SparklyUnicorn

Hello. I'm not quit yet, but I'm planning on it. I found a recovery program called "Dharma Recovery." They have a meeting here and I'm excited about attending.

I quit drinking a long time ago, now I'm here for other substance.

I'm alone aside from my pup.

DeplorableDog

I went to an AA meeting this evening. I don't go on a regular basis I think tonight was my second one this year. Would I drink this weekend if I didn't go? Probably not. At AA meetings you will meet people who have been quit for years and they can motivate you to get where they are. You will also more then likely meet a new quitter and even if they quit yesterday they can help you. I have been quit 9 months and after listening to the newcomer tonight I know I don't want to be there again.

Dee74

Welcome Sparkly Unicorn

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RunnerF

Pledging for today. Day 550.

DeplorableDog

Day 275 ODAAT

ShiningSal

Pledging for day 13, unlucky for some? Not me, not today. I WILL go to bed sober. Funny how some days you just know it will work. But I know tomorrow will be tricky when my sister leaves. Staying close to here in the run up.

freedomfries

Good morning. Wed was a bit crazy. I think I was kind of lonely hence going to a gay bar and sauna. I drank a little yesterday and threw up and dumped the rest. day 1. AA at 1pm.

RAL

Morning all

Great to wake up sober and hangover free on day 6. I could not have done it without the support of al you guys yesterday so

Listae - your post is amazing and beautiful.

Enjoy your new space Ales
CH - we also have much work needs doing but the cost is ridiculous. I remember a new kithcen used to be about 5k not it's more 30k minimum

Sal - hope you're ok today.

No work today. Loads of housework to do. Then going to watch the new Gillian Anderson film on NF.

HOpe everyone has a great day

RAL

Welcome to SR and the monthly class

Gymbunny7

Hi everyone. Ral I'm so sorry you were subjected to abuse yesterday it isn't welcome to anyone on here we're all supposed to be helping each other. If the abuse was drink inspired even more motivation to stay away from it.

freedomfries

My olanzapine was increases to 15mg so I'm hoping that will help. I drank Wednesday to work up the courage to get a haircut. Maybe if I'm less paranoid it'll be easier.

Dee74

I’d really like to move on - yesterday was a tough day for me and Anna too.
Let’s recoup and refocus on support

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I'd really like to move on, too. Let's get back to helping each other.

RAL

Of course Dee. I won't mention it again.

SparklyUnicorn

I'm on Olanzapine too. It's the only mental health med that I've liked. I hope you get a break from the paranoia.

BassetDog

Day 23. I’m committing to 24 more sober hours with you all. I think Fridays are difficult for most of us (especially early in recovery). But similar to Sal - I know I am not going to pick up today and will absolutely hit the pillow sober tonight. Busy day ahead at work today and am taking the family to the orchestra tonight. ODAAT. I won’t be picking up that first drink today.

Congrats on day 6 RAL and welcome Sparkly Unicorn.

Have a great day all

needingtochange

Basset, Earlier on in my drinking, I'd have agreed that Fridays were a trigger. Then it became a normal thing to drink all the time. No triggers needed. I'm glad I'm beyond that now. I'm in for another sober weekend.

RAL

Thanks BD. congrats to you too on 23 days It's good to ahve a non drinking plan for Friday nights. Enjoy the orchestra and family night.

BassetDog

I hear you on that. I drank everyday. Fridays are just a bit harder right now as it’s the start of the weekend and therefore more idle time on my hands. When my hands are idle, they like to reach for a drink. Not anymore though! Hope you have a great sober weekend!!!

Thanks for the well wishes RAL! Hope you have a good sober Friday too!

venuscat

Lovely to meet you, SparklyUnicorn. s ❤️

clearlyheaded

Morning all. Better sleep last night. I have a doctor’s appointment this morning with fasting labs, and absentmindedly ate the rest of an orange from Daughter’s breakfast. Not sure if that will be enough to mess with the results, but I will mention it and see what doctor says. I can always get the labs drawn over the weekend. It was a good orange!

Have a great day everyone.