Class of March 2020 Part 3
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Originally Posted by Bilr44 
I have used Kava in the past for anxiety and it does seem to work. I haven’t tried the tea but will have to look for it. Anyone else have any dealings with Kava?
Never tried the tea but it's a hard pass from me.
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Originally Posted by venuscat
What happens in time is that we forgive ourselves Be. I know that is my experience. 
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s xx ❤️It takes time but I accepted I was not the same person who did those things.
I worked out pretty early if I couldn't let go of what happened and kept beating myself up over it, I was in danger of a drink again.
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Originally Posted by Willow68
This is really good to read, thanks Be. I’m pretty sure there’s a link between sugar and alcohol cravings. Problem now is, there’s soooo much chocolate in the house! Only 3 people live here, but we all bought a heap of chocolate for Easter.... And I’ve already eaten some this morning (it’s 9am Monday here), so it will be interesting to see what my anxiety is like today and what the AV does today. Yesterday it was out of control..... but thanks to you guys, I didn’t cave into it and I did make my 6 weeks sober 
I have also read warnings about Kava and your liver so I have stayed away from that.
It was a pretty boring day, other than me dusting my back yard for fire ants. Those babies hurt when they sting.
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Originally Posted by Dee74
I have experience with the Pacific Islanders Kava - tastes like dirty water and is intoxicating.
Never tried the tea but it's a hard pass from me.
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Never tried the tea but it's a hard pass from me.
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Originally Posted by Dee74
I think forgiving ourselves is key, Not forgetting but forgiving.
It takes time but I accepted I was not the same person who did those things.
I worked out pretty early if I couldn't let go of what happened and kept beating myself up over it, I was in danger of a drink again.
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It takes time but I accepted I was not the same person who did those things.
I worked out pretty early if I couldn't let go of what happened and kept beating myself up over it, I was in danger of a drink again.
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I tried the real Pacific Island kava too, like Dee said it tasted like muddy water and was intoxicating. It made my lips numb. I didn’t like it at all and wouldn’t touch it again.
I’m working on forgiveness too. I have to journal when I feel I’ve let people down. Homework from the therapist.... I just had a big cry writing stuff down this morning about my Mum in her later years
But I know I have to learn to forgive myself somehow, because the sadness and anxiety are major triggers for me to want to drink.
I’m working on forgiveness too. I have to journal when I feel I’ve let people down. Homework from the therapist.... I just had a big cry writing stuff down this morning about my Mum in her later years
But I know I have to learn to forgive myself somehow, because the sadness and anxiety are major triggers for me to want to drink.
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Perhaps it may help to know that part of forgiveness is time.
7 odd years ago (when I joined SR), I could not have imagined forgiving myself for the things that I did in my drinking years.
Every day sober makes a difference. Life on a different level as the people we wanted to be (and truly are) changes us.....we begin to like and love ourselves. We begin to be able to look back with love to the 'us' who caused harm because we were ill and not behaving as ourselves. xxx
7 odd years ago (when I joined SR), I could not have imagined forgiving myself for the things that I did in my drinking years.
Every day sober makes a difference. Life on a different level as the people we wanted to be (and truly are) changes us.....we begin to like and love ourselves. We begin to be able to look back with love to the 'us' who caused harm because we were ill and not behaving as ourselves. xxx
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Thanks Suze I’ve got lots of stuff to forgive myself for. I just made myself so sad writing some of it down, but I feel a little lighter for having written it... xxx
It’s a beautiful day here, I think I’ll go outside and take some pics in my garden
I’ve got lots of stuff to forgive myself for. I just made myself so sad writing some of it down, but I feel a little lighter for having written it... xxxIt’s a beautiful day here, I think I’ll go outside and take some pics in my garden
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Morning all. Had a great sleep and look forward to the day.
Im going to try to manage my anxiety today through action. Mindfulness; go for a walk; porridge. Then something nutritious for lunch.
Hope everyone has a good day and moves slowly towards self forgiveness
Im going to try to manage my anxiety today through action. Mindfulness; go for a walk; porridge. Then something nutritious for lunch.
Hope everyone has a good day and moves slowly towards self forgiveness
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Originally Posted by freedomfries
Strong AV attack again this morning. Just reminding myself of all the reasons I don't want to drink. I know the AV will get quieter in time.
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Morning freedom my av is pretty bad right now too, giving me the 'a glass of wine would be nice, you done deserve it, its bank holiday monday, relax etc etc ' im not giving in though no way. I want 30 days tomorrow
sIt is a lie the AV will tell over and over...just tell her she wants one, and then we can drink 3 bottles.....woo hoo......who cares about tomorrow.....who cares about consequences.....
We do. We all do.
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Originally Posted by Be123
Morning all. Had a great sleep and look forward to the day.
Im going to try to manage my anxiety today through action. Mindfulness; go for a walk; porridge. Then something nutritious for lunch.
Hope everyone has a good day and moves slowly towards self forgiveness
Im going to try to manage my anxiety today through action. Mindfulness; go for a walk; porridge. Then something nutritious for lunch.
Hope everyone has a good day and moves slowly towards self forgiveness
sAnd I love porridge. British parents. So I grew up with all the brit traditions. Yorkshire Pudding is my fav....if only I could cook a roast, I would make some.
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Porridge cures my anxiety
There - I've said it. There is no science behind it or anything else...it's just two days in a row I've felt completely serene all morning! The walking and mindfulness probably help. But I'm putting it all down to porridge 😂
There - I've said it. There is no science behind it or anything else...it's just two days in a row I've felt completely serene all morning! The walking and mindfulness probably help. But I'm putting it all down to porridge 😂
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The only thing I know about porridge is from Goldilocks and the Three Bears, lol.
Today's theme so far is brain fog, even with caffeine. I put on some classic rock (Yes) to see if that will stimulate me more while I work. I have read where you have these days, but this is the first time so far.
Today's theme so far is brain fog, even with caffeine. I put on some classic rock (Yes) to see if that will stimulate me more while I work. I have read where you have these days, but this is the first time so far.
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