried of setting on my hand and slowly watching the time go trying to make it I know why I end up drinking around this time because with alcohol gone there is an empty spot in my life I need to replace with something healthy so I’m going to start an action plan today, work on recovery and call doctors tomorrow I refuse to put myself through hell again glad to see everyone posting we can do this keep your head up
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Originally Posted by Strawberry18
Day 8
Feeling down and tearful .
Will report back later once I snap out of it .
Hoping the AV won't cheer me up!
I won't drink today .
Feeling down and tearful .
Will report back later once I snap out of it .
Hoping the AV won't cheer me up!
I won't drink today .
You got this!
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Originally Posted by Red78
I am about to hit the sack at the end of day 19.
I'm feeling quite confidant in terms of daily normal routine, I know I won't drink.
I'm not sure about all the other situations yet, so I guess best to stay away from them for now.
Hope everyone is doing ok and having an awesome day!!!
I'm feeling quite confidant in terms of daily normal routine, I know I won't drink.
I'm not sure about all the other situations yet, so I guess best to stay away from them for now.
Hope everyone is doing ok and having an awesome day!!!
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Optimist, I find it interesting that so many asked about finding my laptop. Yes I did, but I was sure I would hear a lot of similar stories. My wife has found empty bottles stashed behind books or in drawers or behind the washer or whatever for years. Oh, btw-she made it 1 day of trying to stop with me. On my own again. I appreciate the thought though.
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gonna be honest
cravings are full force found some unexpected tiggers having multiple cravings so it’s like a smack in the face as I’ve been told today it’s like a dominoes effect if I give into one I’ll give into the other I wanna escape i don’t feel like fighting at the moment this sucks cause everything been pretty good until now I need to hurry on that action plan off to a hot shower for right now hopefully everyone is doing good and staying strong
cravings are full force found some unexpected tiggers having multiple cravings so it’s like a smack in the face as I’ve been told today it’s like a dominoes effect if I give into one I’ll give into the other I wanna escape i don’t feel like fighting at the moment this sucks cause everything been pretty good until now I need to hurry on that action plan off to a hot shower for right now hopefully everyone is doing good and staying strong
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Originally Posted by bobdrop
Optimist, I find it interesting that so many asked about finding my laptop. Yes I did, but I was sure I would hear a lot of similar stories. My wife has found empty bottles stashed behind books or in drawers or behind the washer or whatever for years. Oh, btw-she made it 1 day of trying to stop with me. On my own again. I appreciate the thought though.
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Well it’s day 6 I made it through the cravings !!!
Thanks canguy!!!
I’m really tired and weak feeling..it’s almost 2am these sleepless nights are starting to get to me
I took a different approach to my cravings and overwhelmed feeling sometimes it’s best to let your body naturally heal it’s self I broke down and cried and oddly enough everything passed I hate how much control my addictions have still and how I have zero control over them but I’m still sober and here so it’s a win win
Feeling emotions reminds me how real this is and how dangerous alcohol/ drugs really are
Thanks canguy!!!
I’m really tired and weak feeling..it’s almost 2am these sleepless nights are starting to get to me
I took a different approach to my cravings and overwhelmed feeling sometimes it’s best to let your body naturally heal it’s self I broke down and cried and oddly enough everything passed I hate how much control my addictions have still and how I have zero control over them but I’m still sober and here so it’s a win win
Feeling emotions reminds me how real this is and how dangerous alcohol/ drugs really are
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Originally Posted by Magpie82
Well, half way into my work day, I realize how productive I’m being. Taking care of a number of things I’ve been putting off. It’s weird! Like somehow something switched in my brain. I don’t feel irritable anymore, (not sure if that’s anxiety or what?), but I feel happy and exited about tackling my life again. Huh.
Anyway, not sure if anyone else has had a similar expetience. I was kind of just waiting to see if I’d get any motivation back this whole time. I feel totally different now.
Anyway, not sure if anyone else has had a similar expetience. I was kind of just waiting to see if I’d get any motivation back this whole time. I feel totally different now.
Yes - I am EXACTLY the same. When I don't drink my activity is like a one man army. The only embarrassing thing for me is that everyone can see it and then they realise "oh he's trying to give up the booze again!"
I would rather be embarrassed than drunk though!
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Day 33
I feel:
I will not drink today.
Regards,
JT
I feel:
- better and better as every single day goes by.
- like I am present in my life again.
- like I'm moving forwards and not paralysed by obsession, booze, shame and fear.
- grateful for my sobriety.
- grateful for your support and companionship on this journey.
I will not drink today.
Regards,
JT
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Originally Posted by JustTony
Day 33
I feel:
I will not drink today.
Regards,
JT
I feel:
- better and better as every single day goes by.
- like I am present in my life again.
- like I'm moving forwards and not paralysed by obsession, booze, shame and fear.
- grateful for my sobriety.
- grateful for your support and companionship on this journey.
I will not drink today.
Regards,
JT
It is exactly how I am feeling this morning!
I woke up feeling like myself again! Thankful to be clean and sober. I feel really strong and positive.
Thanks for all your support!
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Hi Nicholle
I kept drinking for a long time because I though I needed to work on my underlying issues before I could get sober.
In fact all I needed to do was stopo drinking.
Thats not really a joke - when you think about it the mechanics of not drinking are simple. Don;t buy booze, don't be around booze, don't drink booze.
I know - it's not easy - but it is simple
Use all the support you have and start looking for other ways to solve problems, boredom or bad feelings.
thwe 2 weeks before you see your doctor will fly trust me.
And having a sober state of mind will really help you when it comes to dealing with those underlying issues -trust me
you can do this
D
I kept drinking for a long time because I though I needed to work on my underlying issues before I could get sober.
In fact all I needed to do was stopo drinking.
Thats not really a joke - when you think about it the mechanics of not drinking are simple. Don;t buy booze, don't be around booze, don't drink booze.
I know - it's not easy - but it is simple
Use all the support you have and start looking for other ways to solve problems, boredom or bad feelings.
thwe 2 weeks before you see your doctor will fly trust me.
And having a sober state of mind will really help you when it comes to dealing with those underlying issues -trust me
you can do this
D
for those words, Dee!
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Nichole-Sorry I was not there in your time of need. Glad Canguy was. So glad you're doing better.
Strawberry-What is Kalimara?
Chloe-Makes me smile to see you doing great.
Haven't heard from several in a while. Please check in. Hopefully just busy with the New Year, or maybe even power outages from the storm. Let us know if you can. More importantly, if you hit a rough spot, or are struggling or even if you haved caved, we really want to hear from you so we can help.
Strawberry-What is Kalimara?
Chloe-Makes me smile to see you doing great.
Haven't heard from several in a while. Please check in. Hopefully just busy with the New Year, or maybe even power outages from the storm. Let us know if you can. More importantly, if you hit a rough spot, or are struggling or even if you haved caved, we really want to hear from you so we can help.
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