Class of November 2010
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Ohio, USA
Posts: 316
Great job, Carlos!
Is everybody ready for the weekend? I thought my weeks 1 and 2 were going great this time around since I had no physical withdrawal symptoms. Today is my day 11 and I've noticed that I keep getting really angry. Thankfully I'm only self-destructive, even when I'm angry at others! It's weird because I've been so grateful for my friends and everyone I know, but other people and things are making me truly angry, not just irritated. Tonight I want a drink so badly.
Since 11 days feels like an eternity, I've convinced myself I don't have a problem. I feel silly even posting here. This weekend will be really difficult for me if I want to stay sober.
Is everybody ready for the weekend? I thought my weeks 1 and 2 were going great this time around since I had no physical withdrawal symptoms. Today is my day 11 and I've noticed that I keep getting really angry. Thankfully I'm only self-destructive, even when I'm angry at others! It's weird because I've been so grateful for my friends and everyone I know, but other people and things are making me truly angry, not just irritated. Tonight I want a drink so badly.
Since 11 days feels like an eternity, I've convinced myself I don't have a problem. I feel silly even posting here. This weekend will be really difficult for me if I want to stay sober.
Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 782
Hi All,
Well the meeting last night was uplifting and valuable for me. Some members I'd met 8 months ago were going steady (15 year chip for one) but one or two I'd been thinking about were not doing at all well. It came as a bit of a shock. It underlined to me the true value of fellowship both here on SR and face to face in my local community.
I'm still not sure I'm an AA person but I'll go back again next week. How are you finding it so far VeeTee?
MMN - congrats on the 5 days, glad your feeling better already
WatchTheSky - oh yes, weekend plans involving cooking and fireworks
Carlos - good job spotting your AV in time - amazingly powerful isn't it...
Good luck to everyone. I will not drink today.
Well the meeting last night was uplifting and valuable for me. Some members I'd met 8 months ago were going steady (15 year chip for one) but one or two I'd been thinking about were not doing at all well. It came as a bit of a shock. It underlined to me the true value of fellowship both here on SR and face to face in my local community.
I'm still not sure I'm an AA person but I'll go back again next week. How are you finding it so far VeeTee?
MMN - congrats on the 5 days, glad your feeling better already
WatchTheSky - oh yes, weekend plans involving cooking and fireworks
Carlos - good job spotting your AV in time - amazingly powerful isn't it...
Good luck to everyone. I will not drink today.
Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 3
Well this is probably the 10th attempt to quit since I first posted here in March. I really want this! Hoping to keep my new Sober date of November 11, 2010 (Veteran's Day). LOVE waking up without a hangover. I am SO much more productive at work and that feels awesome! Day 2....
Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: UK
Posts: 241
Hi everyone
Thanks for the welcomes and support.
Hope you are all planning a great weekend.
I will struggle tomorrow night.............My youngest daughter is leaving home tomorrow.........I can feel myself starting to bottle up my emotions until she is gone...then it will all come pouring out. I do not plan on drinking to cope with this.....but I know it's going to be a very upsetting day and night. It will be a real test, as although I am 46, emotionally I am still about 15 and I don't 'do' emotions.
I don't know if it's just me......but I have been tearful all week...when I'm tired, when I'm glad, when I'm feeling love, when I'm angry...I'm like a walking emotional timebomb...Whew......It's been hard going.
Anyhow an early night is on the cards tonight, hope you all have a good nights sleep too x
Thanks for the welcomes and support.
Hope you are all planning a great weekend.
I will struggle tomorrow night.............My youngest daughter is leaving home tomorrow.........I can feel myself starting to bottle up my emotions until she is gone...then it will all come pouring out. I do not plan on drinking to cope with this.....but I know it's going to be a very upsetting day and night. It will be a real test, as although I am 46, emotionally I am still about 15 and I don't 'do' emotions.
I don't know if it's just me......but I have been tearful all week...when I'm tired, when I'm glad, when I'm feeling love, when I'm angry...I'm like a walking emotional timebomb...Whew......It's been hard going.
Anyhow an early night is on the cards tonight, hope you all have a good nights sleep too x
Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: near London, UK
Posts: 582
Well done brighter day and good luck - enjoy your hangover free day tomorrow (or today or yesterday depending where you are in the world).
I should make one of my new sober plans to be aware of time differences if im gonna stick around on this site!
Pumpkin x
I should make one of my new sober plans to be aware of time differences if im gonna stick around on this site!
Pumpkin x
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: near London, UK
Posts: 582
Ohhh stayinfree - I feel for you and can fully understand why you are feeling upset. Its not happened to me yet but one day my kids will leave the nest - another reason for me to get stronger. Thanks for your post and big hugs xxx
31/10/10
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 241
Hi All,
I went to a Saturday Evening AA meeting. How am I finding it... hmm. I think it's the right place for me - I need this focus and reminder and place where I feel I am made accountable. Although I am not - I need to do this for myself - but knowing that I will go to the meeting in a few days makes me stronger.
Today was a "tough boy" meeting with all these people sharing about having the jitters. Well, I didn't, but I'm still an alcoholic. And I still learnt something from their sharing..
I have just read this great book on alcoholism : Under the Influence. It was recommended here. It has excellent information on how the alcoholic body handles alcohol differently. It has helped me understand my situation. And after reading it I can say: Yes - I am an alcoholic. And it's OK.
too tired to think straighter than this at the moment. I am needing so much sleep.
Saying good night to day 15
vee
I went to a Saturday Evening AA meeting. How am I finding it... hmm. I think it's the right place for me - I need this focus and reminder and place where I feel I am made accountable. Although I am not - I need to do this for myself - but knowing that I will go to the meeting in a few days makes me stronger.
Today was a "tough boy" meeting with all these people sharing about having the jitters. Well, I didn't, but I'm still an alcoholic. And I still learnt something from their sharing..
I have just read this great book on alcoholism : Under the Influence. It was recommended here. It has excellent information on how the alcoholic body handles alcohol differently. It has helped me understand my situation. And after reading it I can say: Yes - I am an alcoholic. And it's OK.
too tired to think straighter than this at the moment. I am needing so much sleep.
Saying good night to day 15
vee
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Southeast
Posts: 10
Day 5 for me! This is my first Saturday morning without a hangover in years! I woke up at 7 and took a couple of my frineds to the airport for their Honeymoon. Made me feel good to do that favor, and it was one that I could not have imagined doing if I were still drinking. I am a little anxious for the day, as I usually spend every Saturday at the bar watching football from 12-12. Gonna be a little different today though. I made a pot of Chili and invited my neighbor and his two sons to join me to watch the games. Best of luck to everyone on this gorgeous Saturday!
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Italy
Posts: 287
Just made it through day 5 (well technically 5 and a half as I quit at noon on Monday when the Vodka ran out!!)
I have tried loads of times before but this time I don't have any targets - except the "No alcohol today" target.
Actually it seems so much more achievable when all I need to do is manage to get through the rest of today.
Anyway, it's great to be joining the November group!
I have tried loads of times before but this time I don't have any targets - except the "No alcohol today" target.
Actually it seems so much more achievable when all I need to do is manage to get through the rest of today.
Anyway, it's great to be joining the November group!
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