Class of May 2015 (Part 2)
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Originally Posted by Jimuk 
Reached a new low today and hurt the ones that love. When will enough be enough? Why me?
Today can be enough. You never have to feel this way again. Hope you have a good sleep and please check in often. We're here for you!
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Hello everyone, I work third shift which is why I was going to bed so early in the morning and why I'm checking in at that time, it's the end of my day 
it has been interesting for me to read what everyone's name means so I will share mine as well. The OD stands for one day, so my name means one day is now. I've often told myself in the past 5 months(that's how long I've been drinking on and off since my last longer period of sobriety)one day I will just quit drinking all together and stop fooling myself into thinking I can moderate and one day I will do better for myself. So OD is now
it has been interesting for me to read what everyone's name means so I will share mine as well. The OD stands for one day, so my name means one day is now. I've often told myself in the past 5 months(that's how long I've been drinking on and off since my last longer period of sobriety)one day I will just quit drinking all together and stop fooling myself into thinking I can moderate and one day I will do better for myself. So OD is now
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Originally Posted by Odisnow
The OD stands for one day, so my name means one day is now. I've often told myself in the past 5 months(that's how long I've been drinking on and off since my last longer period of sobriety)one day I will just quit drinking all together and stop fooling myself into thinking I can moderate and one day I will do better for myself. So OD is now
I've worked jobs with graveyard shifts a few times over the years and could never get used to the hours no matter how long I tried. I just figured when you posted this morning that you lived on the other side of the world from me or something.
Anyways, thanks for checking in! Hope you and everyone else here is having a safe and sober and happy Saturday.
I just got back from spending three hours or so at my dad's house. Had dinner with them and then took my nephew to get ice cream. Made his night and mine too. It's been crazy windy all day and now it's just pouring rain. My phone just screamed some kind of alert at me about flash floods. Doesn't matter, I'm not going back out tonight for any reason. Going to watch some old Simpsons episodes and check in here every now and then.
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jim I know how it feels to be close to losing the most important things. It's very scary and causes you to be very down on yourself. That's why I have turned to this site. My pattern is to stay sober enough to earn trust back and long enough to fool myself that I can drink socially. Making a change and following through with it is the only way to make things better, even when it feels like there is no point because no one expects you to do it anyway.
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The reason I can never come up with interesting names is cause I'm afraid that what sounds cool to me or means something to me today still will in a week or month from now. I have little imagination and even less confidence. :/
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Actually, I never heard the quote in my siggy before I found it on a google search for meaningful quotes about new beginnings. When I read it, it made sense to me cause it showed that instead of our lives having a hard beginning, middle and ending, we can sort of leave parts of it out and say, "Here's the beginning and here's the ending" and it gives you some say in history.
I just think it's a cool idea. The rock bottom being a solid foundation to rebuild your life on is also something I think is cool. I think we have to change the way we look at things because we can't change how they are or were, but we can shift our thinking and find a new place to start.
I just think it's a cool idea. The rock bottom being a solid foundation to rebuild your life on is also something I think is cool. I think we have to change the way we look at things because we can't change how they are or were, but we can shift our thinking and find a new place to start.
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Originally Posted by Cissy
I think we have to change the way we look at things because we can't change how they are or were, but we can shift our thinking and find a new place to start.
Odisnow, I really like your name. Thanks for sharing.
It's been a great day. Relaxed, grilled out, and now watching a movie. Actually going to bed sober and not just passing out is something I am grateful for.
. At least I remember now why I didn't want to drink in the first place. So here I am again starting over.
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Glad you made it back in, 60andbeyond! Take what you learned in those 90+ days and keep moving forward now that you're back on the right path. I look forward to getting to know you better!
Going to watch tonight's Orphan Black and then head to bed, my fellow Mayvens. Thanks again to each and every one of you who posted in here today. You helped keep me sober one more day. Sweet dreams!
Going to watch tonight's Orphan Black and then head to bed, my fellow Mayvens. Thanks again to each and every one of you who posted in here today. You helped keep me sober one more day. Sweet dreams!
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My user name and my avatar both have a meaning.
The avatar is a kitten decorated to look like the cartoon character Pikachu. I used to call my daughter Pikachu when she was little because it was a cute name. And when I was drunk it was more like...
Peeeeekaaaaa Chuuuuuuu!!
It was really funny and always sticks with me. When I found the kitten picture I just couldn't resist.
AllieKat comes from a shortened version of my daughter's name and the fact that I love kittens. Also seeing it every day reminds me that if I don't keep myself together I could end up like a real "Alley Cat". Hungry and alone, soaking wet outside in a rain storm trying to get inside somewhere warm. It is figurative and would translate into more emotional loneliness than anything but you get the point...
The avatar is a kitten decorated to look like the cartoon character Pikachu. I used to call my daughter Pikachu when she was little because it was a cute name. And when I was drunk it was more like...
Peeeeekaaaaa Chuuuuuuu!!
It was really funny and always sticks with me. When I found the kitten picture I just couldn't resist.
AllieKat comes from a shortened version of my daughter's name and the fact that I love kittens. Also seeing it every day reminds me that if I don't keep myself together I could end up like a real "Alley Cat". Hungry and alone, soaking wet outside in a rain storm trying to get inside somewhere warm. It is figurative and would translate into more emotional loneliness than anything but you get the point...
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Originally Posted by FacingFuture
AGAGON,
We feel tired in the early quit partially because we are used to all the STRESS hormones that drinking makes our body produce. Adrenaline and cortisol.
Alcohol is a poison and our bodies have to literally fight to process it.
It gets better. I'm currently on day 3 for this quit and am right there with you (very tired). On my previous quits, it's about week 3 where I started to feel rested (and slept OK at night). I actually just re-read a lot of my old posts to try and inspire myself, and that week seemed to be the magic week. Stick with it, it gets better!
We feel tired in the early quit partially because we are used to all the STRESS hormones that drinking makes our body produce. Adrenaline and cortisol.
Alcohol is a poison and our bodies have to literally fight to process it.
It gets better. I'm currently on day 3 for this quit and am right there with you (very tired). On my previous quits, it's about week 3 where I started to feel rested (and slept OK at night). I actually just re-read a lot of my old posts to try and inspire myself, and that week seemed to be the magic week. Stick with it, it gets better!
Most of its the fact that my new job is pretty demanding, and I've been massively over-exercising, drinking too much caffeine, and perhaps not eating enough. Should probably try and rectify that this week.
Anyways gotta run - its 1.30pm here, got a 2 hour private tuition session coming up, then an hours motorbike ride back to my flat in Thoeng - Big Love xx
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Can somebody tell me how you become part of a class? Joined last week and just jumped in and started talking / replying to stuff...... don't think I've placed myself anywhere. Maybe I've missed how to join in properly.
thanks
thanks
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Originally Posted by FarToGo
Can somebody tell me how you become part of a class? Joined last week and just jumped in and started talking / replying to stuff...... don't think I've placed myself anywhere. Maybe I've missed how to join in properly.
thanks
thanks
It can get a little hard to keep up with posts at this end of the month but please stick with it
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