Class of February 2013
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Australia
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Hi Jcat
I don't think you're an idiot - I hoped I could do the same.
Eventually tho, I learned that whatever my good intentions, alcohol always bought them undone.
Once I drink, I cede control...I never really have any idea how things will turn out.
If you're a drinker like me, you may have to face that too?
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I don't think you're an idiot - I hoped I could do the same.
Eventually tho, I learned that whatever my good intentions, alcohol always bought them undone.
Once I drink, I cede control...I never really have any idea how things will turn out.
If you're a drinker like me, you may have to face that too?
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Sober birthday 2/7/13
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Los Angeles, California
Posts: 119
Welcome JCat!
As you've seen, You are not alone. Your story is echoed in so many of us. There is a lot of support for what you are going through. If you are ready to quit the cycle, we are all here to help.
I'm enjoying a day 6 sober instead of a Fat Tuesday drunken stupor at home. I have a husband who couldn't handle being around me the 70% of the time I wasn't even in my body, and 3 kids. The oldest, 12, was aware and had seen me drunk way too many times. He was the first person I told I was getting help when I came here.
You will have good days and bad days, and we will understand every day. You are in the right place.
As you've seen, You are not alone. Your story is echoed in so many of us. There is a lot of support for what you are going through. If you are ready to quit the cycle, we are all here to help.
I'm enjoying a day 6 sober instead of a Fat Tuesday drunken stupor at home. I have a husband who couldn't handle being around me the 70% of the time I wasn't even in my body, and 3 kids. The oldest, 12, was aware and had seen me drunk way too many times. He was the first person I told I was getting help when I came here.
You will have good days and bad days, and we will understand every day. You are in the right place.
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: New Zealand
Posts: 151
Originally Posted by ManicFaze 
I'm new to the fourm and though I have been clean 9 months, I'm not to sure if I'm going to make it thought the month to claim month 10. All I can do is tell myself just for today.
I don't know anything about your personal situation, but i encourage you...don't do it!! i did at a similair time to you & ended up losing alot because of it...everything i had gained in the 1 yr of sobriety i achieved disapeared quickly & i was right back where i was before. my partner left me, ive lost friends, im a musician & havnt written anything in aaaages. just basically spet 2 years zoning out while my life passed me by. i didnt really care it was falling apart at the seems, because i could always just get drunk to deal with any sadness.
the sweet lie of alcohol.
enough grim talk tho, i feel great today, day 10 i think?? lol.... & have been inspired to start improving my diet & exercise a bit more see if that can help things along.
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: German Village, Columbus with my love ♥
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Originally Posted by JCat
Hi everyone!
I'm a little inspired by how well people are doing here.
I only found this site on Monday while i was planning another day 1 after too much grog over the weekend (again).
Same old story, i need to stop this pattern of trying to give up every Monday.
I have probably had 2-3 grog free days this year and last year less than 15.
My longest sober stint in nearly 20 years was 8 days last September, my major problem is weekends which seems to be a common theme here.
To be truthful, i've been reluctant to join this month cause i'm affraid i wont be able to geet through this weekend, you will all think i'm an idiot for thinking this, but i still have it in my head that i can be sober during the week and limit my drinking on the weekends to a glass of wine a night with dinner!!
I need to do something as my wife is near the end with it i think(dont blame her), and my son is getting old enough to understand what is going on.
Can i reluctantly join Feb and give it a go? I'm not feeling that great today and a little cranky with everyone, but i'll feel better by Friday.
Sorry for the ramble.
Thanks, and good luck to all.
I'm a little inspired by how well people are doing here.
I only found this site on Monday while i was planning another day 1 after too much grog over the weekend (again).
Same old story, i need to stop this pattern of trying to give up every Monday.
I have probably had 2-3 grog free days this year and last year less than 15.
My longest sober stint in nearly 20 years was 8 days last September, my major problem is weekends which seems to be a common theme here.
To be truthful, i've been reluctant to join this month cause i'm affraid i wont be able to geet through this weekend, you will all think i'm an idiot for thinking this, but i still have it in my head that i can be sober during the week and limit my drinking on the weekends to a glass of wine a night with dinner!!
I need to do something as my wife is near the end with it i think(dont blame her), and my son is getting old enough to understand what is going on.
