Class of July 2018 Part 1
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 149
Hey everyone, gonna join this group to help me stop drinking again. I recently had 8 months off it but fell back into it. And went pretty hard at it this time. Just looking for some support for the first while and hoping to give support too. Thanks.
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Brit in New Zealand
Posts: 160
Went for a walk in the sun, luckily it has cooled down a little so it was very pleasant.
Went to a local art and crafts shop to buy some watercolour paints and a sketchpad. I've always been awful at art but I thought, why the hell not try it. I've always thought watercolour looks beautiful and I need something to occupy my new free time.
Even if it looks like a three year old did it at least it is something fun to do
Went to a local art and crafts shop to buy some watercolour paints and a sketchpad. I've always been awful at art but I thought, why the hell not try it. I've always thought watercolour looks beautiful and I need something to occupy my new free time.
Even if it looks like a three year old did it at least it is something fun to do
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Western New York
Posts: 2,446
nmd=You know there's alcohol in light beers, right? Just kidding
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Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 14
I’m back.
I’m back. I was hoping to be class of June. But my Dad died on June 11. I did ok, at first, but fell/jumped off the wagon twice. It didn’t help. And it made the next few days worse. This is Day 3. I’m using Antabuse again to help.
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Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Georgia, USA
Posts: 2,229
Lgrhe, my father just passed, too. So sorry, I know how awful it feels. My boss gave me a whole week off, and it helped. Actually, including weekends it was ten days. On the fifth day, I quit drinking. He had gotten so very old and sick, and I know he's in a better place now. But, it's still hard. Big hugs to you!
I am at one week! OMG!! I would never have guessed two weeks ago that I would be at one week today. Very short period, I know. I have to do it 52 more times to get a year! But, it really is one day at a time. All I can do is stay sober today, and plan how I'll do it again tomorrow.
Not to be a whiner, but I have poison ivy! It's making me crazy! Going to take a shower and cover myself in calamine lotion. I took a benedryl. I hate to take that, because when I was drinking I used it as a way to keep from drinking too much. I would take a benedryl about 8 pm, and it would put me to sleep before I had a chance to get too snookered. Also helped with the allergy part. I would get so it was hard to breathe when I drank. Sick way to live!
But tonight I needed it to stop itching, and that's different, so I think it's okay.
Welcome to all our new people. I am so glad you're here! I look forward to hearing more from all of you.
I am at one week! OMG!! I would never have guessed two weeks ago that I would be at one week today. Very short period, I know. I have to do it 52 more times to get a year! But, it really is one day at a time. All I can do is stay sober today, and plan how I'll do it again tomorrow.
Not to be a whiner, but I have poison ivy! It's making me crazy! Going to take a shower and cover myself in calamine lotion. I took a benedryl. I hate to take that, because when I was drinking I used it as a way to keep from drinking too much. I would take a benedryl about 8 pm, and it would put me to sleep before I had a chance to get too snookered. Also helped with the allergy part. I would get so it was hard to breathe when I drank. Sick way to live!
But tonight I needed it to stop itching, and that's different, so I think it's okay.
Welcome to all our new people. I am so glad you're here! I look forward to hearing more from all of you.
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: florida
Posts: 9
I dont know if this is considered falling off the sober train or not. In my brain I think I consider all my days so far all sober. 2 days ago I bought a 12 pack of beer really my excuse was im board. That nice little voice in my head took and bought the beer. I drank 3 in about 3 hours i felt nothing no buzz nothing. I looked at the beer and just felt sick and felt dumb for even buying it. I took the rest and tossed it in the garbage. I really had no desire to drink and i kept thinking this isnt me anymore. Is that considered falling off the wagon?
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Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Georgia, USA
Posts: 2,229
nmd and Bobdrop, I have family who keep booze in the house, too. How do you deal with it? It's my daughter-in-law who lives with me, along with my son and their three children. Fortunately, she keeps nasty apple beer stuff. Hard cider sodas. Sounds disgusting, but sometimes I find myself looking at them, counting them, wondering what the heck is wrong with a person who takes two weeks to drink a six pack.
One way to look at it is seeing the difference between her having an occasional yucky drink without enough alcohol in it to even get a real drinker started, and me, who would have drank all of them and then been sad that there wasn't more. Maybe even made the dangerous trek out for more.
It's two totally different things, her drinking vs. mine.
One way to look at it is seeing the difference between her having an occasional yucky drink without enough alcohol in it to even get a real drinker started, and me, who would have drank all of them and then been sad that there wasn't more. Maybe even made the dangerous trek out for more.
It's two totally different things, her drinking vs. mine.
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Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Georgia, USA
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Hey Drole! Yes, drinking is falling off the wagon. If you don't get drunk, or drink as much as you use to, it's not at all unusual.
In fact, people in recovery say that the relapse starts before the first drink. When I got sober again, I tried to think back to last time and where I lost track of my recovery before I drank again.
How long had you been without a drink? Are you thinking about drinking again?
I hope you can get right back to recovery! Let us know how you're doing, maybe we can be a support for you.
In fact, people in recovery say that the relapse starts before the first drink. When I got sober again, I tried to think back to last time and where I lost track of my recovery before I drank again.
How long had you been without a drink? Are you thinking about drinking again?
I hope you can get right back to recovery! Let us know how you're doing, maybe we can be a support for you.
