Class of November 2011
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Great stuff Stevie! What did you have for lunch? Ive been studying all morning and think im getting somewhere...groan! Going to go shopping now and steer well clear from the booze isle. Actually , I feel grand today, no cravings thank God, when I think how close I came yesterday. Anyhow, I didnt thanks to my friends here. Catch you later on , have a great afternoon xx
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Alaska, I am learning that the people around you that have known you as a drinker, might feel sort of intimidated by a new, non-drinking you. Your drinking friends and drinking housemates, will have a harder time dealing with you, and may not be able to manipulate you as easily. The pouting, mumbling under breath etc. seem to be tools of manipulation.
So be strong and you have a nice crew here that cares about you and wants to see you well....
fraggy 23 days
So be strong and you have a nice crew here that cares about you and wants to see you well....
fraggy 23 days
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I dont know Fraggy, maybe get it checked out at the docs to put your mind at rest. Could it be anxiety? 23 days is pretty fantastic , well done......you've nearly a whole month!!!
First post here ... I'm on Day 2 and figure I could use the support. I'm commited to lasting 30 days and seeing how it goes. I won't lie ... I enterain thoughts of being able to drink in a moderation at some point. Reading the stories of others, I see that most often is not the case. I'm still learning.
LovinIt... have you actually gone on the smiley page -- click on Show All Smilies at the bottom of the drop down... glad you poured the beer down the sink
Hey STEVIE!!! We've been around the block a few times here.... let's do it up good this time, ok?
Day 6 -- sorry I haven't posted a whole lot - just been super busy... but for me, busy is good - don't have time to drink!!
Have a wonderful Wednesday everyone!
Hey STEVIE!!! We've been around the block a few times here.... let's do it up good this time, ok?
Day 6 -- sorry I haven't posted a whole lot - just been super busy... but for me, busy is good - don't have time to drink!!
Have a wonderful Wednesday everyone!
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Stevie glad to see your back!
Alaska please let us know how you are doing!
Welcome WhoDey I also have tried tricking myself into thinking I could moderate several different times and it always ended up the same way, back to my old daily drinking habit.
Day 3 today. I finally slept thru the whole night last. I know its a week away but I feel like I need to start thinking of a game plan for thanksgiving. I already have my mom letting me know theres plenty of wine stocked in the house. She is either in denial about my drinking or actually thinks that it was ok for me to be wasted everyday bc since I was 15 or 16 I was drinking every day in my room. hmm.. Glad to be sober today and part of the November class!
Alaska please let us know how you are doing!
Welcome WhoDey I also have tried tricking myself into thinking I could moderate several different times and it always ended up the same way, back to my old daily drinking habit.
Day 3 today. I finally slept thru the whole night last. I know its a week away but I feel like I need to start thinking of a game plan for thanksgiving. I already have my mom letting me know theres plenty of wine stocked in the house. She is either in denial about my drinking or actually thinks that it was ok for me to be wasted everyday bc since I was 15 or 16 I was drinking every day in my room. hmm.. Glad to be sober today and part of the November class!
BoozeFree, I'm worried about Thanksgiving as well. We're hosting a large family gathering and I'm worried about the excessive alcohol. I'm trying to not think too much about next week, however, as I'm onlly on Day 2! One day at a time ... but I will need to have a holiday strategy in place.
Yesterday was my first day without alcohol. I slept well last night and didn't notice any withdrawal symptoms, but I developed a major headache over the course of this morning. Is that normal when you quit or is it just a coincidence?
Yesterday was my first day without alcohol. I slept well last night and didn't notice any withdrawal symptoms, but I developed a major headache over the course of this morning. Is that normal when you quit or is it just a coincidence?
Haha awesome lovinit. Day 19 for me! Celebrating three weeks on friday with bf, going to a jazz club which I have NEVER been to sober, in fact I have embarrassed myself there a couple of times. Going to redeem myself and try to repair my reputation a bit. Really looking forward to that. Have a great wednesday every one!
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Hello and welcome
Big welcome Melo! You sound exactly like me. The lies, deception, and guilt were driving me crazy. But I'm so excited so say that I'm on day 18 and am feeling wonderful physically and don't hate myself too much Just hang in there and you'll find you can feel amazing. Stay strong and keep posting.
Alaska hope things are ok for you today. Fraggy's right on - we all care.
Welcome Stevie hope you had a nice lunch.
Its been hectic and crazy at work but I put stuff on hold to check in. Doing good. Hope everyone else is having an amazing Wednesday!
I'll check in tonight.
Alaska hope things are ok for you today. Fraggy's right on - we all care.
Welcome Stevie hope you had a nice lunch.
Its been hectic and crazy at work but I put stuff on hold to check in. Doing good. Hope everyone else is having an amazing Wednesday!
I'll check in tonight.
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Took an allergy pill this morning, I'm wondering if those are effecting me differently now. Almost felt stoned all day. Going to NOT take one tomorrow and see if my head clears.
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Wow so many new classmates, it's getting hard to keep up! Welcome to you all And hello on Day 3 to everyone. I can't tell you how much it's helping to read all your posts, it's really giving me strength and extra motivation. I like hearing about what you're all getting up to with your sober time, and just knowing I'm not alone helps enormously. I had no idea how much support was here - thank you all.
My day has been mixed - had to drag myself out of bed to go to work as feeling unwell, stomach pains, running back and forward to the bathroom, nausea, aches and pains. But it helps to keep busy as a distraction and think sticking with my normal working day is a good thing - have learned today and yesterday that no matter how stressed I get, it does pass if I let it just take it's course instead of 'medicating' what are, after all, normal feelings. I can deal with things better with a clear head - who knew? Hope you're all well and sober tonight
My day has been mixed - had to drag myself out of bed to go to work as feeling unwell, stomach pains, running back and forward to the bathroom, nausea, aches and pains. But it helps to keep busy as a distraction and think sticking with my normal working day is a good thing - have learned today and yesterday that no matter how stressed I get, it does pass if I let it just take it's course instead of 'medicating' what are, after all, normal feelings. I can deal with things better with a clear head - who knew? Hope you're all well and sober tonight
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I was just saying on another thread that I counted up the average calories intake from my weekly drinking and it amounted to on average 4,500 a week!!! A week!!!!!That is scandalous!!Im sincerely hoping to shed the lbs for christmas and look slim and fabulous. Tho I must be careful not to overcompensate suger for booze as I had 9 single rolos today and seen that they are 27 cals a rolo ad 1 gram of fat each!!Yikkers!!
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