Newbie here, will hit 24hrs in 9 hrs
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Newbie here, will hit 24hrs in 9 hrs
Hi everyone,
Woke with shaky hands but I have a prescribed beta blocker low dose which seems to have taken the shakes away just the stinky sweat and insomnia to go. Hoping people will be around tonight because from previous times I have stopped it's the insomnia and thoughts that freak me out the most. It will be nice to know that I will be clan in the morning though. I am not a get up in the morning and have a drink type but new Yrs meant massive excess that continued through to last night. I cut down but now want to stop. I probably have only had a total of 2 months sober nights in the last 10 years but would try and counter act it by fitness training nearly every morning and eating healthy. Hamster on a wheel situation. It is strange because some nights in a happy emotional state I would just have 2 drinks. Labelling myself an emotional/ bored drunk that spiralled massively. Happy to be on here. Vix
Woke with shaky hands but I have a prescribed beta blocker low dose which seems to have taken the shakes away just the stinky sweat and insomnia to go. Hoping people will be around tonight because from previous times I have stopped it's the insomnia and thoughts that freak me out the most. It will be nice to know that I will be clan in the morning though. I am not a get up in the morning and have a drink type but new Yrs meant massive excess that continued through to last night. I cut down but now want to stop. I probably have only had a total of 2 months sober nights in the last 10 years but would try and counter act it by fitness training nearly every morning and eating healthy. Hamster on a wheel situation. It is strange because some nights in a happy emotional state I would just have 2 drinks. Labelling myself an emotional/ bored drunk that spiralled massively. Happy to be on here. Vix
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Originally Posted by least 
Welcome back! 
Do you have a recovery plan?
Do you have a recovery plan?I don't ant to get to the point everything is lost like some people so will see if I can focus helping myself through others too 😊. Thank you for your reply
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Welcome to SR. There is a night owl thread that Dee started. It's on page two here at the moment. That could help. If not, start your own night thread.
I've started back at yoga and it's really helping me. Plus then I have something to look forward to in the evening.
Keep going! You can do it.
I've started back at yoga and it's really helping me. Plus then I have something to look forward to in the evening.
Keep going! You can do it.
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We are pulling for you and here to help, as asked above have you given thought to putting a plan in place to stay sober? Glad to hear you are approaching the end of day one, keep in mind this is a sickness and when we drink we can become very sick so things like sleeping/feelings and in short how we handle life take time to fully come back to us but they do. A plan to me is a critical 2nd step, the first being to stop which you have accomplished.
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Originally Posted by ALinNS
We are pulling for you and here to help, as asked above have you given thought to putting a plan in place to stay sober? Glad to hear you are approaching the end of day one, keep in mind this is a sickness and when we drink we can become very sick so things like sleeping/feelings and in short how we handle life take time to fully come back to us but they do. A plan to me is a critical 2nd step, the first being to stop which you have accomplished.
I've tried AA but got a lot of mixed messages (some like take those vals from the net), others like eat chocolate and fizzy water (it has less calories) and then the prize different finish to one group was a middle aged male stating "if I knew there were so many attractive women here I'd come sooner". Then there is the alcohol "pre detox group" NHS service where from where I was offered NEET vodka from a guy there because of the probation service (I only stated I really wanted a biscuit because I was hungry and sober). Half the group where outside in the break drinking booze and empty bottles everywhere. It was upsetting to see so what I felt was desrespect for a free service. Maybe I was too judgemental. I followed the advice from the group to reduce slowly from the bottle of wine and half a night mixed with weekend binges of larger amounts but found this did not work for me. So I was really hoping by starting with talking about my experiences of seeking help and motivation from this inspiring forum would help. Another motivator is the NHS group psycho therapist would see me once I was sober. So my next plan is to try and contact my key worker there and see where this 24 hrs, bit by gets me. I have a long history of being victim to various types of abuse all involving alcohol and the wrong people. Simply, I do not want to be vulnerable and weak. Going for a hot bath in a bit with detox salts, made myself something good carb to eat earlier. Plus I don't want to be homeless and be fit back for work.
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When I was newly sober, I went to meetings because it got me out of the house and out of my head. It made me get up, get dressed, and go somewhere where there were people laughing and gathering together in the name of sobriety. I did that in the mornings.
In the afternoon and evenings I came here and posted in the "Class of March 2014" thread and anywhere else I felt called to post. It was mostly me reading in early days. I often came here at 3AM when I couldn't sleep. There is always someone here who is willing to talk. Use the site! There is a lot to read in lots of different categories.
