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I remember you from before and it's good to see you again.
I recall you really wanted to have lots of quality time with your grandchildren.
That's what sobriety will really make possible.
Wonderful memories for all of you.
That's a good motivator!
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I recall you really wanted to have lots of quality time with your grandchildren.
That's what sobriety will really make possible.
Wonderful memories for all of you.
That's a good motivator!
Welcome back
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Missouri
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My head is totally pounding and wanting relief but not going down that road and I know I am not going to be able to sleep tonight. But I eventually will sleep. Thank you for asking. I'm just a little jittery and my head is not feeling so great right now.
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You're doing fine...first couple of nights can be rough, though. Is there someone you can call if you start feeling really ill?
Warm milk sometimes helps...it's got protein to help your blood sugar plus some calcium to help you sleep. Peanut butter toast is good, too. Can you call in sick tomorrow if you need to?
This is your Day One, right? Good for you!!
Warm milk sometimes helps...it's got protein to help your blood sugar plus some calcium to help you sleep. Peanut butter toast is good, too. Can you call in sick tomorrow if you need to?
This is your Day One, right? Good for you!!
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My son and his family live with me , So I am not alone. I work crazy hours. I am the manager so I have to be there most of the time. My one night off is on Wednesdays. And I am so looking forward to that.
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The AV would love to convince you it's too late. Don't listen. Busy yourself and engage your brain in something alternative. This is a brain disease that affects the body and soul. There are a lot of healthy alternative things for the brain to engage in and the body and soul will benefit from that. Surely there is something you LOVE to do besides drink?
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Originally Posted by teatreeoil007 
The AV would love to convince you it's too late. Don't listen. Busy yourself and engage your brain in something alternative. This is a brain disease that affects the body and soul. There are a lot of healthy alternative things for the brain to engage in and the body and soul will benefit from that. Surely there is something you LOVE to do besides drink?
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Well see-the nice thing about walking is that it begins with one step. Then keep puttin' one foot in front of the other and keep it going. Before you know it, you've had yourself a good walk. As you walk, breathe in love and exhale fear and meditate like that. Great way to ease work stress and weariness. I know I know, a lot of people get into a habit of drinkin after work. Time to change habits and habits are sometimes hard to break, but break them we must. Change your habits>>change your brain>> change your life.
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My problem with walking after work instead of drinking is that I get off a lot of times at 9 or 10 o'clock and on the weekends I get off at midnight or later. So I have to think of something to occupy me when I get off work. Because I'm usually wired and need to calm down and get the stress relieved. I have been trying to think of things. I know reading helps me to relax and sleep.
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Music, a long hot shower...I'm also a big reader and I read lots of books about addiction. If you're on Amazon Prime there are a lot of books available there.
Right now my favorite is "A Sober Year: Daily Musings on an Alcohol-Free Life" by Meredith Bell.
You'll be amazed how much more enjoyable reading is when you actually remember what you read and don't fall asleep with a tablet on your face!
Day two for you, woohoo! (a poem)
Right now my favorite is "A Sober Year: Daily Musings on an Alcohol-Free Life" by Meredith Bell.
You'll be amazed how much more enjoyable reading is when you actually remember what you read and don't fall asleep with a tablet on your face!
Day two for you, woohoo! (a poem
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Originally Posted by hosea57
That Is part of my problem. I fear what I have already done to my body and use the excuse it is probably too late now. I know it is a stupid rationalization but I use any excuse to drink. I have come to the point of crying on the way to get alcohol. I know I can stop this destruction to my life and my body. I just have to have hope and determination. Thank you so much for your post. It is helpful to see someone my age here to talk to.
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Originally Posted by Ariesagain
Music, a long hot shower...I'm also a big reader and I read lots of books about addiction. If you're on Amazon Prime there are a lot of books available there.
Right now my favorite is "A Sober Year: Daily Musings on an Alcohol-Free Life" by Meredith Bell.
You'll be amazed how much more enjoyable reading is when you actually remember what you read and don't fall asleep with a tablet on your face!
Day two for you, woohoo! (a poem)
Right now my favorite is "A Sober Year: Daily Musings on an Alcohol-Free Life" by Meredith Bell.
You'll be amazed how much more enjoyable reading is when you actually remember what you read and don't fall asleep with a tablet on your face!
Day two for you, woohoo! (a poem
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Originally Posted by yinzer
You are still young! My 80 y.o. dad is recovering from quintuple bypass. Went home after 4 days and has been driving and traveling again 4-5 weeks later. Makes me realize how resilient the body is, even when we are older. He was a heavy drinker up until about 50. Anyway, it's never too late. Either you'll be sicker at 60 or you'll feel a lot better than you do now! Choose better!
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Hi Hosea! Two days sober is really awesome! How about joining the 24-hour club?
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ml#post5864154
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