The Power Of Sobriety Thread (POST!) #8
Quit 4/17/15
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Pa
Posts: 15,187
Glad you are feeling a little better FBL, emotionally, at the least. Those dark places remain within us, and catching a glimpse of them can be unsettling to say the least.
I hope everyone else is doing well and has a good weekend!
I hope everyone else is doing well and has a good weekend!
Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: SF Bay Area, CA
Posts: 33,534
Courage, I hope you are well too! I send you good vibes all the time!
I'm doing pretty well, still have weird stuff I'm taking care of, but mostly well.
Miss you and your wit and wisdom. All my love, Aly ♥♥♥
I'm doing pretty well, still have weird stuff I'm taking care of, but mostly well.
Miss you and your wit and wisdom. All my love, Aly ♥♥♥
Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: New England, USA
Posts: 3,958
Hi everyone,
FBL - I’m glad you’re coming out of the dark.
For me there is strength in knowing that it’s many alcoholics’ experience that alcoholism is cunning, baffling and powerful.
I took a couple much needed days off from work. This year has been especially demanding, and I’ve more or less given myself over to a couple of large projects.
I spent the first day letting myself reach a state of relaxation. Now I know that I’ve been temporarily laser focused on these projects, at the expense of a work life balance. In fact my goal of the time off was to create a framework to reclaim it.
Great in theory but not so easy in practice. I learned that without a good orderly direction and healthy framework, my mind can go real dark real fast.
I’m super grateful for the gift of recognizing what was happening between my ears, of knowing that it’s the alcoholism and other alcoholics have felt the same way, and realizing that vigilance is the best way to respond. I’ve got to keep my regimen for healing and recovery a priority. I need to find time for prayer and reflection, and engagement in recovery. I can do this and still be highly engaged in my work, family, and friends.
I hope everyone is doing well!
FBL - I’m glad you’re coming out of the dark.
For me there is strength in knowing that it’s many alcoholics’ experience that alcoholism is cunning, baffling and powerful.
I took a couple much needed days off from work. This year has been especially demanding, and I’ve more or less given myself over to a couple of large projects.
I spent the first day letting myself reach a state of relaxation. Now I know that I’ve been temporarily laser focused on these projects, at the expense of a work life balance. In fact my goal of the time off was to create a framework to reclaim it.
Great in theory but not so easy in practice. I learned that without a good orderly direction and healthy framework, my mind can go real dark real fast.
I’m super grateful for the gift of recognizing what was happening between my ears, of knowing that it’s the alcoholism and other alcoholics have felt the same way, and realizing that vigilance is the best way to respond. I’ve got to keep my regimen for healing and recovery a priority. I need to find time for prayer and reflection, and engagement in recovery. I can do this and still be highly engaged in my work, family, and friends.
I hope everyone is doing well!
Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: New England, USA
Posts: 3,958
Hi everyone
After my rest over the 4 day weekend I’m back to the workday grind today. I feel refreshed and my perspective is renewed.
Sticking to a recovery regimen works for me.
How is everyone doing?
After my rest over the 4 day weekend I’m back to the workday grind today. I feel refreshed and my perspective is renewed.
Sticking to a recovery regimen works for me.
How is everyone doing?
Quit 4/17/15
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Pa
Posts: 15,187
Seeing stars in the city is pretty cool Courage. When I moved to my current house 21 years ago, my township was still somewhat rural and I enjoyed a nice dark sky at night. Now, I am surrounded by shopping centers and a senior development that wash out most of the sky with light pollution most nights. I really want to see the sky from the American South West at some point in time. I have heard that it is amazing what you can see at night there.
I am glad that you are feeling recharged Glee! I think it takes a long time for us to realize what is happening between our ears, as you said. I feel we are at a point where we can focus a lot of energy on our lives, but always remembering to be vigilant on a daily basis. I am getting better at this as time proceeds.
Pretty excited that my diet is showing results. I am down ten pounds in 48 days. I have done this mainly by cutting my daily carbs in half. Just losing this much has much improved my overall mood and increased my "can do" spirit.
