Class of December 2020 Part 4
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Good Morning All
RAL - i watch alot of tv in my spare time, completely by choice. We aren't on lockdown and I'm very close to many different outing options. I'm a home body though. The only thing I really like to do recreationally are nature walks, my pain issues are aggravated by walking though so I don't go on long hikes in the bush anymore. Lucky I have a lil slice of nature outside my house and can go on gentle walks when I'm feeling able.
Elly - I think it's great you were able to say no to Costco and your daughter was so sweet about it. Sorry to hear your having a rough time in sobriety...us it the emotional/mental aspects or physical....it both....either way I hope it eases up soon.
Tanky - way to keep pushing through, I'm glad the bottle shop was closed but you didn't venture further field.
Bob - hope your getting some good sleep and the stress let's up soon. I hope there's something nice you can do for yourself to help get you through this hard time.
Barnaby - hehe go get em!
Chancellor - 19 days is great!
I'm VERY bored as it's too hot to do anything ATM but rush to get the chores done in the cooler early morning hours then collapse in an exhausted heap in front of the tv. I might go look into buying a gym/pool membership as I'm all netflixed out.......that's how exciting I am RAL 😂
RAL - i watch alot of tv in my spare time, completely by choice. We aren't on lockdown and I'm very close to many different outing options. I'm a home body though. The only thing I really like to do recreationally are nature walks, my pain issues are aggravated by walking though so I don't go on long hikes in the bush anymore. Lucky I have a lil slice of nature outside my house and can go on gentle walks when I'm feeling able.
Elly - I think it's great you were able to say no to Costco and your daughter was so sweet about it. Sorry to hear your having a rough time in sobriety...us it the emotional/mental aspects or physical....it both....either way I hope it eases up soon.
Tanky - way to keep pushing through, I'm glad the bottle shop was closed but you didn't venture further field.
Bob - hope your getting some good sleep and the stress let's up soon. I hope there's something nice you can do for yourself to help get you through this hard time.
Barnaby - hehe go get em!
Chancellor - 19 days is great!
I'm VERY bored as it's too hot to do anything ATM but rush to get the chores done in the cooler early morning hours then collapse in an exhausted heap in front of the tv. I might go look into buying a gym/pool membership as I'm all netflixed out.......that's how exciting I am RAL 😂
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Sorry you are bored, Zura... I have to say that I really don’t like hot weather much! It’s been kind of cloudy here, and I wish it would just rain already!
My psychiatrist appointment didn’t go as well as I had hoped. Sigh. I guess there really isn’t any magic pill for post acute withdrawal anxiety. And I will need to get some kidney or liver tests done to take some kinds of medication. Our medical system here is kind of on the fritz right now too with all the COVID cases. Only good news on that front is that they are hoping to have the vaccine available for my age group in mid to late spring.
Well, time to get some work done.
My psychiatrist appointment didn’t go as well as I had hoped. Sigh. I guess there really isn’t any magic pill for post acute withdrawal anxiety. And I will need to get some kidney or liver tests done to take some kinds of medication. Our medical system here is kind of on the fritz right now too with all the COVID cases. Only good news on that front is that they are hoping to have the vaccine available for my age group in mid to late spring.
Well, time to get some work done.
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Sorry the appt was not great dear Elly. 
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Did the doctor suggest any useful coping mechanisms that are helpful?
I hope so.
I think it's really important to treat yourself as if you were your own child....be nurturing, kind, patient. xx
sDid the doctor suggest any useful coping mechanisms that are helpful?
I hope so.
I think it's really important to treat yourself as if you were your own child....be nurturing, kind, patient. xx
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Elly - being bored is ok except I'm concerned where it could potentially lead to. Bit of a catch 22 when your fatigued and can't engage in much. I guess I need to just take it easy and learn to enjoy rest periods. Some people don't have the luxury to rest much at all and have to push through. I don't think I even have the energy to get to the gym let alone exercise yet so I'll bench that for now and find a quiet activity to occupy me. Sorry you didn't find the appt helpful.
