Class of January 2022 Part 2
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That’s a week Erratic! So good! How’re you doing today?
It’s great to see everyone’s posts and day counts
And if you’re struggling, here is a great place to come for support. Because we get it. We know how tough it is. We’re all here for each other. We can lean on each other for support. There’s strength in numbers ❤️
It’s great to see everyone’s posts and day counts
And if you’re struggling, here is a great place to come for support. Because we get it. We know how tough it is. We’re all here for each other. We can lean on each other for support. There’s strength in numbers ❤️
Say cheese!
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Scotland
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thanks willow hun xx congrats on ur day 30 also xx u are souding positive x
yup day 7 and im not to bad today, had a bit of AV yesterday which produced me into being childish lol. today i am better and hub said he wont be drinking today. I am away to NA meeting this morning, which be in a hr i will be heading off. Thinking of taking a bath and being nice to myself aswell. Just keeping it in the day just now.
catch u aain later all xx
yup day 7 and im not to bad today, had a bit of AV yesterday which produced me into being childish lol. today i am better and hub said he wont be drinking today. I am away to NA meeting this morning, which be in a hr i will be heading off. Thinking of taking a bath and being nice to myself aswell. Just keeping it in the day just now.
catch u aain later all xx
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I'm back. You all are right, I do want this, I honestly can't believe I gave in to the noise. But, I AM back and I am going to fight for this.
Thank you all so much for the support.
PS--drinking sucks, it was horrible. It didn't even taste good--I sorta had to make myself drink it.
Everything is poured out, today is a fresh start.
Thank you all so much for the support.
PS--drinking sucks, it was horrible. It didn't even taste good--I sorta had to make myself drink it.
Everything is poured out, today is a fresh start.
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Originally Posted by Dee74 
Hi Sam
nothing changed for me in a month either - I look back now and I see expecting change in 4 or 5 weeks after 20 years drinking was probably not a realistic goal, but I'd become used to the instant gratification of the bottle.
but I knew drinking was a dead end.
You have to commit to change, accept it will take a little longer than you may want, and have faith you'll end up somewhere better.
I was alone and beaten down and I found it hard to imagine a better future but all those good things happened for me, with time and a little effort
Dump the rest and come back on the good road Sam
D
nothing changed for me in a month either - I look back now and I see expecting change in 4 or 5 weeks after 20 years drinking was probably not a realistic goal, but I'd become used to the instant gratification of the bottle.
but I knew drinking was a dead end.
You have to commit to change, accept it will take a little longer than you may want, and have faith you'll end up somewhere better.
I was alone and beaten down and I found it hard to imagine a better future but all those good things happened for me, with time and a little effort
Dump the rest and come back on the good road Sam
D
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Hi Sam, I’m sorry you drank. Coming right back shows you do want this. I started this sober journey in January 2019 and fell down many times. It’s a process and each sober period gives you more awareness that you can do it. You had 33 days. Remember how good you felt and how bad the booze really made you feel when you drank.
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Sam, Welcome back! I can sense the sincerity in you from here to get rid of this habit. Last year I drank 104 out of 365 days. So should I beat myself up for the 100+ relapses? Nah. Rather my goal is to be as sober as I can and keep improving.
Now your goal should be to 40+ days. And I know you can do it.
Good morning to Jan class from Seattle!!! Let's stay sober today.
Now your goal should be to 40+ days. And I know you can do it.
Good morning to Jan class from Seattle!!! Let's stay sober today.
Say cheese!
Join Date: Jun 2005
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just wanted to drop in and update. went to meeting and glad that i went. I saw someone there who i knew from years ago when i went to pyscho therapy, so was good to see how she was, we will have a catch up soon we said.Took my tablet and have been in a not to bad of mood this afo. Now just waiting for dinner and then just potter about on laptop and have some tv in background to pass some time until bed.
hope u have a good rest of the day where ever you are x
hope u have a good rest of the day where ever you are x
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Good job Erratic, I'm glad you are feeling better today.
