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YCDT2 06-12-2018 12:47 PM


Originally Posted by Kris47 (Post 6924773)
Having addictive personality we find other fuels to fly on. Hopefully they are less damaging than alcoholism or substance abuse. Hopefully too, they will be easier to work on once we are sober for a period of time. Ice Cream is no longer my friend.

Noooo ice cream is my #2 I think. I cant even fathom letting ice cream go. But...one problem at a time...

joandmelandhan 06-12-2018 12:48 PM

(((((YDCT2)))))
Anger.....the trigger of all triggers certainly in my experience. Our poorly brains are doing so much hard work healing and coping and then a confrontation on top? Trigger city! Meltdown!
I'm so proud of you working through your blip and stopping. That takes TRUE GUTS!!!!!!!
You might not feel it yet but some really good things may come out of tonight......
You've spotted your no. 1 trigger (chance to plan)
You know you can stop the madness and regroup (relapse is not inevitable)
You've been honest here (my no. 1 rule)
You can learn from this (more planning)
You know you can come here and vent INSTEAD of grabbing a drink next time (cough cough hint hint)
As the lovely Leigh often says "sobriety front and centre". Blinkers on and keep going.
Your journey is still well and truly on!
Take care sweetheart :hug:

venuscat 06-12-2018 12:55 PM


Originally Posted by YCDT2 (Post 6924780)
Noooo ice cream is my #2 I think. I cant even fathom letting ice cream go. But...one problem at a time...

You don't have to. Ever. This is not about punishment love. :hug: ♥♥

YCDT2 06-12-2018 12:55 PM


Originally Posted by joandmelandhan (Post 6924781)
(((((YDCT2)))))
Anger.....the trigger of all triggers certainly in my experience. Our poorly brains are doing so much hard work healing and coping and then a confrontation on top? Trigger city! Meltdown!
I'm so proud of you working through your blip and stopping. That takes TRUE GUTS!!!!!!!
You might not feel it yet but some really good things may come out of tonight......
You've spotted your no. 1 trigger (chance to plan)
You know you can stop the madness and regroup (relapse is not inevitable)
You've been honest here (my no. 1 rule)
You can learn from this (more planning)
You know you can come here and vent INSTEAD of grabbing a drink next time (cough cough hint hint)
As the lovely Leigh often says "sobriety front and centre". Blinkers on and keep going.
Your journey is still well and truly on!
Take care sweetheart :hug:

I hope so. But thank you for your post. It helps me a little with my depression over my bad decision. I guess whats done is done and I should probably take this experience for what it is and learn from it. Hell...im sure Ive done worse in blackouts. I guess in life you have to cope with things and not turn to alcohol, and I hope to get there. But...I'm trying to learn how.

venuscat 06-12-2018 12:56 PM


Originally Posted by joandmelandhan (Post 6924781)
(((((YDCT2)))))
Anger.....the trigger of all triggers certainly in my experience. Our poorly brains are doing so much hard work healing and coping and then a confrontation on top? Trigger city! Meltdown!
I'm so proud of you working through your blip and stopping. That takes TRUE GUTS!!!!!!!
You might not feel it yet but some really good things may come out of tonight......
You've spotted your no. 1 trigger (chance to plan)
You know you can stop the madness and regroup (relapse is not inevitable)
You've been honest here (my no. 1 rule)
You can learn from this (more planning)
You know you can come here and vent INSTEAD of grabbing a drink next time (cough cough hint hint)
As the lovely Leigh often says "sobriety front and centre". Blinkers on and keep going.
Your journey is still well and truly on!
Take care sweetheart :hug:

This is why jojo will end up being a moderator. Just awesome awesome awesome. ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

joandmelandhan 06-12-2018 01:03 PM

Suuuuuzzzzzzeeeee! :Val004:

joandmelandhan 06-12-2018 01:17 PM


Originally Posted by YCDT2 (Post 6924786)
I hope so. But thank you for your post. It helps me a little with my depression over my bad decision. I guess whats done is done and I should probably take this experience for what it is and learn from it. Hell...im sure Ive done worse in blackouts. I guess in life you have to cope with things and not turn to alcohol, and I hope to get there. But...I'm trying to learn how.

