TiredCarpenter

’Mornin Karen and Suze.

’Evening Willow and Dee.

Hi everyone.

Just a few minutes shy of 96 hours sober (4 days). It is soooo good to be getting feeling better. I can’t wait to be in the ‘living sober’ category, more so than early recovery.
There are some lingering symptoms this time that have my attention. If they don’t subside within the next two days I’ll be seeing the doc for sure. (tremors,sweats, auditory hallucinations).

I got to sleep in this morning. I awoke to what sounded like an infomercial, in the next room, on the t.v.
At first I thought it was early and my wife had just flipped the t.v. on. When I sat up I realized it was 9:31 a.m. Wife starts work around 8. This one was clearer than most. I could hear 2 of 3 words for the full 10 or 15 seconds.

I’m just resting today, thoughI I’d love to jump up and do a ton of yard work. Doggie goes to the vet in a couple of hours.
Think I’ll take the time for some self care.

Have a good, safe, day everyone!!

venuscat

I hope your dog is OK dear TC s ❤️

And go you. And yes go to the doc if you are worried. I had all of those....just saying. xx

Wastinglife

Great sunny weather and would love to sit out and get drunk but I'm starting to feel the effects of the SSRI medication I started a couple weeks ago, paired with Wellbutrin. I am more certain than ever that I will need to be medicated indefinitely. Alcohol was always a form of self-medication for my ADHD. I never saw anyone else seeming to experience the euphoric effects I got from just a few pints. And then crave more and more.

Enjoy the weekend everyone!

Sober369

It would scare me to death if I had an auditory hallucination. I think you best go to the doctor!
When I was little I had inner ear infections and they gave me visual hallucinations. I had a lot of them, and still remember some of them.
It's great that you're doing better, WL!
Nite all!

TiredCarpenter

At first, Karen, they are just sounds from the world like any other.
Realizing they were imagined was scary for an hour or so. Once I learned (from dr. google) that many of us have them in those first few days I was better equipped. Then the darned things just got frustrating.

One night I was listening to a ball game that mustn’t have been there because it was 1:00 a.m. and no t.v or radio was on.

I had a big long thing written up. I had described many of the occurrences in detail, but then realized that it might be upsetting or a trigger for someone.

Anyway….I’m happily sober tonight. Feeling more healthy.

Have a good night/day everyone.

Willow00

I’m glad the meds are starting to kick in WL. That’s good news. Drinking would only mess it all up again.

I’m glad too that you’re feeling better TC.

Today was a struggle for me as it’s the anniversary of my Mum passing away 3 years ago. I had some major visits from the AV today, but I went for a walk on the beach and did some gardening. I was invited to a party but I begged off as I wasn’t up for socialising and the AV didn’t need any encouragement!

I hope you had a good sleep Karen

I’m off to bed soon myself, I’m wrecked.
Goodnight everyone

Dee74

Glad you got through the day Willow

D

Sober369

I'm glad you made it through, Willow. I hope today is better!
I'm grateful to be sober today. I miss my kids a lot but am isolating again due to the covid situation. I don't like it anymore. I remember when all this started, I kind of liked all the alone time. I've had my fill and am ready to be with people again! I'm supposed to meet my sponsor Monday and then go to an in-person meeting. Not sure what to do. It's important, I will be finishing the third step and moving on to four. It may be worth the risk.
Have a great day, everyone!

venuscat

Are they wearing masks at the meeting Karen? xx

Wastinglife

I can relate Willow. My mother passed away in November 2018. At the time, I used her death as pretty much a license to drink as much as I liked. Mom was an alcoholic in denial and it contributed to her death I'm sure.

Looks like a hurricane is heading towards the Eadt coast of the US. Pretty much the last thing in the world people need with a pandemic still in effect. Hopefully, it putter out before landfall.

Happy Saturday!

Sober369

Yes, they are, Venus. That should make a difference.
I hope you northerners don't get hit by storms from this hurricane.

Dee74

I think there’s a balance to be struck Karen. Being safe on one hand, and not isolating yourself on the other.

There are things I need to do for my own well being and self care, even in a pandemic - and I think it’s best to do those things, while staying as safe as we can

D

Willow00

WL that wasn’t long after mine. It’s tough losing our parents
I was actually sober when my Mum passed away, when I had managed over a year sober when I first gave up in May 2018. I didn’t make it through her first anniversary sober though. I drank a LOT around then, and then kept drinking on and off for a long time afterwards, until now really. This is the first stint that’s lasted more than a few weeks since then.
Now I’m on day 98 sober, the longest I think since back then, 2 years ago.

Karen I agree, connecting with people is important, if you can do it safely

Have a good sober Sunday everyone x

TiredCarpenter

Glad you got through a tough day Willow. I think of my late father quite often (talk to him too).

Glad you are talking with your sponsor and getting to meetings Karen. I am too, but missed today. Will go to one at 10 a.m. tomorrow though.
Spent a few hours with my wife, getting groceries. That went quite alright.
Got my truck running again with a rubber mallet.
The fuel pump stuck so after an hour of diagnosing I walloped the truck’s gas tank a few good times with a mallet and voila!

I feel splendid! The weather today was beautiful! Grateful to be alive.

Be well friends!

Willow00

I’m glad you’re feeling good TC! Things with your wife seem to be ok too I think. I hope so anyway
I talk to my Mum a lot too. I’m sure she can hear me. I can definitely hear her answers in my heart anyway ❤️

A quiet day here, cleaning the garage (we have soooo much stuff!) and a bit of gardening after a Bunnings trip
Sunny and pleasant Sunday

nmd

Happy sober weekend gang! Happy to see you back on track TC and that you dodged the AV bullet Willow.

It's been pretty hot here and our AC broke so not much better inside. I'm waiting for a part in the mail, so just dealing with the heat for now. Today is a cardio day for me and I don't feel like staying indoors so I going for a bicycle ride. It won't be long before the weather turns, so I'll enjoy the warmth today even if it's a little too warm for my taste. I'll probably get a little yard work done after that.

TiredCarpenter

Yes, hot there nmd, but cooler soon.
Not bragging, but quite cool here this a.m. 8C (47F) will warm a bit. We are forecast to get much rain over the next two days.
Will quell the fire risk.

Have a good, decent, warm, safe Sunday!
And na na na boo boo to you poor Aussies that have to prep for work.

Be well all.

venuscat

The Aussies are sound asleep dear TC ❤️

If my air con went out now nmd I would not cope. Way too hot here.

TiredCarpenter

Yeah, you’re right Suze. I missed on the math. They are 16 hours ahead, correct?
I’ve been having a bunch of water and fruit juices, taking vitamins, having cereal for breakfast, started on a regime of milk thistle. I feel well.
It is so good to be days removed from the assault of active alcoholism. I can never go back there.

Meeting was good this a.m. Full house.
I started wondering a bit about droplets and variants. I’m confident that most people there would have their second dose. I do as well.

Another decent day. Took the doggies for a run.
Truck is working intermittently. I’m breathing through it.

Be well.

venuscat

14 right now in Melbourne, Sydney and QLD.
I only know because my family is there.

Are there no masks at the meeting TC? Hmm.
I do not understand. Delta is very dangerous.

More love. Onward together. s