Class of April 2018 Part 5
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Very tired as it has been so hot and working 12 hour days. Going to sleep and the forecast is calling for rain tomorrow so maybe a break. Love to all and sleep well.
Extra hugs to those struggling and yes also my Daisymum 💜💜💜
Extra hugs to those struggling and yes also my Daisymum 💜💜💜
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Quit you can do this stay close stay strong were all here for u!
Nicole way to go !
Well day 50😵👼👩*👩*👧*👧 couldn't have got this far without my SR family .
Very hot here too in kefalonia !
Time for work zzzzzz
Nicole way to go !
Well day 50😵👼👩*👩*👧*👧 couldn't have got this far without my SR family .
Very hot here too in kefalonia !
Time for work zzzzzz
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Good afternoon Aprils
I'm running late today but hope to find you all good and sober.
It's a bit of a windy/rainy day here and very grey. I've had a busy couple of days, yesterday I went to an aqua aerobics class, which was very energetic but good fun, my legs are feeling the pain today and last night I went for tea with my friend who I've known from being 16, it was good to catch up with her, we try to meet up once per month for something to eat and a chat.
This morning, I took the 2 older g.children to school, did the mum run, went to a garden centre and bought a load of plants for the garden. I'll be busy planting them later. This afternoon I'm in school, in my grand daughters class listening to readers and then this evening I'm taking the youngest ( my sons) to karate No rest for the wicked.
Hi Rowlands, Chester is beautiful,picturesque and the architecture is amazing, the cathedral there is stunning too. My daughter's partners family have a caravan in North Wales, Barmouth, so they visit there a lot and we go quite often too. It's a very pretty place as is much of Wales.
I'm sure that the weather in Greece will be a lot hotter and sunnier than here, Strawberry should be able to advise on that one.
I've never smoked so have no idea re the vapes. Re your worries about drinking on holdiday, maybe tell your mum before you go that you won't be drinking, for whatever reason, that's what I did with mine, I told her that it interfered with my medication, which it does ( but that's never stopped me before lol) so she didn't mither about it. My husband was with us too and there is no way anyway that he would get me a drink so that made it easy for me, I don't know what I'd have done if he hadn't gone but I like to think I would have stayed strong.
11lbs off, wow well done, I'm not one bit jealous, not at all, honestly!! I am really. x
Bluesey, you did right to end that relationship with your ex, no point in going back to bridges you've already burnt.
Yes, Roman history is fascinating and yes the Romans were renowned for hedonism, however they didn't go into that side of it too much depth, they concentrated more on the life style and the architecture. When they were in one of the classroom area's in the museum they were researching the food and cookery from that period and had some Roman recipes, one which was revolting, it involved collecting snails, placing them in a bowl of milk for 24 hours, then draining the milk and topping the bowl up with fresh for another 24 hours, removing any poo every hour and once the snails were too fat to go back into their shells, frying them with olive oil and spices. Yuck.
Dee, you could have been writing about me in your post about setting boundaries. I am a people pleaser and find it so difficult to say no, even when it's something I really don't want to do. I always feel so guilty. It's something that I really need to work on and have done for a long time.
Hi Suze, Fishbourne Roman Palace sounds a very interesting place to go with your little girl, so I hope you take her and enjoy it.
How you described your friend (ex) with her daughter and how they 'put' on you is exactly the sort of thing that happens to me, all the time and yes it does build up and up and you get more and more resentful until you explode. It make so much sense to think things through before committing yourself and setting healthy boundaries so why do I struggle so much in doing this, I ask myself. I'm going to have to practice saying no.
67 days of sobriety now Kgirl, so well done to you. I'm sorry you've not been too well and I hope you get better rapidly. Take good care of yourself and keep posting. xx
Right Aprils, I'm going to have to dash off and I haven't finished posting. I'll be back later to continue.
Love to you all, xxxx
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Good afternoon Aprils
I'm running late today but hope to find you all good and sober.
