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Originally Posted by SueOc 
Hi all
I am actually taken aback at how much support you all are giving me being a newby
I feel really lucky to have found this site/forum and its great to hear from everyone - I dont know why but wasnt expecting any messages just hoped really anyway day 5 tomorrow for me which is the longest I have gone without a drink for the last 10 years so am going to keep myself busy all day - thank you all once again for a very warm easy welcome xxx
I am actually taken aback at how much support you all are giving me being a newby
I feel really lucky to have found this site/forum and its great to hear from everyone - I dont know why but wasnt expecting any messages just hoped really anyway day 5 tomorrow for me which is the longest I have gone without a drink for the last 10 years so am going to keep myself busy all day - thank you all once again for a very warm easy welcome xxx
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Hi Sue!!! Welcome to the SR family, this place is great!!! I'm not really experienced as im 1 month in tomo! I found the 1st couple of weeks hideous & i had to keep talking about my cravings to my partner (id hidden the severity of my drinking) i just tried to take my mind off it when i got the 'i need a drink' thoughts. I would take a bath or read a book or even go to the gym. I've just finished reading a book called 'Drinking-a love story' by Caroline Knapp.......worth a read, very identifiable & inspiring!!!! Look forward to seeing u on day 5!!!!
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I didnt sleep at all until this morning but did do the hypnosis from YouTube last night so managed to relax - I am a therapist myself unbelievable us therapists and people in the medical/caring profession can't follow our own advice always found that a bit of a mystery anyway apart from that DAY 5 and feeling great!!!
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Thanks guys
I am gonna buy the Drinking a love story book today and start it tonight
thank you once again and I hope I can help others in some way in the future
got to work now but will be checking in all day xxx
I am gonna buy the Drinking a love story book today and start it tonight
thank you once again and I hope I can help others in some way in the future
got to work now but will be checking in all day xxx
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good morning everyone day 6 and got the shakes from all the coffee i have had this morning !!! got a busy day ahead and a meeting in a pub at 5.30pm will just have a coke and say am on antibiotics i think taking my 2nd antiabuse pill tonight. I was told many years ago i am codependant on hubby and i am he not being affectionate towards me at allwhich is or was upsetting but now i find myself just switching off from it as this battle with booze has to take priority - hope we can sort it out but unsure at the minute.....just want to get through the day really having a period doesnt really help matters but hey ho got to get past this - I am really appreciative and thankful for this forum where i can just be totaly honest even if i do come across a bit crazy ..... thankful for day 6 sober....i wish you all a successful sober day.... am tired but happy will check in through the day xxxxx
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Hi guys,
i did a meeting tonight in a pub/restaurant and drank coke - 1 week tomorrow and using this site and reading all your posts / stories / experiences and motivation has really helped me get through my first week - Thank you all and sleep well night night all xxxxx
i did a meeting tonight in a pub/restaurant and drank coke - 1 week tomorrow and using this site and reading all your posts / stories / experiences and motivation has really helped me get through my first week - Thank you all and sleep well night night all xxxxx
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Hey, I was all other the place emotionally in very early recovery; I have been sober for nearly six months and still have issues dealing with stresses; it is normal. Your nervous system is still getting used to not having alcohol and will take a while to get used to this 'new' feeling. Life for me now is inexpressibly better. Wishing you the best today.
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URGENT ADVICE NEEDED
Hi guys,
christmas is coming and i have my polish friends all come to me and hubby like last year and i do all the cooking etc and last year involved a lot of drinking too.... same this year and had a cfrazy thought this morning that I could stop my antiabuse meds before hand then drink for that week then go back on them beg January.... after 1 week and 1 day I foolishly think i might have some control.... I think its my mind playing tricks on me tbh but wanted to know how to cope when everyone around me is drinking and i feel like i ll be missing out on something - wanted to address this now before the event or situation arises to see what you all think or what your experiences are - sorry to be a pain but its on my mind so I thought i would ask for help!! good to be sober on day 8 xx
Hi guys,
christmas is coming and i have my polish friends all come to me and hubby like last year and i do all the cooking etc and last year involved a lot of drinking too.... same this year and had a cfrazy thought this morning that I could stop my antiabuse meds before hand then drink for that week then go back on them beg January.... after 1 week and 1 day I foolishly think i might have some control.... I think its my mind playing tricks on me tbh but wanted to know how to cope when everyone around me is drinking and i feel like i ll be missing out on something - wanted to address this now before the event or situation arises to see what you all think or what your experiences are - sorry to be a pain but its on my mind so I thought i would ask for help!! good to be sober on day 8 xx
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Originally Posted by BixBees505
SR has meant a great deal to a lot of us. You will see...once you get some time behind you...you will be so eager to reach out to new people. Such a help. Welcome, Sue. Come in from the cold, and enjoy the comraderie and support that is here and elsewhere!
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