I hope your recovery continues smoothly FBL. It must be incredibly frustrating going through what you are.
Take care all!
I am glad that you are feeling recharged Glee! I think it takes a long time for us to realize what is happening between our ears, as you said. I feel we are at a point where we can focus a lot of energy on our lives, but always remembering to be vigilant on a daily basis. I am getting better at this as time proceeds.
Pretty excited that my diet is showing results. I am down ten pounds in 48 days. I have done this mainly by cutting my daily carbs in half. Just losing this much has much improved my overall mood and increased my "can do" spirit.
I hope your recovery continues smoothly FBL. It must be incredibly frustrating going through what you are.
Take care all!
non-drinker
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Posts: 13,847
It's been a little over 5 weeks since my surgery. It appears that the gas bubble is gradually shrinking. I can see over it a bit now. My next check-up is tomorrow morning, so we'll see what the doc says. I can't imagine what this would be like if I was still drinking. Of course, if I hadn't quit when I did I'd most likely already be six feet under.
Have a great Thursday, gang!
Have a great Thursday, gang!
non-drinker
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Posts: 13,847
Got a good report from the surgeon yesterday. They took some detailed pictures of the eye and all is healing just as it should. His assistant was surprised how well my vision is in the bubble eye. The bubble is about halfway down in my vision and everything above that is pretty clear. Will be a grand day when it's gone for good!
Have a great weekend, all!
Have a great weekend, all!
Quit 4/17/15
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Pa
Posts: 15,187
Great news FBL!
Had one of those moments yesterday that at one time would have gotten me angry and ready to drink. I just had my car serviced on Wednesday for routine maintenance. Yesterday morning, I realize I have a headlight out. Seriously? Less than 48 hours later! I just kind of laughed it off and will run back to the dealership early next week. I know many here have mentioned how anger has faded as a common emotion since sobriety. It's great to just be accepting and move on, even with trivial things like headlights.
Have a good day all!
Had one of those moments yesterday that at one time would have gotten me angry and ready to drink. I just had my car serviced on Wednesday for routine maintenance. Yesterday morning, I realize I have a headlight out. Seriously? Less than 48 hours later! I just kind of laughed it off and will run back to the dealership early next week. I know many here have mentioned how anger has faded as a common emotion since sobriety. It's great to just be accepting and move on, even with trivial things like headlights.
Have a good day all!
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: NYC
Posts: 19,049
FBL, heartfelt congratulations on the good report at the doctor!
I've found that I get angry much more often in sobriety. It's because I'm more involved, engaged, and paying attention. I have to work at acknowledging the emotion, identifying the problem & my part in it, resolving the problem (if there really is one) and letting go of the emotion. Sometimes it's just a matter of telling it to someone you trust.
-- William Blake
I've found that I get angry much more often in sobriety. It's because I'm more involved, engaged, and paying attention. I have to work at acknowledging the emotion, identifying the problem & my part in it, resolving the problem (if there really is one) and letting go of the emotion. Sometimes it's just a matter of telling it to someone you trust.
A Poison Tree
I was angry with my friend;
I told my wrath, my wrath did end.
I was angry with my foe:
I told it not, my wrath did grow.
And I waterd it in fears,
Night & morning with my tears:
And I sunned it with smiles,
And with soft deceitful wiles.
And it grew both day and night.
Till it bore an apple bright.
And my foe beheld it shine,
And he knew that it was mine.
And into my garden stole,
When the night had veild the pole;
In the morning glad I see;
My foe outstretched beneath the tree.
I was angry with my friend;
I told my wrath, my wrath did end.
I was angry with my foe:
I told it not, my wrath did grow.
And I waterd it in fears,
Night & morning with my tears:
And I sunned it with smiles,
And with soft deceitful wiles.
And it grew both day and night.
Till it bore an apple bright.
And my foe beheld it shine,
And he knew that it was mine.
And into my garden stole,
When the night had veild the pole;
In the morning glad I see;
My foe outstretched beneath the tree.
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