It's a bit of a windy/rainy day here and very grey. I've had a busy couple of days, yesterday I went to an aqua aerobics class, which was very energetic but good fun, my legs are feeling the pain today and last night I went for tea with my friend who I've known from being 16, it was good to catch up with her, we try to meet up once per month for something to eat and a chat.
This morning, I took the 2 older g.children to school, did the mum run, went to a garden centre and bought a load of plants for the garden. I'll be busy planting them later. This afternoon I'm in school, in my grand daughters class listening to readers and then this evening I'm taking the youngest ( my sons) to karate No rest for the wicked.
Hi Rowlands, Chester is beautiful,picturesque and the architecture is amazing, the cathedral there is stunning too. My daughter's partners family have a caravan in North Wales, Barmouth, so they visit there a lot and we go quite often too. It's a very pretty place as is much of Wales.
I'm sure that the weather in Greece will be a lot hotter and sunnier than here, Strawberry should be able to advise on that one.
I've never smoked so have no idea re the vapes. Re your worries about drinking on holdiday, maybe tell your mum before you go that you won't be drinking, for whatever reason, that's what I did with mine, I told her that it interfered with my medication, which it does ( but that's never stopped me before lol) so she didn't mither about it. My husband was with us too and there is no way anyway that he would get me a drink so that made it easy for me, I don't know what I'd have done if he hadn't gone but I like to think I would have stayed strong.
11lbs off, wow well done, I'm not one bit jealous, not at all, honestly!! I am really. x
Bluesey, you did right to end that relationship with your ex, no point in going back to bridges you've already burnt.
Yes, Roman history is fascinating and yes the Romans were renowned for hedonism, however they didn't go into that side of it too much depth, they concentrated more on the life style and the architecture. When they were in one of the classroom area's in the museum they were researching the food and cookery from that period and had some Roman recipes, one which was revolting, it involved collecting snails, placing them in a bowl of milk for 24 hours, then draining the milk and topping the bowl up with fresh for another 24 hours, removing any poo every hour and once the snails were too fat to go back into their shells, frying them with olive oil and spices. Yuck.
Dee, you could have been writing about me in your post about setting boundaries. I am a people pleaser and find it so difficult to say no, even when it's something I really don't want to do. I always feel so guilty. It's something that I really need to work on and have done for a long time.
Hi Suze, Fishbourne Roman Palace sounds a very interesting place to go with your little girl, so I hope you take her and enjoy it.
How you described your friend (ex) with her daughter and how they 'put' on you is exactly the sort of thing that happens to me, all the time and yes it does build up and up and you get more and more resentful until you explode. It make so much sense to think things through before committing yourself and setting healthy boundaries so why do I struggle so much in doing this, I ask myself. I'm going to have to practice saying no.
67 days of sobriety now Kgirl, so well done to you. I'm sorry you've not been too well and I hope you get better rapidly. Take good care of yourself and keep posting. xx
Right Aprils, I'm going to have to dash off and I haven't finished posting. I'll be back later to continue.
Love to you all, xxxx
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Hi! I thought I’d be remiss not to post. Does that make sense grammatically?
Anywho, the appointment with the new counselor was good. I’m set up again for next week. He’s got me pretty well pegged, and shares my philosophies on things. He had a couple ‘first visit diagnoses’ that were very interesting and really made sense and resonated with me. He did talk about himself and about unidentified other patients, which I found a bit off. But it wasn’t overwhelming and I think this guy has something to give me, especially in the drinking realm. 55 minutes goes by very fast, especially if the therapist is off on bull**** anecdotes. That better subside or I’ll need someone else. The good ones shut up and listen and then offer insight.
I think I can make it work. I have to for the sake of the booze. I also think the guy (therapist) is flexible in his style.
He said he sees 2 things off the bat with the drinking. Boredom Drinking, and I get a case of the “F*** It’s.” In other words I want to get out and do something because my “life is completely effing boring,” and I’ll just say, ‘you know what? F it. I’ve got nothing going for me.” Both are correct.
