Class of August 2018 Part One
Welcome mamaklaus and sweetpeacan.
You're doing great Suze s. I find distraction really helps when my mind wanders into bad thoughts. Exercise or something else you can do to just take your mind off stuff. It will look better in the morning.
How's your day been darklingsong ?
Ral.
You're doing great Suze s. I find distraction really helps when my mind wanders into bad thoughts. Exercise or something else you can do to just take your mind off stuff. It will look better in the morning.
How's your day been darklingsong ?
Ral.
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Hi RAL. A day of extremes. Have gone from feeling so grateful to be sober to really struggling for a few hours.....not wanting to drink but feeling agitated and anxious. It has passed now. Actually feel ok and know I will be very relieved in the morning to have stayed sober. My husband drinks so that can make it tough- at the same time I realise now it is up to me to get and stay sober. What he does, he does.
How are you getting on? Your posts sound upbeat!
How are you getting on? Your posts sound upbeat!
Hi RAL. A day of extremes. Have gone from feeling so grateful to be sober to really struggling for a few hours.....not wanting to drink but feeling agitated and anxious. It has passed now. Actually feel ok and know I will be very relieved in the morning to have stayed sober. My husband drinks so that can make it tough- at the same time I realise now it is up to me to get and stay sober. What he does, he does.
How are you getting on? Your posts sound upbeat!
How are you getting on? Your posts sound upbeat!
My husband also drinks just a couple of beers a night at the weekend. I've been away all weekend and tonight when he realised I wasn't drinking he said he wasn't bothered either. Made me realise that when I drink he drinks more. If I don't drink he's not as bothered.
I'm just tired really. Been driving half the day and now can't sleep . But got lots of job for tomorrow to focus on. Little things I've been putting off for weeks!
Well, I just managed to do something sober that I'd never done in 5 years of doing the same thing while drinking. I usually started my drinking each day by reading in a hot bath with something to read and a glass or seven of wine. Today while completely sober, I managed to somehow let go of my Kindle and drown it in my bathtub. Sigh...oh well, it's only money.
Good news is I'm sober and I'm still not going to drink today. No matter what.
Good news is I'm sober and I'm still not going to drink today. No matter what.
Well, I just managed to do something sober that I'd never done in 5 years of doing the same thing while drinking. I usually started my drinking each day by reading in a hot bath with something to read and a glass or seven of wine. Today while completely sober, I managed to somehow let go of my Kindle and drown it in my bathtub. Sigh...oh well, it's only money.
Good news is I'm sober and I'm still not going to drink today. No matter what.
Good news is I'm sober and I'm still not going to drink today. No matter what.
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Sorry to hear about the kindle Casey but as you say, its only money.
RAL, wishing you a good nights sleep! I am putting off going to bed as I can't stand the tossing and turning. I know it will get better eventually but god, its frustrating. I am so grateful to have this August group for support.
Hoping everyone is getting through the day/night sober.
RAL, wishing you a good nights sleep! I am putting off going to bed as I can't stand the tossing and turning. I know it will get better eventually but god, its frustrating. I am so grateful to have this August group for support.
Hoping everyone is getting through the day/night sober.
Day 3. Sleep was pretty good, definitely better than the constant waking up for the last few hours of the night that drinking has given me over the last few months.
I have to be careful today. Friday is my only day off work so I need to make sure I don't use that as an excuse to drink. Going to a noon meeting and maybe an 8 pm one as well. About to head to the grocery store early to get that over with before any cravings might pop up. The poison aisle will be properly saluted should I happen to walk by it. And, of course, I plan to stick close here and ask for help should I need it.
I'm not going to drink today. No matter what.
I have to be careful today. Friday is my only day off work so I need to make sure I don't use that as an excuse to drink. Going to a noon meeting and maybe an 8 pm one as well. About to head to the grocery store early to get that over with before any cravings might pop up. The poison aisle will be properly saluted should I happen to walk by it. And, of course, I plan to stick close here and ask for help should I need it.
I'm not going to drink today. No matter what.
Awful quiet in here tonight. Hope everyone is doing OK and can check in soon. I'm going to bed now. Kindle drowning or not, it's been a nice day off. Grateful to be going to bed sober and I'll be even more grateful when I have to be up early tomorrow morning for work to wake up hangover- and guilt-free. Thanks to all of you for helping me stay sober today.
Day 6
Unlike Darkling who avoided going to bed for a good while due to the inevitable tossing and turning - I forced myself to the bedroom st 11pm.
I have had a broken nights rest but I’m typing this at 6am as I lie here in our dark room. So I’ve managed at least to stay in bed for seven hours even if there were long periods where I simply couldn’t drop back off.
The dreams are vivid and unsettling but also pleasant. There are not the blacked out ‘comas’ that I normally go through, which I think were much worse.
I know we all complain of lack of sleep in the early days but what we had before wasn’t sleep. If it was we wouldn’t have woken as the sick, shaking, foggy, wrecks that we were.
