Class Of March 2014 Part 2
Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 625
Alright I have to reiterate that I'm truly amazed at getting through my to-do list today. Who is that person in the mirror??
A friend of ours is in town and wanted my husband and I to meet him in the bar to catch up. I sent my husband out with a little white lie about how I'm still working. Thankfully he understands my situation and is willing to tell everyone I'm busy. BECAUSE, this time I haven't really broadcasted my decision, and I actually really don't feel like it. That's the only reason. I don't feel secretive. I'm generally very out and on my sleeve. I'm just tired of it and I feel like just treating this as my "new normal" and carrying on.
However, I do feel lucky that I never need to discuss drinking at work, and it's not very "important." Plus, I suppose my friends are used to my quitting, relapsing, complaining cycle. So it's nothing new.... Except hopefully it's not a cycle this time...
Chris, a play sounds great! The last play I went to was a few year ago, and it was the 39 steps and I was WASTED. I always felt sad about getting so drunk during that show. By then I was at a point where I had to drink a certain quantity to feel anything, but by then I was too out of it to be good company or enjoy anything. Just a numb body in the room, filling a chair.
A friend of ours is in town and wanted my husband and I to meet him in the bar to catch up. I sent my husband out with a little white lie about how I'm still working. Thankfully he understands my situation and is willing to tell everyone I'm busy. BECAUSE, this time I haven't really broadcasted my decision, and I actually really don't feel like it. That's the only reason. I don't feel secretive. I'm generally very out and on my sleeve. I'm just tired of it and I feel like just treating this as my "new normal" and carrying on.
However, I do feel lucky that I never need to discuss drinking at work, and it's not very "important." Plus, I suppose my friends are used to my quitting, relapsing, complaining cycle. So it's nothing new.... Except hopefully it's not a cycle this time...
Chris, a play sounds great! The last play I went to was a few year ago, and it was the 39 steps and I was WASTED. I always felt sad about getting so drunk during that show. By then I was at a point where I had to drink a certain quantity to feel anything, but by then I was too out of it to be good company or enjoy anything. Just a numb body in the room, filling a chair.
Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: California
Posts: 206
Hi Aarychka! Nope, no big plans. Gardening, cooking, playing with my daughter's new haircut (she objected, but she finally caved!), maybe a pedicure. I've got meetings lined up for both Saturday and Sunday to help keep me on the path. How 'bout you? Aren't you going to a meeting tomorrow?
Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Australia
Posts: 385
Originally Posted by FacingFuture 
Yeah, Life is looking pretty good Aarryckha.
I think calling Alcohol a Poison is accurate. The is an Alan Carr book called "The Easy Way to Stop Drinking" that talks a lot about the poisonous properties of alcohol. I highly recommend it if you haven't read it.
I think calling Alcohol a Poison is accurate. The is an Alan Carr book called "The Easy Way to Stop Drinking" that talks a lot about the poisonous properties of alcohol. I highly recommend it if you haven't read it.
Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: California
Posts: 206
Originally Posted by FacingFuture
Good job Natalie!!!! How did it feel?
Phoenix Rising Again
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 3,079
Originally Posted by FacingFuture
Yeah, Life is looking pretty good Aarryckha.
I think calling Alcohol a Poison is accurate. The is an Alan Carr book called "The Easy Way to Stop Drinking" that talks a lot about the poisonous properties of alcohol. I highly recommend it if you haven't read it.
I think calling Alcohol a Poison is accurate. The is an Alan Carr book called "The Easy Way to Stop Drinking" that talks a lot about the poisonous properties of alcohol. I highly recommend it if you haven't read it.
Phoenix Rising Again
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 3,079
Originally Posted by Natalie17
Hi Aarychka! Nope, no big plans. Gardening, cooking, playing with my daughter's new haircut (she objected, but she finally caved!), maybe a pedicure. I've got meetings lined up for both Saturday and Sunday to help keep me on the path. How 'bout you? Aren't you going to a meeting tomorrow?
Phoenix Rising Again
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 3,079
Originally Posted by dontlookbacchus
Got through a day one again. Proud of getting through the day. Goodnight class of March.
We are proud of you too!
Welcome!
Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: East Coast, USA
Posts: 81
Hi all,
Just wanted to pop my head in and say hi Class of March 2014! I'm 5 days sober now, feeling good about this weekend but nervous about an upcoming work assignment I just found out about that will put me in a situation that has usually led to drinking in the past.
Just wanted to pop my head in and say hi Class of March 2014! I'm 5 days sober now, feeling good about this weekend but nervous about an upcoming work assignment I just found out about that will put me in a situation that has usually led to drinking in the past.
Phoenix Rising Again
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 3,079
Originally Posted by gracette
Hi all,
Just wanted to pop my head in and say hi Class of March 2014! I'm 5 days sober now, feeling good about this weekend but nervous about an upcoming work assignment I just found out about that will put me in a situation that has usually led to drinking in the past.
Just wanted to pop my head in and say hi Class of March 2014! I'm 5 days sober now, feeling good about this weekend but nervous about an upcoming work assignment I just found out about that will put me in a situation that has usually led to drinking in the past.
It's good you're aware you're going to be in a bad position. Mentally prepare yourself before you go and just keep reminding yourself about why you want to be sober. This early is going to be tough and you might just have to grit your teeth but think about how bad you'll feel if you go down that road. Come here for some support before you go and come here when you get home.
We're here for you!
/hugs
Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: alabama
Posts: 47
Well I woke up from another night of restless sleep I was convinced that I could not sleep from the lack of alcohol so I woke up searched in house to no avail no alcohol well I could just go back to work plenty of alcohol in there. This illness is a b****
Phoenix Rising Again
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 3,079
Well, you can lean on us. That's what we are here for.
I know it's been said but keep some sweet stuff on hand for when you get a craving. Your body may be wanting sugar. Ice cream, chocolate, oranges, grapes. Also, make sure you're getting enough water.
Try some warm milk?
I know it's been said but keep some sweet stuff on hand for when you get a craving. Your body may be wanting sugar. Ice cream, chocolate, oranges, grapes. Also, make sure you're getting enough water.
Try some warm milk?
Currently Active Users Viewing this Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