He also understands my weather related environmental condition and the fact that I don’t drink when I go somewhere else, warm, and have something to do. The thought doesn’t cross my mind. He said that’s a big deal and a big piece of this. .
Talk later my nephew is graduating in 2 hours, from high school.
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Sorry about typos. Blame iPhone!
Anywho, the appointment with the new counselor was good. I’m set up again for next week. He’s got me pretty well pegged, and shares my philosophies on things. He had a couple ‘first visit diagnoses’ that were very interesting and really made sense and resonated with me. He did talk about himself and about unidentified other patients, which I found a bit off. But it wasn’t overwhelming and I think this guy has something to give me, especially in the drinking realm. 55 minutes goes by very fast, especially if the therapist is off on bull**** anecdotes. That better subside or I’ll need someone else. The good ones shut up and listen and then offer insight.
I think I can make it work. I have to for the sake of the booze. I also think the guy (therapist) is flexible in his style.
He said he sees 2 things off the bat with the drinking. Boredom Drinking, and I get a case of the “F*** It’s.” In other words I want to get out and do something because my “life is completely effing boring,” and I’ll just say, ‘you know what? F it. I’ve got nothing going for me.” Both are correct.
He also understands my weather related environmental condition and the fact that I don’t drink when I go somewhere else, warm, and have something to do. The thought doesn’t cross my mind. He said that’s a big deal and a big piece of this. .
Talk later my nephew is graduating in 2 hours, from high school.
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Sorry about typos. Blame iPhone!
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alright y’all
I’m having a terrible time trying to stay sober I feel sick sweating feel like I’m dying and the voice in my head saying drink and it will all go away but I’m scared to drink because I already know the outcome and it isn’t good so fighting every minute right now only 4 more hours until I can call it a night post before you drink so here I am
I’m having a terrible time trying to stay sober I feel sick sweating feel like I’m dying and the voice in my head saying drink and it will all go away but I’m scared to drink because I already know the outcome and it isn’t good so fighting every minute right now only 4 more hours until I can call it a night post before you drink so here I am
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Good evening all
Managed to get back on here at last but I am really tired and need my bed. I hope you've all had a good day. I've had quite a productive one and I helped at school and did some work in the garden this evening.
Bluesey. after reading your post it does seem that there are quite a few of us who are working on dealing with resentments, setting healthy boundaries and sticking up for ourselves. It's quite a relief to know that it's not just me who has difficulty in saying no.
Oh Rowlands, that paragraph....
'I totally agree with you with regards to the secrecy element....reminded me of stashing the hidden bottles of wine in the back of my wardrobe...the lying to my husband that I hadn't had a drink when I had.'
I had a mental image of myself when I read that. That's where my husband found my secret stash last time, in the back of my wardrobe!!
Quitnow, you're part of our April family so don't even think about not staying with us and stop beating yourself up, be gentle with yourself, you're doing the best you can. Don't struggle alone, stick with it and post as often as you can. you have to fight a battle more than once to win it. We all know how hard it is but it can be done. Big hugs and lots of love to you. xxx
Suze, I think it's wonderful that your neighbour turned up with her baby at the meeting, see you were meant to be there, I knew it all along. Things happen for a reason.
Donny boy, hugs right back at you my love. I don't envy you working in that heat, it's brutal. I look forward to your posts, so keep them coming and let us know how you're doing. xxxx
Wow Strawberry, day 50 is epic, a massive well done to you.
Nichole, keep on going, don't give up, I promise you it does get easier. Keep fighting, get in them chat rooms if you need a distraction. x
I'm glad your appointment went well Viper and I hope it all works out well for you. Many congratulations to your nephew.
Have a fabulous holiday Rowlands, I'm looking forward to reading about it.
I'm off to bed now, struggling to keep awake.
Much love to all of you. xxxx
Managed to get back on here at last but I am really tired and need my bed. I hope you've all had a good day. I've had quite a productive one and I helped at school and did some work in the garden this evening.
Bluesey. after reading your post it does seem that there are quite a few of us who are working on dealing with resentments, setting healthy boundaries and sticking up for ourselves. It's quite a relief to know that it's not just me who has difficulty in saying no.
