Class of November 2022 Part One
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Hi Alpine…
Im sorry about your FIL. And about your Mom! Is she doing alright?? (And what timing…Jeeze)
Jojo, in a few sentences, would you be able to describe what scares you the most about going to the doctor? (You certainly don’t have to! I just thought that it’s often helpful to see your fears written out…)
Hi Anna!
And hi to everyone else. Feeling melancholy. I canceled on my friend: my hip/back issue is still bothering me, it would have been a nice day to hike or run.
Im sorry about your FIL. And about your Mom! Is she doing alright?? (And what timing…Jeeze)
Jojo, in a few sentences, would you be able to describe what scares you the most about going to the doctor? (You certainly don’t have to! I just thought that it’s often helpful to see your fears written out…)
Hi Anna!
And hi to everyone else. Feeling melancholy. I canceled on my friend: my hip/back issue is still bothering me, it would have been a nice day to hike or run.
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Hello again everyone. I'm 7 weeks sober today. I've never gone more than a month sober in 24 years!
I've found all of your open conversations very helpful.
I've probably found the last couple of weeks harder than the first two. The effect on me mentally is still quite debilitating. I niavely never thought quitting would impact me so much for so long. I'm trying hard to maintain normality at work and home, but feeling worn out now. I'm on uncharted territory and hoping (as you've all assured me, thank you) that there are calmer seas ahead.
I've found all of your open conversations very helpful.
I've probably found the last couple of weeks harder than the first two. The effect on me mentally is still quite debilitating. I niavely never thought quitting would impact me so much for so long. I'm trying hard to maintain normality at work and home, but feeling worn out now. I'm on uncharted territory and hoping (as you've all assured me, thank you) that there are calmer seas ahead.
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Hooray, John!!
Please do not read this if you’re struggling right now. This *could* trigger some ppl.
Two weeks ago I bought my normal bottle of white wine. Near the register there were these things called buzz balls. It is a drink of hard alcohol in a small round ball. I bought one. That night, I drank the buzz ball first. In my normal way, I drank the wine quickly as I ate popcorn. I was about 3/4ths of the way through the bottle. And I spontaneously threw up. I projectile vomited. (I wasn’t feeling sick or anything). It frightened me. I have a strong stomach. I was thinking that maybe since I’m small that my body can’t handle this much alcohol anymore. (I usually drink one full bottle of white wine), I think it was a blessing. But a scary one. Sorry if this was TMI.
Thanks for listening.
Please do not read this if you’re struggling right now. This *could* trigger some ppl.
Two weeks ago I bought my normal bottle of white wine. Near the register there were these things called buzz balls. It is a drink of hard alcohol in a small round ball. I bought one. That night, I drank the buzz ball first. In my normal way, I drank the wine quickly as I ate popcorn. I was about 3/4ths of the way through the bottle. And I spontaneously threw up. I projectile vomited. (I wasn’t feeling sick or anything). It frightened me. I have a strong stomach. I was thinking that maybe since I’m small that my body can’t handle this much alcohol anymore. (I usually drink one full bottle of white wine), I think it was a blessing. But a scary one. Sorry if this was TMI.
Thanks for listening.
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Venus, yes you’re right! It was like a strawberry daiquiri in this little round ball. Wine is normally 14% I think.
I had no idea about the college kids. I feel so ashamed. 53 years old. Drinking all that booze alone.
Now I’m wondering if my side pain is like my liver or something? Idk.
Thanks for listening.
I’m going to pick up our outdoor wreaths today! The house will look so pretty.
I had no idea about the college kids. I feel so ashamed. 53 years old. Drinking all that booze alone.
Now I’m wondering if my side pain is like my liver or something? Idk.
Thanks for listening.
I’m going to pick up our outdoor wreaths today! The house will look so pretty.
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Hey guys,
I am so happy I am here. It just keeps being revealed to me that this is where I need to be.
Had a call this morning from work and they are super short with people sick which means a lot of staff end up working 16’s. They need coverage for a night shift. (11pm-7am) At first I was like nah. Then I thought no it will be good for me to get out of this house after being sick for over a month. I was concerned about my hearing and turns out the worker who called me is going to be my partner tonight and she said she’s cool with it and I’ll wear my earbuds. I work in healthcare if you can imagine with my fear of drs. I work in a 12 bed dementia unit.
anyways Peke thanks for your question this morning and yes I would love to answer and maybe it will help make it clearer for me. As to your pain in your side, please don’t go down that rabbit hole like I did. It will not serve you. I think you said that you are getting it checked out?
Venus I would love to help each other out, even with Peke as we go through any scary bits. We are all in this together.
going to try and have a nap all though I’m not tired. Looking forward to writing more but for now I need to see if I can get rested for tonight.
I am so happy I am here. It just keeps being revealed to me that this is where I need to be.
Had a call this morning from work and they are super short with people sick which means a lot of staff end up working 16’s. They need coverage for a night shift. (11pm-7am) At first I was like nah. Then I thought no it will be good for me to get out of this house after being sick for over a month. I was concerned about my hearing and turns out the worker who called me is going to be my partner tonight and she said she’s cool with it and I’ll wear my earbuds. I work in healthcare if you can imagine with my fear of drs. I work in a 12 bed dementia unit.
anyways Peke thanks for your question this morning and yes I would love to answer and maybe it will help make it clearer for me. As to your pain in your side, please don’t go down that rabbit hole like I did. It will not serve you. I think you said that you are getting it checked out?
Venus I would love to help each other out, even with Peke as we go through any scary bits. We are all in this together.
going to try and have a nap all though I’m not tired. Looking forward to writing more but for now I need to see if I can get rested for tonight.
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Peke, 8 days of sobriety is great. You can keep this up and you will continue to feel better. My experience was that my body became less and less able to handle alcohol, but even that didn't convince me to stop drinking. 
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