Class of April 2018 Part 6
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There are definitely positive things going on for me without the booze. My anxiety is way down. My benzo dose is way down and I’m breaking my sleep med in half now.
My OCD is way down. I’m not feeling it really. Nice when you let the Prozac work. 🙄
I can notice very subtle things that trigger my immune issues. I’m totally off sugar, including fruit, excepting one banana in the morning. I’m getting back to my Auto Immune Diet which is very helpful and doesn’t have to be forever. I can slack off later. My gut is definatejy healing because I’m not pouring alcohol on raw tissue. And plenty more I’m sure.
I’ts been a bear of a time. But I’m convinced it will be worth it. Things finally shifted upwards a bit, from that rapid decline I was in after I stopped. 3 weeks is nothing too, as far as getting well. I’m waiting to see what more weeks bring. It will continue to be a ride for sure, but not that bad.
Ok past bedtime.
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My OCD is way down. I’m not feeling it really. Nice when you let the Prozac work. 🙄
I can notice very subtle things that trigger my immune issues. I’m totally off sugar, including fruit, excepting one banana in the morning. I’m getting back to my Auto Immune Diet which is very helpful and doesn’t have to be forever. I can slack off later. My gut is definatejy healing because I’m not pouring alcohol on raw tissue. And plenty more I’m sure.
I’ts been a bear of a time. But I’m convinced it will be worth it. Things finally shifted upwards a bit, from that rapid decline I was in after I stopped. 3 weeks is nothing too, as far as getting well. I’m waiting to see what more weeks bring. It will continue to be a ride for sure, but not that bad.
Ok past bedtime.
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Good morning Aprils, I hope you're all good, it's great to see all these posts this morning.
I'm so happy that you've posted Viper, it just isn't the same without you. 23 days today? That's excellent and it can only be a good thing that you are able to cut down on your other meds. I trust you've discussed this with your lovely APRN.
Sorry about your car, will you just run it till it dies?
Sounds like you've made a good choice with the bike and I'm guessing you must be every salesman's worst nightmare
. Take no b.s Vipe.
Hiya Suzy, that all sounds just soooo Idyllic and I am soooo envious. A hotel room all to yourself, a swim, pedicure, hot stones, retail therapy, what bliss. My Sister's Closet sounds just my sort of place. The comparison in the way you feel this time in Phoenix to the last time you were there is amazing, what a difference. I know which one I'd prefer. I hope the storm wasn't too drastic, I love watching a good storm myself too. Enjoy the rest of your stay.
Donny boy, you sound in a good place yourself and I can tell that you love your job, it sounds so rewarding. I get it now re the half lemonade, half tea. I must have been half asleep when I first read about it, because I was picturing hot sh tea mixed with lemonade. Doh, I'm not the brightest button in the sewing box when I'm tired.
Nichole, come and check in, we need to know how you are.
See you all again later, I'm off now to get a shower etc, then off to do the mum run etc. Wishing you all a great Thursday.
Thought for the day...... “Sometimes we motivate ourselves by thinking of what we want to become. Sometimes we motivate ourselves by thinking about who we don’t ever want to be again.”
Good morning Aprils, I hope you're all good, it's great to see all these posts this morning.
I'm so happy that you've posted Viper, it just isn't the same without you. 23 days today? That's excellent and it can only be a good thing that you are able to cut down on your other meds. I trust you've discussed this with your lovely APRN.
Sorry about your car, will you just run it till it dies?
Sounds like you've made a good choice with the bike and I'm guessing you must be every salesman's worst nightmare
. Take no b.s Vipe.Hiya Suzy, that all sounds just soooo Idyllic and I am soooo envious. A hotel room all to yourself, a swim, pedicure, hot stones, retail therapy, what bliss. My Sister's Closet sounds just my sort of place. The comparison in the way you feel this time in Phoenix to the last time you were there is amazing, what a difference. I know which one I'd prefer. I hope the storm wasn't too drastic, I love watching a good storm myself too. Enjoy the rest of your stay.
Donny boy, you sound in a good place yourself and I can tell that you love your job, it sounds so rewarding. I get it now re the half lemonade, half tea. I must have been half asleep when I first read about it, because I was picturing hot sh tea mixed with lemonade
. Doh, I'm not the brightest button in the sewing box when I'm tired.Nichole, come and check in, we need to know how you are.
