For Those With Less than 2 weeks Sober Part 3
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Boston Massachusetts
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Originally Posted by ROFL 
Hi kiwi! and Welcome (back?). I'm working the AA steps but am not really doing the AA program (meetings and all). The religious aspect of it had been very hard for me to swallow, but admitting that there is a power greater than me is fairly easy. I just can't seem to call that Higher Power "God" - even though it is, He is, one and the same.
I'm glad you're seeking to quit as such a young age! Hang in here with the rest of us.
I'm glad you're seeking to quit as such a young age! Hang in here with the rest of us.
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: California
Posts: 358
I made it through day 8. Yay!
And yes everyone, it does get a lot easier after day 5. Just don't go it alone. Reach out here on the board and at AA if you feel comfortable there.
It's wonderful to have a place to check in.
-- NM
And yes everyone, it does get a lot easier after day 5. Just don't go it alone. Reach out here on the board and at AA if you feel comfortable there.
It's wonderful to have a place to check in.
-- NM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Brixton
Posts: 250
Hi everyone,
Well done Wizard and Doug for 9 days, NM 8 days, Fizzywater 4 days and Kiwi 3 days - your posts are really encouraging me to keep at it.
I feel so happy today because I didn't drink last night, which means I'm into a brand new day 2.
I know it's just a baby step, but it was a challenge because I still had lots of beers left in the fridge from my latest relapse on Sunday. My hands were trembling as I put them all in a big sack - without opening any - and got rid of them.
I'm sure it's only because I went to an AA meeting straight from work before going home - without that I'm sure I would have cracked under the pressure.
Plan for day 2 - same again - another AA meeting tonight straight after work...
Thanks for letting me share! Lots of love and support to you all...
PB
Well done Wizard and Doug for 9 days, NM 8 days, Fizzywater 4 days and Kiwi 3 days - your posts are really encouraging me to keep at it.
I feel so happy today because I didn't drink last night, which means I'm into a brand new day 2.
I know it's just a baby step, but it was a challenge because I still had lots of beers left in the fridge from my latest relapse on Sunday. My hands were trembling as I put them all in a big sack - without opening any - and got rid of them.
I'm sure it's only because I went to an AA meeting straight from work before going home - without that I'm sure I would have cracked under the pressure.
Plan for day 2 - same again - another AA meeting tonight straight after work...
Thanks for letting me share! Lots of love and support to you all...
PB
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Chicago, IL
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hi there. i'm just beginning day 5... i'm not a super heavy drinker (not daily) but when i do drink, I black out and get extremely emotional. I know it's something i have to quit completely.
keep it up yall!
keep it up yall!
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: seattle
Posts: 468
hey everyone,
Im glad this thread is here, you guys are my heroes.
I feel like im on day one, though ive got some time.
hope ya dont mind.
i didnt relapse today. barely.
Something kiwi said, that being a binge drinker you feel ok from day to day. i cant put my finger on why, but that resonated with me, so thanks for sharing that.
I'm having a he77 of a time dealing with feeling less then, and not hitting my career mark. I sent in a resume for anopening that ive wanted since i began my recovery journey, and im going nuts waiting for a reply. Perhaps 7 days and no contact is the reply.,
I need a job, as it is, even if it isnt that one.
I swear, i feel such chaos over this, it feels like day one for me. Im really glad i didnt pick up today, it would have been easy. I really cant hang tomorrows sobriety on today's, or however long this string of days of mine has been. Im questioning my past mercilessly.
All i know is i cant blot out my feelings with drinking and drugs, it doesnt work. Just ruins my chances tomorrow.
i may have to look at tomorrow as another day one, too. Even if i dont blow that with booze. We'll see,
Im glad this thread is here, you guys are my heroes.
I feel like im on day one, though ive got some time.
hope ya dont mind.
i didnt relapse today. barely.
Something kiwi said, that being a binge drinker you feel ok from day to day. i cant put my finger on why, but that resonated with me, so thanks for sharing that.
I'm having a he77 of a time dealing with feeling less then, and not hitting my career mark. I sent in a resume for anopening that ive wanted since i began my recovery journey, and im going nuts waiting for a reply. Perhaps 7 days and no contact is the reply.,
I need a job, as it is, even if it isnt that one. I swear, i feel such chaos over this, it feels like day one for me. Im really glad i didnt pick up today, it would have been easy. I really cant hang tomorrows sobriety on today's, or however long this string of days of mine has been. Im questioning my past mercilessly.
All i know is i cant blot out my feelings with drinking and drugs, it doesnt work. Just ruins my chances tomorrow.
i may have to look at tomorrow as another day one, too. Even if i dont blow that with booze. We'll see,
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Day Six!!! Yes, it DOES get easier. And support makes all the difference. Thanks so much all of you for keeping this thread going and sharing.
Today I'm going to make a new to-do list. I've kind of been wallowing in self pity since my relapse, and I have to kick that. I have to remember my gratitude and remind myself that even though I am struggling, I am getting by and staying sober.
Today I'm going to make a new to-do list. I've kind of been wallowing in self pity since my relapse, and I have to kick that. I have to remember my gratitude and remind myself that even though I am struggling, I am getting by and staying sober.
