Class of June Support Thread Part 2 2021
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Hi everyone. Monday night. Quick check in. We are on the move here….
It is soooooo hot here. We went out at 6:30am this morning to tour a botanical garden and were back to condo at 10:00am. It was 111 degrees today. Then we went to pool and an early dinner, then to a casino, then back to the condo to play cards. My SO and I are having a good time.
My ear is still quite clogged, but no pain. I just can’t hear that well. Well, not at all out of my right ear. It’s a bit concerning. If it continues, we will call my doc tomorrow. Driving up to Sedona, AZ tomorrow.
I took some great photos today. Just need to figure out how to post.
It is soooooo hot here. We went out at 6:30am this morning to tour a botanical garden and were back to condo at 10:00am. It was 111 degrees today. Then we went to pool and an early dinner, then to a casino, then back to the condo to play cards. My SO and I are having a good time.
My ear is still quite clogged, but no pain. I just can’t hear that well. Well, not at all out of my right ear. It’s a bit concerning. If it continues, we will call my doc tomorrow. Driving up to Sedona, AZ tomorrow.
I took some great photos today. Just need to figure out how to post.
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Morning all 😃
As predicted I woke this morning so relieved I didnt drink yesterday. And also thoughts of why did you even think of it. reading posts on sr helps so much strengthens my resolve when it all seems so difficult. I know it wont be like this forever. Sober does become the new normal.
Off for a day of activities and walking.
Congrats to everyone on another sober day and 1 month for you boondock 👍
As predicted I woke this morning so relieved I didnt drink yesterday. And also thoughts of why did you even think of it. reading posts on sr helps so much strengthens my resolve when it all seems so difficult. I know it wont be like this forever. Sober does become the new normal.
Off for a day of activities and walking.
Congrats to everyone on another sober day and 1 month for you boondock 👍
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Morning all 
@Lwh your trip sounds great looking forward to see the pics.
@ ral glad your trip is going well the weather has been amazing here the past few days is it good where you are too?
@ free welcome back. You're right about the cigs if you can do that you can do anything! Always inspiring to hear people who quit smoking. I still smoke it's a tough one.
Day 38 for me 10am here in the UK looking forward to another sober day
Hope everyone has a great day
@Lwh your trip sounds great looking forward to see the pics. @ ral glad your trip is going well the weather has been amazing here the past few days is it good where you are too?
@ free welcome back. You're right about the cigs if you can do that you can do anything! Always inspiring to hear people who quit smoking. I still smoke it's a tough one.
Day 38 for me 10am here in the UK looking forward to another sober day
Hope everyone has a great day
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Good morning classmates,
Congrats on 38 days Someday!!!....
Thanks RAL & Free...
Rar congrats on 1 month alcohol free!!
Funny thing is I'm smack in the middle of my danger zone and nothing ...no desire for booze what so ever. I'm still kind of disgusted by the thought of it. So I got that goin for me, which is nice....lol...No idiotic internal dialogue with Mr. AV and for that I am grateful. I hope everyone is feeling happy and positive today because it's good to be sober!!
Congrats on 38 days Someday!!!....
Thanks RAL & Free...
Rar congrats on 1 month alcohol free!!
Funny thing is I'm smack in the middle of my danger zone and nothing ...no desire for booze what so ever. I'm still kind of disgusted by the thought of it. So I got that goin for me, which is nice....lol...No idiotic internal dialogue with Mr. AV and for that I am grateful. I hope everyone is feeling happy and positive today because it's good to be sober!!
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Good morning classmates!
Congrats on all the milestones, and resolve.
I am up early to do a 13 hour shift at work, goin g to keep my foot elevated as much as possible 😂😂😂
Dr Free things my foot has progressed to a long term condition that my never heal.
Goal today, healing foot, liver, and brain and loving myself.
Have a great day everyone, will check in tonight.
Congrats on all the milestones, and resolve.
I am up early to do a 13 hour shift at work, goin g to keep my foot elevated as much as possible 😂😂😂
Dr Free things my foot has progressed to a long term condition that my never heal.
Goal today, healing foot, liver, and brain and loving myself.
Have a great day everyone, will check in tonight.
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Hi
had a fun day but again late afternoon the crazy desire to have wine hit me. i avoid drinking situations at home and dont go near bars or restaurants. But here in this holiday place they are everywhere.everyone is sat out in the sun drinking beer or wine. All the restaurants serve it. It's so difficult. I left the children and walked back to accommodation earlier just to get away from everyone. Everyone seemed to be drinking. I'm sure they were not of course its just my crazy mind. Children are teens btw and do things on their own. not small children I left behind 😱
It really makes me realise how dangerous it is for me being even in close proximity to people drinking.i dont even know these people. Its not like I was out in a group. I wad just walking past a restaurant with outdoor seating.
Anyway more chocolate bought. Fajitas for tea. Feeling very greedy now. But sober.
had a fun day but again late afternoon the crazy desire to have wine hit me. i avoid drinking situations at home and dont go near bars or restaurants. But here in this holiday place they are everywhere.everyone is sat out in the sun drinking beer or wine. All the restaurants serve it. It's so difficult. I left the children and walked back to accommodation earlier just to get away from everyone. Everyone seemed to be drinking. I'm sure they were not of course its just my crazy mind. Children are teens btw and do things on their own. not small children I left behind 😱
It really makes me realise how dangerous it is for me being even in close proximity to people drinking.i dont even know these people. Its not like I was out in a group. I wad just walking past a restaurant with outdoor seating.
Anyway more chocolate bought. Fajitas for tea. Feeling very greedy now. But sober.