See you all again later, I'm off now to get a shower etc, then off to do the mum run etc. Wishing you all a great Thursday.
Thought for the day...... “Sometimes we motivate ourselves by thinking of what we want to become. Sometimes we motivate ourselves by thinking about who we don’t ever want to be again.”
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Awake at 5. Great. I’m going to need more sleep.
Daisy I’m good with salespeople. I’m good with getting the best price, always. But that’s because I make them price match if it’s store policy or buy on sale. The thing is I’m a wise@$$. Some people don’t know how to deal with that. Others laugh right along. The irony is group bike trips are exactly the kind of social interactions I need, not the bar. I do love that thing, it’s hard to justify though. People in my position don’t spend that.
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Daisy I’m good with salespeople. I’m good with getting the best price, always. But that’s because I make them price match if it’s store policy or buy on sale. The thing is I’m a wise@$$. Some people don’t know how to deal with that. Others laugh right along. The irony is group bike trips are exactly the kind of social interactions I need, not the bar. I do love that thing, it’s hard to justify though. People in my position don’t spend that.
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Hi Nichole! Absolutely, you need to change your lifestyle. People, places and things they say. I don’t hang out with any of the drinker friends. Only people that a true blue friends for ages that I wouldn’t need drink to see. Also, exercise, meditation, cooking, reading, knitting, biking, anything to start filling the void. A lot of people get into Netflix Series’ for 3 hours a night or whatever. It’s got to bring you some joy. Exercise is great because let’s say your a runner and you get into it, you are not getting up and running 5 miles with a hangover. You might chose the run instead of the drink. Volunteering helps fill your soul too. Glad you’re posting.
23 days here and things are finally stabilizing. Wow that was brutal. Besides the Vaccination fiasco.
Just a morning check in.
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23 days here and things are finally stabilizing. Wow that was brutal. Besides the Vaccination fiasco.
Just a morning check in.
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Great job, Viper. 23 is wonderful. Keep it up.
Day 4 here and feel a lot better than yesterday. Was extremely moody. I had to hide out in my room, since I just wanted to be alone. I even cancelled a date night with husband. We’ll try again tonight.
I hope you are all well and having a lovely day/night.
Day 4 here and feel a lot better than yesterday. Was extremely moody. I had to hide out in my room, since I just wanted to be alone. I even cancelled a date night with husband. We’ll try again tonight.
I hope you are all well and having a lovely day/night.
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Welcome back Nicole ! Defo time for change !
I wish I could change my job... But it's not possible ! It's so hard watching normal people drink cold beer from an ice frosted glass ! Or sip at wine eating a meza !
I'm not normal . I accept I never will be . I can't drink eve again.
Hugs around the world !
I wish I could change my job... But it's not possible ! It's so hard watching normal people drink cold beer from an ice frosted glass ! Or sip at wine eating a meza !
I'm not normal . I accept I never will be . I can't drink eve again.
Hugs around the world !
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I about picked up a drink instead I came here roughing it at the moment kept myself busy all day finally decided to set down and it hit me think I might buy A 12 step book finally found one close to my religion
Strawberry I see people drinking the “normal way” and idk how they do it but also I used to drink the normal way and ended up here when I got bad off I used to think I still was normal drinking still because I surrounded myself with alcoholics but we both know life is better without it and very proud how far you came!!!!
Vipe thanks for the advice I’m an outdoors person I spend a lot of time outside finding things to do and I love to meditate I actually have a meditation rock by our creek and the woods
I’m stuck with my lifestyle because things I love to do involves drinking but I know I don’t have to drink when doing like Saturday went 4 wheeling I actually didn’t take any alcohol so I thought to myself I’m good but the people who went with us did and offered it to me and I couldn’t say no which kind of the same thing happened Friday it’s always I’ll only have one then okay one more that’s it then the drinks keeps coming and more days of drinking so I guess some friends are going to be mad because I’ll probably lay low for awhile maybe get some sober muscles then be able to be around others drinking
Hope all is well take care y’all
Strawberry I see people drinking the “normal way” and idk how they do it but also I used to drink the normal way and ended up here when I got bad off I used to think I still was normal drinking still because I surrounded myself with alcoholics but we both know life is better without it and very proud how far you came!!!!