Oh Rowlands, that paragraph....
'I totally agree with you with regards to the secrecy element....reminded me of stashing the hidden bottles of wine in the back of my wardrobe...the lying to my husband that I hadn't had a drink when I had.'
I had a mental image of myself when I read that. That's where my husband found my secret stash last time, in the back of my wardrobe!!
Quitnow, you're part of our April family so don't even think about not staying with us and stop beating yourself up, be gentle with yourself, you're doing the best you can. Don't struggle alone, stick with it and post as often as you can. you have to fight a battle more than once to win it. We all know how hard it is but it can be done. Big hugs and lots of love to you. xxx
Suze, I think it's wonderful that your neighbour turned up with her baby at the meeting, see you were meant to be there, I knew it all along. Things happen for a reason.
Donny boy, hugs right back at you my love. I don't envy you working in that heat, it's brutal. I look forward to your posts, so keep them coming and let us know how you're doing. xxxx
Wow Strawberry, day 50 is epic, a massive well done to you.
Nichole, keep on going, don't give up, I promise you it does get easier. Keep fighting, get in them chat rooms if you need a distraction. x
I'm glad your appointment went well Viper and I hope it all works out well for you. Many congratulations to your nephew.
Have a fabulous holiday Rowlands, I'm looking forward to reading about it.
I'm off to bed now, struggling to keep awake.
Much love to all of you. xxxx
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Howdy y’all
Congrats on everyone’s days keep it up!!!
I managed to fight through today and I didn’t think I was going to make it but I did only bothering me is the doctor put me on a benzodiazepines in January 90 pills a month and my body decided it is addiction to it if I don’t take it withdraws are horrible I’m going to try to taper myself off of them because they doctor told me to stay on them I’m have thought of taking myself off my antidepressant and antipsychotic medication to i think my life would be better without all this medication I feel being addicted to alcohol and benzodiazepines are taking a toll on me and I got off that I won’t need my other meds just I thought I’m having but going to bed sober after I give the kids a bath and waking up to day 5 thanks y’all for being here have an amazing night y’all
Congrats on everyone’s days keep it up!!!
I managed to fight through today and I didn’t think I was going to make it but I did only bothering me is the doctor put me on a benzodiazepines in January 90 pills a month and my body decided it is addiction to it if I don’t take it withdraws are horrible I’m going to try to taper myself off of them because they doctor told me to stay on them I’m have thought of taking myself off my antidepressant and antipsychotic medication to i think my life would be better without all this medication I feel being addicted to alcohol and benzodiazepines are taking a toll on me and I got off that I won’t need my other meds just I thought I’m having but going to bed sober after I give the kids a bath and waking up to day 5 thanks y’all for being here have an amazing night y’all
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Nichole benzo withdrawals can be really brutal and dangerous. Some people they go down by 1/4 milligram of Klonapin every 3 weeks. Maybe they are on 3 milligrams a day. That’s a slow process. Others can do it faster. I’d get advice from a professional. Many times they put you on a much longer acting benzo which mitigates the withdrawals because the stuff takes so long to get out of your system as you taper. But drink once and you’ll hurt the process. I know that game all too well. Been there. Done it. Nasty combination.
Nichole I will say, one thing at a time. Go easy on yourself. You’re a real fighter. A tough cookie. It’s obvious. Be proud of that. Go easy my friend.
Yes my therapist should ok. There are some things I don’t like about the first visit but I’ll see how it works out. He is a booze specialist. It was kind of like he was on Ritalin or something, but I think that’s his personality. I’m not giving up there. Next week will be better.
Nephew graduation was fine. I was sobered up enough to be there, but too beat up to make a 9pm dinner. They understood I was feeling “tired.”
Ok 11pm is past my bedtime.