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Join Date: Mar 2008
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Welcome DrugFreeUMfan! Well done for your 5 days. And congratulations to ROFL on your 6 days!
Good to have you sharing here too, Aavark - I really liked your point that "I can't hang tomorrow's sobriety on today's" - it's reminded me I've got to just focus on "not drinking today"...
I'm getting really nervous about my AA meeting tonight - I've never been to AA on a Tuesday and it will be a different group of people, a different location. I fear walking into a room full of people I don't know... my heart's down in my boots at the moment...
PB
Good to have you sharing here too, Aavark - I really liked your point that "I can't hang tomorrow's sobriety on today's" - it's reminded me I've got to just focus on "not drinking today"...
I'm getting really nervous about my AA meeting tonight - I've never been to AA on a Tuesday and it will be a different group of people, a different location. I fear walking into a room full of people I don't know... my heart's down in my boots at the moment...
PB
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Location: Ontario, Canada
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Originally Posted by PaddingtonBear
I've never been to AA on a Tuesday and it will be a different group of people, a different location. I fear walking into a room full of people I don't know...
I find the first meeting in a new location a bit tough but look at it this way - after the first couple of minutes, you will feel much more comfortable and you will now have this option in the future. When you need a meeting on a Tuesday night, you will know where to find familiar faces, support. D
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Join Date: May 2008
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Well done Wizard and Doug for 9 days
I feel so happy today because I didn't drink last night, which means I'm into a brand new day 2.
Day 10:
Really not a big deal! Just moving along... :bounce
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Back for another day, through day 5, not too bad today, my hard bit is getting home without buying any beer, 5.00 comes jump in the car and the wee voice says "couple of beers won't hurt in front of the telly tonight ". Made it though.
Its habit, once I'm home, happy playing with the kids, then bedding them, kind o think why did I keep pouring stuff down my throat at this time every night. I would have enjoyed the effects of the drink for a couple of hours at best before worrying I had work the next day, go to bed and sleep it off before waking up feeling crap.
When i've got my sensible head on you think why does anyone do that and yet its a habit I've been struggling to break for probably more than 10 years. Hopefully this is finally my time, got to keep telling myself to stop looking too far ahead though, day 6 to focus on tomorrow.
Thanks for all the posts folks, well done to everyone, doesn't matter what day your on, the important thing is your keeping going, good to know we're not alone wherever in the World we live.
Its habit, once I'm home, happy playing with the kids, then bedding them, kind o think why did I keep pouring stuff down my throat at this time every night. I would have enjoyed the effects of the drink for a couple of hours at best before worrying I had work the next day, go to bed and sleep it off before waking up feeling crap.
When i've got my sensible head on you think why does anyone do that and yet its a habit I've been struggling to break for probably more than 10 years. Hopefully this is finally my time, got to keep telling myself to stop looking too far ahead though, day 6 to focus on tomorrow.
Thanks for all the posts folks, well done to everyone, doesn't matter what day your on, the important thing is your keeping going, good to know we're not alone wherever in the World we live.
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Brixton
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Hi everyone,
Just checking in. Didn't drink last night, so into day 3. It's such a beautiful thing to wake up without a hangover...
Trying to take it nice and slowly. Last time I got a few days sobriety, in March/April, I got so carried away on a wave of euphoria and overconfidence and then stumbled. I don't want to make the same mistake again, so this time I'm trying to slow everything down. Slowly, slowly...
Well done to everyone!
Paddington
Just checking in. Didn't drink last night, so into day 3. It's such a beautiful thing to wake up without a hangover...
Trying to take it nice and slowly. Last time I got a few days sobriety, in March/April, I got so carried away on a wave of euphoria and overconfidence and then stumbled. I don't want to make the same mistake again, so this time I'm trying to slow everything down. Slowly, slowly...
Well done to everyone!
Paddington
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(((((Wizard))))) - yes it IS a big deal! Day 10 is awesome.
(((((Fizzy))))) - Day 5! You're passing the detox period! It gets a little easier after that.
(((((Just4))))) - Glad you're here.
(((((NM))))) - Let's make it out of this thread and never HAVE to come back. We'll just pop in to offer encouragement.
(((((DES, Kiwi, DrugFree, Honu, and anyone else I missed))))) - hang in here with me.
7 Days and grateful.
(((((Fizzy))))) - Day 5! You're passing the detox period! It gets a little easier after that.
(((((Just4))))) - Glad you're here.
(((((NM))))) - Let's make it out of this thread and never HAVE to come back. We'll just pop in to offer encouragement.
(((((DES, Kiwi, DrugFree, Honu, and anyone else I missed))))) - hang in here with me.
7 Days and grateful.
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Great to see the progress, all! Lets pray for Least.
This thread keeps me sober through humility and empathy. Don't think I'll ever "graduate." Thanks for the strength...
warren
(((((NM))))) - Let's make it out of this thread and never HAVE to come back. We'll just pop in to offer encouragement
warren
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: seattle
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warrens, i havent graduated yet, either.
i didnt use yesterday.
Im headed to a noon meeting. I have to do something positive for my recovery today.
Im still feeling useless.
Im grateful i dont have to use today.
i didnt use yesterday.
Im headed to a noon meeting. I have to do something positive for my recovery today.
Im still feeling useless.
Im grateful i dont have to use today.
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