Class of July 2018 Part 1
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Join Date: Jul 2018
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Day 7 today. Falling asleep is still a challenge. Passing out was my old way of doing so. Still, feels so great to wake up feeling alert before the alarm even goes off. I have a bonus hour this morning! Usually I wouldn't have the time I've had to read all these posts.
I thank each and every one of you for sharing your stories and helping this feel like I'm not alone. I am one of many facing the struggle to be my sober self. I have a new excitement for what that sober future holds. I know very well what the drunk future holds and I reject it! Hope feels really good.
I thank each and every one of you for sharing your stories and helping this feel like I'm not alone. I am one of many facing the struggle to be my sober self. I have a new excitement for what that sober future holds. I know very well what the drunk future holds and I reject it! Hope feels really good.
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Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: California
Posts: 80
I’ve been a fit bit wearer since December. It tracks everything from sleep, steps, heart rate, etc. I’ve been noticing since I stopped drinking that my daily resting heart rate is considerably lower than my drinking days. It took me a while to figure this out. I looked at the pattern over the last 7 months and the times I “tried” to stop drinking (on my own, before I found SR) my heart rate was the lowest. I found it interesting so I’m sharing. It’s something measurable that shows alcohol isn’t healthy. I’m off to another clear headed day... enjoying these days!
P.s. I went to dinner with a friend last night. It was the first time I was able to order w soda water, while she devoured 2 glasses of wine. I had a split thought that I wanted one too... but I enjoyed my soda water and still had a great time! It gave me hope that I can continue this journey!
Happy Tuesday all!!!
P.s. I went to dinner with a friend last night. It was the first time I was able to order w soda water, while she devoured 2 glasses of wine. I had a split thought that I wanted one too... but I enjoyed my soda water and still had a great time! It gave me hope that I can continue this journey!
Happy Tuesday all!!!
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Join Date: Jul 2018
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Well done guys
That’s me done for another day. Hope
I sleep a a bit better today, I’ve been a grumpy bugger today due to not enough sleep. But a sober grumpy bugger at least!
I’m not counting days but I am looking forward to everything getting easier
Glad I didn’t have to drink alcohol today. Going to bed sober is the best
That’s me done for another day. Hope
I sleep a a bit better today, I’ve been a grumpy bugger today due to not enough sleep. But a sober grumpy bugger at least!
I’m not counting days but I am looking forward to everything getting easier
Glad I didn’t have to drink alcohol today. Going to bed sober is the best
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Join Date: Jun 2011
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Day 3 and had a good night's sleep and no anxiety... although 'The Voice' talked to me couple of times today. A perfect Summer day in Chicago helps.
I need to slap the FitBit back on, take some walks, etc. starting tomorrow. I'll also make sure to check back here tomorrow.
I need to slap the FitBit back on, take some walks, etc. starting tomorrow. I'll also make sure to check back here tomorrow.
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Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Georgia, USA
Posts: 2,229
I had a good, busy day off. Got a lot done. I agree with whoever said it's not a good idea to load up on too much to do, though. I feel so overwhelmed sometimes when I think of all I need to get done. I am trying to prioritize.
First thing is stay sober. Everything else can wait if it needs to. I went to an aa meeting, got my car repaired, bills paid, grocery shopping and even cut the grass! Really too much for one day and now I'm super tired. Going to watch some tv and fall asleep.
I am sleeping so much better now.
Have a great night everyone!
First thing is stay sober. Everything else can wait if it needs to. I went to an aa meeting, got my car repaired, bills paid, grocery shopping and even cut the grass! Really too much for one day and now I'm super tired. Going to watch some tv and fall asleep.
I am sleeping so much better now.
Have a great night everyone!
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Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: California
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Can’t say I’ve been super productive at work this week... I admit, I’m just doing enough at my job currently to get by. but I’m focusing more on working not to drink. I fought off the voice again today around lunch time, but I did not give in. My work today was not to drink... my job will be there tomorrow.
Good night everyone.
Good night everyone.
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Join Date: Jul 2018
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Morning all
Nice waking up sober. I hear what people are saying about working hard and priotising staying sober. I think I’m being a selfish git at present I’m so focused on staying sober (unlike when I was drinking and I was so loving and giving hahahahaha)
I’m working today til three then at home 3-6 (my real danger zone). Staying indoors at this time is really helping me. I’m safe at home and it helps take the fear away
I’m glad I don’t have to drink alcohol today. I’m glad I’ve woken up sober and can go to bed sober. Nobody will force me to drink, and if I don’t have the first drink then I’m safe
Have a good day everyone
Nice waking up sober. I hear what people are saying about working hard and priotising staying sober. I think I’m being a selfish git at present I’m so focused on staying sober (unlike when I was drinking and I was so loving and giving hahahahaha)
I’m working today til three then at home 3-6 (my real danger zone). Staying indoors at this time is really helping me. I’m safe at home and it helps take the fear away
I’m glad I don’t have to drink alcohol today. I’m glad I’ve woken up sober and can go to bed sober. Nobody will force me to drink, and if I don’t have the first drink then I’m safe
Have a good day everyone
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Join Date: Jul 2018
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Today turned out to be my biggest struggle yet (day 7). Funny thing is there was no particular reason it should have been hard. I just really wanted a drink badly. I fought it for seriously like 5 hours straight. I finally won. Hopefully tomorrow will be better. I need to restructure my after work routine, that must be my big trigger.
