Just returned from hospital
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Originally Posted by countrygirl2014 
It's so stupid but the whole thing makes me want a drink.
I am NOT going to but isn't that ridiculous how that works?
Jennifer
I am NOT going to but isn't that ridiculous how that works?
Jennifer
We alcoholics who don't like that feeling have learned that we can distract ourselves from that feeling for a while by drinking alcohol.
Pay attention to that scary feeling, that trigger. It's energy within your body, and we've created a habit that "when i feel scared, i drink".
The way i'm learning to break the "fear feeling = drink" cycle is to pause when i get that scared feeling, and watch it, even find some other distraction.
So your insight is right on, it is ridiculous how it works. Let's not let a ridiculous pattern control our lives.
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I must have been scared a lot! Lol!
You guys are awesome, I love this group. Part of me, hell a lot of me, is eager to see what other secrets pop up that I have buried over the years. It's neat getting to know me. I am still a hurting pup. But I am going to attempt to get my house chores done early, drop off my prescription, do my volunteer work at the raptor center and if I planned this right I can hit the meeting nearby. I missed my favorite meeting yesterday. I don't want to go too long without one after this humbling experience.
Jennifer
You guys are awesome, I love this group. Part of me, hell a lot of me, is eager to see what other secrets pop up that I have buried over the years. It's neat getting to know me. I am still a hurting pup. But I am going to attempt to get my house chores done early, drop off my prescription, do my volunteer work at the raptor center and if I planned this right I can hit the meeting nearby. I missed my favorite meeting yesterday. I don't want to go too long without one after this humbling experience.
Jennifer
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Originally Posted by countrygirl2014
I've had stomach pains for 3 days. I finally went to the dr who sent me to the ER fearing a gall bladder issue. My liver enzymes are slightly elevated, but everything else is ok. Probably small stones that aren't a cause for concern. I was asked if I drank. I told them I quit over a month ago.
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Hi Jen 
I am into my third month of no alcohol and still have gut problems. It is getting better, though slowly. I've lost a ton of weight, too. I've been assured by my doctors that all of these things are normal so I'm trusting them even though it's a scary process. I can completely relate to your feelings of grief and anxiety over the damage done to your body. Just try to think positively and move forward. You are doing the best thing possible for yourself and your daughter by staying sober.
I am into my third month of no alcohol and still have gut problems. It is getting better, though slowly. I've lost a ton of weight, too. I've been assured by my doctors that all of these things are normal so I'm trusting them even though it's a scary process. I can completely relate to your feelings of grief and anxiety over the damage done to your body. Just try to think positively and move forward. You are doing the best thing possible for yourself and your daughter by staying sober.
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Hello! Good for you for going and being honest and taking care of yourself. Be showing your little girl that you take care of yourself, she will use that as an example and will do the same.
Feel better!!!!
Feel better!!!!
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Originally Posted by countrygirl2014
I was honest. September 27th is my sobriety date. And I worked very hard to get this and keep it.
Jennifer
Jennifer
You are awesome and you are doing awesome. I have been following your posts since joining and your resolve is really inspiring. Your daughter is lucky to have you.
Keep it up!!!!
Steve
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The body has an amazing ability to heal... Keep focuses in sobriety and learn all you can about healing nutrition... Exercise... Natural health through healing foods.... You needn't focus on the destruction of your vessel - focus instead on the healing and the nurturing of the temple.
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Originally Posted by Magellan
Hi You are awesome and you are doing awesome. I have been following your posts since joining and your resolve is really inspiring. Your daughter is lucky to have you. Keep it up!!!! Steve
You are awesome and you are doing awesome. I have been following your posts since joining and your resolve is really inspiring. Your daughter is lucky to have you. Keep it up!!!! SteveJennifer
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