Vipe thanks for the advice I’m an outdoors person I spend a lot of time outside finding things to do and I love to meditate I actually have a meditation rock by our creek and the woods
I’m stuck with my lifestyle because things I love to do involves drinking but I know I don’t have to drink when doing like Saturday went 4 wheeling I actually didn’t take any alcohol so I thought to myself I’m good but the people who went with us did and offered it to me and I couldn’t say no which kind of the same thing happened Friday it’s always I’ll only have one then okay one more that’s it then the drinks keeps coming and more days of drinking so I guess some friends are going to be mad because I’ll probably lay low for awhile maybe get some sober muscles then be able to be around others drinking
Hope all is well take care y’all
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Nichole, so glad you are posting 💜 You need to worry about yourself and not worry about what others think. You know how hard it is to not drink around a bunch of people drinking, especially ones offering it to you, so avoid that situation. If people are mad that’s their problem, not yours. If they care about you, they will be happy for you trying to better yourself. 😊
Vipe, just was thinking the American boys are starting to rack up a little time! I have 20 days tomorrow and think you are at 24? We have to start showing all of the April girls we can do this🙌🏻💪🏼🙄 😊
Ready for bed, and have the day off tomorrow! Taking my girlfriend to a huge outdoor market and should be a fun day. There are a lot of Amish folks selling their vegetables, and homemade baked goods that are fantastic! The diet is on hold tomorrow, and Honestly I could careless. I think a piece..or two..😊 of homemade apple pie is way better than putting poison in my body anyway. Will check in later tomorrow and love to all of you💜
Vipe, just was thinking the American boys are starting to rack up a little time! I have 20 days tomorrow and think you are at 24? We have to start showing all of the April girls we can do this🙌🏻💪🏼🙄 😊
Ready for bed, and have the day off tomorrow! Taking my girlfriend to a huge outdoor market and should be a fun day. There are a lot of Amish folks selling their vegetables, and homemade baked goods that are fantastic! The diet is on hold tomorrow, and Honestly I could careless. I think a piece..or two..😊 of homemade apple pie is way better than putting poison in my body anyway. Will check in later tomorrow and love to all of you💜
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Originally Posted by kgirl41 
Hi Bluesy, no need for apologies, that's what we are all here for to vent out our fears and anxieties. We need an outlet because alcohol used to be our outlet and we can't use that anymore 
I also want you to know I am somewhat in the same boat. I have been at my current job for 11 years and in the insurance industry for 18 years. The company I work for is a large corporation....global insurance company. We have had so many re-orgs and changes over the last 5 years that what remains is a toxic environment and the inability to really get any work done. I recently got my certification in Scrum Mastery (a software development methodology) and I really want to begin using that certification. On Monday I received a call from an old co-worker that left my company for another and she is trying to recruit me. It's intriguing and exciting but an entirely different industry (railroads) and a very small company. To say I'm scared is an understatement! But at this point it's just a matter of updating my resume and applying for the job. If I get an interview, great! If I don't, well nothing lost there. I'll just take it one step at a time and follow my heart.
Good luck to you. Keep us posted
I also want you to know I am somewhat in the same boat. I have been at my current job for 11 years and in the insurance industry for 18 years. The company I work for is a large corporation....global insurance company. We have had so many re-orgs and changes over the last 5 years that what remains is a toxic environment and the inability to really get any work done. I recently got my certification in Scrum Mastery (a software development methodology) and I really want to begin using that certification. On Monday I received a call from an old co-worker that left my company for another and she is trying to recruit me. It's intriguing and exciting but an entirely different industry (railroads) and a very small company. To say I'm scared is an understatement! But at this point it's just a matter of updating my resume and applying for the job. If I get an interview, great! If I don't, well nothing lost there. I'll just take it one step at a time and follow my heart.
Good luck to you. Keep us posted
Hope you’re having a lovely evening xo
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This was from Quit - but again I’m messing up on the ‘quoting’ part haha!
i Bluesy, Hope your feeling a bit more calm today. Just remember, sobriety is the most important thing for you right now. You are exactly where you need to be today. The rest will fall into place. Give it time, friend.
