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Old 04-13-2013, 09:20 AM
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For the past week I've had a terrible cold, but I'm actually kind of enjoying waking up feeling awful but not because I'm hung over. I realize that I used to attribute pretty much every discomfort to my drinking and beat myself up over it. I used to feel like I didn't deserve self care and compassion because I did it to myself. This cold makes me feel real.
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Old 04-13-2013, 09:22 AM
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For the past week I've had a terrible cold, but I'm actually kind of enjoying waking up feeling awful but not because I'm hung over. I realize that I used to attribute pretty much every discomfort to my drinking and beat myself up over it. I used to feel like I didn't deserve self care and compassion because I did it to myself. This cold makes me feel real.
You are so positive. So nice to see! Way to go! Hope you feel better.
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Old 04-13-2013, 09:38 AM
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Congrats on 23 days Briar! Isn't it fantastic to actually feel life again. Way to go!

I hope you're over your cold very soon.
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Old 04-13-2013, 09:40 AM
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Great job on 23 days Briar.
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Old 04-13-2013, 09:42 AM
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Keep working on your sobriety and you'll feel better soon!
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Old 04-13-2013, 11:54 AM
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I understand.
Sometimes it is almost a relief to know I am ill and there is no way on earth that booze can be involved.
The torture that every single ache or pain is my liver is long gone for me.
I no longer check have to check my skin and eyes in case I am yellow and thats brilliant.
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Old 04-13-2013, 03:12 PM
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welcome to SR Briar - and despite the positives you're taking from it, I hope you feel better soon

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Old 04-13-2013, 03:18 PM
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I am just getting over a cold and on day 11. Just wondering if not drinking and getting colds etc. Is related. Like giving up leads to minor illnesses in the short term. When I was drinking and I got a cold, I would drink through it.
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