Class of March *2009*!!!!
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 14
Hi all. I'm doing very well. Day 10 and have completely recovered physically and mentally from my last binge.
Having a very productive weekend, as opposed to last weekend when I felt awful and did pretty much nothing. Went to the gym, planted my veggie garden, went running, and did a few other things around the house.
Very happy to be putting that phase of my life behind me. Now I'm working on techniques to squash those cravings and destructive thoughts as soon as they pop in my head.
Having a very productive weekend, as opposed to last weekend when I felt awful and did pretty much nothing. Went to the gym, planted my veggie garden, went running, and did a few other things around the house.
Very happy to be putting that phase of my life behind me. Now I'm working on techniques to squash those cravings and destructive thoughts as soon as they pop in my head.
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 10
Day 7 for me. A week ago, I'd already be drunk before lunch time. I've read some very good advice on these boards that has helped me a lot. Thanks!
I've heard it takes 21 days to form a new habit. If so, I've two more weeks to go to form the habit of not drinking.
Back to the chores so I can keep myself busy. I never thought I would like doing chores, but the results will be so much better than passing out on the couch.
I've heard it takes 21 days to form a new habit. If so, I've two more weeks to go to form the habit of not drinking.
Back to the chores so I can keep myself busy. I never thought I would like doing chores, but the results will be so much better than passing out on the couch.
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Ohio
Posts: 602
Day 1 again for me....Congrats to those who are still hanging in there. 
I wish I was going on day 10 though.
I would be sharing this day with other's.
Now I feel alone, I'm sorry
Hey, at least I'm still sharing the Class of March with you!
That made me feel a little better saying that.
Love ya,
Hugs to my March peeps :ghug
XOXO
I wish I was going on day 10 though.
I would be sharing this day with other's.
Now I feel alone, I'm sorry
Hey, at least I'm still sharing the Class of March with you!
That made me feel a little better saying that.
Love ya,
Hugs to my March peeps :ghug
XOXO
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 10
Hi ADayAtAtime,
I feel for you. The weekends are always the worst for me. By some miracle, I have almost made it through this one. It may help to try to understand what factors led to your relapse. I made up an excuse to not go out to the bar with friends after work and made special pains to not drive by any liquor stores on my way home. I made sure I didn't have any cash or credit cards with me so there was no way for me to buy anything.
I found a hobby that is fun, challenging, and very time consuming so I can work on that instead of being bored. Do you have anything like that you can do? Watch out for those risk areas. If I had gone out Friday night, I'd be on day 0 now.
Tomorrow is a new day, and as I've heard here before, there is nothing you can do about the past and the future is yet to be, so all you can do is live in the present and do your best now.
I feel for you. The weekends are always the worst for me. By some miracle, I have almost made it through this one. It may help to try to understand what factors led to your relapse. I made up an excuse to not go out to the bar with friends after work and made special pains to not drive by any liquor stores on my way home. I made sure I didn't have any cash or credit cards with me so there was no way for me to buy anything.
I found a hobby that is fun, challenging, and very time consuming so I can work on that instead of being bored. Do you have anything like that you can do? Watch out for those risk areas. If I had gone out Friday night, I'd be on day 0 now.
Tomorrow is a new day, and as I've heard here before, there is nothing you can do about the past and the future is yet to be, so all you can do is live in the present and do your best now.
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Ohio
Posts: 602
XO4...I like your screen name and I like anything to do with X's and O's, Love, Hugs and Kisses. I know, I'm mushy...lol.
Congratulations on 1 week...that is wonderful, I'm sure that you are feeling pretty good right about now. I can't wait to get back to my 7 days again.
I like what you said about how it takes 21 days to form a new habit...I've never heard this before, but it sounds very interesting and exciting to look forward to.
You asked me if I have anything that I can do...My hobby is making handmade crafts, I really love paper crafts and card making. Right now my hubby and I are waiting on some scooters to be delivered, so we will be riding quite a bit...I know that will help out.
And you are right, tomorrow is a new day...Day 2 for me and you'll be building up your days to 2 weeks real soon.
Thank you for reaching out to me with your post.
I hope I can do the same for you.
Take care,
XOXO
Congratulations on 1 week...that is wonderful, I'm sure that you are feeling pretty good right about now. I can't wait to get back to my 7 days again.
I like what you said about how it takes 21 days to form a new habit...I've never heard this before, but it sounds very interesting and exciting to look forward to.