Can i reluctantly join Feb and give it a go? I'm not feeling that great today and a little cranky with everyone, but i'll feel better by Friday.
Sorry for the ramble.
Thanks, and good luck to all.
So glad u joined us!! Welcome...and u didn't ramble. Thank you for sharing with us, the Feb class is here for you!!
Thinking of you and wishing you a good day tomorrow.
Venus xx
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 94
Day 3; so happy I didn't listen to AV yesterday afternoon and that I am clear headed and ready to take on the world today.
Wife told me she will be making a recipe that requires wine this evening. Just asked her to pour out the rest of the bottle before I get home. I don't need that temptation right now.
Wife told me she will be making a recipe that requires wine this evening. Just asked her to pour out the rest of the bottle before I get home. I don't need that temptation right now.
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: SE Arizona
Posts: 1,099
I am back after a Christmas-season slip. I had several months of sobriety under my belt and then made the mistake (again) of thinking that I could be a social drinker. Ha! I quickly escalated back to almost a bottle of wine every afternoon. Yesterday I quit and I felt great when I got up this morning. My plan is to substitute several other rewarding activities for the time in the afternoon I would otherwise spend drinking wine. I'll keep you advised.
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Newcastle
Posts: 908
Hey all,
I was a member of the January group, slipped up. Not been drinking everyday but enough to make me feel pretty darn ill. I'm back again to kick this awful, awful thing.
I know that I will get through today without a drink, and I suppose that's all that matters. Hope to get to know all of you in the coming weeks/months etc. Stay strong
I was a member of the January group, slipped up. Not been drinking everyday but enough to make me feel pretty darn ill. I'm back again to kick this awful, awful thing.
I know that I will get through today without a drink, and I suppose that's all that matters. Hope to get to know all of you in the coming weeks/months etc. Stay strong
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 67
Checking in on my day 11.
Work keeps me busy enough during the week that there isn't really any time to drink except in the evenings. I keep a lid on that by not having any alcohol in the house. So far I haven't been in a position to have to "turn down" alcohol from anyone. I have a safe environment where I can go home and not be tempted.
My weakness is weekends where I have the support from SR and the weekend threads to keep me grounded.
This weekend I'm going to a restaurant with my wife's family. I will just order a sprite. If I am asked, I will say "I gave it up for lent". (I'm not catholic or religious for that matter, but it will work all the same.)
Work keeps me busy enough during the week that there isn't really any time to drink except in the evenings. I keep a lid on that by not having any alcohol in the house. So far I haven't been in a position to have to "turn down" alcohol from anyone. I have a safe environment where I can go home and not be tempted.
My weakness is weekends where I have the support from SR and the weekend threads to keep me grounded.
This weekend I'm going to a restaurant with my wife's family. I will just order a sprite. If I am asked, I will say "I gave it up for lent". (I'm not catholic or religious for that matter, but it will work all the same.)
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Texas
Posts: 14
Originally Posted by wino1234
Day two..feels great to wake up with no hangover!
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Arizona
Posts: 494
Day 5. Starting to feel a little better.
Reorganized my Pinterest boards last night and left the house for some take out. Not much but I felt accomplished. Still feeling lethargic and anti social but my job as a waitress will force me out of that. Today is the day I face my co-workers and think I will feel better afterwards.
Not worried about drinking yet my resolve is still strong for now- but I know those days are coming and thinking of building myself a routine before then. I have never lived with a routine before- perhaps it's part of the problem?
Reorganized my Pinterest boards last night and left the house for some take out. Not much but I felt accomplished. Still feeling lethargic and anti social but my job as a waitress will force me out of that. Today is the day I face my co-workers and think I will feel better afterwards.
Not worried about drinking yet my resolve is still strong for now- but I know those days are coming and thinking of building myself a routine before then. I have never lived with a routine before- perhaps it's part of the problem?
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 26
day 11
Sober as can be sometimes I crave a beer but not much. My wife is happier and I am not that bad without beer. I hope that I can tackle this want to get hammered and just can have a couple with my wife here and there. If not it is nice to know that life isnt horrible without alchohol. I havent been this sober for a long time, and I hope that I have a lot more days like this, thanks for all of your thoughts. Heres to day 12.
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