Think I've become a high functioning alcoholic - worried

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03-05-2018, 04:00 PM

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Dee74

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way to go on day 12 rp

03-06-2018, 04:13 AM

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PinkPanther08

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Originally Posted by DontRemember

One of my real estate partners sent me this and told me "get it together if you want to remain in this group. You have 6months". The 'group' he was talking about is 10 super rich guys and me. We currently have 27 properties and growing. My construction company also gets the rehab work from most as well(double great for me). Anyways.. This song/video really opened my eyes and I'm in the group/didn't get bought out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foj3lB7vtDo

This probably isn't for everyone but it was very powerful for me. It was such a strong message that I had problems looking at it even though it was the perfect message for me. I had to email it to myself for future reference.

03-06-2018, 04:46 AM

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PinkPanther08

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Congrats of day 12!!!

I enjoyed your thread and could relate to the cycle.

I am DONE too.

03-06-2018, 09:46 AM

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Stride34

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Originally Posted by RP4595

Just checking in here. Rolling through day 12 happy and healthy - A little too much energy. Having a hard time sleeping but not getting tired the next day either. Other than that - all systems go

RP-Not at all suggesting you have this and feel free to ignore it, but I've had this when quitting too and it was a form of-hypomania (not full blown mania) -where mood and/or self-esteem are abnormally elevated and can decrease the need for sleep. Take it easy and best of luck.

03-06-2018, 10:25 AM

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RP4595

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Agreed, I have this and found that out in my 20's when i quit for 5.5 years. I was using alcohol as a way to slow my brain down a bit. I'm trying to learn here again how to just harness the extra energy for good. I'm flying around here at 120 mph................. No urges though, lost 4 lbs, saved a good $500-$750 so far and feeling good!!!

03-06-2018, 11:24 AM

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DontRemember

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Originally Posted by RP4595

I had that too. i'd finally fall to sleep around midnight and be up at 4-4:30 with 'things to do' urgency. I actually have slept in since last week(I'm a bit over a year) and jinxed myself yesterday by mentioning it. Going on 3.5hrs today. Feel fine and alert though. Planning on getting adjusted for the time change.