Hi Erratic, Donny, Strawberry, Dee, and The rest of the class.[/QUOTE]
Quit, day 3 and running 3 miles?! That’s amazing ! I haven’t ran 3 miles in forever. I really should. I think I would feel better getting some serious cardio! Thanks for the inspiration 🏃🏻*♀️
And you are right, focusing on sobriety is numero uno and the rest will fall into place, I needed that reminder ! Keep going Quit, it’s not how many tiles we fall, it’s how many times we get back UP. We are lucky each time to even make it back. Hearing those horror stories all the time, like Donny just shared most recently too...ugh. Sad stuff. Stay in the light 💡 we need you!! Xo
i Bluesy, Hope your feeling a bit more calm today. Just remember, sobriety is the most important thing for you right now. You are exactly where you need to be today. The rest will fall into place. Give it time, friend.
Hi Erratic, Donny, Strawberry, Dee, and The rest of the class.[/QUOTE]
Quit, day 3 and running 3 miles?! That’s amazing ! I haven’t ran 3 miles in forever. I really should. I think I would feel better getting some serious cardio! Thanks for the inspiration 🏃🏻*♀️
And you are right, focusing on sobriety is numero uno and the rest will fall into place, I needed that reminder ! Keep going Quit, it’s not how many tiles we fall, it’s how many times we get back UP. We are lucky each time to even make it back. Hearing those horror stories all the time, like Donny just shared most recently too...ugh. Sad stuff. Stay in the light 💡 we need you!! Xo
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This was from Donny - I’m messed up on the quotes. Doing this from my phone is not so easy haha!
Bluesy, when the right job comes along, you will know it. It’s so hard changing course when you’ve been on the same path for so long. Stay focused and you will end up where you are supposed to be.
Thank you Donny !! You are right, Quit said the same thing and it’s starting to really feel that way now !! You’re doing so good and I love reading your posts here!! Hope you’re having a lovely evening!
Bluesy, when the right job comes along, you will know it. It’s so hard changing course when you’ve been on the same path for so long. Stay focused and you will end up where you are supposed to be.
Thank you Donny !! You are right, Quit said the same thing and it’s starting to really feel that way now !! You’re doing so good and I love reading your posts here!! Hope you’re having a lovely evening!
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Originally Posted by snitch
Hi all.
5.30 pm here and I am just chilling in my room. Gonna watch some netflix soon. I've had a lovely day. Went down to the pool early for some sun and swimming then had breakfast. Had a manicure and pedicure and went for the luxury pedicure for a little treat. Hot stones and hot wax and massage. Lush! Feet like a baby's bum now!! Standard trip to Target! Love it there. Went in for one thing and spent $100 ooops!! And then I discovered somewhere new... a place called My Sister's Closet! Omg!!!!! Its a shop that sells all consigment clothes shoes handbags and jewellery. So all pre owned stuff and the owners get a cut of whatever is sold. There were some fantastic things in there! I got 4 tops, a bracelet and 2 rings and I could have spent a ton more but I ran out of cash!! Maybe I'll go back tomorrow...... lol.
My crew were meeting at 5pm in the bar for "wine hour". I could go to be sociable and obviously not drink but to be honest I really don't want to. I am quite happy to chill out by myself. I am realising that it isn't because I am hiding away more that the ONLY reason I would go to meet up is so I could drink. Am not really that interested in socialising with everyone sober which tells me I have spent a lot of my time doing stuff I didn't really enjoy JUST because I could drink!
The last time I Was in Phoenix at this hotel was in March. My crew and I were required to operate an extra flight home so we flew out as passengers. I drank on the flight all the way there. Champagne, wine and port. Fell asleep on the plane and woke before landing feeling rotten and started swigging red wine from the little miniature bottles that I had been given to take off with me. By the time I got to the hotel I felt wrecked and passed out in bed. Woke about 2am and drank the remaining bottles I had with me! Had an insatiable hunger so ordered a big fried breakfast on room service and felt bloated and disgusting after. It was so hot and I felt sick, anxious, depressed (for over drinking yet again) tired and irritable. Went to the shops for buts I needed which felt like I Was climbing Everest, was such an effort and came back to my room and tossed and turned trying to sleep before getting ready for work. It was awful. I felt and looked like a bag of shite.
This time has been soooo different. I woke up hangover free and had my coffee on the balcony with a beautiful view of the sun rising over the lake. Had my swim and healthy breakfast. Pamper time and shopping. And I feel genuinley happy and am ENJOYING myself. Alcohol completely robbed me of that. I only THOUGHT I Was enjoying myself when I drank. If I were to go and meet up and drink now, well tomorrow doesn't bear thinking about. And that's if I even made it to tomorrow. I have no idea where a drink will take me.