YCDT2 even now there's a level of anxiety where I can almost feel my hand reaching out for a bottle. Learned behaviour that's all - I tell myself. Like a reflex. I know it's HARD for what feels like FOREVER but the time WILL come when you can deal with life's ups and downs quite happily without the poison.
Perhaps time for some relaxation and a nice herbal tea. It's done now you are allowed to relax xxxxxx

Hevyn 06-12-2018 01:40 PM

I'll be needing another 24 sober ones please! :)

Bubovski 06-12-2018 02:04 PM

Wednesday 13/6/18 and I've planned my day out-------I/n, writing, gym, tidy up, reading, weeding etc........................................oh yeah, no ultra dumb drinkies---:scoregood

Bubovski 06-12-2018 02:06 PM


Originally Posted by Hevyn (Post 6924819)
I'll be needing another 24 sober ones please! :)

Don't we all Hevyn, don't we all! :You_Rock_

Bubovski 06-12-2018 02:09 PM


Originally Posted by joandmelandhan (Post 6924801)
YCDT2 even now there's a level of anxiety where I can almost feel my hand reaching out for a bottle. Learned behaviour that's all - I tell myself. Like a reflex. I know it's HARD for what feels like FOREVER but the time WILL come when you can deal with life's ups and downs quite happily without the poison.
Perhaps time for some relaxation and a nice herbal tea. It's done now you are allowed to relax xxxxxx

Spot on. I drank to all degrees for over 50 years.
It became ingrained,:warning: and I need to psyche myself up daily---

Bubovski 06-12-2018 02:16 PM


Originally Posted by YCDT2 (Post 6924786)
I hope so. But thank you for your post. It helps me a little with my depression over my bad decision. I guess whats done is done and I should probably take this experience for what it is and learn from it. Hell...im sure Ive done worse in blackouts. I guess in life you have to cope with things and not turn to alcohol, and I hope to get there. But...I'm trying to learn how.

I have found that a good mood can also trigger the desire to drink. We may want to expand on feelings that may be rare. Silly us!

As for depression. I have gone back on an anti depressant that works for me, in a small dose ( after trying heaps that didn't) and am feeling more positive. I see this as far preferable to self medicating with alcohol.:herewego

Bubovski 06-12-2018 02:25 PM


Originally Posted by Optimist4ever57 (Post 6924582)
Day 9 is feeling like a very good day! 24 more hours please on this wonderful Tuesday.

I'm feeling exponentially better each day I wake up sober.

I had a wonderful surprise yesterday when I came home from work. My 17 year-old grandson that lives with me cleaned my house! That kid is always cleaning his bedroom and yesterday, he decided to reorganize the basement, clean the main floor and clean the upstairs. He vacuumed everything, even the stairs and is now going to rent a carpet cleaner and clean all my carpeting! Gottal love a kid that likes to clean, LOL!

Well, I'm at work so I need to get back to it.

I'll try to check in later this evening and see just how everyone is doing.

Keeping you all close to my heart <3

:grouphug:

Great grand kid:c011:~~~~~~worth staying sober for.

Bubovski 06-12-2018 02:32 PM


Originally Posted by Sunflowerlife (Post 6924407)
It's amazing to me that at 13 months sober it is so simple for me to just commit to abstaining from alcohol but I can't string together more than 3 days without binge eating. How I pine to get to the place where I can easily offer my 24 hours of abstinence from the hell that is food addiction. God help me, I can't do this on my own.

Hmmmm: binge eating. If you must binge eat maybe try to go for the really healthy stuff....lean meats, fish, fruits, nuts, legumes, vegies- and ease right back on sugar, cakes, and junky stuff.
At least binge eating is better than alcoholism:lmao

IcedVoVo 06-12-2018 02:32 PM

JoJo!! :tyou

joandmelandhan 06-12-2018 02:43 PM


Originally Posted by RedBerryJuniper (Post 6924845)
JoJo!! :tyou

Hey Red! :wave:

Neoo 06-12-2018 02:55 PM

Goodnight Guys :grouphug:

joandmelandhan 06-12-2018 03:16 PM


Originally Posted by Neoo (Post 6924868)
Goodnight Guys :grouphug:

Night night Neoo :hug:

It just struck me tonight at aquafit that I may actually class as one of your old ladies! :scared:
Note to self - must get roots coloured asap....:lmao:

IcedVoVo 06-12-2018 03:30 PM


Originally Posted by Neoo (Post 6924868)
Goodnight Guys :grouphug:

Sweet dreams!

Neoo 06-12-2018 03:38 PM


Originally Posted by joandmelandhan (Post 6924888)
Night night Neoo :hug:

It just struck me tonight at aquafit that I may actually class as one of your old ladies! :scared:
Note to self - must get roots coloured asap....:lmao:

Thanks for the laugh Jo :) :hug:


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