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Morning all
Congrats on day 20 Chancellor
I'd struggle being around drinking friends too.
Zura- great to read you are a TV addict too
you raise an interesting point about preferring to be at home. i am exactly the same. Lockdown is a dream for me in that I don't HAVE to socialise or make excuses for not doing! I am an introvert-the reason I started drinking in the first place was to feel included, more confident and outgoing. Now at the wiser age of 36 I realise that there is nothing wrong with being an introvert. We don't have to be the life and soul of the party and the pretend to be someone we are not is just so tiring.
Elly - hope work is better for you today. I'm sorry your appointment didn't go as well as expected. I
Barnaby-congrats on day 3
I forgot to check in last night-a first for me. Was looking at hols. Was supposed to be going away with a friend in March for a weekend break but that was cancelled last night so was browing alternatives. Another hobby of mine-looking at holidays! Went round most of the world last night from Brisbane(is that worth visiting? plenty to see?? and the south pacific, to St Petersburg to the Panama canal. On cruises in my mind of course Some v cheap deals to be had for next year.
Anyway, day 39. working again today. Taking it week by week. least im not furloughed. FM making another announcement today so lockdown will prob be extended. No matter. We must remain positive Take care all.xx
Congrats on day 20 Chancellor
I'd struggle being around drinking friends too.Zura- great to read you are a TV addict too
you raise an interesting point about preferring to be at home. i am exactly the same. Lockdown is a dream for me in that I don't HAVE to socialise or make excuses for not doing! I am an introvert-the reason I started drinking in the first place was to feel included, more confident and outgoing. Now at the wiser age of 36 I realise that there is nothing wrong with being an introvert. We don't have to be the life and soul of the party and the pretend to be someone we are not is just so tiring.Elly - hope work is better for you today. I'm sorry your appointment didn't go as well as expected. I
Barnaby-congrats on day 3
I forgot to check in last night-a first for me. Was looking at hols. Was supposed to be going away with a friend in March for a weekend break but that was cancelled last night so was browing alternatives. Another hobby of mine-looking at holidays! Went round most of the world last night from Brisbane(is that worth visiting? plenty to see?? and the south pacific, to St Petersburg to the Panama canal. On cruises in my mind of course
Some v cheap deals to be had for next year.Anyway, day 39. working again today. Taking it week by week. least im not furloughed. FM making another announcement today so lockdown will prob be extended. No matter. We must remain positive
Take care all.xx
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Originally Posted by venuscat 
Sending love and hoping today is a good day for you dear Zura. ❤️
RAL.....you OK love? s ❤️
❤️RAL.....you OK love?
s ❤️ How are you doing dear Venus?xx
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Glad today is a better day for most of us!! I am feeling better about the psychiatrist appt.... I think my counselor just got my hopes up. She just prescribed a basic SSRI. And my anxiety is more physical than mental right now. But this is a start.
Anyway, I just need to be patient, not drink, and do a little more every day.
Anyway, I just need to be patient, not drink, and do a little more every day.
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Glad everyone is feeling better
I have eaten so badly today and now feel shocking. I'm surprised and shocked at how bad I feel. Shows I am listening to my body whihc I've been ignoring for years. I've eaten today what I would normally have eaten when I was drinking. High carbs, chocolate. Feel very sluggish and yucky
Anyway, no matter. Tomorrow is a new day 4 days off now so will have plenty of time to be on SR Had 3 very busy days at work which is great but feel very tired
I have eaten so badly today and now feel shocking. I'm surprised and shocked at how bad I feel. Shows I am listening to my body whihc I've been ignoring for years. I've eaten today what I would normally have eaten when I was drinking. High carbs, chocolate. Feel very sluggish and yucky
Anyway, no matter. Tomorrow is a new day
4 days off now so will have plenty of time to be on SR Had 3 very busy days at work which is great but feel very tired
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