So, I am very happy to be in my room, I have some little nibbles with me and lime perrier water (sooo good) back to back forensics show on the tv (I adore forensics programmes) and netflix on hand. Beats getting drunk and waking up suicidal anyday!!!
5.30 pm here and I am just chilling in my room. Gonna watch some netflix soon. I've had a lovely day. Went down to the pool early for some sun and swimming then had breakfast. Had a manicure and pedicure and went for the luxury pedicure for a little treat. Hot stones and hot wax and massage. Lush! Feet like a baby's bum now!! Standard trip to Target! Love it there. Went in for one thing and spent $100 ooops!! And then I discovered somewhere new... a place called My Sister's Closet! Omg!!!!! Its a shop that sells all consigment clothes shoes handbags and jewellery. So all pre owned stuff and the owners get a cut of whatever is sold. There were some fantastic things in there! I got 4 tops, a bracelet and 2 rings and I could have spent a ton more but I ran out of cash!! Maybe I'll go back tomorrow...... lol.
My crew were meeting at 5pm in the bar for "wine hour". I could go to be sociable and obviously not drink but to be honest I really don't want to. I am quite happy to chill out by myself. I am realising that it isn't because I am hiding away more that the ONLY reason I would go to meet up is so I could drink. Am not really that interested in socialising with everyone sober which tells me I have spent a lot of my time doing stuff I didn't really enjoy JUST because I could drink!
The last time I Was in Phoenix at this hotel was in March. My crew and I were required to operate an extra flight home so we flew out as passengers. I drank on the flight all the way there. Champagne, wine and port. Fell asleep on the plane and woke before landing feeling rotten and started swigging red wine from the little miniature bottles that I had been given to take off with me. By the time I got to the hotel I felt wrecked and passed out in bed. Woke about 2am and drank the remaining bottles I had with me! Had an insatiable hunger so ordered a big fried breakfast on room service and felt bloated and disgusting after. It was so hot and I felt sick, anxious, depressed (for over drinking yet again) tired and irritable. Went to the shops for buts I needed which felt like I Was climbing Everest, was such an effort and came back to my room and tossed and turned trying to sleep before getting ready for work. It was awful. I felt and looked like a bag of shite.
This time has been soooo different. I woke up hangover free and had my coffee on the balcony with a beautiful view of the sun rising over the lake. Had my swim and healthy breakfast. Pamper time and shopping. And I feel genuinley happy and am ENJOYING myself. Alcohol completely robbed me of that. I only THOUGHT I Was enjoying myself when I drank. If I were to go and meet up and drink now, well tomorrow doesn't bear thinking about. And that's if I even made it to tomorrow. I have no idea where a drink will take me.
So, I am very happy to be in my room, I have some little nibbles with me and lime perrier water (sooo good) back to back forensics show on the tv (I adore forensics programmes) and netflix on hand. Beats getting drunk and waking up suicidal anyday!!!
Your story of drinking on the plane was frightening. It takes me back to times all too familiar. So not worth waking up suicidal, I surely agree! Good on you for staying in and doing what YOU want to do!! Nibbles and Perrier sounds just about perfect! Proud of you! Keep it up ! 😘
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Originally Posted by Viperidae
There are definitely positive things going on for me without the booze. My anxiety is way down. My benzo dose is way down and I’m breaking my sleep med in half now.
My OCD is way down. I’m not feeling it really. Nice when you let the Prozac work. 🙄
I can notice very subtle things that trigger my immune issues. I’m totally off sugar, including fruit, excepting one banana in the morning. I’m getting back to my Auto Immune Diet which is very helpful and doesn’t have to be forever. I can slack off later. My gut is definatejy healing because I’m not pouring alcohol on raw tissue. And plenty more I’m sure.
I’ts been a bear of a time. But I’m convinced it will be worth it. Things finally shifted upwards a bit, from that rapid decline I was in after I stopped. 3 weeks is nothing too, as far as getting well. I’m waiting to see what more weeks bring. It will continue to be a ride for sure, but not that bad.
Ok past bedtime.
