October Sobriety Group
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Oregon
Posts: 50
Day 61
I was previously in the September group, but I think they kind of petered out or something, mind if I join?
Some of the blessings I've noticed in the past couple of months:
-I'm more even tempered
-Lost about 20 pounds and I look awesome!
-My face looks much better too
-End of legal troubles
-Finally I'm going back to school
-My temper is more manageable
-I'm nicer to people
-I'm less intolerant
-Less judgmental
-Spending hundreds less a month on beer
-A new appreciation for all that I have
-Made great new friends in AA
-Less controlling
-Found this website
-My boyfriend has pretty much quit drinking too
-I think this is going to save my relationship
Not a bad list for only 2 months. My very best to all in this group and on these forums.
Some of the blessings I've noticed in the past couple of months:
-I'm more even tempered
-Lost about 20 pounds and I look awesome!
-My face looks much better too
-End of legal troubles
-Finally I'm going back to school
-My temper is more manageable
-I'm nicer to people
-I'm less intolerant
-Less judgmental
-Spending hundreds less a month on beer
-A new appreciation for all that I have
-Made great new friends in AA
-Less controlling
-Found this website
-My boyfriend has pretty much quit drinking too
-I think this is going to save my relationship
Not a bad list for only 2 months. My very best to all in this group and on these forums.
We Do Recover
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Texas
Posts: 2,619
UniversesChild--Sure, you can join us--the more the merrier! 
Sounds like a good list you started there--I can relate to the whole becoming more tolerant.....and more even tempered approach usually which faced with a difficult situation. It is about making progress. Keep moving in a forward direction. We do recover.
Sounds like a good list you started there--I can relate to the whole becoming more tolerant.....and more even tempered approach usually which faced with a difficult situation. It is about making progress. Keep moving in a forward direction. We do recover. Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Texas
Posts: 133
Day 20! I was really nervous about going to my sister's this weekend as when we get together we enjoy having our wine and talking. I told her I wasn't drinking so I didn't! She had her wine. I had an initial craving but it passed and I was ok. I did feel a little resentful but I knew I couldn't give in.
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Texas
Posts: 133
Day 25 almost done!
Congrats LiveLikeGold!!! 31 days is awesome!
Everyone is doing great!!
The holidays coming up are making me a little nervous. My mom and dad will be here on Tuesday for a few days. I haven't told them yet that I quit drinking (again). My dad is an alcoholic and is on campral right now so he hasn't had a drink in about 5 months. Maybe it won't be too bad.
Congrats LiveLikeGold!!! 31 days is awesome!
Everyone is doing great!!
The holidays coming up are making me a little nervous. My mom and dad will be here on Tuesday for a few days. I haven't told them yet that I quit drinking (again). My dad is an alcoholic and is on campral right now so he hasn't had a drink in about 5 months. Maybe it won't be too bad.
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: United states
Posts: 200
Sober again.
October 29th was first day of sobriety.
This is my second attempt, Oct 2008 I quit for six months and then had a drink in May 2009 at a company party. Went right back to daily drinks after work and weekends starting at 4pm until tired.
I just got sick of drinking. Sick of buying alcohol. Sick of needing it. It has been easier for me this time but I know I can't let down my guard since I went back into it after a full six months.
I am your functional alcoholic. High acheiver gets promoted etc. People around me didn't think anything was wrong. I knew there was but they made it easy to hide.
I am really guarding myself right now with the holidays and so many darn company meetings and events with alcohol in the center.
Last week I got through the first one by jumping on an elevator and disappearing to my room as soon as the meeting ended. Next day people were asking where I was and complaining about how awful they felt.
I just said I was tired and needed to catch up on some sleep. They really didnt care as much as I thought they would. I didnt want to be antisocial but I have to do this to make it right now.
This is my second attempt, Oct 2008 I quit for six months and then had a drink in May 2009 at a company party. Went right back to daily drinks after work and weekends starting at 4pm until tired.
I just got sick of drinking. Sick of buying alcohol. Sick of needing it. It has been easier for me this time but I know I can't let down my guard since I went back into it after a full six months.
I am your functional alcoholic. High acheiver gets promoted etc. People around me didn't think anything was wrong. I knew there was but they made it easy to hide.
I am really guarding myself right now with the holidays and so many darn company meetings and events with alcohol in the center.
Last week I got through the first one by jumping on an elevator and disappearing to my room as soon as the meeting ended. Next day people were asking where I was and complaining about how awful they felt.
I just said I was tired and needed to catch up on some sleep. They really didnt care as much as I thought they would. I didnt want to be antisocial but I have to do this to make it right now.
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Texas
Posts: 133
Good morning all. Day 29 here. This is as far as I have ever made it!
Glad your back SweetNovember. I'm a stay at home mom now but in my working days it sounds very similar to yours....lots of alcohol around. I think I would have had a very difficult time if I were still in that environment. Right now I have isolated myself a little at home which I don't really like but I know at some point it will be easier to socialize with alcohol around. I'm really nervous about the Christmas holidays coming up. There are events that I typically go to and enjoy that I will have to make the decision as to whether or not I'll go. These will be the first time I will probably have to answer the question "why aren't you drinking?".
Keep up the good work everyone!
Glad your back SweetNovember. I'm a stay at home mom now but in my working days it sounds very similar to yours....lots of alcohol around. I think I would have had a very difficult time if I were still in that environment. Right now I have isolated myself a little at home which I don't really like but I know at some point it will be easier to socialize with alcohol around. I'm really nervous about the Christmas holidays coming up. There are events that I typically go to and enjoy that I will have to make the decision as to whether or not I'll go. These will be the first time I will probably have to answer the question "why aren't you drinking?".
Keep up the good work everyone!
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