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And I cant even smoke as non smoking campsites seem to be the thing nowadays. Smoking always stops any urge for a drink.
This is so difficult. But I wont drink. I cant drink now anyway. Shops shut. I dintcwant a drink now. Just scared at the sheer intensity of the feelings earlier and yesterday.
This is so difficult. But I wont drink. I cant drink now anyway. Shops shut. I dintcwant a drink now. Just scared at the sheer intensity of the feelings earlier and yesterday.
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Way to go RAL, it's funny how we can romanticize the booze knowing damn well where we would end up if we consumed it....
Don't worry about those people drinking, their either normies or their like us and will over do it and pay the consequences in the morning.
Don't worry about those people drinking, their either normies or their like us and will over do it and pay the consequences in the morning.
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Thanks boondock. It makes me realise how controlled and insular environment I live in. By choice. nothing sinister.
Being near so many people full stop is unusual for me. Then they all seem to be relaxed and drinking and that's twice as bad. Of course they are all on holiday. The sun is shining now and the football was won. Spirits are high. Though as you say boondock there will be many hangovers tomorrow. Its not even though I want to drink. I don't want to be normal or having nice thoughts about drinking. It was just a sheer physical intense feeling that I needed to drink. Anyway it's over now.
Bit scared about tomorrow now but have planned activities for PM and early evening then orderd take out for after activities so no opportunity to think or act on drinking.
Being near so many people full stop is unusual for me. Then they all seem to be relaxed and drinking and that's twice as bad. Of course they are all on holiday. The sun is shining now and the football was won. Spirits are high. Though as you say boondock there will be many hangovers tomorrow. Its not even though I want to drink. I don't want to be normal or having nice thoughts about drinking. It was just a sheer physical intense feeling that I needed to drink. Anyway it's over now.
Bit scared about tomorrow now but have planned activities for PM and early evening then orderd take out for after activities so no opportunity to think or act on drinking.
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Twas not a rant at all.....this stuff is important. Getting through this happily is part of the key to long-term sobriety (I think).
So.....this is what I do: I play all of the tapes....I think about the other folks on holiday and I know England just beat Germany, so I can see why people would be celebrating. But I also see in my mind's eye that many many people only ever drink when they go on holiday or at a wedding or when England wins the soccer. And they will have a few drinks and be tipsy and go to bed. They won't get up tomorrow and continue. Or ruin the holiday for their family. Or any of the things we/I might do if I was in your shoes right now.
The thing is, socialising is often when normies drink, so we tend to have to see it. And it looks so lovely. Well, that is fine for them.
It is just not true for me.
One would be two would be 5 ~ at least. And then I would be hungover tomorrow and want to go home most likely.
Or somehow get through half the day tomorrow and hit one of those shops with all of the alcohol.
And then it would continue.
The other folks have a few on their holidays and then go back to life and work and don't obsess over alcohol.
As much as I wished I was like them, it was a waste of my time and it was hurting me.....I am made the way I am made.
So.....this is what I do: I play all of the tapes....I think about the other folks on holiday and I know England just beat Germany, so I can see why people would be celebrating. But I also see in my mind's eye that many many people only ever drink when they go on holiday or at a wedding or when England wins the soccer. And they will have a few drinks and be tipsy and go to bed. They won't get up tomorrow and continue. Or ruin the holiday for their family. Or any of the things we/I might do if I was in your shoes right now.
The thing is, socialising is often when normies drink, so we tend to have to see it. And it looks so lovely. Well, that is fine for them.
It is just not true for me.
One would be two would be 5 ~ at least. And then I would be hungover tomorrow and want to go home most likely.
Or somehow get through half the day tomorrow and hit one of those shops with all of the alcohol.
And then it would continue.
The other folks have a few on their holidays and then go back to life and work and don't obsess over alcohol.
As much as I wished I was like them, it was a waste of my time and it was hurting me.....I am made the way I am made.
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I hope your doc is wrong about your foot Free.
RAL whenever I would get worried about something coming up I’d remember that it’s up to me if I drink or not.
If I decide I’m not drinking, nothing or no one can change my mind.
You can do this
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RAL whenever I would get worried about something coming up I’d remember that it’s up to me if I drink or not.
If I decide I’m not drinking, nothing or no one can change my mind.
You can do this
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Thanks suze and Dee.
I will not drink tomorrow and I will not change my mind. I have plenty of tools and sr to fall back on. I know to remove myself from situations .
Most Importantly I dint want to drink. I will have 1 month sober this weekend and I darn well intend to get there 👍😃 I want to be sober more than I want to drink. Cant do both. One or the other.
I will not drink tomorrow and I will not change my mind. I have plenty of tools and sr to fall back on. I know to remove myself from situations .
Most Importantly I dint want to drink. I will have 1 month sober this weekend and I darn well intend to get there 👍😃 I want to be sober more than I want to drink. Cant do both. One or the other.
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Hey guys, been a little while. Life has been hectic, works been intense dealt with a sick dog and the ER vet this weekend. After picking up my pup after the whole ordeal an iced coffee and munchkins never tasted so good! (Have to spoil ourselves somehow right? Lol)
Camping trip this weekend and a holiday known for drinking but I’m still sober and ready to get through it. Think I’m sitting at day 36 right now. I still have good and bad days craving wise but I’m not giving in. It does feel like it is slowly getting easier. Hope everyone is well.
Camping trip this weekend and a holiday known for drinking but I’m still sober and ready to get through it. Think I’m sitting at day 36 right now. I still have good and bad days craving wise but I’m not giving in. It does feel like it is slowly getting easier. Hope everyone is well.
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