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My OCD is way down. I’m not feeling it really. Nice when you let the Prozac work. 🙄
I can notice very subtle things that trigger my immune issues. I’m totally off sugar, including fruit, excepting one banana in the morning. I’m getting back to my Auto Immune Diet which is very helpful and doesn’t have to be forever. I can slack off later. My gut is definatejy healing because I’m not pouring alcohol on raw tissue. And plenty more I’m sure.
I’ts been a bear of a time. But I’m convinced it will be worth it. Things finally shifted upwards a bit, from that rapid decline I was in after I stopped. 3 weeks is nothing too, as far as getting well. I’m waiting to see what more weeks bring. It will continue to be a ride for sure, but not that bad.
Ok past bedtime.
V
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Originally Posted by Daisybelle
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Good morning Aprils, I hope you're all good, it's great to see all these posts this morning.
I'm so happy that you've posted Viper, it just isn't the same without you. 23 days today? That's excellent and it can only be a good thing that you are able to cut down on your other meds. I trust you've discussed this with your lovely APRN.
Sorry about your car, will you just run it till it dies?
Sounds like you've made a good choice with the bike and I'm guessing you must be every salesman's worst nightmare. Take no b.s Vipe.
Hiya Suzy, that all sounds just soooo Idyllic and I am soooo envious. A hotel room all to yourself, a swim, pedicure, hot stones, retail therapy, what bliss. My Sister's Closet sounds just my sort of place. The comparison in the way you feel this time in Phoenix to the last time you were there is amazing, what a difference. I know which one I'd prefer. I hope the storm wasn't too drastic, I love watching a good storm myself too. Enjoy the rest of your stay.
Donny boy, you sound in a good place yourself and I can tell that you love your job, it sounds so rewarding. I get it now re the half lemonade, half tea. I must have been half asleep when I first read about it, because I was picturing hot sh tea mixed with lemonade. Doh, I'm not the brightest button in the sewing box when I'm tired.
Nichole, come and check in, we need to know how you are.
See you all again later, I'm off now to get a shower etc, then off to do the mum run etc. Wishing you all a great Thursday.
Thought for the day...... “Sometimes we motivate ourselves by thinking of what we want to become. Sometimes we motivate ourselves by thinking about who we don’t ever want to be again.”
Good morning Aprils, I hope you're all good, it's great to see all these posts this morning.
I'm so happy that you've posted Viper, it just isn't the same without you. 23 days today? That's excellent and it can only be a good thing that you are able to cut down on your other meds. I trust you've discussed this with your lovely APRN.
Sorry about your car, will you just run it till it dies?
Sounds like you've made a good choice with the bike and I'm guessing you must be every salesman's worst nightmare
. Take no b.s Vipe.Hiya Suzy, that all sounds just soooo Idyllic and I am soooo envious. A hotel room all to yourself, a swim, pedicure, hot stones, retail therapy, what bliss. My Sister's Closet sounds just my sort of place. The comparison in the way you feel this time in Phoenix to the last time you were there is amazing, what a difference. I know which one I'd prefer. I hope the storm wasn't too drastic, I love watching a good storm myself too. Enjoy the rest of your stay.
Donny boy, you sound in a good place yourself and I can tell that you love your job, it sounds so rewarding. I get it now re the half lemonade, half tea. I must have been half asleep when I first read about it, because I was picturing hot sh tea mixed with lemonade
. Doh, I'm not the brightest button in the sewing box when I'm tired.Nichole, come and check in, we need to know how you are.
See you all again later, I'm off now to get a shower etc, then off to do the mum run etc. Wishing you all a great Thursday.
Thought for the day...... “Sometimes we motivate ourselves by thinking of what we want to become. Sometimes we motivate ourselves by thinking about who we don’t ever want to be again.”
How’s Lulu? How are things with your son, his (latest) love interest ? How’s the resentment been around those issues in the relationship? If I missed a post where you mentioned these lately I may have missed it but I was curious and wanted to check in with you about it. Sounds like you’ve had quite a full Summer so far and staying busy. Hope the weather has balanced out some for you and hope you are sleepily soundly across the pond tonight 🤗 🐱💕
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Originally Posted by xxxNICHOLExxx
I about picked up a drink instead I came here roughing it at the moment kept myself busy all day finally decided to set down and it hit me think I might buy A 12 step book finally found one close to my religion
Strawberry I see people drinking the “normal way” and idk how they do it but also I used to drink the normal way and ended up here when I got bad off I used to think I still was normal drinking still because I surrounded myself with alcoholics but we both know life is better without it and very proud how far you came!!!!
