Class of August 2010
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Good morning class of August 2010. Day 6 here and aside from a persistent headache, feeling pretty good. Chakra - I just love your enthusiasm and energy. Sounds like everyone is keeping busy. HR, I've never done yoga but I think it would be a good thing.
I've decided I need f2f support as well so am checking out AA. I've tried so many times on my own. I want this more than anything.
I've decided I need f2f support as well so am checking out AA. I've tried so many times on my own. I want this more than anything.
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Good morning inbloom and thank you for the compliment. A hearty congrats on day 6!! The headache should go away soon I hope. I agree with HR, Yoga is a great thing during this time and from what I read, it helps change many people in so many positive ways. I googled. 
Good luck at your meeting. You do what ever you need to do to keep that sobriety!
Good luck at your meeting. You do what ever you need to do to keep that sobriety!
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InBloom~Sorry about the headache. Taking any aspirin for that headache? What is f2f? Have an AA place near by? Good Luck. Yeah...Yoga is a good thing. It makes you think about yourself and what you are doing to yourself (good or bad) and to others and the whole Big picture of it all.
Chakra~Yeah...Yoga has a lot of positive aspects to it. I makes you more aware of what you can do in this life/world of ours. BTW...is that you in your Avi? Just wondering.
Well, wokeup early in order to get my breakfast in before Yoga practice. You're supposed to eat @ least 2 to 3hrs before so that you don't have stomach problems in class doing inversions etc.. So, I got up and found that Hubby had spilled pretzel salt/crumbs all inside of a kitchen drawer yesterday. I had to empty the whole drawer out and clean it. Grrrr! That didn't put me in a good mood. It made me irritable and gave me an instant headache. I've calmed down since. But...Dang!
Well, off to Yoga.
It's day 9. So far so good.
BBL.
Chakra~Yeah...Yoga has a lot of positive aspects to it. I makes you more aware of what you can do in this life/world of ours. BTW...is that you in your Avi? Just wondering.
Well, wokeup early in order to get my breakfast in before Yoga practice. You're supposed to eat @ least 2 to 3hrs before so that you don't have stomach problems in class doing inversions etc.. So, I got up and found that Hubby had spilled pretzel salt/crumbs all inside of a kitchen drawer yesterday. I had to empty the whole drawer out and clean it. Grrrr! That didn't put me in a good mood. It made me irritable and gave me an instant headache. I've calmed down since. But...Dang!
Well, off to Yoga.
It's day 9. So far so good.
BBL.
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Oh hey - can I join Class of August '10 please?
Know what you mean about not quite knowing yourself when you're sober and socialising. Part of the allure of drinking for me is becoming that fun, funny, outgoing person with a glass of wine in her hand. Sober, I'm just watching the clock and forcing out some pleasantries until I can politely make excuses and leave. Mind you, it's worth it in the morning when you wake up.
Know what you mean about not quite knowing yourself when you're sober and socialising. Part of the allure of drinking for me is becoming that fun, funny, outgoing person with a glass of wine in her hand. Sober, I'm just watching the clock and forcing out some pleasantries until I can politely make excuses and leave. Mind you, it's worth it in the morning when you wake up.
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Welcome, Frank and Ferd (I just said that "out loud" in my head and it reminded me of Dr. Frankenfurter from Rockey Horror. Oh lord, I am losing it!)
I have no doubt that alcohol is a self medication for a level of anxiety. I am not highly anxious, but there has always been some level of social anxiety which, for the most part, I am able to mask with some skills, effort and alcohol. If it is a social time when I am in the centre and can't drink (like, when I give workshops or lead important meetings) I can fake it through quite well, but as soon as possible, I'll drink until I pass out. I guess I have to figure out a new way to cope.
I have no doubt that alcohol is a self medication for a level of anxiety. I am not highly anxious, but there has always been some level of social anxiety which, for the most part, I am able to mask with some skills, effort and alcohol. If it is a social time when I am in the centre and can't drink (like, when I give workshops or lead important meetings) I can fake it through quite well, but as soon as possible, I'll drink until I pass out. I guess I have to figure out a new way to cope.
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Originally Posted by Ferdygal 
Oh hey - can I join Class of August '10 please?
Originally Posted by FrankBarone
So far I've been in the Class of March 2010 and the Class of July. I hope to makes this one my permanent residence.
Welcome to both of you!!
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Originally Posted by Shalisan
I have no doubt that alcohol is a self medication for a level of anxiety. I am not highly anxious, but there has always been some level of social anxiety which, for the most part, I am able to mask with some skills, effort and alcohol. If it is a social time when I am in the centre and can't drink (like, when I give workshops or lead important meetings) I can fake it through quite well, but as soon as possible, I'll drink until I pass out. I guess I have to figure out a new way to cope.
Seen doctor today and have upped my anti-depressant meds for the time being, so as to reduce the temptation to medicate the anxiety with wine. The anxiety goes, but then so too does self-respect, decorum and grace = )
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Good morning and welcome Frank & Ferdy. So I have some brain fog - yesterday wasn't day 6 - today is. Still happy to see it. Headache has subsided thankfully. This quit feels very different. I'm taking it one day at a time and I think that feels so much better. Today, I will not drink. Have a great day everyone.
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Can I join this class?
Hello there everyone,
Today is my first day....I was wondering if I could join this class?
I used to come to this forum about a year ago, but I sort of slipped up and slipped away.
Lately my drinking has been making a fool out of me and it's getting on my hubby's nerves. I'm not really having any fun when I do it....just regrets.
I need to make a change and today is a good day to start.
ADAT XOXO
Today is my first day....I was wondering if I could join this class?
I used to come to this forum about a year ago, but I sort of slipped up and slipped away.
Lately my drinking has been making a fool out of me and it's getting on my hubby's nerves. I'm not really having any fun when I do it....just regrets.
I need to make a change and today is a good day to start.
ADAT XOXO
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Originally Posted by traderjane
Hi -- can I join, too? I have also been a member of multiple classes and look forward to getting to know you all!
Day 3 for me and feeling good.
Day 3 for me and feeling good.
Welcome aboard, I'm glad your here.
I just started this class myself...day 2, you got me beat by one day, I hope you will always be a day ahead of me.
Congrats!!! I'm glad your feeling good too
Hugs,
ADAAT XOXO
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Originally Posted by FrankBarone
So far I've been in the Class of March 2010 and the Class of July. I hope to makes this one my permanent residence.
Class of August-2010....I hope have finally arrived.
Just remember (and I will too), take it A Day At A Time
ADAAT XOXO
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Originally Posted by CJ1
Day 4 for me. I hope to be sticking with this class as well.
I hope I can too....I think I can, I think I can, I think I can....
Let's do this together.
ADAAT XOXO
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