OH!!! Did I mention my dad saw something in the yard and didn’t know what it was. Then my mom said she saw a black and white cat out there. We went out and I could hear rustling in the woods. I thought there was a cat there so I started to call out to it. These little creatures were stirring and getting closer, I could hear them. Then out come baby skunks!!! Ridiculously cute and coming to my ‘tick tick tick’ to call a cat.
Too friggin cute and very trusting. There has got to be a den around. It’s probably best not to make friends with them and to scare them off. But they we’re chillin in the yard all day. Hilarious. I guess the young ones can’t spray yet. I’m not taking any chances though. You need to burn your house down after that!!! Where is Momma? That’s my question. They seem so tame.
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Nichole I will say, one thing at a time. Go easy on yourself. You’re a real fighter. A tough cookie. It’s obvious. Be proud of that. Go easy my friend.
Yes my therapist should ok. There are some things I don’t like about the first visit but I’ll see how it works out. He is a booze specialist. It was kind of like he was on Ritalin or something, but I think that’s his personality. I’m not giving up there. Next week will be better.
Nephew graduation was fine. I was sobered up enough to be there, but too beat up to make a 9pm dinner. They understood I was feeling “tired.”
Ok 11pm is past my bedtime.
OH!!! Did I mention my dad saw something in the yard and didn’t know what it was. Then my mom said she saw a black and white cat out there. We went out and I could hear rustling in the woods. I thought there was a cat there so I started to call out to it. These little creatures were stirring and getting closer, I could hear them. Then out come baby skunks!!! Ridiculously cute and coming to my ‘tick tick tick’ to call a cat.
Too friggin cute and very trusting. There has got to be a den around. It’s probably best not to make friends with them and to scare them off. But they we’re chillin in the yard all day. Hilarious. I guess the young ones can’t spray yet. I’m not taking any chances though. You need to burn your house down after that!!! Where is Momma? That’s my question. They seem so tame. Night
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Good morning my lovely Aprils and a happy Thursday to you all.
I hope you've all had a good nights sleep or are having one and of course, are sober. It's a very windy morning here and it's been windy all night, I had to get up at some God forsaken hour to shut the bathroom window as it woke me up rattling, I thought someone was trying to break in.
I've got to take my car into the garage today, which is going to be a bit of a pain in the backside. It's got a tiny oil leak and as it's still under warranty I'm having it done sooner rather than later. It's going to be an all day job as though it's only a small thing they have to take the engine out to get to it. I'm taking it in straight after the school run and my friend is going to pick me up and drop me back home.
Oh and I have a proud nana moment, my 9 year old daughter and some of her class mates are playing guitar with the Hallé Orchestra in Manchester today, how good is that?
Well done Nichole, I'm so proud of you, I just know you can beat this. As for coming off the benzodiazepines I think Dee and Viper have given you some sound advice there, please don't come off them without consulting your doctor. He's put you on them for a reason. It's hard enough to stop drinking alcohol, maybe concentrate on that for now and worry about the benzo's later, it isn't a race so one thing at a time will do. Just take good care of yourself.
Morning Viper and yes you have to give your therapist a fair chance I suppose, a couple of weeks at least, you'll soon know for sure if he's for you.
I'm glad you made your nephew's graduation even if you couldn't make supper, the important thing is that you were there for him.
You made me smile with your tale about the skunks, I've never seen one, all I know is they stink, I've never thought about them being cute. I guess you wouldn't want one as a pet though
Good morning Bluesey, have yourself a good day.
Good evening Dee, I hope you have a restful night.
Must dash and get ready for the school run, I wish you all a better day than yesterday.
Thought for the day.....You suffer because you think everything is permanent, when in reality everything is temporary, moving away from you.
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Good morning my lovely Aprils and a happy Thursday to you all.
I hope you've all had a good nights sleep or are having one and of course, are sober. It's a very windy morning here and it's been windy all night, I had to get up at some God forsaken hour to shut the bathroom window as it woke me up rattling, I thought someone was trying to break in.
I've got to take my car into the garage today, which is going to be a bit of a pain in the backside. It's got a tiny oil leak and as it's still under warranty I'm having it done sooner rather than later. It's going to be an all day job as though it's only a small thing they have to take the engine out to get to it. I'm taking it in straight after the school run and my friend is going to pick me up and drop me back home.