Vipe thanks for the advice I’m an outdoors person I spend a lot of time outside finding things to do and I love to meditate I actually have a meditation rock by our creek and the woods
I’m stuck with my lifestyle because things I love to do involves drinking but I know I don’t have to drink when doing like Saturday went 4 wheeling I actually didn’t take any alcohol so I thought to myself I’m good but the people who went with us did and offered it to me and I couldn’t say no which kind of the same thing happened Friday it’s always I’ll only have one then okay one more that’s it then the drinks keeps coming and more days of drinking so I guess some friends are going to be mad because I’ll probably lay low for awhile maybe get some sober muscles then be able to be around others drinking
Hope all is well take care y’all
Strawberry I see people drinking the “normal way” and idk how they do it but also I used to drink the normal way and ended up here when I got bad off I used to think I still was normal drinking still because I surrounded myself with alcoholics but we both know life is better without it and very proud how far you came!!!!
Vipe thanks for the advice I’m an outdoors person I spend a lot of time outside finding things to do and I love to meditate I actually have a meditation rock by our creek and the woods
I’m stuck with my lifestyle because things I love to do involves drinking but I know I don’t have to drink when doing like Saturday went 4 wheeling I actually didn’t take any alcohol so I thought to myself I’m good but the people who went with us did and offered it to me and I couldn’t say no which kind of the same thing happened Friday it’s always I’ll only have one then okay one more that’s it then the drinks keeps coming and more days of drinking so I guess some friends are going to be mad because I’ll probably lay low for awhile maybe get some sober muscles then be able to be around others drinking
Hope all is well take care y’all
So happy you keep checking in with us
. Sounds like you get caught in some peer pressure situations for sure. You certainly have the gusto to keep trying and that’s very brave if you. Don’t give up, one day I have faith it will stick for you and you will be happy to kept getting back up and continued to fight for the freedom from this soul sucking addiction. Sweet dreams 🙏🏼😘
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Good morning April's
I hope you've all slept well and are happy, sober and well.
Viper it's good that you are money wise, I hate to hear about people being ripped off. Day 24 today? Kudos to you.
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Nichole,
"I had to change my lifestyle too - funny thing is I've never live any other way now "
" Absolutely, you need to change your lifestyle. People, places and things they say. I don’t hang out with any of the drinker friends. Only people that a true blue friends for ages that I wouldn’t need drink to see. Also, exercise, meditation, cooking, reading, knitting, biking, anything to start filling the void."
"You need to worry about yourself and not worry about what others think. You know how hard it is to not drink around a bunch of people drinking, especially ones offering it to you, so avoid that situation. If people are mad that’s their problem, not yours. If they care about you, they will be happy for you trying to better yourself."
I don't think I could add more than what Dee, Viper & Donny have said, other than never, ever give up trying. It's hard but it will get better, you've just got to make it through the hard stuff first. You will do it if you want it badly enough.
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Day 5 Quit? Very nearly a full week. I'm glad you're feeling better in yourself and hope you've got that date night re-arranged. You're doing well so carry on doing what you're doing and keep up with that running.
Hi Strawberry, I really feel for you, you must have the worst job in the world for a recovering alcoholic. As for 'normal' I don't even know what that word means. Is there any such thing as normal?
Donny boy, I'm so proud of you, you're smashing it now, very nearly on 3 weeks and you are sounding good. I love the sound of that market, I would love to go, it sounds like just the thing I would enjoy. Have a good day and enjoy the time spent with your lovely girlfriend. Send me a piece of that apple pie over, my tummy is rumbling at the thought of it.
Hi gorgeous Bluesey, I love it when you post. Lulu is doing well thank you, she's grown a little and is very playful, at the moment she is lay next to me on her back purring, with her little legs in the air, looking at her you wouldn't think butter would melt and that if I went to stroke her tummy she would try and rip my hand off, lol. I'm covered in little stratches, her teeth and claws are like needles.
My son, what can I say here? Hmmm, all is quiet on the western front, my husband calls it the 'quiet before the storm.' I'm making the most of it. I've made a tentative friendship with his g.friend and she has actually been to my house a couple of times. I think she is beginning to see through him, he tells a lot of lies, but I also think she is covering up for him a lot. There is so much I could tell her, but I'm just keeping my mouth shut, she has to find out for herself. The main thing is that she is kind to my grandson and seems genuinely fond of him and for that I am truly grateful.