No - what we have now is better - we’re just conscious of our surroundings and the quality of our slumber.
Strength to all.
We will not drink today. You will not drink today. I will not drink today.
JT
Unlike Darkling who avoided going to bed for a good while due to the inevitable tossing and turning - I forced myself to the bedroom st 11pm.
I have had a broken nights rest but I’m typing this at 6am as I lie here in our dark room. So I’ve managed at least to stay in bed for seven hours even if there were long periods where I simply couldn’t drop back off.
The dreams are vivid and unsettling but also pleasant. There are not the blacked out ‘comas’ that I normally go through, which I think were much worse.
I know we all complain of lack of sleep in the early days but what we had before wasn’t sleep. If it was we wouldn’t have woken as the sick, shaking, foggy, wrecks that we were.
No - what we have now is better - we’re just conscious of our surroundings and the quality of our slumber.
Strength to all.
We will not drink today. You will not drink today. I will not drink today.
JT
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Day 3 done for me! I failed twice in July only stringing one 8 consecutive dry days together and then one single day on its own with the other July days primarily ending in blackouts. I am hoping this third time is the charm because I am ready this time. I’m gonna seriously and irrevocably mess mine my family’s lives up if I don’t get it together.
If you need some extra motivation to make it through the day...I watched/listened to this while I hit the rower today and there is a lot of good stuff to keep you on track-give a little extra push.
(WHO WILL YOU BECOME? - 30 Minute Epic Workout Motivation)
I would include the link but I couldn’t remember if that was allowed on SR so just Google the above.
Good luck everyone staying sober! Thanks for all the inspiration and good advice!
If you need some extra motivation to make it through the day...I watched/listened to this while I hit the rower today and there is a lot of good stuff to keep you on track-give a little extra push.
(WHO WILL YOU BECOME? - 30 Minute Epic Workout Motivation)
I would include the link but I couldn’t remember if that was allowed on SR so just Google the above.
Good luck everyone staying sober! Thanks for all the inspiration and good advice!
I’ll look up the link in a bit Jim as I intend to start my weight training regime again later today.
Three days is a great start. I admire you for giving it try number three in such a short period of time (since beginning of July). If I fall off the wagon I’m a zombie for months.
Power to you.
JT
Three days is a great start. I admire you for giving it try number three in such a short period of time (since beginning of July). If I fall off the wagon I’m a zombie for months.
Power to you.
JT
Glad you've joined us MamaKlaus and Sweetpeacan
Suzy if you're going to use old memories and things to keep you on the straight and narrow I think it's important to acknowledge that you're trying to grow and while we acknowledge the past. it has no claim on who you're becoming.
Shame is one of addictions weapons...don't let it be used against you and your plans for the future
D
Suzy if you're going to use old memories and things to keep you on the straight and narrow I think it's important to acknowledge that you're trying to grow and while we acknowledge the past. it has no claim on who you're becoming.
Shame is one of addictions weapons...don't let it be used against you and your plans for the future
D
Congrats on day 3 jimrat and 17 strawberry and everyone else on your days sober ☺
That's very true about sleep Tony. Even though I feel like I keep wakids g through the night the sleep I am getting is proper deep restorative sleep.
Happy sober Saturday everyone 😀 whilst waking every morning sobet is great Saturdays just seem extra special somehow.
I've done some exercise made bread and now sorting through some clothes. Having a good clear out.
I think it can be quiet at times casey depending on where people are in the world. I'm in the UK. Sure it will get busier as the month progress.
What plans does everyone have today? I have written a list of stuff to do 😀
Hope everyone has a great day
That's very true about sleep Tony. Even though I feel like I keep wakids g through the night the sleep I am getting is proper deep restorative sleep.
Happy sober Saturday everyone 😀 whilst waking every morning sobet is great Saturdays just seem extra special somehow.
I've done some exercise made bread and now sorting through some clothes. Having a good clear out.
I think it can be quiet at times casey depending on where people are in the world. I'm in the UK. Sure it will get busier as the month progress.
What plans does everyone have today? I have written a list of stuff to do 😀
Hope everyone has a great day
Just finished a 3.5 mile walk with the dog. I can get a good clip going as we’re in the country so few cars to worry about.
I’m off to the gym later to do a weights session and then will complete another 2-3 mile walk with the dog in the early evening.
Today’s theme for me is exercise!
Regards,
JT
I’m off to the gym later to do a weights session and then will complete another 2-3 mile walk with the dog in the early evening.
Today’s theme for me is exercise!
Regards,
JT
Good Morning Augusteers,
Thank you for the welcomes to the group. It feels good to have a support network and I look forward to getting to know you all better.
Just sat with a cuppa tea planning my day. Am off to my Saturday AA meeting at lunchtime. Not for everyone I know but I find it comforting to be with people who I don't have to explain myself to as we all have similar war/poison stories.
CaseyW sorry to hear about your kindle, I'd be lost without mine. Have you tried the rice trick? I know it works with phones, maybe kindles too?
