Class of March 2019 Part 2
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I agree. The problem is I'm in the nasty habit of posting when I know I'm acting out. When I know my side of the street is dirty as hell.
I do wanna go to this meeting tomorrow though, it's just they all seem so CLEAN!!! Decades sober, most of those who speak...
I do wanna go to this meeting tomorrow though, it's just they all seem so CLEAN!!! Decades sober, most of those who speak...
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Hope your interview goes well Sober81
Kinzoku-hope your pain eases soon
Final-great to read your post and see you being so positive and happy
Tetrax-good to see you back. The meeting sounds like a good plan.
So I slept well though still feel tired and groggy. But sober. Thinking I had nearly 60 days then drank. Of course I am back at day 1 in my day count but wondering if my body and brain will adjust more quickly as only drank for a couple of nights. Don't feel like I am in full withdrawal as don't know if I drank enough and for long enough like I was before. Hoping I bounce back and feel good again soon. Though of course I can't keep doing this.
Kinzoku-hope your pain eases soon
Final-great to read your post and see you being so positive and happy
Tetrax-good to see you back. The meeting sounds like a good plan.
So I slept well though still feel tired and groggy. But sober. Thinking I had nearly 60 days then drank. Of course I am back at day 1 in my day count but wondering if my body and brain will adjust more quickly as only drank for a couple of nights. Don't feel like I am in full withdrawal as don't know if I drank enough and for long enough like I was before. Hoping I bounce back and feel good again soon. Though of course I can't keep doing this.
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Originally Posted by ReadyAtLast 
Hope your interview goes well Sober81
Kinzoku-hope your pain eases soon
Final-great to read your post and see you being so positive and happy
Tetrax-good to see you back. The meeting sounds like a good plan.
So I slept well though still feel tired and groggy. But sober. Thinking I had nearly 60 days then drank. Of course I am back at day 1 in my day count but wondering if my body and brain will adjust more quickly as only drank for a couple of nights. Don't feel like I am in full withdrawal as don't know if I drank enough and for long enough like I was before. Hoping I bounce back and feel good again soon. Though of course I can't keep doing this.
Kinzoku-hope your pain eases soon
Final-great to read your post and see you being so positive and happy
Tetrax-good to see you back. The meeting sounds like a good plan.
So I slept well though still feel tired and groggy. But sober. Thinking I had nearly 60 days then drank. Of course I am back at day 1 in my day count but wondering if my body and brain will adjust more quickly as only drank for a couple of nights. Don't feel like I am in full withdrawal as don't know if I drank enough and for long enough like I was before. Hoping I bounce back and feel good again soon. Though of course I can't keep doing this.
I feel all previous attempts failed because mind kept saying it's 10 days, 2 weeks, 3 weeks, a month and some how the Evil AV could convince I can handle it better. Yes the drinking period did shrink, but they need to shrink to 0, there needs to be no drinking AT ALL.
Have a great day.
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Day 6
hi sober81! Glad your interview went well!
I hate that strange feeling on my back too! What is it?
Happy Monday all! It’s good to head to work without having the after effects of a regular weekend.
One problem is that I’m very tired since I haven’t drank. I’m not a usual napper or much of a sleeper, but these past few days, wow! 😴 I remember similar reaction my last sober time. Hopefully it quickly evens out to just a good night sleep.
I hate that strange feeling on my back too! What is it?
Happy Monday all! It’s good to head to work without having the after effects of a regular weekend.
One problem is that I’m very tired since I haven’t drank. I’m not a usual napper or much of a sleeper, but these past few days, wow! 😴 I remember similar reaction my last sober time. Hopefully it quickly evens out to just a good night sleep.
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I drank twice on vacation in January after 3 1/2 months. I thought for sure I wouldn't have withdrawal symptoms after such a short drink. I did. 3 days of night sweats and a close to a weak of feeling off. Pushing myself to exercise (outside) and eat lots of fresh fruit and veggies helped give me a boost. Only way to NOT feel that way is to not pick up.
Not sure why, but our body chemistry changes I guess as drinkers. The pull towards it, and the desire to reject it. It's an exhausting tug of war. Early on the addiction is strong and we feel we can't win. We've got to keep trying. Keep getting stronger. Find our addictions weakness. Push ourselves away from all the negatives of alcohol. Remind ourselves of those. The hangovers. Lost time with our kids, friends, work, etc. the physical effects, weight gain, bloating, dry skin and hair, bloodshot eyes, digestive issues, liver pain, poor sleep. The drain on our finances. The poor choices we make. The desperation. The ruined relationships and embarrassing actions. The regret. The anxiety.
What keeps us going back knowing all those negatives?
Today, let's choose to win. Just today let's commit to a better us without the poison that ruins it.
Just today.
Not sure why, but our body chemistry changes I guess as drinkers. The pull towards it, and the desire to reject it. It's an exhausting tug of war. Early on the addiction is strong and we feel we can't win. We've got to keep trying. Keep getting stronger. Find our addictions weakness. Push ourselves away from all the negatives of alcohol. Remind ourselves of those. The hangovers. Lost time with our kids, friends, work, etc. the physical effects, weight gain, bloating, dry skin and hair, bloodshot eyes, digestive issues, liver pain, poor sleep. The drain on our finances. The poor choices we make. The desperation. The ruined relationships and embarrassing actions. The regret. The anxiety.
What keeps us going back knowing all those negatives?
Today, let's choose to win. Just today let's commit to a better us without the poison that ruins it.
Just today.
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Originally Posted by Benjamin123
getting told lots of really really embarrassing stories today. I want the world to swallow me up.
hey all. Worked through the weekend so i decided to take the day off to hang out with my son and recharge a bit. gonna take him to the beach (in his snowsuit). My father was a workaholic and it always came first, i wont repeat that
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Originally Posted by nycway1
hi sober81! Glad your interview went well!
I hate that strange feeling on my back too! What is it?
I hate that strange feeling on my back too! What is it?
Sorry to hear you have it too but glad to hear i'm not alone.
Maybe someone with a bit more knowledge could shed some light on it for us?
Night mate.
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Originally Posted by nycway1
Great post Finalround, thanks. You nailed it- ‘exhausting tug of war’. I just want it to stop.
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Originally Posted by Twc92
New here:..Been sober 25 days it’s been a battle everyday
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Hi everyone,
Today is day 1 for me, again. I’m sad and so sorry I drank again. I never want to feel this way again. I love how I feel when I’m sober.
I need advice/help making a plan. A stronger plan for fighting off the AV when it starts screaming at me in the late afternoon.
I’m going to re-read a couple of books that helped me a lot in the past, and stay closer to this site and all of you than I have been.
Thank you ❤️
Today is day 1 for me, again. I’m sad and so sorry I drank again. I never want to feel this way again. I love how I feel when I’m sober.
I need advice/help making a plan. A stronger plan for fighting off the AV when it starts screaming at me in the late afternoon.
I’m going to re-read a couple of books that helped me a lot in the past, and stay closer to this site and all of you than I have been.
Thank you ❤️
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WelcomeTWC, ForeRight, BlueWellies
Great post, Final Round, thank you
Good day today although still very tired. Exercised this morning, long day at work. The sun shone all day so I cam home and chopped some wood. Ate well all day too and now pretty shattered. Just need to rinse and repeat tomorrow.
Good night all.x
Great post, Final Round, thank you
Good day today although still very tired. Exercised this morning, long day at work. The sun shone all day so I cam home and chopped some wood. Ate well all day too and now pretty shattered. Just need to rinse and repeat tomorrow.
Good night all.x
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