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The hour or so after work is my biggest trigger, too. In my old town we had meetings at 5:30 and that was a big help. Here they don't start until 8. Still helps, but not that go-to thing. I try to get a little snack around 4 and I take a big glass of tea with me when I leave. That helps some. I can read SR posts from my phone, but I get so busy I often don't do it. Praying helps, too. Trying to focus on my number one priority, not drinking, for a few minutes before the end of the day.
Today is two weeks! It's getting easier. I know from experience though that I can never just forget about it. Last time I relapsed I had over four months. I've heard of others relapsing after many years. Got to keep it first forever!
But, just for today, too. Kind of a paradox. But, just for today, my number one thing is not to drink.
Happy Wednesday everyone!
Today is two weeks! It's getting easier. I know from experience though that I can never just forget about it. Last time I relapsed I had over four months. I've heard of others relapsing after many years. Got to keep it first forever!
But, just for today, too. Kind of a paradox. But, just for today, my number one thing is not to drink.
Happy Wednesday everyone!
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Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: SE USA
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Morning all. Slept like a log last night. I mean, did not even wake up once. It was glorious. Congrats on all of the milestones and welcome to those new.
I read a comment a few pages back about doing too much self-improvement too soon in sobriety. I think that is one of the things that has sabotaged me in the past. Being a perfectionist, I thought that not only am I going to stop drinking, but I will also hit the gym 5 days a week, begin a low carb meal plan, blah, blah, blah. Of course, I didn’t cut myself any slack and set myself up for too much too soon.
Today, the only thing I have to do perfect today is.... not drink. If I fail that, then no other positive goals are even possible.
I read a comment a few pages back about doing too much self-improvement too soon in sobriety. I think that is one of the things that has sabotaged me in the past. Being a perfectionist, I thought that not only am I going to stop drinking, but I will also hit the gym 5 days a week, begin a low carb meal plan, blah, blah, blah. Of course, I didn’t cut myself any slack and set myself up for too much too soon.
Today, the only thing I have to do perfect today is.... not drink. If I fail that, then no other positive goals are even possible.
Last edited by Boracraze; 07-18-2018 at 04:54 AM. Reason: Typos
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Originally Posted by DebT 
Today turned out to be my biggest struggle yet (day 7). Funny thing is there was no particular reason it should have been hard. I just really wanted a drink badly. I fought it for seriously like 5 hours straight. I finally won. Hopefully tomorrow will be better. I need to restructure my after work routine, that must be my big trigger.
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Originally Posted by Sober369
The hour or so after work is my biggest trigger, too. In my old town we had meetings at 5:30 and that was a big help. Here they don't start until 8. Still helps, but not that go-to thing. I try to get a little snack around 4 and I take a big glass of tea with me when I leave. That helps some. I can read SR posts from my phone, but I get so busy I often don't do it. Praying helps, too. Trying to focus on my number one priority, not drinking, for a few minutes before the end of the day.
Today is two weeks! It's getting easier. I know from experience though that I can never just forget about it. Last time I relapsed I had over four months. I've heard of others relapsing after many years. Got to keep it first forever!
But, just for today, too. Kind of a paradox. But, just for today, my number one thing is not to drink.
Happy Wednesday everyone!
Today is two weeks! It's getting easier. I know from experience though that I can never just forget about it. Last time I relapsed I had over four months. I've heard of others relapsing after many years. Got to keep it first forever!
But, just for today, too. Kind of a paradox. But, just for today, my number one thing is not to drink.
Happy Wednesday everyone!
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Location: northeast US
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Originally Posted by Boracraze
Morning all. Slept like a log last night. I mean, did not even wake up once. It was glorious. Congrats on all of the milestones and welcome to those new.
I read a comment a few pages back about doing too much self-improvement too soon in sobriety. I think that is one of the things that has sabotaged me in the past. Being a perfectionist, I thought that not only am I going to stop drinking, but I will also hit the gym 5 days a week, begin a low carb meal plan, blah, blah, blah. Of course, I didn’t cut myself any slack and set myself up for too much too soon.
Today, the only thing I have to do perfect today is.... not drink. If I fail that, then no other positive goals are even possible.
I read a comment a few pages back about doing too much self-improvement too soon in sobriety. I think that is one of the things that has sabotaged me in the past. Being a perfectionist, I thought that not only am I going to stop drinking, but I will also hit the gym 5 days a week, begin a low carb meal plan, blah, blah, blah. Of course, I didn’t cut myself any slack and set myself up for too much too soon.
Today, the only thing I have to do perfect today is.... not drink. If I fail that, then no other positive goals are even possible.
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