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Old 07-02-2019, 12:40 PM
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Hello from poolside. (just ice water in my cup)

Erratic I am glad that your scan is looking positive. I am sure that was a scary thing to do. I hope your GP has positive news as well.

Hi Sunbelle, BlueWellies and anyone else who just joined us. I think this is going to be a great class!

I had a thought a few minutes ago of buying beer on the way home. But I will drive straight home and make myself a yummy non-alcoholic drink. Feeling happy and strong at the moment.
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Old 07-02-2019, 02:18 PM
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Good morning Wednesday.

Feeling more positive by then I’ve always been more of a morning person. Got attacked by a mosquito in my sleep last night including one on my face. This physical blight has taken over in my present concern league which should push alcohol out of my mind temporarily at least.

Wednesday is my non-gym day and I usually go for a walk before work but it rainy season here so who knows.

All in all feeling better than yesterday.
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Old 07-02-2019, 02:46 PM
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Welcome Bluewellies, Sunbelle and Walnut

glad to here you're feeling better Midton

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Old 07-02-2019, 04:00 PM
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Glad you got ok news, erratic!
Welcome to our new members!

I'm going out to dinner with a friend. We don't drink together, and I couldn't be more excited. It's a hot and sunny evening and I'm hoping to take a walk around a lake to cool off.

Had insomnia last night, and ended up buying one of Russell Brand's book on audio. I usually use podcasts and audiobooks when I can't sleep. I hope to use meditation sometime soon, but one goal at a a time.

Let's keep going- one day at a time. Baby steps!
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Old 07-02-2019, 04:14 PM
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Intense craving

Just want to go and get a couple of beers. Continuous AV chatter. Keep me strong pls
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Old 07-02-2019, 04:56 PM
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You can do this calmself! Any enjoyment you might get from the beer would be fleeting. You will feel so much better in the morning by staying strong. Keep posting until the AV shuts up!
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Old 07-02-2019, 04:58 PM
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Thank you Citrus! Holding on it's 5 PM here in Seattle. Continuous chatter by AV.
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Old 07-02-2019, 06:05 PM
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3-7pm is always hardest for me. If I could skip those hours everyday I would be golden!
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Old 07-02-2019, 06:48 PM
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you can do this calmself - have you seen these tips?

https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...-cravings.html (CarolD's tips for cravings)

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Old 07-02-2019, 07:16 PM
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Thanks Dee! I went for a walk in the fresh rainy air to check mail and felt them cravings go away. Great thread suggestion by the way. Thank you Citrus for being there. Time to have dinner and sleep early.
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Old 07-02-2019, 07:28 PM
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yay

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Old 07-02-2019, 11:25 PM
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Morning all

Day 16 - slept well again last night, feeling good about today.

Keep it up everyone - here's to another sober day!

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Old 07-03-2019, 03:06 AM
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morn all x
day 3 and thanks for your comments about my scan yesterday x

just a quick post just now as in one of my quiet moods

good job on everyone doing so well xx
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Old 07-03-2019, 03:35 AM
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End of Day 3

End of Day 3 for me here in Korea. I really hope that this time, I stick it out until the day I die (of causes other than alcoholism and its after effects).
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Old 07-03-2019, 04:19 AM
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Day 3! Still alive! I had dinner with one of my daughters last night, great time. No desire to drink, past is still haunting me though. All the time waisted. I made a little card to carry in my pocket yesterday with the 5 most important things in my life on one side and 5 code words to remind me of 5 of the worst times/issues on the other(code in case someone sees it!) still dwelling on the bad side. I’m going to do this.
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Old 07-03-2019, 04:43 AM
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Day 3! Still alive! I had dinner with one of my daughters last night, great time. No desire to drink, past is still haunting me though. All the time waisted. I made a little card to carry in my pocket yesterday with the 5 most important things in my life on one side and 5 code words to remind me of 5 of the worst times/issues on the other(code in case someone sees it!) still dwelling on the bad side. I’m going to do this.
Walnut that’s a great idea to make a card to carry as a reminder keep up the good work
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Old 07-03-2019, 05:22 AM
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Good morning everyone ☀️

Great job calmself on beating the AV... awesome!! 🎉🎉

Walnut, I love the card idea. So smart and proactive!
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Old 07-03-2019, 05:25 AM
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Good morning all. It is so wonderful to wake clear headed. I woke and was enjoying some quiet time while everyone else in the house slept. My poor husband that had 2 or 3 beers last night drug himself out of bed. Even a couple of beers cause that! Why would we want to do that to ourselves. So not worth maybe half an hour of a buzz. Yuck. I am staying sober today.
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Old 07-03-2019, 07:24 AM
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Hello all, today is day one for me. Like others in this group, I have tried many times before to remain sober but have ultimately failed. The last period of sobriety for me lasted 84 days. I was SOOO upset when I started drinking again as it once again started the loop of craving and satisfying the craving with alcohol. What is different for me this time is I am working on changing the way I actually view alcohol....seeing it as a toxin that is poisoning my body and brain instead of some kind of panacea. I'm so tired of going through the insane cycle of remorsefulness and shame in the morning and drunkenness at night.

I'm glad to be a part of this group.
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Old 07-03-2019, 08:45 AM
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Welcome ThursdayNight.
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