Welcome
In the afternoon and evenings I came here and posted in the "Class of March 2014" thread and anywhere else I felt called to post. It was mostly me reading in early days. I often came here at 3AM when I couldn't sleep. There is always someone here who is willing to talk. Use the site! There is a lot to read in lots of different categories.
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Originally Posted by biminiblue
When I was newly sober, I went to meetings because it got me out of the house and out of my head. It made me get up, get dressed, and go somewhere where there were people laughing and gathering together in the name of sobriety. I did that in the mornings.
In the afternoon and evenings I came here and posted in the "Class of March 2014" thread and anywhere else I felt called to post. It was mostly me reading in early days. I often came here at 3AM when I couldn't sleep. There is always someone here who is willing to talk. Use the site! There is a lot to read in lots of different categories.
Welcome
In the afternoon and evenings I came here and posted in the "Class of March 2014" thread and anywhere else I felt called to post. It was mostly me reading in early days. I often came here at 3AM when I couldn't sleep. There is always someone here who is willing to talk. Use the site! There is a lot to read in lots of different categories.
Welcome
Made it through and managed to get nearly 8 hrs on off sleep with a one tripy moment. 😊
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Originally Posted by stickyvicky43
Hi there,
I've tried AA but got a lot of mixed messages (some like take those vals from the net), others like eat chocolate and fizzy water (it has less calories) and then the prize different finish to one group was a middle aged male stating "if I knew there were so many attractive women here I'd come sooner". Then there is the alcohol "pre detox group" NHS service where from where I was offered NEET vodka from a guy there because of the probation service (I only stated I really wanted a biscuit because I was hungry and sober). Half the group where outside in the break drinking booze and empty bottles everywhere. It was upsetting to see so what I felt was desrespect for a free service. Maybe I was too judgemental. I followed the advice from the group to reduce slowly from the bottle of wine and half a night mixed with weekend binges of larger amounts but found this did not work for me. So I was really hoping by starting with talking about my experiences of seeking help and motivation from this inspiring forum would help. Another motivator is the NHS group psycho therapist would see me once I was sober. So my next plan is to try and contact my key worker there and see where this 24 hrs, bit by gets me. I have a long history of being victim to various types of abuse all involving alcohol and the wrong people. Simply, I do not want to be vulnerable and weak. Going for a hot bath in a bit with detox salts, made myself something good carb to eat earlier. Plus I don't want to be homeless and be fit back for work.
I've tried AA but got a lot of mixed messages (some like take those vals from the net), others like eat chocolate and fizzy water (it has less calories) and then the prize different finish to one group was a middle aged male stating "if I knew there were so many attractive women here I'd come sooner". Then there is the alcohol "pre detox group" NHS service where from where I was offered NEET vodka from a guy there because of the probation service (I only stated I really wanted a biscuit because I was hungry and sober). Half the group where outside in the break drinking booze and empty bottles everywhere. It was upsetting to see so what I felt was desrespect for a free service. Maybe I was too judgemental. I followed the advice from the group to reduce slowly from the bottle of wine and half a night mixed with weekend binges of larger amounts but found this did not work for me. So I was really hoping by starting with talking about my experiences of seeking help and motivation from this inspiring forum would help. Another motivator is the NHS group psycho therapist would see me once I was sober. So my next plan is to try and contact my key worker there and see where this 24 hrs, bit by gets me. I have a long history of being victim to various types of abuse all involving alcohol and the wrong people. Simply, I do not want to be vulnerable and weak. Going for a hot bath in a bit with detox salts, made myself something good carb to eat earlier. Plus I don't want to be homeless and be fit back for work.
The fellowship of AA can vary from group to group but the program of recovery in AA does not. The Big Book is a clear cut text book on how the original 100 recovered from alcoholism.
What is heard in the rooms at times is sick people sharing - it doesn't make them correct. At times we have to sift through that to gain understanding of the program. I assure you there are people in all groups knowledgeable and willing to help. We just have to stick around for a while to find them. A group, however with all it's human flaws can be a truly amazing place.
When I drank and said I want to quit I had a lot of contempt prior to investigation. How dare they suggest that? I can't believe some sick alcoholic would utter such words?!?
The program is very simple -
Step one - The problem
Step two - The solution
Steps 3-12 The simple instructions to recovery
Hope you'll find your way, maybe keep considering options that have been pushed aside.
keep coming back!
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