Canuck76

Day 6. Woke up at 7am after a restful sleep. I feel good. Went to AA this morning. Going to another meeting this afternoon. Preaches, dust yourself off and try again!

venuscat

I did not know this, but I think it's fascinating.....

Henry Ford failed and went broke five times before he succeeded

So much love Peaches.

Mariecheese

These early days are pretty tough Peaches. don't give up trying and you'll get there as I hope I will too xx

Simplicity4114

Anotherexcuse

My first day of what I hope to be a lifetime of sobriety. I look forward to learning from everyone here.

ThatWasTheOldMe

I'm joining this thread.
I posted another thread about my relapse.

BlueWellies

ThatWasTheOldMe

For fellow alcoholics, I find it useful to read about how alcohol abuse acts on the GABA system in the brain over time. It explains a lot of the uncomfortable feelings one experiences when one stops.

abgator

I found it useful as well. It helped knowing their was light at the end of the tunnel, as well as that I wasn't permanently damaged lol

Peaches1234

Thanks all. Thankfully didnt get drunk or end up with a hangover. Had a couple beers hanging out while in my hometown this weekend. Heading back home now to start a fresh week

venuscat

More welcomes to ThatWasTheOldMe and Anotherexcuse, and love to all of you.

Hope you don't mind me chiming in....Dee and I are in different time zones now (Aussie who moved to America), so I just want to say hi while he is asleep and let you guys know that you are NEVER alone.

As Dee told me in February 2103....someone is ALWAYS here.

ThatWasTheOldMe

I'm so happy I've made it to early afternoon without a sip.

venuscat

There are lots of you I haven't met yet.....how is everyone doing? I know the first week was all sorts of crazy for me....and I did it twice....2013 and 2014. So many emotions come up and gosh it's hard to even stay awake half the time.....wanting to know how you all are. s

venuscat

What a huge win!!!!

Pinky1

Hi class
I've made it through the weekend sober
10pm UK time so going to bed shortly. Can't believe how tired I've been tbh.
Peaches good for you for jumping straight back
onboard. Tomorrow's a new day.
I'm trying to keep busy. Been to the garden centre today for plants for my hanging baskets so am going to do them this week to keep busy
Night everyone
Stay strong

venuscat

Night dear Pinky. ♥

Offthemast

Day 9 checking in. Was a tad rough today. Feelin bloated.

Church, watched a little baseball, bookstore, ate. Gonna read a little, maybe a short nap. movie. bed.

Fought a little road rage out there today. My truck is not running well. Gonna have to take it to the shop.

Anyway was thinking there is only one reason to drink. The fact it is a short sighted short term slight relief. There are a million reasons why I shouldn't pick up. All very good reasons. No matter what I will not drink. Preparing for that tidal wave-craving that has knocked me on my butt in the past. Gonna kick it's butt.


Have a good night fellow Aprilians. Keep going.

Dee74

Welcome ThatWasTheOldMe, anotherexcuse & abgator

congrats on a week BlueWelies and 9 days Off

welcome back Peaches - I mentioned a plan for your road trip?

I think having a recovery action plan is pretty vital guys - otherwise when we fall into situations when we can drink, chances are we will.

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ery-plans.html

Its not really about getting drunk or not either - for me any amount of alcohol could start the madness again - just not worth the risk.

D

Teetotaler56

To all of you doing so well, congrats!

Welcome Simplicity.

Peaches, I'm restarting at Day1 with you. We can do this.

Dee74

Welcome back GivingUp - maybe give that plan link a read, too?

D