Honestly guys and girls--I really appreciate the support you all have shown me. I posted on the main page and I've got people "questioning" me. That I don't have a good enough "plan", I haven't figured out "why I drank", etc.
I wish I hadn't posted the thread at all, it was really just intended to say please don't do what I did.
It was only a few negative comments, to be fair, but boy they stung. It's the first time I posted a mistake and it sure will be the last--and I'm wondering honestly if this site, which I thought was so much a part of my success is really that.
Maybe I'm too thin-skinned but holy moly I see other folks trying over and over and I just want to encourage everyone.
Rant over.
Peace out.
Honestly guys and girls--I really appreciate the support you all have shown me. I posted on the main page and I've got people "questioning" me. That I don't have a good enough "plan", I haven't figured out "why I drank", etc.
I wish I hadn't posted the thread at all, it was really just intended to say please don't do what I did.
It was only a few negative comments, to be fair, but boy they stung. It's the first time I posted a mistake and it sure will be the last--and I'm wondering honestly if this site, which I thought was so much a part of my success is really that.
Maybe I'm too thin-skinned but holy moly I see other folks trying over and over and I just want to encourage everyone.
Rant over.
Peace out.
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Please dont let a few comments upset you hun, i do hope my one wasnt one of them as u know im always at a day 1 and regardless this place always supported me and yeah prob had a few posts back which i may not like, but hey your post maybe a mistake or not, but dont let it put you off from coming here to get help and support hun x i do hope u stay and carry on what u started and also thanks for your post as it helps alot of people aswell understand that its not worth it but yet so hard to keep sober. hugs hun xxx
by way its good to vent xxxx take what u like and put away what u dont hun xx
by way its good to vent xxxx take what u like and put away what u dont hun xx
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Originally Posted by Erratic
Please dont let a few comments upset you hun, i do hope my one wasnt one of them as u know im always at a day 1 and regardless this place always supported me and yeah prob had a few posts back which i may not like, but hey your post maybe a mistake or not, but dont let it put you off from coming here to get help and support hun x i do hope u stay and carry on what u started and also thanks for your post as it helps alot of people aswell understand that its not worth it but yet so hard to keep sober. hugs hun xxx
by way its good to vent xxxx take what u like and put away what u dont hun xx
by way its good to vent xxxx take what u like and put away what u dont hun xx
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I am going to go look Sam honey 
s xx
EDIT.....I understand how you feel, and I see that sometimes SRs get very passionate when giving advice.
The thing is, you were heard by most people I think....and the others were all giving advice out of experience and love.
It is all intended to help... s
(And you can always ask Dee or Anna to close the thread if you want).
Meanwhile, onward....all of us together....
s xxEDIT.....I understand how you feel, and I see that sometimes SRs get very passionate when giving advice.
The thing is, you were heard by most people I think....and the others were all giving advice out of experience and love.
It is all intended to help...
s(And you can always ask Dee or Anna to close the thread if you want).
Meanwhile, onward....all of us together....
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Originally Posted by venuscat
I am going to go look Sam honey s xx
EDIT.....I understand how you feel, and I see that sometimes SRs get very passionate when giving advice.
The thing is, you were heard by most people I think....and the others were all giving advice out of experience and love.
It is all intended to help... s
(And you can always ask Dee or Anna to close the thread if you want).
Meanwhile, onward....all of us together....
s xxEDIT.....I understand how you feel, and I see that sometimes SRs get very passionate when giving advice.
The thing is, you were heard by most people I think....and the others were all giving advice out of experience and love.
It is all intended to help...
s(And you can always ask Dee or Anna to close the thread if you want).
Meanwhile, onward....all of us together....
All the best to you, samwitch. ((quick respectful hug))
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Day 30 coming to an end - at last! It's been forever. Still, good to be here - glad you're back Sam. Good luck BTG, Calm - what's been your experience of low-carb? Especially when running? Love to hear.
Sleep tight all - spent the day in the kitchen washing up at a sporting event - harder than working!
Sleep tight all - spent the day in the kitchen washing up at a sporting event - harder than working!
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