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: East Coast
Posts: 1,134
Hi folks! I'm feeling pretty calm and peaceful on Day 2. Had a busy day at work and then forced myself to go to yoga and was sooooo happy I did. The teacher was someone I hadn't really had classes with before and I really enjoyed his style and sense of humor. My computer is about to die (battery wise) so I'll keep it short and sweet!
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: florida
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Originally Posted by Sober369 
Hey Drole! Yes, drinking is falling off the wagon. If you don't get drunk, or drink as much as you use to, it's not at all unusual.
In fact, people in recovery say that the relapse starts before the first drink. When I got sober again, I tried to think back to last time and where I lost track of my recovery before I drank again.
How long had you been without a drink? Are you thinking about drinking again?
I hope you can get right back to recovery! Let us know how you're doing, maybe we can be a support for you.
In fact, people in recovery say that the relapse starts before the first drink. When I got sober again, I tried to think back to last time and where I lost track of my recovery before I drank again.
How long had you been without a drink? Are you thinking about drinking again?
I hope you can get right back to recovery! Let us know how you're doing, maybe we can be a support for you.
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Western New York
Posts: 2,446
Originally Posted by YuriO
I took my last drink last Wednesday afternoon. It will be 6 days this afternoon. Friday, payday, is the biggest upcoming test for my willpower.
Nice to see a fellow WNYer staying sober, nmd!
Nice to see a fellow WNYer staying sober, nmd!
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Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 108
Lgrhe and Sober369, if you can believe this, my father just passed away too- on 6/27. I definitely used it as an excuse to get obliterated. Funny thing- my dad died a sober alcoholic. One of the MANY reasons I decided to stop drinking was that I knew he wouldn’t want me doing this to myself.
So sorry for both of your losses. It’s been a painful time for me.
So sorry for both of your losses. It’s been a painful time for me.
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Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 22
Hi All,
Just checking in. Day 4 of my road trip to Cornwall and I'm having a great time being sober. Camping trips always used to mean lots of drinking, waking up with a vile hangover. I think this is the first trip I haven't drank, and I love it. I've slept so well and loved waking up in the morning to the fresh sea breeze with the whole day ahead.
The first day I arrived, the AV was very strong. As we went to the supermarket to stock up on food it was sneakily trying to convince me just a few beers would be fine with the bbq. I had a massively wobbly moment. I stuck firm to NO and it slowly subsided and I'm so glad I made that decision. I know only too well where it would have lead. Since then it's been quiet and I'm enjoying every sober moment, present.
A slight challenge coming later as I'm meeting my best friend who I don't see very often. She has no idea of how bad my drinking problem got, it's also her husband's 40th birthday today so I'm expecting she will have plans to go drinking and celebrate. I won't be drinking alcohol but I know I will need to explain myself.
Hope everyone is hanging in there!
Just checking in. Day 4 of my road trip to Cornwall and I'm having a great time being sober. Camping trips always used to mean lots of drinking, waking up with a vile hangover. I think this is the first trip I haven't drank, and I love it. I've slept so well and loved waking up in the morning to the fresh sea breeze with the whole day ahead.
The first day I arrived, the AV was very strong. As we went to the supermarket to stock up on food it was sneakily trying to convince me just a few beers would be fine with the bbq. I had a massively wobbly moment. I stuck firm to NO and it slowly subsided and I'm so glad I made that decision. I know only too well where it would have lead. Since then it's been quiet and I'm enjoying every sober moment, present.
A slight challenge coming later as I'm meeting my best friend who I don't see very often. She has no idea of how bad my drinking problem got, it's also her husband's 40th birthday today so I'm expecting she will have plans to go drinking and celebrate. I won't be drinking alcohol but I know I will need to explain myself.
Hope everyone is hanging in there!
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Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Florida
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Good morning all! Day 3 here. Interesting reading this morning. Drole, I hear ya, but, the 3 beers is falling off. The thought of getting away with it once always leads to escalation for me. Never wanted to believe it, but that nasty rationalization process has been a killer for me.
All the talk of losing dads is sad. Lost mine 22 years ago. I wasn't even that close to my dad, but the finality of it can be overwhelming. Sorry for your losses. Actually brings something else to mind. I have worked a little here and there for about 20 years on genealogy. Nothing serious, but for the last year or so it has gotten very serious. It makes me sad now that practically everyone in my parents generation is now gone and I realize that I should have listened more and asked more questions. My mother is the only one left and she is 90 and doesn't remember that much and always had a problem with the truth anyway. I guess what I'm getting at after all that rambling is, don't lose opportunities to learn about your family's past. You will regret it. Also leads to another ramble. When I go, I don't want to be remembered for being a drunk, I want to be remembered for being the person that was strong enough to beat the addiction. Alright, climbing down off my box now
Have a great day everyone!
All the talk of losing dads is sad. Lost mine 22 years ago. I wasn't even that close to my dad, but the finality of it can be overwhelming. Sorry for your losses. Actually brings something else to mind. I have worked a little here and there for about 20 years on genealogy. Nothing serious, but for the last year or so it has gotten very serious. It makes me sad now that practically everyone in my parents generation is now gone and I realize that I should have listened more and asked more questions. My mother is the only one left and she is 90 and doesn't remember that much and always had a problem with the truth anyway. I guess what I'm getting at after all that rambling is, don't lose opportunities to learn about your family's past. You will regret it. Also leads to another ramble. When I go, I don't want to be remembered for being a drunk, I want to be remembered for being the person that was strong enough to beat the addiction. Alright, climbing down off my box now
Have a great day everyone!
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