Just a thought......
RAL Yes, I like to plan my day too, doesn't always go to plan, but I do my best
JimR, Great for 3 days I'm in the same position as you. I will lose everything and everyone I care about for the sake of a glass or 10 of wine and temporary relief. Not going to let it happen. Not drinking today, no matter what.
OOTT - Am going to adopt the rude salute to any and all alcohol aisles I have the misfortune to come across, a great idea.
JT The dreams are vivid and unsettling but you are right not as awful as being in a blacked out coma
Strawberry18 Great on 17 days and Congrats on no nicotine too. I'm not ready to give up the cigarettes yet, but I will.
Darkling Hope you eventually got some sleep last night. I hate the tossing and turning too. My sleep pattern fortunately does come back eventually, not yet but soon I hope. I also go from feeling great in one minute to anxious wreck the next. Horrible simply horrible
MamaClaus Hope you got through your first day. Always the most difficult but worthwhile day
SuzesS The vortex of shame. I do look back to remind myself why I do not want to drink again but it does suck back into the shame you said about & that in itself is just not good. I try to keep a good balance, but being who I am not always possible.
Forester Hope your headache has gone
Sorry to have such a long winded post, just wanted to try & check in with everyone & sorry if I have missed anyone. My brain fog has a lot to answer for!!!!!
Wishing everyone a Happy,Safe Saturday. I am glad to have joined you fellow Augusteers on our sober "journey".
Love to you all, SP
Thank you for the welcomes to the group. It feels good to have a support network and I look forward to getting to know you all better.
Just sat with a cuppa tea planning my day. Am off to my Saturday AA meeting at lunchtime. Not for everyone I know but I find it comforting to be with people who I don't have to explain myself to as we all have similar war/poison stories.
CaseyW sorry to hear about your kindle, I'd be lost without mine. Have you tried the rice trick? I know it works with phones, maybe kindles too?
Just a thought......
RAL Yes, I like to plan my day too, doesn't always go to plan, but I do my best
JimR, Great for 3 days I'm in the same position as you. I will lose everything and everyone I care about for the sake of a glass or 10 of wine and temporary relief. Not going to let it happen. Not drinking today, no matter what.
OOTT - Am going to adopt the rude salute to any and all alcohol aisles I have the misfortune to come across, a great idea.
JT The dreams are vivid and unsettling but you are right not as awful as being in a blacked out coma
Strawberry18 Great on 17 days and Congrats on no nicotine too. I'm not ready to give up the cigarettes yet, but I will.
Darkling Hope you eventually got some sleep last night. I hate the tossing and turning too. My sleep pattern fortunately does come back eventually, not yet but soon I hope. I also go from feeling great in one minute to anxious wreck the next. Horrible simply horrible
MamaClaus Hope you got through your first day. Always the most difficult but worthwhile day
SuzesS The vortex of shame. I do look back to remind myself why I do not want to drink again but it does suck back into the shame you said about & that in itself is just not good. I try to keep a good balance, but being who I am not always possible.
Forester Hope your headache has gone
Sorry to have such a long winded post, just wanted to try & check in with everyone & sorry if I have missed anyone. My brain fog has a lot to answer for!!!!!
Wishing everyone a Happy,Safe Saturday. I am glad to have joined you fellow Augusteers on our sober "journey".
Love to you all, SP
Hi everyone. Joining this group as I've had a few relapses recently. Just read through all the comments to get to know who is posting. Glad to read that other people who have relapsed are similarly as frustrated as I am. I was previously in the October 17 group and lasted near 8 months but went back on it hard the last while. The fact that I relapsed really makes me feel like I'm not good enough. I just hope I can get my confidence back again as the feelings of shame are quite strong now. Its really like something takes over and next thing I know I've the beer in my hand and I'm getting drunk.
On a side note, I had the most terrifying vivid dreams last night. Definitely something to do with the hangover as my dreams are usually very pleasant. This was like a very surreal horror film full of chasing, violence etc. Really scary stuff.
Hope everyone has a good sober weekend.
On a side note, I had the most terrifying vivid dreams last night. Definitely something to do with the hangover as my dreams are usually very pleasant. This was like a very surreal horror film full of chasing, violence etc. Really scary stuff.
Hope everyone has a good sober weekend.
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Welcome Doubledee. Certainly, I wish I had made my first quit permanent but its good we are not giving up, right? I do think I have learned something from the relapses though and am trying not to wallow too much in my 'failures'. Easier said then done sometimes....
Got 6 six hours sleep so feeling a lot better. No dreams....just blissful peace.
Day 6 and hope is returning. This evening will be my danger time so will check back in then. Off to do some gardening and house cleaning.
Peace of mind and strength to all the August group!
Darkling Song
Got 6 six hours sleep so feeling a lot better. No dreams....just blissful peace.
Day 6 and hope is returning. This evening will be my danger time so will check back in then. Off to do some gardening and house cleaning.
Peace of mind and strength to all the August group!
Darkling Song
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