Day 13 and freaking out

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10-11-2013, 03:47 PM

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Br00ksie

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I just do not know why Friday comes around and all I want to do is drink and go waste money.

Because it's the weekend and that is how we're used to rewarding ourselves!

10-11-2013, 04:20 PM

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Hawkeye13

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I just do not know why Friday comes around and all I want to do is drink and go waste money.

I've always assumed the Friday drive is some sort of alcoholic circadian rhythm--you know, Friday afternoon we are entrained to alter our states at the pub or whatever. This rhythm can be changed into something more productive with some work.

You being strong made my day. I had some tough news and was feeling weepy and upset and wishing I could hide away from it. If you can do this so can I

10-11-2013, 04:27 PM

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Acheleus

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Yea I really have to accept my place in life and where I am because alcohol warped my thinking. To change my life I have to work hard, not run away from reality. Being alone is ok right now. If I had gone out I would waste money, black out, and waste tomorrow feeling overcome with depression, anxiety, and regret. Tomorrow I can reward myself for two weeks of sobriety.

10-11-2013, 05:28 PM

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Hang in there Ach! Friday is just a day like most others: a day to kick alcohol in the butt.

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10-11-2013, 06:07 PM

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Acheleus

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Home with pizza watching horror movies. Very glad not to be in a bar right now.

10-11-2013, 06:08 PM

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Way to go, A. When confronted with that stuff (anxiety) I just remember that there is nothing so bad that taking a drink won't make worse. Want anxiety? Try day one again...

It gets better until it gets terrific.

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10-11-2013, 08:54 PM

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Acheleus

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In ten minutes I will start on day 14! I feel so happy I came home and got on SR. My life will only get better if I am sober. It is not too late for me to improve myself. No hangover or regrets for me tomorrow. I can figure out what will make me content on this life. Tomorrow I will attend AA and do some chores and work on school stuff. I cannot sleep so I may play a game or read. I have a bad headache though. I feel scared.

10-11-2013, 08:57 PM

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Br00ksie

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Wooooo hooooo! You got this, Ach!

10-11-2013, 08:59 PM

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Br00ksie

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Do you have this book?

http://siestakeybeachmeeting.com/ind...ng%20Sober.pdf

10-11-2013, 08:59 PM

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Don't be scared, Ach. It's just life. Everybody's screwed up one way or the other. Some of the strongest, brightest, shiniest people I know still got some problems.

10-11-2013, 09:31 PM

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I was like you on day 12....heard a talk at a meeting and went up to her....first sponsor who guided me through those steps on days 14 and 15 for relief (I needed relief or was going to explode!).....

Keep moving forward, Acheleus!!!!!