Class of May 2012 Part 2
Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Posts: 10
My disease won the battle but not the war
Without further ado, this is my first day sober.
I'm new to SR and really like it. I would like to stay current with this board. Some good people and good posts here. I'll be back tomorrow.
I'm new to SR and really like it. I would like to stay current with this board. Some good people and good posts here. I'll be back tomorrow.
Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 114
Welcome Michael! I have to say I spit my water while laughing when I saw your icon. I love it.
brdlvr - Welcome back and congrats on 24 hours, it takes guts to keep going and not just say **** it.
2magnolia - That house sounds beautiful. Hope you have a good day working on it and it sounds like a great way to keep busy.
FP and Hitrockbottom - Congrats on days 8 and 9
My lease is up in august but I am working my best to break it and get out as soon as possible. Last night was horrible they two of them got trashed and were running around yelling and breaking stuff. I only got about an hours worth of sleep because they kept waking me up and then they decided to cook what smelled like dog food. I am so cranky today and I have so much work to do but I don't have the energy or the concentration for it.
brdlvr - Welcome back and congrats on 24 hours, it takes guts to keep going and not just say **** it.
2magnolia - That house sounds beautiful. Hope you have a good day working on it and it sounds like a great way to keep busy.
FP and Hitrockbottom - Congrats on days 8 and 9
My lease is up in august but I am working my best to break it and get out as soon as possible. Last night was horrible they two of them got trashed and were running around yelling and breaking stuff. I only got about an hours worth of sleep because they kept waking me up and then they decided to cook what smelled like dog food. I am so cranky today and I have so much work to do but I don't have the energy or the concentration for it.
Diez de Mayan
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: The Hinterlands
Posts: 109
Day seventeen and feelin' keen! (winks at FrenchPink).
Hey everybody, sorry I haven't posted in awhile. I've been busy working from home (transcription) and going to AA meetings. I *almost* asked a lady to be my sponsor last night but chickened out!
I did get another phone number though of a woman who plays violin and keyboards (like me) only she gets paid for it. I thought it would be nice if I could get good enough to help her out once in awhile, though it would probably take me at least a year to get up to speed, I am so rusty. I have had my violin in storage for over a year now. I belonged to a fiddle group which was slowly turning into a drink beer and eat pot brownies group. So I had to leave and put my violin in storage. I am ready to play again and start lessons with a new teacher.
I am going to AA meetings almost everyday and keeping my eyes and ears open for a sponsor who can take me through the steps.
Someone mentioned "Vistaril" and I am taking that for anxiety instead of Ativan now and it really does work. It is an antihistamine and you can be on for up to 4 months for anxiety. It is non-addictive. Some days I don't take it at all, some days I take 1.
Chiyo, you mentioned you ''tried AA'' and it didn't work. Did you just go and sit at meetings or did you do the steps with a sponsor.
Many people think that AA is just sitting at meetings. It is a 12 step program. The meetings are only one of 3 facets which are Service (helping other alcoholics when you have done the 12 steps) Unity (fellowship of the meetings) and Service (setting up meetings, working with newcomers and sponsoring people once you have done the steps).
I think I would go insane if I did not have my meetings to look forward to going to! I really enjoy them, especially my home group.
But to each his own! Hope everyone is enjoying a nice Sober Sunday. I'm leaving for a meeting in a bit then heading to the grocery store to get some lox, whipped cream cheese and rye bread...yum! Also I got a blender and going to get some fruits and yogurt to make a shake of some sort. Going to look up some recipes now.
Stay strong sober sobertons!!!!!
Hey everybody, sorry I haven't posted in awhile. I've been busy working from home (transcription) and going to AA meetings. I *almost* asked a lady to be my sponsor last night but chickened out!
I did get another phone number though of a woman who plays violin and keyboards (like me) only she gets paid for it. I thought it would be nice if I could get good enough to help her out once in awhile, though it would probably take me at least a year to get up to speed, I am so rusty. I have had my violin in storage for over a year now. I belonged to a fiddle group which was slowly turning into a drink beer and eat pot brownies group. So I had to leave and put my violin in storage. I am ready to play again and start lessons with a new teacher.
I am going to AA meetings almost everyday and keeping my eyes and ears open for a sponsor who can take me through the steps.
Someone mentioned "Vistaril" and I am taking that for anxiety instead of Ativan now and it really does work. It is an antihistamine and you can be on for up to 4 months for anxiety. It is non-addictive. Some days I don't take it at all, some days I take 1.
Chiyo, you mentioned you ''tried AA'' and it didn't work. Did you just go and sit at meetings or did you do the steps with a sponsor.
Many people think that AA is just sitting at meetings. It is a 12 step program. The meetings are only one of 3 facets which are Service (helping other alcoholics when you have done the 12 steps) Unity (fellowship of the meetings) and Service (setting up meetings, working with newcomers and sponsoring people once you have done the steps).
I think I would go insane if I did not have my meetings to look forward to going to! I really enjoy them, especially my home group.
But to each his own! Hope everyone is enjoying a nice Sober Sunday. I'm leaving for a meeting in a bit then heading to the grocery store to get some lox, whipped cream cheese and rye bread...yum! Also I got a blender and going to get some fruits and yogurt to make a shake of some sort. Going to look up some recipes now.
Stay strong sober sobertons!!!!!
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 256
Originally Posted by seahorse207 
Someone mentioned "Vistaril" and I am taking that for anxiety instead of Ativan now and it really does work. It is an antihistamine and you can be on for up to 4 months for anxiety. It is non-addictive. Some days I don't take it at all, some days I take 1.
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just a reminder guys about meds/supplements, treatments -
whats worked for others may not work, or be suitable, for you...always ask your pharmacist or Dr, and read the label first
D
whats worked for others may not work, or be suitable, for you...always ask your pharmacist or Dr, and read the label first
D
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: UK
Posts: 494
Hi guys just checking in, it's the end of day three and I'm LOVING being sober. I can't remember the last time I went this long without a drink. Had sunday lunch with the family and sat in the sun with them all afternoon (while some of them drank :P) then went to the cinema with my girlfriend (lot's of adverts for booze haha) great day. life is beautiful and so are all of you. How soppy is this post 
continued good luck to everyone and well done for being sober! x
continued good luck to everyone and well done for being sober! x
Member
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 10
I'm new to the thread, and it looks like I'm also one of the more newly sober members. At the end of today, I'll have four days under my belt. I've had much longer periods, but then I'll convince myself that I can just have a drink or two and be fine. Health problems are cropping up like crazy, and I want to feel content again.
I'll continue checking in with all of you. It's helpful to hear about people in the same position. It sounds like everyone stayed productive over the weekend
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I'll continue checking in with all of you. It's helpful to hear about people in the same position. It sounds like everyone stayed productive over the weekend
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Sober Mammoth!
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 1,086
Good evening, Class of May! A big welcome to all new joiners. This is THE place to be for the most phenomenal support.
Congratulations to all of us who made it through this weekend sober. For those just starting out or starting again, high fives all around for making the right decision.
Clear head, full of energy, accomplished so much this weekend, slept well, and no hangover to medicate. The week ahead will be a breeze.
Great job, everybody. Have a lovely Monday.
Congratulations to all of us who made it through this weekend sober. For those just starting out or starting again, high fives all around for making the right decision.
Clear head, full of energy, accomplished so much this weekend, slept well, and no hangover to medicate. The week ahead will be a breeze.
Great job, everybody. Have a lovely Monday.
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