Oh and I have a proud nana moment, my 9 year old daughter and some of her class mates are playing guitar with the Hallé Orchestra in Manchester today, how good is that?
Well done Nichole, I'm so proud of you, I just know you can beat this. As for coming off the benzodiazepines I think Dee and Viper have given you some sound advice there, please don't come off them without consulting your doctor. He's put you on them for a reason. It's hard enough to stop drinking alcohol, maybe concentrate on that for now and worry about the benzo's later, it isn't a race so one thing at a time will do. Just take good care of yourself.
Morning Viper and yes you have to give your therapist a fair chance I suppose, a couple of weeks at least, you'll soon know for sure if he's for you.
I'm glad you made your nephew's graduation even if you couldn't make supper, the important thing is that you were there for him.
You made me smile with your tale about the skunks, I've never seen one, all I know is they stink, I've never thought about them being cute. I guess you wouldn't want one as a pet though
Good morning Bluesey, have yourself a good day.
Good evening Dee, I hope you have a restful night.
Must dash and get ready for the school run, I wish you all a better day than yesterday.
Thought for the day.....You suffer because you think everything is permanent, when in reality everything is temporary, moving away from you.
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Hi all
I am back at work after nearly a month not flying and even though the thought of work was ugh It feels good to get back into the real world!
Not much to report really... I have been going to my meetings and starting to get friendly with some women in recovery which is nice. My relationship with my ex has improved dramatically. My daughter is amazing and am looking froward to spending the weekend with her. I said we will have a mummy and daughter day on Saturday. Just me and her. Am thinking of something fun we can do and I am really looking forward to it.
Daisy your pic is beautiful it reminded me of Stratford upon Avon. Lovely!
Viper, I like the sound of your counsellor and look forward to what you have to say about your sessions. I completely get the f@#k it's and have heard that shared in meetings many times and they scare me cos it's like I know I am an alcoholic, I know I can't drink safely but F $#K it anyway. We have to be super vigilant of them and I think it's great that's been identified already in your session! P.s skunks?? -wow.... pretty amazing to have that on your back door.
Nicole how are you?? I am so proud of you for not drinking but I 2nd 3rd, 4th 5th (!) that you get your Dr involved where your other medication is concerned. Please do not reduce or stop taking it before u have spoken to him.I don't have much experience with medication but after using xanax for 10 days only my withdrawals were hideous. Just get off the booze and sort the rest out later.
Strawberry I haven't lost any weight quitting drinking 😡😡😡😡 However I had replaced alcohol with crappy carbs, takeaways and sweets. Not only to help me quit drinking but I am realising because of my low self esteem I seem to like "punishing" myself. As each day goes by I am starting to feel a little (tiny) bit like I am worth something and I don't want to treat myself like **** anymore so I have over the last couple of days been really conscious of what I am eating. I am not looking at it as a diet or a quick fix to get the weight off but rather as a way of looking after me and developing my recovery. So out has gone all the sweets, refined carbs and greasy takeaways and I have been eating I suppose a clean diet. Fruit, veg, eggs, chicken, fish and I already feel so much better for it. It's not just for my weight but also for my mind. Am going to start working out again to, get those natural endorphins going!!
Anyway, going to log off now and have brekkie I have cottage cheese avocado and strawberries with me and will do a workout later.
Keep going everyone. I am 2 months sober as of last Sunday and I swear If I can do this anyone can...
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I am back at work after nearly a month not flying and even though the thought of work was ugh It feels good to get back into the real world!
Not much to report really... I have been going to my meetings and starting to get friendly with some women in recovery which is nice. My relationship with my ex has improved dramatically. My daughter is amazing and am looking froward to spending the weekend with her. I said we will have a mummy and daughter day on Saturday. Just me and her. Am thinking of something fun we can do and I am really looking forward to it.
Daisy your pic is beautiful it reminded me of Stratford upon Avon. Lovely!