Well I must go now and get my shower, I have a very exciting and busy day ahead. I'm going to a play area in Manchester with the g.children and my friend, there will be zip wires and trampolines involved so wish me luck.
Have a great Friday all of you and I send you my love.
Thought for the day........ I used to think an alcoholic was someone who lived on the far edges of society. Wild-eyed, unkempt and living in a filthy hovel. That was until I became one..."
Good morning April's
I hope you've all slept well and are happy, sober and well.
Viper it's good that you are money wise, I hate to hear about people being ripped off. Day 24 today? Kudos to you.
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Nichole,
"I had to change my lifestyle too - funny thing is I've never live any other way now "
" Absolutely, you need to change your lifestyle. People, places and things they say. I don’t hang out with any of the drinker friends. Only people that a true blue friends for ages that I wouldn’t need drink to see. Also, exercise, meditation, cooking, reading, knitting, biking, anything to start filling the void."
"You need to worry about yourself and not worry about what others think. You know how hard it is to not drink around a bunch of people drinking, especially ones offering it to you, so avoid that situation. If people are mad that’s their problem, not yours. If they care about you, they will be happy for you trying to better yourself."
I don't think I could add more than what Dee, Viper & Donny have said, other than never, ever give up trying. It's hard but it will get better, you've just got to make it through the hard stuff first. You will do it if you want it badly enough.
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Day 5 Quit? Very nearly a full week. I'm glad you're feeling better in yourself and hope you've got that date night re-arranged. You're doing well so carry on doing what you're doing and keep up with that running.
Hi Strawberry, I really feel for you, you must have the worst job in the world for a recovering alcoholic. As for 'normal' I don't even know what that word means. Is there any such thing as normal?
Donny boy, I'm so proud of you, you're smashing it now, very nearly on 3 weeks and you are sounding good. I love the sound of that market, I would love to go, it sounds like just the thing I would enjoy. Have a good day and enjoy the time spent with your lovely girlfriend. Send me a piece of that apple pie over, my tummy is rumbling at the thought of it.
Hi gorgeous Bluesey, I love it when you post. Lulu is doing well thank you, she's grown a little and is very playful, at the moment she is lay next to me on her back purring, with her little legs in the air, looking at her you wouldn't think butter would melt and that if I went to stroke her tummy she would try and rip my hand off, lol. I'm covered in little stratches, her teeth and claws are like needles.
My son, what can I say here? Hmmm, all is quiet on the western front, my husband calls it the 'quiet before the storm.' I'm making the most of it. I've made a tentative friendship with his g.friend and she has actually been to my house a couple of times. I think she is beginning to see through him, he tells a lot of lies, but I also think she is covering up for him a lot. There is so much I could tell her, but I'm just keeping my mouth shut, she has to find out for herself. The main thing is that she is kind to my grandson and seems genuinely fond of him and for that I am truly grateful.
Well I must go now and get my shower, I have a very exciting and busy day ahead. I'm going to a play area in Manchester with the g.children and my friend, there will be zip wires and trampolines involved so wish me luck.
Have a great Friday all of you and I send you my love.
Thought for the day........ I used to think an alcoholic was someone who lived on the far edges of society. Wild-eyed, unkempt and living in a filthy hovel. That was until I became one..."
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Daisymum, zip lining and trampolines!! Be careful young lady and enjoy the day😊
Even though I am off, I was up at 5:45 having coffee. I also made or should I say attempted 🙄 to make my son a fancy omelette that ended up being a pile of scrambled eggs with sausage and peppers in it, but he enjoyed it all the same so👍🏼 He interns for our school district in the summer as a computer tech so he had to be at work at 7:30. Great way to make extra money and he is going to major in computer science in college so a win win situation. Ok, off to the market soon so will check back later.💜😘
Even though I am off, I was up at 5:45 having coffee. I also made or should I say attempted 🙄 to make my son a fancy omelette that ended up being a pile of scrambled eggs with sausage and peppers in it, but he enjoyed it all the same so👍🏼 He interns for our school district in the summer as a computer tech so he had to be at work at 7:30. Great way to make extra money and he is going to major in computer science in college so a win win situation. Ok, off to the market soon so will check back later.💜😘
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