You asked me if I have anything that I can do...My hobby is making handmade crafts, I really love paper crafts and card making. Right now my hubby and I are waiting on some scooters to be delivered, so we will be riding quite a bit...I know that will help out.
And you are right, tomorrow is a new day...Day 2 for me and you'll be building up your days to 2 weeks real soon.
Thank you for reaching out to me with your post.
I hope I can do the same for you.
Take care,
XOXO
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: NYC Metro Area
Posts: 78
I'm on Day 12. Weekends are actually easier for me than weekdays. But I'm still SO TIRED. The first time I tried to get sober, I was unemployed so I could nap whenever I wanted and I didn't realize what a blessing that was.
Without alcohol, my sleep schedule is still kind of wonky (I've never been a good sleeper). I have trouble falling asleep at night but then once I"m asleep, I could sleep forever. I am hoping this goes away soon.
Other than that I'm doing okay. I've been to a meeting every day and I think I might finally be starting to make some more connections in AA. Only took me a year.
Without alcohol, my sleep schedule is still kind of wonky (I've never been a good sleeper). I have trouble falling asleep at night but then once I"m asleep, I could sleep forever. I am hoping this goes away soon.
Other than that I'm doing okay. I've been to a meeting every day and I think I might finally be starting to make some more connections in AA. Only took me a year.
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Join Date: Mar 2009
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Originally Posted by Eidetic 
I'm on Day 12. Weekends are actually easier for me than weekdays. But I'm still SO TIRED. The first time I tried to get sober, I was unemployed so I could nap whenever I wanted and I didn't realize what a blessing that was.
Without alcohol, my sleep schedule is still kind of wonky (I've never been a good sleeper). I have trouble falling asleep at night but then once I"m asleep, I could sleep forever. I am hoping this goes away soon.
Other than that I'm doing okay. I've been to a meeting every day and I think I might finally be starting to make some more connections in AA. Only took me a year.
Without alcohol, my sleep schedule is still kind of wonky (I've never been a good sleeper). I have trouble falling asleep at night but then once I"m asleep, I could sleep forever. I am hoping this goes away soon.
Other than that I'm doing okay. I've been to a meeting every day and I think I might finally be starting to make some more connections in AA. Only took me a year.
Never settle.
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Under immense pressure
Posts: 1,505
Last day of March. 25 days for me now, alcohol- and meth-free. Today I had by far the worst meth craving I have ever had, right in the middle of a presentation for my class; guessing the stress and stage fright might have been to blame. I knew my subject, but I ended up tripping over some words ("prorochthofenid"... argh!!! I should know that one 
) and I don't think I sounded confident. Oh well. At least I didn't run out after class and get drugs. Stress, it's a killer, sir.
) and I don't think I sounded confident. Oh well. At least I didn't run out after class and get drugs. Stress, it's a killer, sir.
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: NYC Metro Area
Posts: 78
Well March is almost over and if (WHEN) I make it through today, I'll have 14 days sober. That's longer than I've been sober in over 9 months. I had three weeks without vodka in November, but I was sick, and medicating with huge doses of cough medicine, including perscription coedine, so I don't count that as sober time.
I went to a really awesome meeting last night. This is the first time in my whole year of attempting recovery that I don't hate meetings.
I went to a really awesome meeting last night. This is the first time in my whole year of attempting recovery that I don't hate meetings.
Forward we go...side by side-Rest In Peace
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Location: Serene In Dixie
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FYI Everyone....
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That way y'all can keep together as you move forward
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Congratulations and please continue to share.
You are an awesome class!
When this thread of Marchers reaches 500 posts
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Congratulations and please continue to share.
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Never settle.
Join Date: Oct 2008
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I think we have the best month, because we're Marchers. Who else gets to simply march on like us? You can't June on, you can't December on, but you can always March on! Did anyone stop on the 4th? Because they are even cooler. They can March Forth!!!
I'll stop now, before the puns get any worse.
I'll stop now, before the puns get any worse.
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Australia
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Originally Posted by gneiss
I think we have the best month, because we're Marchers. Who else gets to simply march on like us? You can't June on, you can't December on, but you can always March on! Did anyone stop on the 4th? Because they are even cooler. They can March Forth!!!
I'll stop now, before the puns get any worse.
I'll stop now, before the puns get any worse.
you idiot! how amusing!
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