Viper, I like the sound of your counsellor and look forward to what you have to say about your sessions. I completely get the f@#k it's and have heard that shared in meetings many times and they scare me cos it's like I know I am an alcoholic, I know I can't drink safely but F $#K it anyway. We have to be super vigilant of them and I think it's great that's been identified already in your session! P.s skunks?? -wow.... pretty amazing to have that on your back door.
Nicole how are you?? I am so proud of you for not drinking but I 2nd 3rd, 4th 5th (!) that you get your Dr involved where your other medication is concerned. Please do not reduce or stop taking it before u have spoken to him.I don't have much experience with medication but after using xanax for 10 days only my withdrawals were hideous. Just get off the booze and sort the rest out later.
Strawberry I haven't lost any weight quitting drinking 😡😡😡😡 However I had replaced alcohol with crappy carbs, takeaways and sweets. Not only to help me quit drinking but I am realising because of my low self esteem I seem to like "punishing" myself. As each day goes by I am starting to feel a little (tiny) bit like I am worth something and I don't want to treat myself like **** anymore so I have over the last couple of days been really conscious of what I am eating. I am not looking at it as a diet or a quick fix to get the weight off but rather as a way of looking after me and developing my recovery. So out has gone all the sweets, refined carbs and greasy takeaways and I have been eating I suppose a clean diet. Fruit, veg, eggs, chicken, fish and I already feel so much better for it. It's not just for my weight but also for my mind. Am going to start working out again to, get those natural endorphins going!!
Anyway, going to log off now and have brekkie I have cottage cheese avocado and strawberries with me and will do a workout later.
Keep going everyone. I am 2 months sober as of last Sunday and I swear If I can do this anyone can...
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Wow, way to go daisy and snitch! You are doing great. And your posts are so thoughtful and encouraging.
I had a great heart to heart with my hubby last night. He has heard my desire to quit for good so many times. It’s hard for him to really believe me, but he’s on board, and I’ve asked him to hold me accountable. Not to allow me the wine when we’re out even if I beg him. Which I have pathetically done in the past!
So onto day 2 (although technically my counter says one day so I will folllow that) Normally, I wouldn’t count days, but now I’m having a little more fun with this process, and I’ll count for awhile so I can see progress.
Donny, How are you?
I had a great heart to heart with my hubby last night. He has heard my desire to quit for good so many times. It’s hard for him to really believe me, but he’s on board, and I’ve asked him to hold me accountable. Not to allow me the wine when we’re out even if I beg him. Which I have pathetically done in the past!
So onto day 2 (although technically my counter says one day so I will folllow that) Normally, I wouldn’t count days, but now I’m having a little more fun with this process, and I’ll count for awhile so I can see progress.
Donny, How are you?
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Hola Aprils!
Just checking in - been a loong day for me!
Had work with a winery rep and it only solidifies my desire/need to get out of the wine biz. I'm aware that things don't happen overnight, so I'm being patient with myself, breathing and taking everything one step at a time.
I have a friend who invented an amazing water bike and she might be needing some sales support. I'm reaching out when she returns from her European break - I'm excited at just the thought alone of leaving this biz after 17 years - GAH!
I have faith that it will happen...
My cats are staring me down as they obviously need some play time and affection.
Check in again soon! Good night and good morning to all! So proud of everyone in this class!
Hugs & love,
Bluesy
Day 80
Just checking in - been a loong day for me!
Had work with a winery rep and it only solidifies my desire/need to get out of the wine biz. I'm aware that things don't happen overnight, so I'm being patient with myself, breathing and taking everything one step at a time.
I have a friend who invented an amazing water bike and she might be needing some sales support. I'm reaching out when she returns from her European break - I'm excited at just the thought alone of leaving this biz after 17 years - GAH!
I have faith that it will happen...
My cats are staring me down as they obviously need some play time and affection.
Check in again soon! Good night and good morning to all! So proud of everyone in this class!
Hugs & love,
Bluesy
Day 80
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